Post by footy on Jun 23, 2020 16:08:38 GMT -8
Jaren Jackson's All Star Weekend Experience
‘Who is THAT?!’ asked one eager female social media influencer as she looked up from her Apple X, darting her eyes between her ‘fourth-best friend’s’ latest TikTok as it pumped King Chip’s iconic ‘Aligator’ and the impressive man mountain standing in front of her.
‘Who is THAT?!’ asked one eager female social media influencer as she looked up from her Apple X, darting her eyes between her ‘fourth-best friend’s’ latest TikTok as it pumped King Chip’s iconic ‘Aligator’ and the impressive man mountain standing in front of her.
This fan was talking to no one in particular but the man unexpectedly responded with a simple ‘Hi, I’m Jaren but my friends call me J Cubed’. J Cubed knew that he had startled the her but continued and asked Katy-Lauren-Chloe, or KLC to her friends, if she knew where to catch a cab from.
J Cubed was on his way to a basketball game, in a new city and his team bus had left without him. Panicked, lost and alone, Jaren needed KLC’s help now more than ever. There was drama amongst the team and it was rumoured that Jaren’s teammate Mohamed Bamba had grown jealous of Jaren’s success on & off the basketball court and had sabotaged Jaren’s wakeup call earlier in the morning.
An individual who was forever looking to please others, KLC was more than happy to help. Hinting to Jaren that the best cabs were the yellow ones and they can be found just outside the Hotel, KLC encouraged Jaren to make haste as the stadium he was seeking was a good 35 minute drive and it sounded as if Jaren was already late.
With a spur in his step, Jaren took off focused on his mission to make it to the stadium on time to prove his worth as a player to his teammates. This was his moment and his opportunity to establish himself in a league where stats matter, ego’s grow large and feelings are disregarded.
Despite KLC’s timely advice, Jaren made it to the stadium only to find his lateness had found him relegated to a minor role in the team’s plan. Angry, disappointed & frustrated at the lack of unity in his team, Jaren’s coach made it known to J Cubed that he is unlikely to get his opportunity tonight but if he did- Jaren would have to make it count!
With determination growing inside him, Jaren reassured his coach that he will give his very best. The coach felt confident in Jaren’s ability and against his better judgement decided that tonight will be in fact Jaren’s opportunity.
The game began and Jaren was superb. Facing off against the league’s brightest stars Jaren was the brightest of all. The game’s leading scorer and a terror on the boards, Jaren fought for loose ball and maximised his value to the team
The game ended, Jaren was handed the game ball and the jealous teammate apologised.
The game ended, Jaren was handed the game ball and the jealous teammate apologised.
All was right with the world.
Upon the team’s return to their Hotel that night, Jaren noticed KLC alone in the bar. KLC had been waiting for him, eager to find out how he performed and if he was okay. Jaren approached KLC, they talked, he thanked her & that night they impregnated the world!
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* The above is a piece of fiction*