REBOUND! (Old Blog)

“I prefer rebounding the ball than shooting it coz I got a living out of rebounding. Besides, why would I prefer shooting the ball if almost every guy in this game shoots the ball very well? And one thing, I’m playing with Michael Jordan, why in the hell would I even shoot the ball?”

- Dennis Rodman


I know you’re in awe to why in the hell did I choose this quote from “the worm.”
First clue, it’s not even connected with basketball. Secondly, it’s connected with my experiences. Third, this goes out to all the guys who plays the “rebound” role in every “friendly” relationship…

Have you ever played the “rebound” role? Have you ever caught a “ball” that has failed to shoot thru the ring? So, how does it feel like? For me, it depends on the kind of rebound. There are two types of rebound: the defensive and the offensive rebound. Most of us view a rebound as a positive thing especially if it’s an offensive rebound! Getting an offensive rebound creates a higher percentage of providing for another shot at the basket. While a defensive rebound is also a positive thing, it just sucks that your own basket is on the other side of the court.

My whole point is that being on the rebound can be a positive or negative thing, depending on the rebounder. Just like in a “friendly” relationship, sometimes, our friends lean on us for comfort and for help. But some of us tend to develop our emotions and unfortunately fall for our own friends. One example is when your friend breaks up with her/his BF/GF, and then she/he seeks you for comfort. She/he shares her/his stories and develops a feeling of security and trust for you. Then at a blink of an eye, you end up falling for the girl/guy. You couldn’t even say what you feel coz you know that she/he just came from a traumatic stage of her/his life. You just end up holding your emotions and seeing yourself hopelessly lost in the wilderness of uncertainty and anguish.

We all have to admit it; it sucks to be on the rebound. But, hey, it’s also a blessing! Whether it’s in basketball or in a “friendly” relationship, a rebound is such a blessing! Come to think of it, of all the players inside the court, THE BALL WENT TO YOUR HANDS! God gave you a chance to take care of the “ball” even for a short time. God gave you a choice to hold the ball or pass it to your other teammates. Heck! God even gave you a choice whether or not you would “shoot the ball” or not!

As I come to a conclusion,
I’ve realized that it’s not that bad to be the one,
who offers a shoulder to cry on,
who lends an ear to every sob story,
who “rebounds” the “ball.”

Someday, sometime, I may be fouled and be given charity shots on the stripe.
It’ll be my turn to shoot the ball…

TRANSLATION:
Shet! Mahirap maging “taga-salo” sa mga tao, lalo na sa tao na tinuturing mong espesyal na kaibigan. Siguro kung tanungin ako kung anong Occupation ko, isasagot ko eh “tagakinig ng mga probleam ng ibang tao.”.Hehehe!