As the end of the season approaches things are more of the same. This game is becoming a little more clear to me. There is no team concept at this level and nothing but selfish attitudes. It is tough to take Dusty's advice when you can't even find a single teammate willing to work with you. Team play is a LOST art. I am filling my role and trying to play ball the way it should be played and see what happens. 20% of this game is skill and the rest is selling people out and working behind their backs to get what they want. Also it helps to have a few connections or have some favors owed to your agent. But none the less I still love to play basketball and wish that was all it took.
This evening we had a dinner with season ticket holders in appreciation for them. It also gave them a chance to see us up close in a personal setting to sign autographs and share a drink. It is great to see how much people love watching sports and being involved with a team even if it is just sitting in the stands cheering us on. The kids are especially excited and most are so overwhelmed they can't even look you in the eye. It is a great feeling to have kids look up to you. One parent told me that when their kids play ball out in the back yard, their one son always says " I am NIck Lewis" In what other career can you have that in your life??
The owner of the Jam pulled me aside before dinner and told me that he really thinks I am a great asset to the team and the city of Bakersfield. He said he has talked with people all over the city and they really enjoy watching me play. They love the attitude I bring not only on the court but to the whole community. Whether it be signing autographs after games or making appearances at local schools I have apparently made an impression. Basketball has been a great experience that I have really enjoyed.
I now have 3 games to finish out the season strong. Then the waiting and working out game begins. Summer league is in July and I will again be busting my ass to make a big impression when it comes around. Thank you to all the great fan support this year especially from my family and friends.
