In conjunction with the celebrations on National Day Eve in my condominium, I took part in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament with a few friends. We played the qualifying rounds last week. And my team made it into the semi-finals! The photographer that day took some photos and posted them here. You can go ahead and view them. See some of the un-glam photos of me playing basketball. Like seriously, some of them are stupid. =X Make me wonder what the heck I was trying to do too on the court. Haha! But I guess it was all the adrenaline.

However I doubt I am playing on the actual day finals because I will need to let another of our teammate play as he is bigger than me. Because the opponent that day will be too big for me. This one more teammate is not in the above photo, he was not there that day. At least I enjoyed that day and played my part for the team! And I was happy with my performance that day! :)

Even though Kobe offensive game was limited to just 6 made baskets out of 24, he grabbed a total of 15 rebounds! And with an average of almost 30 points per game throughout the finals playoff, he was crowned the NBA Finals MVP!

Rightfully so that Kobe gave much credits to his teammates. Especially Pau Gasol he mentioned. And not forgetting Ron Artest who scored the critical 3-pointer shot deep in the 4th quarter. In the end, it was the entire Lakers team effort that saw them through for another championship title! Kobe’s 5th NBA championship ring, and so is Fisher’s.

Once again, CONGRATS L.A. LAKERS! “Beat L.A.“? No, it’s “BE L.A.“! :)

I was considering this pair with Adidas TS Commander. But decided to go for this even though it cost more. At least these shoes has Kobe’s yellow colour. And hence it will be able to match with the many Kobe jerseys I have. While the TS Commander was white and blue in colours and it was also rather old, although it was $25 cheaper than this pair that cost $95 – after bargaining down from $135.

I have worn it two times on the court so far and still adjusting to the high ankle cutting. Adidas shoes are famous for not lasting very long in terms of shoe conditions comparing to Nike. But with my lesser running around the court now, I hope this pair can last me longer! :)

One of the uncle played basketball with us, took me to the hospital. Together with me was uncle, Louis and Chee Hoong. I was crying in pain while on the way to the hospital. It was only when I reached the hospital, got off the car and took a first look at my ankle. I was literally, “WHAT THE ****!” The size of my ankle was like, balloon?!

Whatever the case, I knew I wanted a painkiller injection so badly. I was started to get spasm over my leg. I did not have to wait long before I got medicated treatment. Uncle and Chee Hoong left. Louis stayed to help me. I went to x-ray. “GOSH!” That guy nurse, who was adjusting my ankle for the x-ray, dropped a piece of the metal on my ankle!!! Instantly I screamed and cried all over again! Seriously never been so painful before! Later I was diagnosed with a dislocated ankle. The doctor went on to say there are three main ligaments (muscles) that hold our ankle in place. I complete torn at least two of the three. Then the painful thought set in – the thought of the doctor pushing my ankle back into place.

For the first time, I was wheeled into another treatment area that I never been before. I was given oxygen through tubes to breathe and all the electrical reading stuff sticking onto my body. The doctor said he will put me to sleep for about 10 minutes and then they will push the ankle back and cast it. While injecting me with the antistatic, he asked me to count to 50. Even before the count of 10, I knocked out. When I woke up, I could feel the nurse finishing up the cast. But I continued to sleep for a while more before waking up.

I started to be very thankful to the nurses and doctor who attended to me. Well besides that nurse who dropped the metal on my ankle. The doctor put a timeline of about 4-6 weeks earliest before I recover. Not sure about when I can have the cast remove. It will be decided after I see the specialist two weeks time. Sigh, while lying on the bed, I was seriously considering about quitting basketball. Even till now, I am still thinking about it. Ever since I started basketball, I sprained both my ankles, sprained few fingers, fractured a finger and now dislocated my ankle. I am quite afraid now. Even if I recover weeks later, I still have more weeks if not months of rehabilitation to go though, and hours of work out in the gym to strengthen my ankle. So it will probably be months later that I can play basketball again, if I choose to play again.

I am disappointed with myself. And I feel completely helpless and useless now being so immobilised. Please pray for me. Please. :’(

“Thanks uncle for driving me to the hospital. Thanks Chee Hoong for carrying the heavy me from basketball court to the car. Thanks Louis for accompanying me throughout. Thanks Tan Tock Seng Hospital doctor and nurses who helped me.“

I am looking forward to buying more. Probably one Kobe Bryant shirt! :)

“Thanks Russell!“