I wasn’t going in to work this morning.
The courts were empty but for a guy
Ten years younger and a better shot.
After exchanging first names
We chose and David got the ball out.
Like just about every outdoor court
The rim was merciless
Your shot swished or bounced high and wide.
David was killing me when we took ten.
For reasons beyond recall I spoke about black players
When did they get guys who could hit an outside shot?
I spoke about Sweet Water Clifton.
Man could dribble, but was blind beyond 15 feet.
David spoke about Oscar Robertson
Who could dribble, pass and score 30 points or more.
David, a black guy, suggested
Oscar played when color didn’t limit your game.
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