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Last Basketball Game

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By Wayne Khor

This series of our Senior scribble has finally come to an end, and it was an incredible journey. In this last senior scribble, I will be talking about our last senior vs. staff basketball game. 

This event is the first event; Dalat has hosted a game in over two years on the Steinkamp court. It was great to get back there and have one last game with my former teammates and brothers. As the game progressed, so many events happened, giving the audience a chance to win prizes, cheerleading by the seniors, and a very competitive game played between the staff and the seniors. 

A senior player in this game, Tawan Teekaariyapak said, "The sequence when Eugene, Mr. Wong, and Wayne made (3) three-pointers back to back is my favorite moment from the game." 

In that basketball game, many have their favorite moments, and this is what one of our formal varsity players said. I haven't felt the people's energy in Dalat as we returned from lockdown, but on that day, it was a full house with so many people cheering and being so alive; it was a surreal experience. 

Basketball has been one of the most important sports during my time in Dalat. I have learned so many life lessons throughout my journey in this sport. I learn to understand when to be competitive and when not to, I have learned that "hard work always beats talents" (Kevin Durant), and finally, I have learned always to appreciate the moments you run up and down the court because you will never know when your lasts will come. I am sure it has been a blessing for anyone who got to play or attend the game to appreciate Dalat Basketball one last time before we leave for college.


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