This morning we had a 9:00 AM practice, it went a lot smoother and we looked much more like a cohesive unit while compared to yesterday. Yesterday's practice was more feeling everybody out, but today's practice we learned how to play together. Our team was very wisely constructed, we have a great complement of players. Two great, pass first point guards, who are also able to score when needed. A flurry of 3-point shooters and slashers at the wing positions to go with a few big bruisers and rebounders inside. Our first game is tomorrow and I can't wait to see what our team is able to accomplish!
After practice ended, we went back to the hotel and had a team lunch at Wendy's. Then we had to kill some time until we left for the airport at 6:00 PM and depart for Miami and the connecting Brazil flight at 10:30 PM. During all of this free time a lot of team bonding occurred, not just between all of the guys but between the girls team too (I haven't mentioned this yet, but a girls team also goes on the trip). The first 24 hours in Orlando as Team USA, it was much like middle school, the guys went one way and the girls went the other. Not very much intermingling between the sexes occurred. However, during this down time we played cards together, hung out together and just got to meet all of the girls for the first time. For every great guy on this trip there is a great girl.
Even after just two days, I know this will be the trip of a lifetime. I am accompanied by so many great people and will get to see a new culture and all of Brazil's beautiful landmarks. I am in for one exciting week outside of the United States. I am currently in between flights right now in Miami, which means the next post will be from Brazil!
Peace out America, see you in a week!
Fave line from this post: "For every great guy on this trip there is a great girl." Get to Brazil already....I can't wait!!
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