About thirteen years ago was the first time I met him. We were both kids , so young and eager to learn the game our father's love , basketball said Kogure to himself.
Miyazato who is my father and Hisashi use to play street ball back then usually three on threes. Hisashi over here said Miyazato as he freed himself. Hisashi passed the ball to him and cut through the key. Miyazato then passes the ball back to Hisashi who shoots a three pointer that swishes. Nice assist Miyazato said Hisashi. Nice shot Hisashi said Miyazato as they both fist bumped and got back to the game .
The opposing team checks up the ball and then they started the game once more. Hisashi passed the ball to his teammate and went to set a screen for Miyazato. After Miyazato was freed from his marker the ball was passed to him allowing to drive to the rim and dunk the basketball.
We are really cooking today eighteen to zero its game point time said Hisashi as he smirked. As soon as Miyazato passed the ball to Hisashi he crossed between his legs and then he steps back and shoots a highly contested three pointer.
However, because of his peculiar hand placement and release point the ball got through with no obstructions and swishes. And that's game better luck next time guys .
Hisashi, you didn't have to put in that much effort, those guys didn't even got the chance to score said Miyazato.
You're one to talk, there was no need to dunk the ball back there and yeah I know, but my son's here today, I can't get showed up by these old geezers said Hisashi bluntly. Hey , who the hell are you calling a geezer? Asked one of the hoopers pissed.
Hahahaha,sorry, my bad said Hisashi. Your dad truly is amazing Tetsuo said Kogure in awe. yeah he is, I'm so glad that he's my father, I have to say your father isn't half bad as well, I mean he can dunk that's so cool said Tetsuo impressed.
Man I can't believe that you're retired already, you still play like you haven't left said Miyazato. You think so ? I guess I still got some juice leftover from my prime said Hisashi as he laughed. Yes, you definitely do.
After having a good laugh with his friends Hisashi looks over at Tetsuo who was siked to see his father play. He then walks over to Tetsuo and lifted him up. How was that Tetsuo, your old man is the best huh? Asked Hisashi.
Yeah dad , you're the best, I'll train hard until the day I become number one in Japan just like you did. And I'll be there to support your dreams all the way. Well I have bad news for the both of you, I'll become number one in Japan, there is no way I'll let anyone best me , not even you Tetsuo said Kogure.
We'll see about that, there's no way I'll loose to you said Tetsuo. And why is that? Because my father is way better than yours at basketball said Tetsuo bluntly. You maybe right, however I'm a way better teacher than this numbskull said Miyazato. Uncle Miyazato, is that true? Asked Tetsuo.
Well he isn't wrong I'm not the greatest of teachers said Hisashi. See, you'll definitely never beat me said Kogure. Alright guys save all of that for later , it's getting late and you both have school tomorrow , so lets get going said Hisashi. Hey Hisashi , I'm going on a week long business trip so keep an eye on Kogure for me said Miyazato.
Yeah I know, we already talked about this yesterday. Oh okay , see you soon then said Miyazato as he left. Alright you guys rest up well, the earlier you sleep is the earlier you'll rise said Hisashi as he closes the bedroom door. Tetsuo, are you awake? Asked Kogure.
Yes, I'm awake said Tetsuo.
Let's work hard and become the best players in this country said Kogure. Yes, definitely I'll work hard. Kogure hurry it up, we have to reach as early as possible so we can practice said Tetsuo as he ran. Come on , why do you have to always run to school ? Asked Kogure.
Well, because it's more thrilling that way and plus we get more time to train. Why am I even following this kid, I'm a year older. Alright, let's start practicing, let's do some layups said Tetsuo. Kogure passes the ball to Tetsuo and he scored a layup. Tetsuo passes the ball to Kogure and he too scored a layup. After repeatedly scoring layups they moved to shooting the ball.
Tetsuo was an excellent shooter even at that age having the ability to score from any angle of the court. Utilizing his father's rare shooting technique he was one of the best at his age.
Tetsuo and I were friends ever since we were kids, my dad and his dad were former high school teammates and rivals in basketball at the international level . And yes , he's right, his dad Hisashi Kawaguchi is famous and is one of the best basketball players in the country.
We both attended Nagoya's elementary school but it didn't have a basketball team or court so we had to practice at an old court near the school before and after classes were in session.
We were members of the junior under thirteen basketball club in our district. Tetsuo and I were the youngest on our team, however we were starting members, way better than our peers. As you imagined the media was infatuated by Tetsuo and he was the talk of every sports channel, due to his skills and his father being the former number one .
Tetsuo and I would dominate all of the kids our age and even older out there. Utilizing his dad's favorite move the step back three pointer , he was a great scorer , far greater than I was back then. He proved it time and time again every time we played one on one. I have never won before but I came close on multiple occasions.