“It’s Just a Knee,” My Mother Said as They Changed My Appointment—The Cost of That Decision Shocked Them

know how accurate that metaphor would become until my senior year.

Senior year. The most important game of my life. The arena was packed, scouts from European leagues in the stands—this was it, the moment all the lawn-mowing and late-night practices were for. We were playing our rivals, University of Arizona. Fourth quarter, tied game. I had the ball continue reading …