Today, after playing on the same basketball team for eight years with the same coach, he kicked me off the team to make room for my younger brother, who I taught to play basketball in the first place. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, in basketball practice my coach was putting is in teams to run drills. He points to me and says, "You, go babysit my son by the stage." FML
Today, I was playing in a basketball game and blocked this kid's shot. I was really pumped up about it until I realized the kid had cerebral palsy and the coach put him on the team because he really wanted to be on at least one team in his life. FML
Today, I was stripped of my starting position on my high school basketball team. The reason? I was three minutes late to practice. Why was I late? My coach called me five minutes before practice and made me get him a coffee or else he wouldn't start me. FML
Today, I'm playing basketball with my little brother. After jokingly blocking his shot, he turns to me and says, "You're a bitch." He's 6. After I asked him where he heard that word, he responded with, "Daddy calls you that when you're not around." FML
Today, my little brother was feeling like the god damned bratty douchebag he is and hurled a basketball at me. It missed, hit the wall, and rebounded straight into his face. He burst into tears, and I'm now grounded because my parents believed him when he said I threw it at him. FML
Today, I had a basketball game against our rivals. Since the starting guard had a broken ankle, I felt happy that I could finally get playing time and prove that I'm good. Instead I had to run the scoreboard for the game, because the scoreboard guy was absent. FML
Today, I overheard my dad telling his work buddy that he's disappointed in his kid. I assumed he meant my brother, for flunking out of school. He meant me, for quitting sports to focus on my studies. FML
Today, my grandfather scolded me for not wanting to go to my 12-year-old cousin's basketball game. This is the same grandfather that refused to go to my high school graduation. FML
Today, my brother's high school was having a soccer game against mine, and as a sign of good luck, I told him to "break a leg". He broke mine. FML
Today, my ex's mom got a job as our new soccer coach and recognized me from our New Year's party last year. She made me, and me alone, do 10 laps around the field in the rain for breaking her son's heart. FML
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Brittneyyyy 7
That sucks! Well I don't blame the coach though.
schwancy 2
If he's better than you then it's understandable. You should feel proud that your teachings landed him a spot on the team. Quit bitching!
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Comments (65)
Brittneyyyy 7
That sucks! Well I don't blame the coach though.
BREADEDELF 3
I do. For no reason except that you don't.
TransitionCovert 6
Your husky is so adorable...
Ismellwin 0
You must be a really good teacher?
iliketurdles 7
The student has become the master. WAX ON, WAX OFF BIATCHH!!!11one
HateCrusade 0
i love that not one person noticed that he said 8 YEARS ON THE SAME TEAM. unless you're playing in the NBA, who the **** cares. quit your bitching OP.
Il_Maestro 6
Doesn't it take everyone eight years to learn that you're not supposed to dribble with two hands?
mzeemzima 0
does it take u eight years to learn what a dumbass u r
Brittneyyyy 7
OP shouldn't teach someone how to play if they don't want them to be better :P
2muchshyt 0
students learn all they know from teachers. teachers never teach all they know to students. it's an unwritten code
valri3 0
What? are you serious? Thats his little brother? I know that feeling teaching siblings sports then they get better than you and start outshining you but at least that's your sibling and you can have some comfort knowing that at least you taught them most of what they know. YDI OP for being there to teach him.
Il_Maestro 6
Yeah, how the hell dare you teach your little brother? Who are you to help your brother become a better player? Why would you ever be looking out for a teammate in basketball? They lie when theey say there's no "i" in teiam.
schwancy 2
If he's better than you then it's understandable. You should feel proud that your teachings landed him a spot on the team. Quit bitching!
at0micmin3r 23
#4 are you SERIOUS? It's OP's RIGHT to bitch if they want.
schwancy 2
As a Heart Attack.
HateCrusade 0
it's 8 YEARS for f**k sake. gtfo out of highschool and go play big boy games Jesus it's not like he was in the NBA
LosAngelesSon 8
Maybe it's one of those student surpasses teacher moments?
BloodyHeel 8
No.
dmayhemc 0
Congratulations! Those who can't do it, teach it.
alaaloo_fml_fml 0
That's how it goes, out with the old, in with the new :/
honeyluv0218 4
well that really sucks and I'm even more surprised you brother took the offer knowing he would take your spot! sounds like your brother sucks!
tonyv90 0
ancient chinese proverb. In time student beats master.
maskedman 9
I remember the first time I beat my teacher, Master Bates. It felt awesome.
ceepevoy 0
genius lol
Danny_B 4
lololol
everlife_333 3
and that's why you should never teach someone everything you know ....
sallen0046 4
You can't teach someone natural talent. If it's really been eight years, you should be more than aware of your level of play. It's a sports team, you don't get to hang around because you've got seniority when there are younger, better players around.
ImaginaryFoe 1
Agreed with #15. OP may have taught his brother the basics of the game and practiced with him but time and talent may have taken over. Some people are just built for the game and have great coordination, etc. When someone like that puts in a lot of practice, there is no stopping him. OP, nobody keeps a player on the team for sentiment and your brother probably didn't realise you would be cut. See if you can take on some sort of assistant coaching role.