He wants to do something kind of crazy. He wants to be a professional basketball player against all odds. He is 5 foot 11 and already 17.
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He loves everything about basketball, it's not just a sport for him, it's a passion that lights him up inside. Basketball is his outlet, his joy and his dream to be an NBA player - against all odds.
One of his biggest inspiration is Stephen Curry. Seeing someone who isn't the tallest player on the floor, yet still dominates the game with skills, confident, and heart gives Patrick so much motivation. He sees himself in Steph - the idea that no matter your size,Beith hard work and belief, you can be mighty.
Patrick doesn't just love basketball - he lives it. Everyday he puts in the work, showing a level of focus and decipline far beyond his years. Lately, he's pushing himself to make 1000 free throws a day, using a rebounding machine he now has access to. It is not easy, but he never complains. He just keeps grinding - because he had a dream. He even started documenting his journey on Instragram, sharing his daily workout, goals, and progress toward becoming professional basketball player.
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