Final Destination

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I always talk about how sports are a metaphor to our lives, and every now and then I'm fortunate enough to watch an athlete grow and chase their dream.

Destiny's Child

The beginning of this story begins with Candice Dupree...advances to Kyle Lowry...then on to Wayne Ellington.

I have had the opportunity to watch, and write about each of these players over the years as they now have careers within the professional ranks. I saw Dupree at Temple University, Lowry at Cardinal Dougherty H.S./Villanova, and Ellington as a prep at Episcopal Academy.

Wayne was drafted by the Timberwolves last June, so seeing him play has been difficult, however he made a great name for himself as an NCAA champion, so I know its only a matter of time before his name is back in the headlines. On Friday his team defeated the Mavericks in a rare road win, as he clinched the game with a 3-pointer from the right corner...pushing the lead to 115-108 with 32.3 seconds to go. This could be a sign of the times, as he prepares for his first NBA homecoming on Tuesday.

As a pure shooter, he will have longevity, and if and when the T-Wolves start winning more games, you can be sure that his name will be somewhere near the top of the box score.

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