The Bench Warmers.

The Bench

Every time we hear about sports we always hear the word. THE BENCH, Every time it comes up it sounds negative. “Hey, do your best or I will bench you!!!!” “Come to Practice or You’re BENCHED!!!!” … Funny thing though. I been on the bench for so long that I actually enjoy it. Don’t get me wrong I like to compete but man to get the best seat in the house to watch a game.. It’s just great.. Well that’s not the only reason why the Bench is a good place for me. The main reason is that I believe we are put into situations and positions for a reason. I am on the Bench because in the game right now I am not the best man for the job. Of course we can all debate who the best person is or not in a situation but I think with trusting and believing in our coaches we know that when the time is right he or she will give us a time to shine. So being on the bench and watching the game I guess there isn’t much for me to do except enjoy the game right? Well, not in my opinion. If we are on the bench we have sometime the players on the court doesn’t afford to have. We have time to think, analyze and strategize. So in terms of basketball I can see who is the best players, figure out what is the best way to attack the opposing team and figure out a good way I can make a difference on the court when my chance is there. I think we should all remember that even though were on the bench sometimes we shouldn’t just use the time to watch and enjoy the game but also think about how to make a differences when were back on.

In truth an even thought there are a lot of negativity with the idea of being put on the bench. A team’s bench does make a major difference to the game. Some people don’t think it is and think that the bench mean that the player is weak but in truth the bench is the backbone of a team. Like the human body were only as strong as our support system. I am not sure about you young people but to us older folks we start learning how important it is to keep out backs safe because without a strong back we can’t do a lot of things. In the 2009 NBA Finals people stated that if the Lakers wanted to go all the way they needed their bench to step up. The starters can only take the team so far and the bench is the other component that takes them the rest of the way. If the bench or the starters don’t do their park then the game will be lost. So if your on the Bench don’t look down at yourself instead look up because your time will come soon and be ready because you will have the knowledge and power to make a difference.