Podcast Episode with Transcript and Statement of Goals and Choices (NBA)

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Student: Hello, thank you for availing yourself today.
Paul: Thank you for having me.
Student: First off, how old are you?
Paul: I am 25 years old.
Student: Okay, so, what comes to mind when you hear the term “NBA?”
[Sounds of basketball being dribbled]
Paul: When I hear the term “NBA,” what comes to mind is the highest point in basketball in which a basketball player can reach.
Student: Okay, so have you ever played basketball? And if you have, are you any good at it?
Paul: I started playing organized basketball in third grade. From then until now, I have become incredibly good at playing 5-on-5. I believe I am well versed to excel in many 5-on-5 games as I have established my skills well enough to play in games where my opponents may be superior to me.
[Upbeat guitar instrumental]
Student: What did you do to hone your basketball skills?
Paul: I honed my basketball skills through many years of exercise, play, commitment, and all forms of practice.
Student: Is there a specific activity that you indulged in to improve your skills?
Paul: I played on official teams, I drilled with others, I shot by myself, I jumped rope, I worked on ball-handling skills in my garage, I did sprints, I lifted weights, and I ate right. I do not think that there is a straightforward answer to your question as to how I became a good basketball player, but honing one’s skills is a culmination of various forms of practice, discipline, and motivation.
[Upbeat guitar instrumental fades into European accordion track]
Student: According to you, what are the benefits of playing basketball?
Paul: There are numerous, but to be concise, I think playing basketball helps in building endurance, developing self-discipline and concentration, building up muscle, and burning calories.
Student: What do you think is the greatest advantage of being an NBA player?
Paul: There are several.NBA players are paid exorbitant salaries to display their athletic abilities. With their exorbitant salaries, they can raise money for charities and fund local projects. They also get to travel to vibrant cities and are in peak physical condition.
Student: Now that you have told me what the advantages are, are there any disadvantages?
[European accordion track fades into violin instrumental]
Paul: Yes, there are. I think the main one is instability; you can be traded or fired with little notice. NBA players also miss important e...