Summer Love

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I felt my eyes get huge as I read the head line. "Paul George plans on hosting summer camp for 2 select people." I had to get in, and I don't care what it takes for me to get in. Paul George is one of the best players in the game right now, I wish I had the capability of playing like him but I know I don't. It would be the summer of my dreams to train with him. I scrolled down and read the article and learned that you had to video yourself and tell why you wanted to be chosen, how long you've been playing, your favorite aspect of the game, a little about yourself and something random about you. Simple enough right? I can do that all I have to do is be myself and I'm sure he'll chose me, I just can't make anything up and give any fake answers. I sat down at the desk in my room and started writing out what I was going to say.

"I'm Donovan Mitchell" I muttered to myself and I shook my head no. "That's to plain and basic." I said and I leaned back in my chair. "What if I just talked, then it'll be me and my personality, not some fake script that I made up." I stood up and grabbed my computer and I set it up on my shelf. I walked around the room for a little bit to find the best position before I started.

"Hi Paul George, I'm Donovan Mitchell" I said with a hint of laughter in my voice. "Obviously I'm signing myself up for your camp so I guess I'll tell you a little about myself. I was born in Connecticut, I know not many people are from there, actually if I ever get drafted I'll be the first NBA player from Connecticut. But that's beyond my point. I was born in Connecticut obviously I already told you that" I said and I smiled and looked down at the ground for a second. "I started playing basketball in 6th grade when my mom made me and I've loved it ever sense. life wasn't always easy for me as a kid and basketball really helped me through a lot, so over the years I've definitely grown close to the game and I learn to love it more every year. Currently I attend Louisville and I'm in my second year here. I'd like to go all four years and graduate and get a degree but I think I'll be forced to enter the draft before that can happen. My favorite aspect of the game is probably scoring. I know thats probably 99% of everyone's answers but I really love scoring. Don't get me wrong" don't get me wrong I added with a slight chuckle "I love helping my teammates and setting them up but it's just something about watching the ball go through the net that makes me feel different. It's like every time I score I know all the hard work I put into it as a kid paid off and now I'm where I want to be and there's no one stopping me from reaching my goals." I paused for a second and glanced around the room before my eyes landed back on the computer, I pretended Paul was there and that who I was talking to and a smile instantly grew on my face. "A random fact about me that no one really knows is that I love to read and spend time alone. Although I may seem like an outgoing person, and while I do like to talk to the people who are my friends, I actually love nothing more than to just have quiet time alone and to read. It kind of takes me away from the chaos of life, you know, and it just helps me relax. Finally I would love to be chosen for this because one, I'm a huge fan of yours, and two I feel you could really help me focus in on the areas and skills that I need to work on and you could help me become and even better player. I know I need a lot of improvement, and I just hope your the one who's going to help me improve. Thank you for giving me your time to watch this and have a great day or night. I hope I see you in the upcoming weeks. Bye!!" I said and I waved a little at the camera before I turned it off and watched myself. I groaned and leaned my head back. "Why do I act so weird" I muttered. I downloaded the video to my phone and I sent it to one of my best friends Jordyn. She was the first person I met here and we've been friends ever since.

Me
Do you think this is good or no
Its a sign up for PGs summer camp type thing

Jordyn
Don! Your so cute
This isn't gonna make him pick you it's going to cause him to fall in love with you

Me
🙄
Really tho is it good

Jordyn
Yeah I'd say it was good

Me
Thanks!!

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My mouth dropped when I re-read the email for the twentieth time and I glanced at Jordyn and she smirked.

"I got chosen" I muttered "how there's no way he's gonna pick a small town kid like me." I read the information about my flight at the bottom. "Wednesday" I said shocked "I won't be ready by then I mean what do you pack to go to LA and a training camp one on one with Paul George."

"I'll help you" she said and I looked at her and she smiled at me. "Donovan can't wait to meet his basketball crush" she nagged and I rolled my eyes.

"I definitely do not like Paul George in that way" I said and she laughed.

"But he does" she said and I laughed.

"How do you even know that" I asked her and she smiled.

"Your video. Obviously it was the reason he chose you." I shook my head and she nodded and I smiled.

"Whatever" I muttered and I stood up and grabbed my suitcase from the corner of my room and I set it in the middle of my bed.

"No your not bringing your own clothes" she said and I raised my eyebrow slightly. "I'm taking you to get a whole new wardrobe." I smiled and shook my head.

"I'm not wearing all new clothes" I said and she nodded.

"Yes you are" she said "your going to LA of course you need new clothes."

"Alright" I muttered.

Hey guys!!! I was given this brilliant idea by papibennett and I think I'm actually going to be able to finish the story this time lol. Anyways the next update is going to skip the shopping and such I just had to add that in there because of something that happens later on in the story. I know this chapter seems a little rushed but it will get better as the story goes. Thank you for reading!! Have a great day/night!!!