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The triumph of the human spirit, sometimes fragile while other times unbreakable, is a common theme in our sports competitions. We watch to see who rises to the opportunities for glory, and who comes up short in the face of adversity, but there are certain guys you just know will never fall. Take Dame Lillard for example. With his Blazers poised for an underdog Playoff run, the All-NBA guard suddenly lost the 2nd and 3rd best players on his team to untimely injuries. But instead of fold, we all watch as the Blazers just keep on winning. Then there’s the case of young phenom Zion Williamson, who, despite the defeat of his Duke squad, was really the big winner of the NCAA Tournament. Zion is now a household name. But my biggest takeaway from the Zion experience wasn’t about his athleticism or even his game, it was about his spirit and his passion for just hooping, his competitive drive and that heart of a champion that showed up every time he took the court. In a way, Zion never really lost; he won by just showing up and showing what he’s made of, and it’s these intangibles that will not only ease his transition to the Association, but also hint at many future triumphs to come. So sit back, it’s the dawn of Zion, the NBA stretch drive and the return of MLB, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .
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The triumph of the human spirit, sometimes fragile while other times unbreakable, is a common theme in our sports competitions. We watch to see who rises to the opportunities for glory, and who comes up short in the face of adversity, but there are certain guys you just know will never fall. Take Dame Lillard for example. With his Blazers poised for an underdog Playoff run, the All-NBA guard suddenly lost the 2nd and 3rd best players on his team to untimely injuries. But instead of fold, we all watch as the Blazers just keep on winning. Then there’s the case of young phenom Zion Williamson, who, despite the defeat of his Duke squad, was really the big winner of the NCAA Tournament. Zion is now a household name. But my biggest takeaway from the Zion experience wasn’t about his athleticism or even his game, it was about his spirit and his passion for just hooping, his competitive drive and that heart of a champion that showed up every time he took the court. In a way, Zion never really lost; he won by just showing up and showing what he’s made of, and it’s these intangibles that will not only ease his transition to the Association, but also hint at many future triumphs to come. So sit back, it’s the dawn of Zion, the NBA stretch drive and the return of MLB, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .