Parker Wright is a point guard on Mountain Brook’s boys basketball team. In this interview, he shares some of his favorite basketball memories and talks about the NBA.
Q: Introduce yourself.
A: Hello, my name is Parker Wright. I play for Mountain Brook. I'm a point guard, and I'm in 11th grade.
Q: What are your goals for this season?
A: My goals for the season: I'd love to win a state championship, but, probably, for our team to reach their full potential.
Q: What is your earliest memory of basketball?
A: My earliest memory of basketball is probably when I used to get mad because, when we used to play at the YMCA, you had to stand on the X on defense, and you couldn't just run around.
Q: What’s the most impressive thing you’ve done on a basketball court?
A: I think the most impressive thing I've done on a basketball court is in, like, third grade. I hit a half-court shot.
Q: What is your favorite sports team? Why do you root for them?
A: My favorite sports team is probably the [Golden State] Warriors. I've been a Steph Curry fan for a while, probably because he shoots really good.
Q: Who wins the NBA title this year?
A: For the NBA title, I'll probably have to go with the Celtics. I mean, I just think they're, like, just too good. I mean, I don't think anyone can beat them in a seven game series.
