SAN MARCOS, Texas — Michael Jordan or LeBron James? It took Shelby Adams roughly eight seconds to answer. His answer was MJ.
But the only relevancy between that question and Adams' story was length of time before he answered: eight seconds. Eight. Who wore No. 8 in the National Basketball Association (NBA)?
That's where Adams' story begins.
"Kobe (Bryant) was so attentive to details," Adams said. "And I really wanted to embody that philosophy as I was nurturing my game at a young age."
Basketball has always been a love for Adams.