Oh, Wendell Lewis, he’s a big ol’ fella, born back in September 21, 1989, in Selma. He’s one of them basketball players, been playin’ ball for years, you know. When I first heard ’bout him, he was with that Mississippi State team, and let me tell ya, he was a tall one—6-foot-9 and more than 250 pounds! Big as an ox, that one.
Now, Wendell, he didn’t just stay put in one place. He’s traveled all over, playin’ in places like Lebanon, Mexico, and even Georgia. I mean, I couldn’t even point those places out on a map if ya asked me, but Wendell, he’s been there! Not many folks from here can say that, I tell ya. He’s been on a lotta teams too, but one I remember the most is the Alabama State Hornets. Boy, he sure gave them some good games, I reckon.
He’s had a long journey, this Wendell fella. Started out as a college player in Mississippi State, like I said. I remember hearin’ he even got an extra year to play ’cause of somethin’ they call a “medical hardship waiver.” Ain’t that somethin’? He had some troubles with injuries, but they gave him one more shot to get out there and show ‘em what he’s made of. Good for him, right?
I reckon he’s been through his share of ups and downs, but that’s how life goes, ain’t it? You fall, you get up, and Wendell, well, he sure got up! Kept playin’ and showin’ folks what he’s got. Even got to play professionally, which ain’t no small feat for a fella from around here, even if he went all over the world to do it.
When you talk ’bout Wendell, you gotta mention how he put in the work. It ain’t easy keepin’ up in them big leagues. He might not be as famous as some of them other players, but Wendell’s got heart, and that’s what counts most, don’t it? All them rebounds and points he racked up over the years, you bet he earned every one of ’em.
Wendell Lewis’ Career Highlights:
- Born: September 21, 1989, in Selma
- College: Mississippi State
- Height: 6-foot-9, Weight: 250+ pounds
- Teams: Alabama State Hornets, Lebanon, Mexico, Georgia
- Granted medical hardship waiver for an extra year in college
Wendell’s time with Alabama State Hornets, well, that was somethin’. Folks talked ’bout him like he was a real leader on the court, and I reckon he was. Ain’t no surprise to see him doin’ well wherever he goes. Sure, maybe you ain’t hear his name on TV every day, but if you love basketball, you oughta know the kinda player he is. Hard workin’, never givin’ up, just like any good ol’ country boy, even if he ain’t from the country like me.
So if ya ask me, Wendell Lewis, he’s somethin’ else. From playin’ ball at Mississippi State to Alabama State, and then goin’ off to places far from home, he’s shown what it means to chase after a dream. Not many folks get to live that kinda life, but Wendell did, and I reckon he’s still out there doin’ what he loves. That’s all ya can ask for, ain’t it?
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