10 Most Memorable Moments With Chip

~Shared by Jerry Brown~

1. The first time I met Chip and Max was at the 2006 California State Championship game in Sacramento. At that moment I would have never guessed the connection that will later develop throughout our lives.

2. Our first EBO basketball trip in Las Vegas, Chip challenged me to a one-on-one basketball game. I thought it was a friendly match, before I realized the game was serious, I was already down 7 to 0. Chip ends up winning the game with a bank shot three. Chip then proceeds to take the net down as if he won the NCAA championship. Looking back, Chip’s post footwork wasn’t bad at all.

3. My surprise sweet 16-birthday party! Chip and Max came up to the bay area to attend.  I was completely surprised and excited, for everybody I had loved was in attendance.

4. In 2008, our basketball team went to France for a trip. At the time I had a lot of personal issues on my mind. I was not playing much on the trip, and got seriously depressed. During the trip, Chip came and picked me up one night and took me on drive around town. During the drive Chip comforted me with kind words, and ultimately let me know he cares about me.

5. Max’s Mater Dei graduation! We had a great time celebrating Max’s accomplishments. A lot of people came out to support Max, and it was all love in the building. Oh yeah we did not eat at MASTRO’S either (Inside Joke).

6. Thanksgiving 2010! Chip invited me up from Fresno to attend the Hooper’s Thanksgiving party.

7. In 2012, Chip drove down to Fresno to watch me play, and get dinner. It was a great night. We got the win, and I also enjoyed some great laughs with a close friend!

8. Last season 2014, Chip came to visit me in France. We had an awesome time. Ate some great French food, went sightseeing, went shopping, and had dinner with the gm of my club.

9. My Grad School Graduation! This was the best day of my life. It was the celebration to a journey that only me and Chip believed in for me. He inspired me to believe in myself, and this day represented my personal progression that Chip was extremely vital to.

10. Christmas 2015. This moment is one of the best moments I have ever had. We all were together (Val, Max, Tam, and Chip). This day was filled with love, and enjoyment. I felt like the luckiest man in the world, that I have family like the Hooper’s in my life!

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