David Pak
David Pak
bringing enjoyed game hand jump night particular ran remembered section senior slap talking time waving win
I've been talking with that particular section for some time and wanted to do something to be remembered and have fun. ... I told them, if we win on Senior Night and after I slap everyone's hand when the game is over, I would jump in. After the game they were all waving me over, so I ran over and jumped up. They started bringing me up, and I got so high. I was like, 'Bring me back down.' I enjoyed it.
family share win
To have all my family and friends there in Anaheim and be able to share with them that win was special.
coming strong talked tried
We talked about coming out strong for 40 minutes. That's what we tried to do tonight.
coming feeling finish games good happy liked tournament
I would have liked us to finish in first place and me play a little better individually. I'm happy where we are at with the tournament coming up. I like where we stand. I'm just feeling really good about the games coming up.
bad expected oh
Oh yeah, there have been some pretty bad places. I expected that.
aggressive coach emphasized felt fresh open relaxed stay tried
I felt real comfortable out there. Coach emphasized it is a new season, so we need to come out fresh and relaxed what I've tried to do. ... I've tried to stay aggressive and look for an open shot.
bench came knew name sure time walk whether
Every time I would walk in, I'd make sure my name was there. I still do to this day. I knew whether I came off the bench or started, I would do everything I could.
basketball hand happen middle nature scared second stay
It's only second nature to be scared when you're in there. Sometimes things can get out of hand and, all of a sudden, you find yourself in the middle of something. There's a lot of fighting. Sometimes you don't know what's going to happen and, all you can do is try to stay away from the trouble. For me, basketball helped.
counsel facility graduation help motivate offer second services step wants
After graduation I want to offer my services anywhere, to any facility that wants me. I want to help counsel kids. I want to motivate kids. I want to show them, step by step, how they can get a second chance.
gone people
People have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome. It's amazing.
enjoyed felt gave good great growing hard love mom proud smile
I think my mom (Kathy Nguyen) enjoyed it more than I did. It felt so good to know I gave something for my mom and grandmother to be proud of, because growing up I gave them such a hard time. It was great to do something to make them happy, for them to tell their friends. Anything I can do to put a smile on mom's face, I love to do.
aspect best chance change felt happened hide messed wish
I have nothing to hide from. Yeah, I messed up. I had a chance to change my life, and I did. I wish I never did what I did. But I felt going in there was the best thing that ever happened to me in every aspect of my life.
ball couple extra hitting knew last putting shooting shots turn
I hadn't been shooting the ball very well the last couple of games. I've been putting in extra practices. I knew things would turn around. I've been hitting shots in practice.
anticipate behind coming fall felt last later liked picked ready
If you are not ready and anticipate what's coming, you fall behind a little. I think I picked up a lot later than what they liked and what I liked last year. I started to get comfortable at the end of last year. Coming into this year, I felt really confident.