Snowflakes

Although I am definitely not a fan of cold weather I find snowflakes fascinating.  It has been written that no two snowflakes are alike and its also true that individually a single snowflake has little chance of keeping its form and shape on contact with most anything it could land on. However, when snowflakes accumulate together they can become a formidable obstacle for anyone or thing trying to negotiate through its path.

Basketball is similar, individually no matter how talented will only take you so far.  When 5 players come together for a common purpose greater success is obtainable and your team becomes a much more formidable opponent to eliminate during tournament time.