Lineup Changes, Mudita, and the OGs

When I explained that MVB had some lineup changes for the postseason, someone asked, "how are the OGs doing with that?" OGs derive from "Originals" or "Original Gangstas," terms that came into usage in the early 1990s referring to the Crips street gang.

I'd explain how MVB culture embraces Mudita. "Mudita is the concept of unselfish, sympathetic or vicarious joy one feels from delighting in the well-being of others."

High performance rarely occurs without high performance culture. Culture is the lifeblood of teams. Depending on size and sex, the average adult has nine to twelve pints of circulating blood. Red blood cells are constantly produced and degraded. The average lifespan of a red blood cell is 120 days. The nine seniors on MVB approach the end of their MVB playing careers. And the "young bloods" rise up to fulfill their mission. 

MVB needs both, the OGs and the young bloods. 

Note: Uncle Drew and 'Wes' are Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.