My first memorable moment on the internet.

 My first core memory from the exploring the internet was the realization that sports highlights were a thing. I was scrolling through Youtube and just looking at random videos when i saw a video title that had my favorite players name in it. Curious, I went and clicked the link and watched the entirety of a Paul George 2017-18 highlight reel. It opened my eyes to not just how talented a player like Paul George was, but that there was such a major market for the NBA and sports world.

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