Prompt 1

The Baltimore Platoon’s M’Baku Olubori thinks this question is stupid. He likely would use his linebacker-esque frame to intimidate any teammate who suggested being flashy to get a crowd reaction during a playoff game. He fully understands he only has so many seasons he can play before he can’t keep up with the pace of the game, so every playoff game is special, valuable, and important. That urgency drives him and his teammates to play hard and elevate their game come playoff time. No one (and I mean no one) is above the team. When a former Platoon player made some harsh comments in the locker room after their Game 5 loss in the S76 Challenge Cup Finals, Baku stood up for the team and let that player know selfish play and self-centered thoughts won’t fly here. So far these playoffs, the Platoon are showing they can grit out tough wins, and are hopeful this could be their year. Every game matters, every second counts, so the team stays dialed in to try to win that ever elusive championship.