้้he's young,he gets good at school and hr has lots of friends and a good relationship with his parents. he also plays basketball for huntington high school, virginia, USA. life is good for OJ mayo. but it isn't always easy!
''I reall wan't to be a professional basketball player and l know i have to work hard,''he says.he wakes up at 6:30 am ever day. with a big breakfast,then he goes jogging in the park for an horu. after that, it's time for school. When he finshes, he usually goes to basketball practice. the HHS team practishes four days a week. they oftan play tow games a week. OJ is always sad when they lose.''well,i know it's only a game'' he says ''but losing always makes me could do better.''so,with such a full programme, how does he manage? ''well,i never miss practice. i sometime worry about school because i want to get good grabes, but i'm well organised so i never fall behind with my homework. i never stay out late.i always do my best and work hard, both at school and on the court.'' any advice for ambitious teenagers like himself?'' always stay motivated and never give up!'' OJ says