While on The Court, I'm Not Your Friend, I'm Your Opponent!

Once a player laces up those shoes and tuck that jersey in, all friendships aside, it's time to play ball.

"I'm not your friend, I'm your opponent" 

When you're playing against an opponent, you're suppose to compete against them and everyone who's on their team including those high siders in the stands (however don't look at them or pay too much attention to them during the game) with everything you got.

And when your opponent is your best friend or friend, "you should give them the business." And what I mean by that is, you should compete against them as if they are an alien from another planet who's out to take what's rightfully yours (not happening)!

"Once the game is over and you win, you should respectfully shake hands and call it a day"

Friends for life usually strengthen each other through the battles along the journey.