Successful NBA player Mike Conley Jr., who was a member of the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz, frequently discusses the teamwork needed to succeed in basketball. Like many athletes, he stresses that it is rarely a single achievement to reach any major milestone or victory.

Think of winning a championship as akin to scaling a very tall mountain. In the same way that different climbers may have different roles in scaling such a peak, a whole team—coaches, players, trainers, family members, and fans—stands at the base of this mountain. In the same way that ropes and harnesses ensure the safety of each climber, coaches lay down the strategic plans that act as maps for the climb; teammates offer support and encouragement; families provide emotional support from the base camp; and fans light a fire of motivation with their cheers.

Conley's message goes beyond how amazing it is to win a championship; it also emphasizes how crucial it is to give credit to everyone who helped get there. It serves as a reminder that success in sports and many other spheres of life is based on the foundations created by numerous individuals cooperating to achieve a common objective.