In-Phase Kids (Sports Lessons for Athletes) Lesson 1 - Humility

The champagne was still clinging to Jayson Tatum's jersey as he faced the post-game press conference. All eyes were on him, the presumed Finals MVP frontrunner. Yet, a wide grin stretched across his face, seemingly eclipsing the celebratory spray. The surprise winner? His teammate, Jaylen Brown.
"Man, I'm just ecstatic," Tatum boomed, his voice thick with genuine excitement. "JB's been putting in the work all year, elevating his game like never before. This is all him. He absolutely deserves this."
A murmur rippled through the room. Tatum's statistics throughout the playoffs were nothing short of phenomenal. But there he stood, deflecting praise and showering his teammate with accolades. It was a masterclass in humility.
Questions about the Story and Humility:
1.) Define Humilty. How can you be display humility and still be confident?
2.) How might Tatum's act of humility impact the team dynamic moving forward?
Is it always easy for star players to be this selfless? Why or why not?
3.) Can true humility exist alongside ambition? How can a player like Tatum balance these seemingly contrasting traits?
4.) Does Tatum's reaction make him a more effective leader? Why or why not?
5.) "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." What does this verse mean to you?