以my favorite sport为题写一篇英语短文70词

My favorite sport is basketball.I have been playing it since ten when I was selected into the basketball team just because the captain felt that my height was ideal for it.I was reluctant to join because I did not really like to sweat.However,I realised it is a very exciting sport and I have learnt teamwork and determination from it.Through basketball,I know how to cooperate with people better and whenever I feel like giving up on doing something,I am always encouraged to persevere as I recall the times that I played basketball.