Blake Teoh is a skilled Malaysian basketball player who was invited to a training camp in America. During training, he faced discrimination and hostility from other players due to his Asian identity and height. However, Blake did not give up and worked harder than others by practicing for long hours. His improved performance led to him being drafted into the NBA. Though he did not play much at first due to competition, Blake continued training hard. His coach eventually gave him a chance in a NBA match where he helped his team win through his scoring. His success story was then reported by the media, establishing him as a new shining star in the NBA for Asians.
4. STORYLINE
Blake Teoh is a skilful basketball player in Malaysia. He became famous due to his good visual and
basketball skills. Due to his reputation, he received an invitation to a training camp in America.
When Blake trained in America, he was look down by other local players due to his height and his
identity as an Asian. He always got attack and push by others in every game. Blake felt sad but he
did not give up and took it as a challenge. He train harder and paid more effort than other by
practicing long hours than the other members.
Blake improves a lot after the training, he then joins the NBA draft. The coach from Houston Rockets
decided to give Blake a chance and Blake sign the contract with his first NBA team. At first, he did
not have much chance in playing for first team since there are lots of skilful player in the team, the
competition is high, but he kept on training very hard in the team. His performance getting
improves in every match. His hard work then notice by his coach. His coach gave him an opportunity
to play in a NBA match.
In the match, he did not let himself and coach disappointed as he score many marks and make his
team won in the match. He then been noticed by the media and reported about his story and said
he is the new shining star in NBA for Asian. Finally, all of his hard work paid off. He didn’t disappoint
everyone and became a basketball star in America.
6. 1. Halo Effect
Meaning
- Impression of a person influences how we feel and think about his or her character.
- Essentially, your overall impression of a person ("He is handsome!") impacts your
evaluations of that person's specific traits ("He is also smart!").
Example?
- Since people perceive Blake as talented
and good looking, people also tend to see
he as popular skilful player.
7. 2. Stereotype
Meaning
- Stereotypes are often created about people of
specific cultures or races.
Example?
- Blake was look down by other players due to his
height and his identity as an Asian.
8. 3. Hostile Aggression
Definition
- Any form of behaviour directed toward the goal of harming of
injuring another live being who is motivated to avoid such
treatment” (Baron & Richardson, 1994).
- From sport view’s the main aim is to cause harm or injury to
your opponent.
How?
- Social and Cultural Factors
- Example: As he was the only Asian in his team, Blake got attack
and push by other players in every practice games.
9. 4. Self-Efficacy
Definition
- The belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of
action required to manage prospective situations.
Example?
- Blake took the aggression
as challenged, motivated
himself to be successful.
Thus, he train harder and
paid more effort than
other by practicing long
hours.
10. 5. Social Facilitation
Definition
- Occurs when people are performing in the presence
of others yet their individual contributions can be
identified
Example?
- Blake kept on training very hard in the team. His
performance getting improves in every match. Then,
his coach noticed his improved and gave him a chance
to play in a NBA match.