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My Sophomore Crush: Alex Abrines is so dreamy

By Jeremy Lambert

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 5: Alex Abrines #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 5, 2017 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 5: Alex Abrines #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 5, 2017 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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It’s summer — popsicles, beaches, campfires and summer love. As the heat rises, time slows and crushes develop. We’re leaning into that amorous mood this week at The Step Back, sharing our sophomore crushes. Last year may have given us an uninspiring rookie class, but we’re feeling pretty enamored with the future.

Dear Samantha,

There’s no point in keeping it a secret anymore. I already know you know. But you don’t think that I know you know. But I know. You know I have a crush on Alex Abrines. How can I not? He’s so dreamy. There’s just something about transfer students that make me swoon. I bet he can cook well. I’d love for him to whip me up some Spanish cuisine. And that beard. I didn’t know rising sophomores could grow a beard like that. Do you think it’s a Spanish thing? Their men just have better genetics. It’s so cute how he rubs it after he makes a 3-point shot.

I can’t stop thinking about him this summer. I thought I saw him at the mall on Tuesday, but it turned out to be Justin Bieber. Ugh. I got a cute shirt at least. It says “Stay In Yo Lane” and is a great social message to reckless drivers.

Will you go to more games with me this year? I’m so tired of going to games with Becky. She just wants to talk about Russell. Like, hello. There are other players on the team besides Russell.

I get it, he was named best player in the country as a junior, but it’s because he had a freshman like Alex who can shoot. 38 percent from three! I heard the 3-point line is closer to the basket in Spain. Can you imagine how well he’s going to shoot this year now that he’s fully comfortable with the range? You have to go to the games with me.

OMG! I totally forgot about the senior transfer, Paul. He’s pretty cute. I think you’d like him. You should definitely talk to him when we get back to school. He’s going to help out Alex as well. Alex is going to have so much more room on the floor to get open, he may shoot 41 percent from three this year. Remember when Russell said he could “shoot the piss out the ball” last year? LOL!

I know you think it’s weird that I’m crushing on a basketball player when I don’t even like basketball, but it’s only because you’ve never seen him play. You really need to check out some games with me this year.

You’d love Alex if you just see him play. You can’t see his charm in Science class, but it shines on the basketball court. But PLEASE stop saying he’s too skinny. It’s only because he’s Spanish. They don’t care about big muscles to overcompensate in Spain. Spanish men have a personality and charm that American boys don’t. They don’t have to flex after every basket even if they look like a toothpick.

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You better come to some games with me this year. Last year, Alex dunked on that guy who is dating Khloe, you know the girl who lives on social media from across town? He dunked as a freshman. I spilled my soda on the parents in front me I was so excited.

Miss you, girl. Hope your summer has been swell.

xoxo Jenny

P.S. I still can’t believe Jay cheated on Beyonce.

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