I had never picked up a basketball before. I went through a grueling audition process. It was almost as if I was learning to walk. It would be like teaching somebody to dance ballet for a role.

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's lack of experience in playing basketball. They explain that despite their unfamiliarity with the sport, they went through a demanding audition process. They compare their journey to learning to walk or teaching someone ballet for a role, highlighting the difficulty and unfamiliarity they faced in trying to excel in the audition despite their lack of prior involvement with basketball.