Twas the night before Grinders Christmas, and all through the gym,
Not a player was stirring, the lights were all dim.
The jerseys were hung in the lockers with care,
In hopes that the championship soon would be there.

The players were nestled, all snug in their beds,
While visions of step-backs danced in their heads.
With Pauly P meditating, so calm in the night,
And Salvati still covering his ears from the fright.

When out on the court, there arose such a clatter,
Richie destroyed a chair—it just couldn’t matter.
Wayne’s shoulders collided, creating a scene,
While Crazy kept running like a well-oiled machine.

The moon on the rim of the freshly waxed floor,
Lit up Big Josh chasing Little Josh once more.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But Bryant with 100 shots—and not a single fear.

With a flopper named Witt, so lively and quick,
And Cole smack-talking with his usual shtick.
“Now Chuck! Now Tirado! Now, Peyton and Zack!
On, Justin! On Garrett! Bring the girls right back!”

“To the top of the key! To the arc where we shoot!
Now hustle and dive, before the buzzer’s salute!”
And there stood Jon U, ready for a brawl,
As he tackled poor Tommy like a wrecking ball.

At the laundromat, Gersitz folded his gear,
While Ford sipped spiked milkshakes, spreading some cheer.
Matt V stayed in Baltimore, missing the game,
And Nixon hit Vegas, adding flair to his name.

Kellen knelt low, one knee on the ground,
While Grant stayed so quiet, not making a sound.
Curtis missed playoffs, yet again unclutch.
And Pauly J returned with that veteran touch.

Chuck was chucking threes, with reckless delight,
While Hall of Fame E dished assists all night.
Zack yelled at everyone, keeping them straight,
While Garrett’s girl cheered, arriving fashionably late.

Then the horn blew loudly, and Salvati ducked low,
Team Cole took the title, the show of all shows.
But as they celebrated, a truth came to light,
The Grinders will be back to keep up the fight.

So here’s to the chaos, the laughs, and the fun,
Merry Grinders to all—see you for the next one!