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what are my first steps into lookf to play in the nba
i love playing sorts basketball or football im still in highschool #football #sports #basketball
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Albert’s Answer
The first thing that popped in my head:
https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1391407034768236548
Great E60 segment on James Harden; what it takes to get to the NBA: hard work, confidence, and dedication!
Good luck :)
https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1391407034768236548
Great E60 segment on James Harden; what it takes to get to the NBA: hard work, confidence, and dedication!
Good luck :)
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Mamadou’s Answer
Hi Charles,
- Develop Exceptional Skill
- Seek Elite Competition
- Get Faster, Stronger, More Agile
- Raise Your Profile
- Keep Polishing Your Game
Build your basketball IQ, character, attitude, be discipline and work hard.
Specially listen.......
- Develop Exceptional Skill
- Seek Elite Competition
- Get Faster, Stronger, More Agile
- Raise Your Profile
- Keep Polishing Your Game
Build your basketball IQ, character, attitude, be discipline and work hard.
Specially listen.......
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M’s Answer
The very first thing to do is study hard. Hit the books. You will always need to have something to fall back if it doesnt work out and you arent the next Lebron James.
Second---practice, practice, practice
Good luck
Second---practice, practice, practice
Good luck
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Travis’s Answer
Charles,
I would look into AAU or travel teams in your area. This will allow you to compete against the best players at your age level from all around and not just your immediate area. This increased competition will also help show you what areas you need to work on and refine to get to your goal! Additionally, never under estimate shooting around for at least an hour a day. There is always a position on the team for someone who is a spot up shooter.
To dive a bit deeper though, you need to look at your own game. I would ask friends, coaches, family, and yourself what your best skills are. Then I would ask what you need to improve on. Continue to develop your best skills, but make sure you take the time to develop in the areas you are lacking in. Basketball is tricky at a young age. At any point you can hit a growth spurt and go from running guard your whole life to playing forward/center. Additionally, the inverse can happen. A lot of kids growing up were naturally tall at 6'2 in middle school. However, once you start reaching high school the kids can be bigger, and those 6'2 centers in middle school become guards. This can be disastrous for someone who didn't take the time to refine their ball handling and just relied on their height to dominate.
I would look into AAU or travel teams in your area. This will allow you to compete against the best players at your age level from all around and not just your immediate area. This increased competition will also help show you what areas you need to work on and refine to get to your goal! Additionally, never under estimate shooting around for at least an hour a day. There is always a position on the team for someone who is a spot up shooter.
To dive a bit deeper though, you need to look at your own game. I would ask friends, coaches, family, and yourself what your best skills are. Then I would ask what you need to improve on. Continue to develop your best skills, but make sure you take the time to develop in the areas you are lacking in. Basketball is tricky at a young age. At any point you can hit a growth spurt and go from running guard your whole life to playing forward/center. Additionally, the inverse can happen. A lot of kids growing up were naturally tall at 6'2 in middle school. However, once you start reaching high school the kids can be bigger, and those 6'2 centers in middle school become guards. This can be disastrous for someone who didn't take the time to refine their ball handling and just relied on their height to dominate.
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Will’s Answer
Hi Charles,
Getting into a college with prestigious basketball program with might be next step to consider given you are in high school now.
Just to give you some stats below and you can check the details here: https://i80sportsblog.com/nba-players-by-college-what-college-has-the-most-nba-players/
NBA Players By College – Overall Top 10
Kentucky – 107
UCLA – 97
North Carolina – 90
Duke – 83
Kansas – 72
Indiana – 66
Louisville – 58
Notre Dame – 56
Arizona – 56
St. John’s – 52
Getting into a college with prestigious basketball program with might be next step to consider given you are in high school now.
Just to give you some stats below and you can check the details here: https://i80sportsblog.com/nba-players-by-college-what-college-has-the-most-nba-players/
NBA Players By College – Overall Top 10
Kentucky – 107
UCLA – 97
North Carolina – 90
Duke – 83
Kansas – 72
Indiana – 66
Louisville – 58
Notre Dame – 56
Arizona – 56
St. John’s – 52
thank you for the info
charles