Should you be able to play pro basketball straight from high school?

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Should you be able to play pro basketball straight from high school?nba street

yeah if you want to and not get an education. it is stupid to because you can get hurt and end you carrier and then what would you do?

Should you be able to play pro basketball straight from high school?nba news ,nba teams

If you're good enough I don't think age should ever matter. If a 10 year old kick a** on the court then let them in the NBA!
No i think each player should do atleast 2 years of college,infact it should be a requirement to have an associates degree instead of just a diploma.

Just my own opinion.
no, i think they should do it like football,collegegrads!!
i know i am in the minority on this one but i say no.. i like how they have to go tocollegefor 1 year as the rule is now.. the majority of high school players drafted dont pan out and never become a solid nba player.. it is just too hard of a transition from high school to the pros.. of course there are exceptions: kobe, kg, lebron, etc.. but there are far more players who needed college: robert swift, johnathan bender, eddy curry, tyson chandler, etc..
Yes. If someone can go fight in a war straight out of high school, then they should be able to play basketball.
I think you shouldn't because if you were great at basketball and bad in school, you might get drafted and be the dumbest ***** around. you should be required to go tocollegebecause that wold show the real players who would be willing to go to college, get and education and living out their dream of playing in the NBA. if you could go straight from high school, the NBA would have many more discipline problems, due to having immature athletes roaming around. not to mention, many "thugs" would be in the NBA.
No, I don't care how good you are, you obviously still lack the fundamentals of the game. Going tocollegeand playingcollegebasketball for at least one year, is better IMO for player development. A lot of players who get drafted even after playing a few years in college, end up in the D-League anyways. There's a lot of experience gained in playing at least a year incollegebasketball, because there are more players at your level, or better. In High School, obviously there are TONS of players who won't even get drafted by colleges, or make it to the NBA.
Yes, you should be able to play basketball straight from high school. College is NOT about developing basketball skills it is about an education. If you are talented enough then sure go ahead enter the draft. If you playcollegeball I believe that even if you get taken into the NBA, you should come over the summers

and complete your degree. So yes, you should be able to play basketball straight from high school.
I think that you should be able to. Some of the best players we have right now were lucky enough to play right out of high school (Kobe Bryant) and I don't think that it has affect their performance on and off the court at all. Some of these high school players could be just what some teams need (the heat, the timberwolves, etc.) College for some players is just a waste of time and money if they are going to leave anyway to play in the NBA%26gt; also some great players may never make it to the NBA with acollegerequirement because they don't have the finances or grades to get into college. This is just my opinion, I hope it helps.
yes becuz some of the best players in nba history came out of highschool like kobe lebron garnett(all mvp canidates) bynum and amir johnson are going to be great centers when they get older
Yes I think you should be able to. If you're that good and you want to skipcollegefor the pros then do it. I think its alright.
I don't think so. I've noticed there's something that happens around 20 or 21 yrs old, where the the real world really starts to settle in on you. You start seeing things in front of you clearly and thinking a lot more logically. I don't think a KID at age 18 should be allowed to play a professional sport where they're making millions. They don't know how to handle their money and they need to learn how to play a team sport on a more mature level first, i.e. college. And look at Koby Bryant......he still doesn't know how to play team ball cause he never had a chance to learn how to play real team ball in college.
I don't know about that. I have a high schooler and even if he was a phenom at basketball, I would discourage him from skippingcollegeat all cost.

Let's face it: Not every good player - with no other career to fall back on, will become the next Kobe Bryant or Kevin Garnett.

There should be a law or restriction agains this.
No. I think that one should have to go tocollegebefore they are eligible for the NBA draft. Not necessarily go four years and graduate, but at least attend for 2 years. The may be great players coming out of high school, but there is always room for improvement and they may become phenomenal players during theircollegecareers. Not only that, but lots of kids look up to these basketball stars, and they should want to set an example of success both on the court and off.
Yes, basketball players should be able to get a job out of high school if they can compete at the same level. Otherwise, it's really age discrimnation since acollegeeducation is really not required to excel in that job. Just look at Kobe, and I'm not even a Kobe fan...
i think that you should...

i think the reason why the NBA wants people to play at least one year ofcollegeis

a) so they have the experience ofcollegebasketball and have the time to work on their skills there

b) so they get an education

these are good reasons but i don't think it is the NBA's place to force kids to do this. it is everyone's choice whether or not they want to pursue a higher education and some people are so good that the year incollegewouldn't help them as much as a year in the NBA so that's why i disagree with that rule.
NO. Four years ofcollegefirst with a Graduation degree than you can go play basketball for minimum wage not millions of dollars. basketball is a sport not a job.
I think there should be a minor league system and not just a half-*** one but a full one where teams can have their very own system.. College basketball won't be ruined, look at the College World Series for baseball.

College athletes who hate school are clogging up the admissions and taking spots away from people who deserve to be in school.

Plus an athlete should be able pursue their own career.
YES YOU SHOULD... If you already a great player in HS and playing basketball is all you want to do in your life then you should be able to play in the NBA from HS. It's already done, why change it now. Most of the best player in the NBA right now are from HS like;

K.Garnett

L.James

K.Bryant

T-Mac

A.Stoudemire

J.O'Neal

E.Curry

A.Bynum

D.Miles

A.Harringtong

R.Lewis

T.Chandler

D.Howard

M.Ellis

G.Green

S. Livingston

J.R. Smith

D. Stevenson

D. Milicic

S. Kemp

M.Malone

and

D.Dawkins.

Should I keep going? All these player have had given the chance to play in the NBA from HS and look at them now...Some of them already got a ring and already in the Hall of Fame. So, if you're a great basketball player in high school you dhould be able to play in the NBA if thats what u really want to do.
yes you should be able to but pro scouts arnt looking

Pro basketball (or well known college) players with number 30?

already retired in the NBA:

George McGinnis, Indiana Pacers

still in used:

Devean George - Dallas Mavericks

Earl Barron - Miami Heat

Malik Allen - New Jersey Nets

David West - New Orleans Hornets

Carlos Arroyo - Orlando Magic

Reggie Evans - Philadephia 76ers

Justin Williams - Sacramento Kings

Pro basketball (or well known college) players with number 30?basketball shoes

Julian Wright was #30 when he played at KU!! i miss him... not that he's the most famous or anything, but i just referenced him in a question a bit ago, so when i saw this one, i thought of him first! : )

!!ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!

Pro basketball (or well known college) players with number 30?nba champions ,nba teams

Rasheed Wallace wore 30 at UNC and through his pro career until he changed to 36 just over a year ago.

Pro Athlete Salary Database?

I need a pro athlete salary database that entails of football, baseball,and basketball. If not all three, i will take suggestions that provides info on just one of the three.

It would be helpful if the information provided covered from 1965-2005.

Anything remotely helpful would be appreciated.

Thanks

Pro Athlete Salary Database?college

www.baseballreference.com - the best web site on the net and the most underrated - the info you need is there (especially for baseball) just dig and compile it. Example: Pop in any MLB player and you'll see their entire career's stats and earnings (usually notated at the bottom on the right for each player yr/yr). Only thing, I'm not sure earnings go back before 1990 to 1965, but every player who ever played in the majors is there along with their stats.

I want to be a pro basketball player?

hello i want to be a pro basketball player when i,m older im 6 ft 4 and i need to know what the next step is first i need to know is there any good sports colleges in liverpool and i need websites 2 them and also i need to know what i need to do 2 make my dream become a reality yr help is most grateful.

I want to be a pro basketball player?nba salary

Practice and more practice. And also alot of god giving talent and luck.

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Move to the US
ballandgopro.com

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/bas...

betterbasketball.com

http://jumpusa.com/

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/

http://www.focusedshooter.com/

http://www.coachwooden.com/

http://coachesclipboard.net/

those are all the sites i know of related to basketball. good luck and that's a great goal. however, it will require 100% dedication and commitement and A LOT of hard work.

How many pro basketball players UNDER 6 ft tall can dunk?

My nephew is a little short, but wants to play ball like the 'big kids' - maybe some inspiration from real life players would help his confidence. Thanks!

How many pro basketball players UNDER 6 ft tall can dunk?nba salaries

nate robinson - 5 ft 9 in

spud webb - 5 ft 7 in

those were the people who won the slam dunk contest in the nba.

How many pro basketball players UNDER 6 ft tall can dunk?nba playoff ,nba teams

spud webb-retired who won all-star slam dunk competition in 1986,

nate robinson-currently playing for NY KNicks and also won SLam dunk competition in all-star 2006

earl boykins- dunno if he can dunk but he's a great point guard

Allen Iverson- currently plays for the Denver Nuggets, he can slam it!!! well, he can jam it!!! but he's 6ft tall, one inch shy of being under 6ft.
many things liek that lways pull my confidence up cuz i wanna go pro too

What is the name of the Pro Basketball Camp in Las Vegas Nevada?

I would think there's more than one, woman.

What is the name of the Pro Basketball Camp in Las Vegas Nevada?nba logo

dont know

Where do I sign up for semi pro basketball for woman in Detroit, Michigan or surrounding cities?

my answer is try this site it's help you a lot

http://eteamz.active.com/monroeskyforce/...

Where do I sign up for semi pro basketball for woman in Detroit, Michigan or surrounding cities?nba referee

well if i were you i would visit the michigans semi bball pro website

Do you consider pro basketball a business or a sport?

When a sport becomes big business is it no longer considered a sport? Is winning just a matter of increasing corporate revenue or a competitive victory between athletes?

A SPORT:

1 a: a source of diversion : recreation b: (1): physical activity engaged in for pleasure (2): a particular activity (as an athletic game) so engaged in

A BUSINESS:

a: a usually commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood

b: a commercial or sometimes an industrial enterprise

c: dealings or transactions especially of an economic nature

To me, you compete in a sport because you love the sport. You do a job because it makes you a lot of money. Do pro players play because they love the money or the game? Would they play for $60,000 a year?

Just looking for opinions.

Do you consider pro basketball a business or a sport?nba jerseys

when it comes to the money they get, its ridiculous anyone gets paid that much to play a game. i love basketball, but thats not really fair when teachers make so little and their job is probably a bit more important when it comes to the future generations... i dunno, i guess that it would be a business in some peoples lives, but as a sport, the money is insane.

Do you consider pro basketball a business or a sport?nba 2k8 ,nba teams

Business, through and through. That's what makes it "Pro" Basketball.

Someone mentioned Bill Gates: Coincidentally Steve Ballmer, CEO of microsoft, is made an offer to help renovate Key Arena and keep the Sonics in Seattle. And what about Portlands owner Paul Allen - he's from Microsoft as well, how conveinient. I guess there will be some Kicka** X-Box games this year. J/K
both
Its a business because the nba commissioner is a former lawyer so all he thinking about is revenues. Basketball is entertainment that draws viewers. If it was strictly a sport people can watch it anywhere. High school, college, or even international. The nba is the upper echelon of sports so it deserves to be classify as entertainment which is business oriented.
it's a sport of course. yeah they will play for 60k a year if a team can only afford that. nba don't pay much before.
for me its a sport but for players in the nba and the owners it is strictly business
It`s both it`s first a professional sport then it`s a buisness because it generates money hopefully profit!
A sport, if it was a buisness then Bill Gates would be dropping 30 a game
i agree with The DA*

just because hes the MAN!!!

What is the pro basketball league in ireland called?

Teams

Tigers

Neptune

Killester

Ect...

What is the pro basketball league in ireland called?nba mock drafts

Basketball Ireland (BI) is the National Governing Body for Basketball in Ireland

What pro basketball player am i like?

I am 13 yrs old 5 foot, good ball handler, great shooter, okay defense, good speed, and good jumping ability.

What pro basketball player am i like?nba mock draft

All of those traits classify you as a Deron Williams type player.

What pro basketball player am i like?nba scores ,nba teams

thirteen year young pro basketball player , o.k. i give . who the hell are you , my son is just 13 maybe i send him as a walk on , i just had no idea they are recruiting players that young .
Nate Robinson
Allen Iverson
JORDAN FARMAR
Rajon Rondo
stephon marbury
Sounds like Chauncey Billups
uhh kris kaman =] hahhah
id say a steve nash or ray allen
cp3 or nash

At pro basketball games, how soon does the other team arrive?

I want to see them enter the building.

At pro basketball games, how soon does the other team arrive?nba live 2007

they arrive 3 hours before the game, give or take 15min.

45-60 minutes to get ready, then 30 minutes for coaching prep, 30 min to stretch and shoot around, then back to the locker room for last minute stuff, then out for game time.

At pro basketball games, how soon does the other team arrive?nba betting ,nba teams

They arrive by a team bus
well they enter the actual city depending on if they had a previous game or whatever.

but, they enter the building about an hour or an hour 30 mins before, possibly. dont take my word thoughh

Is there any semi-pro basketball teams in Baltimore, MD?

I know there is semi-pro football, but is there a such thing call semi-pro basketball also?

Is there any semi-pro basketball teams in Baltimore, MD?nba playoffs 2007

Yeah there is....I think its called the CBA? Continental Basketball Association. I do not believe there is one in our area...the MD area that is. Here is a list of the teams: albany patroons, indiana alley cats, minot sky rockets, pittsburg xplosion, butte daredevils, yakama sun kings, great falls explorers, and the vancouver dragons. Sounds like the closest to here is the pittsburg team. You can check out their website: http://www.cbahoopsonline.com/

Is there any semi-pro basketball teams in Baltimore, MD?nba league pass ,nba teams

the Nighthawks??

Does anybody miss the GOOD days of pro basketball???

The good days was Jordan and the Bulls, Shaq and the Magic, Reggie and the Pacers, Malone and Stockton. Even the Larry Bird %26amp; Magic Johnson era was great. But after Kobe, Iverson and everything the NBA is nothin more then a gang war. Bunch of guys thinkin the are thugs is all it seems like. When AND 1 came out they should've rewrote some NBA rules. Just play the game... anyone agree, or has everyone bought into the shorts down to the ankles???

Does anybody miss the GOOD days of pro basketball???basketball tickets

Yeah I do.

The good old days were when the kids went tocollege-- NCAA's March Madness was thrilling when there was talent in thecollegegame and the players learned fundamentals before going pro.

While I'll agree that the idea of "college athlete" is a sham, the heyday was when good players played at least three years if not four. Magic at Michigan, Walton at UCLA, Jordan at North Carolina ... geez, I can still remember watching James Worthy play in college, it was a treat.

Then the draft for the NBA was less of a crap shoot and a hope for fulfilled talent, the newer players were better known and it took less time to mature.

Does anybody miss the GOOD days of pro basketball???nba warriors ,nba teams

I agree to the extent that basketball is becoming a business instead of a sport... but i dont know about all that gang talk lol, i mean no ones gotten shot yet (excluding piston, pacer game) lol.
I do. Today, (and MJ has said this himself) players just want to be superstars and not winners. They are more selfish and big-headed, instead of being team players and trying to set a good example. Another thing is that the players are coming into the league at such young ages. That accounts for some of the child-like attitudes they have.
i don't miss it a lot , it still good

stop living in the past and start living in the present,
Reflecting on your question, I have to agree that I do miss the "good old days" wherein Bird, Magic, and Michael were king. Manute Bol would take three's, Rodman wasn't as eccentric, Mark Price would never miss, Reggie Miller would make Knicks fans cry, Chris Mullin's stroke was sweet, etc.

Now, its a new brand of basketball, more precise and scientific.

Hope this helps.

Who is the best Pro Basketball Player out of Lebron James,Kobe Bryant,Carmelo Anthony,and Dwayne Wad

I think its Lebron James.All of them are good no doubt,but I think Lebron James is the best.His defense is like How Jordan's defense use to be,and offense might be just as good as Jordan's if not better.Everybody knows Michael Jordan was the best to ever play the game.So thats why i say Lebron is the best out of all of them,and maybe in the whole NBA.

Who is the best Pro Basketball Player out of Lebron James,Kobe Bryant,Carmelo Anthony,and Dwayne Wade?nba store

I'm trynna figure out why u asked this question -when you already know who runs things.

(((LEBRON!!!!!!!!!!)))

Who is the best Pro Basketball Player out of Lebron James,Kobe Bryant,Carmelo Anthony,and Dwayne Wade?nba salary ,nba teams

Yes I say Lebron James. He reminds me of Larry Bird with his stat line. Michael Jordan was one of the best players ever but I say look at the record book and Wilt Chamberlain has most of the records. He could do it all.
In the overall its gotta be kobe. i think we'd hear more about dwayne wade were it not for his injuries and the rest of the team falling apart. his performance in the 2006 playoffs was just insane.
Kobe... can you say 81!
Lebron can't be the best. Kobe has 3 rings and he scored 81. D-wade has a ring too. Lebron won the East last year but that isn't a big deal. He is a great player, but right now you have to say Kobe is the best. I don't even like him(suns fan since birth) but you got to give credit where credit is due.
lebron i def agree on everyting u said
LeBron James
kobe
Kobe, everyone always says that he happens to be selfish but thats not the case, he has been passing well lately, how come when you got Wade shooting 30 shots a game or Carmelo shooting that many its fine, but when Kobe goes over 20 hes selfish, i dont gett he media or people to say he is. I mean yea he used to be but hes changed his ways the past couple of years because he wants a title.
Lebron vs. Kobe

Shooting: Kobe

Dunking: Lebron

Defense: Kobe

Passing Ability: Lebron

I think Kobe is a tad bit better overall, but Lebron is definately fun to watch.

Compare Kobe's top 10 plays of 2007:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RAkjaQoG3bY

to Lebron's top 10 plays of 2007:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mGR91sOWwvI

I think Lebron is much more exciting to watch.
Kobe's better
Kobe even though he is selfish

Lebron is overated

Wade just flops

Carmelo plays no D

The NBA sucks, March Madness is almost here!
kobe is better all around then lebron, not stat wise. but offense and defence. nobody else can be mention besides ai. in the last 10 yrs kobe and ai has been the best gaurds in the league they have done the most for there teams. you could put mac in there but injuries has killed his chance.
I would lean towards Kobe. I think he's a better outside shooter. LeBron tends to be streaky. LeBron passes better. I think both play good d.
Kobe Bryant. Good defender and can score 40 points everynight if he wanted to.
I would say Kobe just because he has that killer instinct that Lebron lacks. Carmelo is good but not as good as Kobe or Lebron. Wade is an awesome player, better then Carmelo and behing Kobe and Lebron but I can't remember when he actually played a full season, probably back at Marquette.
Personally this question makes me wanna blow up every time I see people's answers! It's always between Kobe and Lebron EVERY SINGLE TIME! Ya know why? First of all Kobe's been in the league the longest. (11 years) Lebron is fliipin 6'8 and 250 lbs! Kobe is 6'6 and 222 lbs. Carmelo is 6'8 and 230 lbs. DWYANE WADE is only 6'4 and 216 lbs! He is the smallest of all! Everybody leaves him out and saws how much better lebron is than him but what the heck??? Lebron weighs 34 more lbs and 4 inches taller!!!! Dwade has better ball control passing mid range jump shot and slaher. lebron has a better perimeter game and dunks. Stop hatin on dwade.
I am a big fan of Lebron and I would be inclined to agree with you. I do think Kobe is an exceptional player and I would be hard pressed to put him in a second place position. It is a hard call. Lebron by a nose!!!
My baby Carmelo

What is the duration of the average pro basketball game?

four 12-minute quarters

so technically, it would last 48 min, but with timeouts, deadballs, halftime, foul shots, etc, it usually last approx. 2 and a half hours

What is the duration of the average pro basketball game?nba rumors

2-3 hours

What is the duration of the average pro basketball game?nba salaries ,nba teams

2 1/2 hours-3 hours
2 and a half hours. Some of the close games run longer and the blowouts end quicker

Where can i sign up for the semi pro basketball league at?

In dallas, texas with lots of good basketball players

Where can i sign up for the semi pro basketball league at?nba schedules

For women, checkout the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League, go to www.WBCBL.com....

Men, checkout the Dallas Diesel Basketball Club at www.DallasDiesel.com

I need a real basketball pro to answer this question?

BEATING DEFENSIVE PRESSURE

What do you do when a defender gets up in your grill, and pressures you with extreme body-to-body pressure? He's frustrating you, taking you out of your rhythm and ability to square up to the goal. For some players, their best basketball moves simply won't work in this situation. So most players just pass, or dribble backwards, or even worse back up on their heels and lose their ability to attack. The result is often a turnover. And this is exactly what the defense wants.

But, as Coach Torbett says, you must not show fear. “You must meet pressure with aggression.” If the defense plays you this tight, you must make him pay by driving past him, straight to the goal. The question is, how do you do it? How do you drive past a defender who won't even allow you to get into the Triple Attack Position?

I need a real basketball pro to answer this question?nba free agents

The answer lies in the Quadruple Attack Position. Your coach may not know this. That means there are 4 things you can do with the ball. The 4th thing = fake and that's the key. Shot, pass and foot fakes.

Your defender is playing ultra aggressive. Dribbling backwards does nothing except tell him that what he is doing is bothering you. You don't want to dribble EVER until he makes the first move. Make a good pass fake and watch his reaction. That means no matter how much the pressure, you MUST be facing him. If he moves a step or even leans in the direction of the fake. you dribble by him on the opposite side. Use what I call an 'explode' dribble by getting the ball out on the floor. You can take one stride legally when you dribble which is around 5-6'. Your dribble must be out past your stride by another 5-6'. Practice this. I have my students start about six feet out beyond the 3-pt arc. From there they are expected to get to the basket in just one dribble and lay it in. At first they look at me like I'm crazy. But with a little practice they find they can do it.

A good fake will at least get him off balance, then one dribble gets you past him and you go to the hole or pull up and shoot the 'J'.

You must practice your fakes (use a full length mirror for this) until they look realistic. Then he won't get close to you again. By the way, not wearing deodorant also helps you create the space you need.

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when u are already using your driblle get low and protect the ball then relax your body because then the defnse relaxes then use a burst of speed to turn the corner. then when u go by them switch hands so they dont reach from behind when u attack the baskets stay under controll because u may have open teamates under the basket rady to finish with a bucket and if there good a dunk. in the triple threat position if they are forcing you in a direction go the other way and attack their lead foot because then they must turn before they can even think to run with you. use a lot of jab steps and use differnt basketball tapes rick torbert is an idiot i should say that i just dont like his methods. listen to me i played varsity as a freshman last year
That is kind of a vague question as no position or situation is specifically described.

Basketball is a team game, so there are so many options that a book could be written about this one scenario.

First, the best way to avoid this situation is never to get in this situation.

Second, playing team offense, a pass is a good way out of this situation and then run around using screens trying to rub this guy off if you want the ball back.

Second (part II), playing team offense, use a screen to rub this guy off of you.

Third, shoot a jumper over the defender and hit nothing but net. This will get his attention. I mean is the defender Superman or something.

Fourth, as the defender is so close, it should be somewhat easy for a decent basketball player to get by the defender as the offensive player can go either left or right and the defender never knows what the offensive player is going to do.

So, some times you will just have to pull up and take a jumper over the defender. If you can't do this, then either you are playing the best defender around or you haven't spent enough time practicing your personal game.

Next option is blow past this guy either to his left or his right at full speed, stop on a dime, and pull up for a mid range jumper.

Next option is blow past this guy either to his left or his right at full speed and go all of the way to the hole where you have to be good enough to get the ball in the hole over maybe some 6' 11" defender who is moving over to help out.

As part of the first option which is just to shoot the ball, I personally always liked the behind the back dribble to get the ball on whichever side you want to shoot from and shoot either a straight up jumper or a fade away jumper, but I only had to do this once or twice in a game situation.

The best shot I ever saw from the perimeter was by an extremely pressured and closely guarded Brian Winters shooting a behind the back dribble fade away three point jumper several feet behind the three point line to hit nothing but net at the buzzer to send the game either into the first overtime or second overtime where Milwaukee eventually lost in three overtimes.

Hey, if you can't do stuff like this, then you haven't done enough individual practice daily, every day for years.

Yeah, if you are the average player who does not do a lot of individual practice, then you are not going to be able to handle a situation like this.

Basketball is a team game and there are things like screens or passing the ball to one of the other 4 players on the team who will have a better opportunity to score.

I mean if you are playing the best defensive player around, you will have to do a lot of work and moving without the ball and using screens from teammates if you want to be the one who scores.

But, who says you have to be the one who tries to take every shot?

Okay, if you are playing 1 on 1, then that is different, and blowing by the guy to either take a mid range jump shot or going all of the way to the hole should be done fairly easily.

It takes a lot of individual practice time to improve a game to handle the "extreme pressure" situations, but it can be done.

Anything can be done and overcome, but it requires a lot of skill which can only be obtained from a ton of individual practice.

I do agree that you cannot and should not show fear particularly if you have practiced enough of your individual skills. Even not showing fear but having fear inside is as bad as showing fear. You have to be good enough to beat any defender, or otherwise, why even bother to walk onto a basketball court.

I definitely do not agree that you must meet pressure with aggression unless you call putting the ball in the hole aggression. You beat anything in basketball the easiest way by scoring.

Also, you do not always meet pressure with aggression. Like on a full court press, if that is ever played anymore since "The Wizard of Westwood" retired and before the advent of the "Hack a Shaq" defense, the best way to beat the pressure of a full court defense was to dribble into the strength of the full court defense in order to draw a double team as you want to attract the defensive double team in kind of a "Venus Fly Trap" manner, but the offensive player must pass to the open offensive teammate just a fraction of a second before the double team meets the original offensive player. I would call this beating pressure by suckering the defense.

Yes, in football, you must meet pressure with aggression, but not in basketball as there are so many ways to beat pressure through both poise and teamwork.
You have to sometimes lower your shoulder if the D is playing that tight. If your best move isn't working, then you haven't practiced it good enough. The truth is, there is no miracle thing to break past the pressure. It is a matter of instinct and agression.
You copied that straight from the betterbasketball website. I bet Rick Barry knows the answer. :)
first off if he is up at you face and pressuring you

he probably is grabbing and pushing you too,

you need to create space first, if they get

physical you need to use your legs, hips, elbows

to knock them off, usually as Charles Barkley

says at the beginning of the game, just give them

a real good hard elbow to the chest so they

keep away from you.

no if he is not grabbing or pushing, cross-over

or miss direction plays work well to get the

space, fake left, go right, or even if you are

shooting, double pump to get them off their feet.

Use their aggression against them.

as far as often the result being turnover, not true,

if you have good ball handling skills, and are

a physically strong player, you can dribble inside

and draw the fouls and make the shots. So do

weights, and work on your ball handling skills.

but my advice is knock them off on their behind

at the beginning so they keep their distance.

it really is about who control the game, if you

let him ride you, its all over.
This may sound easier said than done, it is all about a good first step.

Pass the ball up and demand for it back.

Receive the ball with both hands, and secure it.

Don't dribble until you gather yourself from receiving the ball and is facing the net and know where all other 8 players are.

As long as you still have your first step, you should be able to get by any tight coverage if you are a decent player.

The defense may back off because you never dribble yet to prevent this, if this is the case, do a fake shot attempt, to suck him in, then either go up to draw a foul or go by him.

You need to have hand just like George Costanza said so in Seinfeld (Although his situation is for breaking up). As long as you have not start dribbling, you have hand as the offensive player.
its kinda complicated but u gotta make him think that you are at his mercy

Play it like his defense is overwhelming and then just give a quick jab step

if the defender is that much up on you then he will go for it every time and u will make him look like a fool
Ask someone to give you a screen then drive then pop back out to the screener and let im shoot. But if you're a Gilbert Arenas, shoot behind the screener or do a running jumper or fade away shot.
Well if your a righty make sure you get low and bend ur knees then give the defender a little jab step, if he doesnt back off for righties take your left foot cross the opponets body then make sure you re left foot is in front of his left foot, which is in defense position.then turn your shouders in front of the defender and burst..once your shoulder is front of thedefender he cannot get back in position and the only way to stop you is to foul you....probally going to need to read it more then once but effective.
Pick and Roll and Ball screen is your best bet. Also, they are at the risk of getting into foul trouble if they are playing airtight. So try to initiate the contact as your last resort, but don't force it, or it will be an offensive foul.

You have to have a killer crossover if you wanna take that kind of defender one - on - one.

Like I said before, pick and roll is the best option. It worked for Malone and Stockton, and works for most teams.

triple attack is kind of a complicated strategy in pressure defense, specially man 2 man. but coupled with a pick, it can work.
yeah coach is right "you must meet presure with agression" soooo tackle.I I mean "stick" the mutha fuka with your shoulders in his chest.it works for me and i get to the basket easy.go Rockets!!!
Try to get the ball in a triple threat position. Face him. Try a fake step to create seperation. If you sell it you got him. As he recovers you can do any number of things. Fake a shot to get him to reach and then blow by him. If you are a confident shooter with the skill enough to shoot with a hand in you face, that seperation can get you the look. But the idea is to get him in a recovery position. This should be pretty easy to do since he is over playing you anyway. The harder and closer he is playing you the the faster and more dramatic his reactions have to be to keep up. And this is the advantage. I hope this helps. It should be alot easier to show you though. Remember: They can't stop me EVER. No Way, No How. This is my House!!!
whatever u do dont let him get in ur head. make him fear u. dont be intimidated. always keep the defender guessing. its very simple, if the defender is all up in ur grill and playing u tight, pull a pump fake and drive on him. dont be afraid to be physical. if he's playing loose, fake a drive and pull for the J. u can always use ur body to catch the ball (watch Kobe). once u do, bring the ball and low and be in the triple attack position. there are a wide array of moves to do: jab steps, pump fakes, crossovers. Use ur STRENGTH to drive. there are many moves: power hops, spins, etc. just watch videos of great players: michael jordan, kobe, dwyane wade, etc. good luck.
Get low protect the ball stick your head out and work on your strength and speed.

Does anyone know how hard it is to go pro in either basketball are football?

im really good at both sports i have the size and talent

Does anyone know how hard it is to go pro in either basketball are football?nba league pass

go for football...

Does anyone know how hard it is to go pro in either basketball are football?nba tv ,nba teams

you have to be unbelievably good as well as lucky to go pro in either sport. I would say it is easier in football because teams have so many good players, but there are some unbelievable athletes that never catch a break and end up working at a fast food joint. My advice is to get acollegeeducation before trying to go pro, so you have something to fall back on
Honestly i think basketball is the easiest to go pro out of all sports.

If your good at it and played all your like and really love it you have a chance. Its still crazy hard but think you practice and play all day from age 3-14 then 14-17 ur highschool make sure you do something like avg 20ppg and 6 assists which shouldnt be hard if your great. and boom, scholarship. Be the best on that team and your a shoe in

How distracting are those stupid sausage-shaped balloons you see people waving at pro basketball gam

And why don't they throw those fans out or penalize the home team for unsportsman-like conduct? If I had someone in front of me doing that, I'd pop their balloon or demand a refund.

How distracting are those stupid sausage-shaped balloons you see people waving at pro basketball games?nba standings

honestly, the noise making ballons are not much of a distraction when your on court. you'll be amaze on how intense the players are playing. they pay no mind to them. i kind of think its funny cause fans try so hard to distract players,...if they only knew

How distracting are those stupid sausage-shaped balloons you see people waving at pro basketball games?nba referee ,nba teams

Sports is the real distraction. Get yourself a public library card and learn about art, music and culture. Improve your mind instead of wasting it watching sports.
Known as thunder sticks, they are somewhat useful to wave at free throw shooters
That's the whole purpose of it, to distract.
The stadium actually passes them out to fans.
I think that the players are too involved with playing the game to realize any distractions. and i dont think that watching sports is a waste of time!

Where can i buy the spalding tf 1000 indoor basketball, not the ZK PRO, the older more leather feeli

http://www.jumpusa.com/tf10002.jpg

i would buy it from here, but i dont know if the site is legit!

Where can i buy the spalding tf 1000 indoor basketball, not the ZK PRO, the older more leather feeling one?nba salary

that site is real i bought jumpsoles from it once

Where can i buy the spalding tf 1000 indoor basketball, not the ZK PRO, the older more leather feeling one?nba jerseys ,nba teams

Hi laylay

Here is the like for the spalding tf 1000 indoor basketball

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...

Hope you like it.

Do you know where i can find semi-pro basketball leagues?

Europe

Do you know where i can find semi-pro basketball leagues?nba salaries

GOOGLE IT

Do you know where i can find semi-pro basketball leagues?nba playoff ,nba teams

Let' see, try the ABA, CBA, NBDL, and the USBL.
yea, you can google it. check out the ABA or CBA. also google the maryland nighthawks. they are semi pro and through their web site, you may come across other semi pro teams

Do the Pro athletes get new uniform and accessories every game, or they wash and reuse them?

I saw some batters with dirty helmets. Do they get new helmets?

what about in other sports such as basketball? do each player get new uniform per game? shoes?

Do the Pro athletes get new uniform and accessories every game, or they wash and reuse them?nba records

i read recently that the average ballplayer goes through about 8 uni's a year, excluding throwback and ***** league uni's.

most players wear the same cap year round and same helmet. infact, some players get pissed when the world series comes around and MLB wants them to sew the world series patch on teh side of of their nicely broken in ball cap.

Do the Pro athletes get new uniform and accessories every game, or they wash and reuse them?nba championships ,nba teams

They are washed and reused.

Most players are very superstitious about their equipment, so they wear the same helmet all year.

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Most wash and reuse. When the uniform gets a little bit crappy, they get new ones, its all about presentation of the uniform. One guy who had messed up uniform pants that ripped and he had them restitched is Jason Giambi. It's his superstition. The rip was so obvious, it looked horrible!

How do u shoot a basketball like a pro?

tell me every little detales

How do u shoot a basketball like a pro?nba logo

get an arch angel, it helps you shoot higher and obviously with more of an arch.

How do u shoot a basketball like a pro?nba video ,nba teams

lots and lots of practice, every single day.

Pro's shoot hundreds of shots in the shoot around in the mornings before games to keep their "shooting touch" in prime condition

If you want to be that level some day then start shooting every day in the gym or your driveway or a park.

Work on your short shots (within 5 feet of the rim).

Start without jumping, then add the jumping once you get a handle on the set shot.

Then move yourself farther and farther back from the rim.

You don't have to do 5 foot increments but thats a good start because it helps you visualize not just the distance from the rim but also how much power you need on your shot to make it to the rim.

If you keep this up you will develop the set/jump shot and can move onto catching passes and shooting in one motion.

Then you can work on dribbling before you shoot to get used to your shot motion right after picking up your dribble.

Try "stepping into a shot" where you line yourself up with the passer so that you catch the pass right above your hips (in front of you) so that as soon as you catch the pass you can bring the ball up into your shot.

I have played basketball since I was 5 and would be glad to offer you more information if you would like.

I included a couple of sites with drills and techniques to help you fine tune everything that I mentioned and some more stuff to.

Best of luck to you.
The same way you get to Radio City Music Hall....

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!
You've got to practice as everyone else says. A way to improve your jump shot is something my dad taught me. Shoot the ball high. Up and over. Take about a 3/4 foot jump. Put a little backspin on the ball. The higher you shoot, it helps in multiple ways. 1: It's almost impossible to block. 2: A nonhigh shot will most probably miss if it hits the rim. 3: A high shot can go in by just hitting the rim and bouncing around. 4: It is easier to follow up because there is more time. 5: Easier to get an offensive rebound because the ball will bounce out higher. It is also easier to tip it in.
Lots and lots of practice. You need to practice keeping your elbow in and getting good arch and back spin on the ball. Practice from all over the court, moving as well as set shots. If you want it, you need to work at it endlessly.
Practice like crazy. Take 1000 shots per day!

Can somebody give me a detailed answer on the difference between highschool,college,and pro basketba

High School Basketball - this is where basketball players gain there fundamental skills (scoring, rebounding, assists...). They play for the pride of there school.

College Basketball - the middle ground between pro-basketball and high-school. It is were players polish there basketball skill and game. This is the primary preparation for someone who dreams to be a professional basketball player.

Professional Basketball - these are players who play basketball for a living. They are televised and become famous for playing the game they love. There basketball skills are highly advanced.

Can somebody give me a detailed answer on the difference between highschool,college,and pro basketball?nba schedules

minutes per game.

score.

competition/competitiveness.

number of talented athletes.

coaching staff.

preparation.

money involved with the program.

MONEY.

viewers/audience.

Can somebody give me a detailed answer on the difference between highschool,college,and pro basketball?nba hoops ,nba teams

no money- partying- millionaire
Distance of the three point line as well. The size of the court in regards to highschool ball vscollegeand NBA courts also.

Im in UK im visiting NY 4 the 1st time next week. i wanna catch a pro basketball game in NY, where d

tickets for a pro basketball game

sports

nyc

Im in UK im visiting NY 4 the 1st time next week. i wanna catch a pro basketball game in NY, where do i start?nba gear

in new york city there is a place called Madison square garden where the new york knicks play. you mite be able to buy tickets. I'm not sure if its basketball session

Im in UK im visiting NY 4 the 1st time next week. i wanna catch a pro basketball game in NY, where do i start?nba finals 2007 ,nba teams

basketball doesnt start for a while.So try to see a yankees or mets game.

How many square feet is a half court of a pro basketball court?

I have around 500 10x10 patio stones and trying to figure out if I have enough to make a half court or at least till the top of thecollegekey with another 3 ft for shooting. What is the square footage of a half court basketball court?

How many square feet is a half court of a pro basketball court?nba statistics

Acollegeand pro court is 94'x50', which would be 4700 square feet. A full half court, then, would be 47'x50', or 2350 square feet.

Your 10"x10" patio stones, then, will not even come close to making a half court. If you go the full 50' wide, it will take 60 stones for each row across the court. Your 500 stones will make a court 50' wide by about 8' deep - you won't even be close to the free throw line. And 10"x10" patio blocks will probably result in many ankle injuries - I wouldn't particularly recommend this.

If the blocks are 10'x10' (ten foot by ten foot) rather than 10"x10" (ten inches by ten inches), I'm first trying to figure out how you are moving them. But at 10'x10', 500 stones would give you a full sized court, with a little space on the endlines.

How many square feet is a half court of a pro basketball court?nba store ,nba teams

Since a pro court is 4700 sq. ft. , a half pro court is 2350 sq. ft.

Basketball player that stay in college for 4 year would they be better than the freshmen that went t

If u look at it 07 pick Al Thornton all 4 year KD one yr dan pro

Al knw how to play and KD just good but need to work on alot of stuff

Basketball player that stay incollegefor 4 year would they be better than the freshmen that went to pro ????nba 08

it varies, kg, kobe, dwight howard, josh smith, rashard lewis, bynum, tmac, lebron never went to college.

if you got the talent, you will do well.

you can't look at a few and say someone might be better off if they stay. if you're good it will show sooner rather than later.

your logic isn't really true at all.

Basketball player that stay incollegefor 4 year would they be better than the freshmen that went to pro ????nba finals ,nba teams

I think it all depends on the player. Plus you have some players who are greatcollegeplayers but their game does not necessarily translate to the pro game (ie: Adam Morrison, JJ Reddick, Marvin Williams).

In some cases- Marvin Williams could have used a couple extra years of school.

How scary would Michael Beasley be if he stayed for a couple more years???

Even some of the talented freshmen can use some extra time in College- like Kevin Love of UCLA.

Al Thornton is a good case for the value of staying incollegefor 4 years.

Durant probably could of used one more year of school- but a lot of times it is also who you are surrounded with... in Durant's case he really has no one around him.

Nickster
It really depends on the player......It's very rare and I repeat "Very Rare" A player that's #1 draft pick coming straight out of High School is going to become the next, Jordan, Magic, Big O, Shaq, Wilt......that type of theme.

Lebron in my opinion is the only player that I can recall (in NBA history) that came straight out of High-School and punched in 20pts in a rookie season. The level of the NBA is truly different fromcollegelet alone high-school.......there's the intimidation of the cameras, the pressure of the free-throw line, the spotlight is on u...not some local State that you once run-ed like an empire, everything is "On U." Your the face of that organization!!

Now with your statement, if it is a statement, is somewhat true. I can agree with it.......Al Thorton understands the basics of the game, rebounding drills, passing, waiting, and pressure.....While K.D. still has along ways to go before becoming any threat in the West.

But if: U look @ the big picture btw the 2 are very huge. Let me ask you a question? who's the face of the Sonics v.s. the Hawks?

Most plp would say Sonics: Durant, Hawks: Joe Johnson

Those 2 players have 2 completely different responsibilities......ones asked to carry a team in the bloody Western Conference, that by the way has nothing that would win 25 games in a season, while the other is asked to be a 4th, 5th, or 6th option on offense.

To me I think it's really beining blessed......look at Lebron, Kobe, and K.G. what would of happend to these players if they went to College I'm sure Kobe would've been even better at an earlier age, or else we would of never heard of these guys???

Just like the the guy below me said (Nickster) U have all these players that get all this hype and holding all these NCAA records.....by the time they get to the NBA there on the bench more times than any other part of there career. (LOL) J.J. Reddick, Morrison.....its really mentally and physically degrating.....they might as well go play over sea's
nah. I think by that point it's raw talent.
Yeah but a basketball player who comes out after their freshman season is 3 years younger than the guy who played 4 more years. Players will learn a lot more about playing in the NBA in 1 year in the NBA than in 4 years of college.
just ask brandon roy
it depends on the player... look at lebron
i totally agree with u, but unfortunately they see the green and bolt.
you tell me sucker...you want a $5 million contract today or in 4 years.......figure it out. It's about the money ho, you can go to the gym and play all you want for free.
It depends on the player. I guy like Kevin Durant is probably better off being in the NBA right now because he's in a very intense weight program(which he needs). I guy like Al Thornton needed all four years of college..to make his game more complete for the NBA.
iT is not necessarily about talnet or years incollegeit matters how fast your body matures. Look at Beasly this year For Kansas St. He will be the first pick in the draft next year and he is a freshman. Some mature after one year and others after 4. It all depends on the player if someone is ready to go after one year it could be bad for them to wait. What if they got injured badly incollegeand then never got a chance. It is not just pure talent; you have to go when you are ready.

What makes you look like a basketball pro?

http://www.aolcdn.com/channels/09/07/456...

http://www.spursdynasty.com/uploaded_ima...

What makes you look like a basketball pro?nba standings

A shot, a dunk, cluth shots, knowing what to do when the time right, and not making too many dumb mistakes to cost a game.

What makes you look like a basketball pro?nba referee ,nba teams

When you make it look like playin basketball is easy, your a certified pro.
skills like kobe
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What is your fav pro basketball team?

lbj and the cavs

What is your fav pro basketball team?nba live 2007

The Celtics, I have been a fan since the early 60's. I enjoyed them in good times so it is only fair I support them in the lean times. I do however like to watch other teams play and have favorite players on all teams. I like the Mavs.Kings,76ers,Heat and a few others. Oops can't forget the Suns.

What is your fav pro basketball team?nba betting ,nba teams

Phoenix Suns
Its the miami heat, clippers, nets, and the knicks. i think this year they are going to do better.
Ben Gordon and the Chicago Bulls. there goin all the way this year wit ben wallace and all. they practically changed there whole team from last year and this year they will have much more expierience and go all the way to the finals and win it.
Celtics.
DALLAS MAVERICKS
T-mac and yao all the way. ROCKETS
KG and the Wolves
The Heat, just look at my avatar.
The New Jersey Nets
TORONTO RAPTORS

RAPTORS FAN FOREVER
MIAMI HEAT
MIAMI HEATS!! GO HEATS!!
Miami Heat
spurs..they are the King of the game...all of them.

How can I be a pro at BasketBall?

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How can I be a pro at BasketBall?nba playoffs 2007

Work really really hard

How can I be a pro at BasketBall?nba league pass ,nba teams

be good on all subjects like dribbling,shooting,passing,and assisting. To be sure the most is to work on is shooting and being a team. If u don't act like a team u would be knock off a team. So be creative be good don't give up!

DON'T GIVE UP
be tall, be good, go to a recruiting place for a team
practice--practice--when u get tired---practice some more---athletic ability is a plus
the guy above me's answer
Pratice everyday. Learn to play as a team. Being confidence is the most important thing.
practice diffrent methods
practice 4 hours a day... work out... join every good basketball camp you possibly can

Why do pro basketball players chew gum whilst playing?

I'd be scared that they might be going up for a dunk and get slapped in the face and choke on the gum... do they just swallow the gum? Where do they hide it in their mouth?

Why do pro basketball players chew gum whilst playing?nba trade rumors

When breathing open-mouthed for several hours, the mouth becomes dry and parched...and thirst develops. Chewing gum works the salivary glands

and stimulates the production of spit...keeping the mouth moist.

Why do pro basketball players chew gum whilst playing?nba standings ,nba teams

I never really knew they chewed while playing.I wouldn't chew coz you can bite your tongue or something.
i dont know about pro ball, but i play for my highschool, and we all chew gum. I put it in the side of my mouth... it helps keep my mouth moist i guess, and i have something to chew on when i get "pumped"....make sense? haha
Maybe to keep from having a dry mouth they chew gum. They are moving a lot and only get a drink when there is a timeout
Because cookies get crumbs all over the floor.
c'mon...they do it to look cool. of course, mj was the first bball player that i remember seeing chewing gum while playing. so just like verything else he does...everyone else wants to be like mike.
i agree with heh8me2. it is probably because they can't drink while playing so that is how they keep there mouths moist and not all dry so they can keep playing. they probably put the gum to the side of there mouth and keep it there so they won't swallow it.

Who is the greatest defensive player in the history of pro basketball?

I would say Bill Russell. How about you?

Who is the greatest defensive player in the history of pro basketball?nba ballers

I have to agree. Bill Russell changed the way the game was played by blocking shots and directing them towards his teammates instead of just swatting them into the stands like so many players today seem to want to do. His blocked shots led to fast breaks and points on the offensive end.

Who is the greatest defensive player in the history of pro basketball?nba draft lottery ,nba teams

I agree: Bill Russell it is!

Bill is a "large" guy, but his size did not deprive him of the quickness he needed to be a great defender. He was one of the first marquee players who specialized in defense. He certainly scored his points, but he really introduced the concept of defense-defense-defense! to the NBA.
Bill Russell
It would have to be Bill Russell.....but I don't think that Rodman got enough credit as well.
Russell was playing against slow white dudes that shot their lay-ups like ballerinas. i say ben wallace.
Bruce Bowen. I think any time you can successfully piss your opponent off, you've done your job. He's not dirty, just an excellent pest.
I like Dennis Rodman. Yea he was a freak but he was a machine. and he added a much needed toughness to teams.
Ron Artest, hahah
Bill Russell, without a doubt. Not only did he block shots, he kept them in play and frequently swatted them to teammates leading to easy fast break baskets. Today, most shot blockers swat it into the third row and pump their chests, while (duh!) the other team still has possession of the ball!

Number 2--a very underrated guy--Bobby Jones, who had the nickname, "The Secretary of Defense."

According to NBA rules, are you allowed to block the sight of an opposing player when he has the bal

ya, u just cant touch him, people do it all the time

im assuming ur askin this question after watching Shane Battier's defense

According to NBA rules, are you allowed to block the sight of an opposing player when he has the ball?????????2006 nba draft

no you are not allowed to block site man, are you stupid? that is so obvious its a foul

According to NBA rules, are you allowed to block the sight of an opposing player when he has the ball?????????nba schedule ,nba teams

No guarding Kobe is not illegal. To answer your question, it is legal as long as no contact is made.
For sure. Just don't touch him.
you can't have your hand in their face 24/7 but if you going up for the shot, i think its okay
^^^^^ hey dont forget tayshaun prinse and rasheed wallace and aaron afflalo
ummm like yeah its called GOOD DEFENSE

look at Bruce Bowen and Raja Bell and SHane Batier
last time i checked..all fouls require some touching (except technical fouls were the ref's just pissed at you). using your hand to block sight to the rim is perfectly legal and done all the time. you just can't touch, or poke...
Yes...

What should be the dimensions for a concrete base for a future pro basketball goal?

it is a big goal and will have people dunking on it what do u suggest that I do for the concrete

What should be the dimensions for a concrete base for a future pro basketball goal?nba live 2005

First it's a hoop, and get an NBA sized (or biggest area you can) slab of concreate, and get 2 hoops.

How do I get exposure in order to get a chance to play international pro basketball?

do you mean europe ? I think you would have to join a semi-pro league or if your still young go tocollegeand play ball there.

How do I get exposure in order to get a chance to play international pro basketball?nba jam

Sign out for D-League...There's a lot of NBA scouts looking at every game they will call you if they think you have the ability to enhance the team they need you in.

How do I get exposure in order to get a chance to play international pro basketball?nba graphics ,nba teams

You should play for a college.. Then some people that aren't good enough for the NBA go and play in some other countries..

If you were starting a Pro Basketball team who would you pick at different positions and why?

Please don`t pick just the guys you like, but who you think are the best at different positions and why?

If you were starting a Pro Basketball team who would you pick at different positions and why?nba draft order

Center=Amare Stoudemire-he works so hard and is a great finisher

Power Forward=Kevin Garnett- smart player

Small Forward=LeBron James- explosive and can create something

Shooting Guard=Gilbert Arenas- he is so clutch

Point Guard=Steve Nash- Steve is easily the best point in the NBA

It's hard to make the list without a 6th man=Ben Gordan- the best person to come off the bench

If you were starting a Pro Basketball team who would you pick at different positions and why?nba draft history ,nba teams

PG- Steve Nash...hands down the best player at his position in the NBA...only Jason Kidd comes close

SG- Dwyane Wade...one of the most exciting players in years

SF- Ray Allen...great shooter, team player

PF- Dirk Nowitzki...when he's on top of his game, he's nearly unstoppable

C- Amare Stoudamire- tough choice here because there are few true centers in the game anymore...but Amare is so explosive.
C Yao Ming - Tall and starting to score

PF Dwight Howard - I no he plays center but he is young and talented

SF Tyrus Thomas - Young and athletic. When he gets basketball skills he'll be sweet

SG Dwanye Wade - Need a 4th quarter come back give it to him

PG Chris Paul - Sweet passer

Bench Ben Gordan - He won sixth man as a rookie for a reason

Also they r all young

How many current pro-basketball players are now on probation or parole?

It is amazing that we allow our children to emulate a group of people who have a lifestyle that will surely lead to tragedy. Is it all about the money?

How many current pro-basketball players are now on probation or parole?nba live 2006

Who knows if they're not on the court, they're in the court. But I have to disagre with you other statement, so basketball player are really unselfish,

i.e I like D.Fisher, great role model

One advice, don't allow you kid to emulate baseball players trust me, it will be like going down a spiral path

How many current pro-basketball players are now on probation or parole?nba gear ,nba teams

none probably some but they wont tell you

Who else wishes yahoo would split the basketball category into college and pro?

No offense to the fans of the NBA. It's just not my thing. Nowcollegebasketball I love.

Who else wishes yahoo would split the basketball category intocollegeand pro?2003 nba draft

I agree completely. Who needs the NBA??? Its just a bunch of over paid guys walking around on the court. Split the category,collegebasketball is much better!

Who else wishes yahoo would split the basketball category intocollegeand pro?nba free agents ,nba teams

I'm an nba fan!! But I do agree with u because there are so much questions on bothcollegeand nba. U want to go searchin forcollegequestions, but the damn nba questions are there also. We could debate about nba andcollegeball, but they both have their goods and bads. People just have different likes in basketball, for me i luv the nba. But yeah, they should seperatecollegeand nba. But then people would want to do it for the other sports.
me
Seems a reasonable request. However, I'd also like to see a split in the American Football catagory as well.
meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

i hatecollegeball

Can you still NCAA basketball after you play pro in a foreign country?

If I play pro basketball would I lose my NCAA eligiblity

Can you still NCAA basketball after you play pro in a foreign country?nba street homecourt

no

Can you still NCAA basketball after you play pro in a foreign country?nba salary cap ,nba teams

No, you can't play NCAA basketball after playing pro in a foreign country. Student athletes lose their elgibility in the United States when they make it to the day of the NBA draft and they are drafted but not signed to a team. They can also tryout for teams beforecollegebut not once after they enter college. I have included a NCAA link on the subject.
As soon as you get payed for playing that sport your eligibilty is lost.
NOPE ---- can you image Yao Ming incollege!! WOW
yes yess u do
No matter where, once you have accepted payment, you are considered pro and have lost all eligibilty in NCAA.

Is the Basketball hoop set at the same height for both Pro and Amateur Players? Why?

I have often wondered why the very tall pro Basketball players (who are often the same height as the hoop) get to play with such a huge advantage. Shouldn't pro hoops have the same height difference as you see, for example, in a high school game with average-height players, where the hoop is way over their heads? Wouldn't it take more skill, then?

Is the Basketball hoop set at the same height for both Pro and Amateur Players? Why?nba playoff schedule

It is a good thought to have the professional hoop higher, but that would take away a lot of exciting dunks, and the NBA does not want to lose any excitement. It is a business.

Is the Basketball hoop set at the same height for both Pro and Amateur Players? Why?nba shop ,nba teams

All regulation basketball goals are set at 10 feet in height. If you see any "very tall pro basketball players who are the same height as the hoop," please contact the people at the Guiness Book of World Records immediately.
The basketball rim is set at 10 ft tall. This standard for the game of basketball unless we are talking about under age teams with 6yr olds or younger. They are lowered for them.

Plus, if the rims were set at different heights,we wouldn't be playing an International tournaments. It would be unfair to have our pros change their game to a "shorter" rim.

I still think it is weird that we have to change to international rules for tournaments / olympics even though we (america) invented the game....
The height for all regulation basketball rims is 10 feet. I feel that on the proffessional level, the height should be raised to 12 feet because the players are just too big. 6'5" is considered small!!
It would, but everyone just adheres to the standard set by the inventor of bball whnere the peach basket was 10 ft.
its supposed to be 10 foot for everywhere but all goals especially at the high school level are not exactly 10 feet - and 2 or3 inches turns into miles when you are trying to jump up there to it - i had a friend that played incollegefor a small school and said mostcollegegyms the rim height was inconsistent too

Can you guess what my favorite sports team is in pro basketball?

if anyone guesses my favorite pro basketball team i will chose them as the best answer!

Can you guess what my favorite sports team is in pro basketball?nba merchandise

heat,

Can you guess what my favorite sports team is in pro basketball?2003 nba draft ,nba teams

Spurs??
the harlem globe trotters.........
Suns
The Suns, Spurs, or Celtics.
Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, or San Antonio Spurs....

am i right?

and your favorite player is probably

Monte Elis, Tracy McGrady, or Manu Ginobili
Atlanta Hawks
Lakers
WARRIORS

suns

lakers

wizards

heat

lakers

raptors

hawks

celtics

bobcats

bulls

cavalairs

mavericks

nuggets

piston

clippers

rockets

pacers

nets

hornets

knicks

79ers

magic

trail blazers

kings

spurs

supersonics

jazz

bucks

timberwolves

gizzlies
Bobcats
LA LAKERS BABY!!!
Denver Nuggets
New England Patriots.. two points will do
kings
Orlando Magic

What songs do you usually hear at a pro basketball game?

Please list any songs that you have heard being played either during warmups or timeouts at any pro basketball game you have been to.

What songs do you usually hear at a pro basketball game?nba draft prospects

Wow, let's see... "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas... "We Fly High" by Jim Jones... "Let's Get Dirty" by Redman... "Show Me What You Got" by Jay-Z... "Fighter" by Christina Agularia... and those were just a few that I can remember hearing last month at the Meadowlands.

What songs do you usually hear at a pro basketball game?nba 2k ,nba teams

I usually hear "remember the Name" by Fort Minor
Fort minor's song - Remember The Name
Dont forget about that "Kiss me" song. I have no idea who sings it, but it is at every Jazz game I go to.

How long do pro basketball games usually last?

About how many hours does a televised pro basketball game usually last?

How long do pro basketball games usually last?nba power rankings

2 hours at 20 minutes.

2.5 hours is the time I allocate to watching a full, televised professional basketball game, including the 10 minutes before tipoff and some post-game interviews.

A slow game (with lots of interruptions, fouls, timeouts, etc.) in addition to potential overtime can push it to or above 2.5 hours, but this is rare. If you allocate 2.5 hours, you will be fine!

How long do pro basketball games usually last?nba ballers ,nba teams

like 2-3 hours, but if theres over time then it's probably 3 hours and 30 mins
depends, without overtime of 5 minutes, it's 2.5 hr. If there's overtime, with it's commercial breaks it's a little above 2.5 hrs. more like 2 hr. 45 min.
It's 4 quarters of 12 minutes. Overall 48 minutes. Sometimes thing get delayed or people get hurt go it should originally be 2 hours 30 minutes but if stuff goes wrong like i just mentioned..it will be between 2 - 3 hours. Unless they go into overtime which is 5 minutes per 1. 53 minutes for 1 full game and one full overtime which sometimes happens alot. So you ask where all the hours come from in a short period of basketball time?... it's the fouls and the timeouts and the end of the quarters and half time which take out lots and lots of time.
around 2 hours
About two, two and a half hours....interesting question
Usually, a little over two hours, but if it is televised, more like two and a half for the TV timeouts.
48 minutes -- four 12-minute quarters. Overtimes are 5 minutes apiece.
around 2 hours

half time is like a half an hour long

and quarter breaks r like 2 minutes long

and they also over exxaggerate on the 20 second timeouts

they give them like 40 seconds on the 20 second timeouts because they have to do commercials

so it all rounds up to about 2 hours

2.5 hours tops

Why are most football coaches fat while basketball coaches look more athletic?

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Why are most football coaches fat while basketball coaches look more athletic?nba records

I think you only gotta take a look at the physical nature of the 2 games to figure that one: Basketball requires constant running and jumping. It is a highly athletic and constantly fast and taxing game - it also requires elements of aerobic capacity.

Football, on the other hand, does not even require aerobic capacity - at least, very little of it: if you lucky you run for 10 seconds! ... then you slowly walk off to talk about the next play.

Nearly 2 mins later, you finally ready to run for another 5 or 10 secs!!!

I mean, for some people: Is it sport??

Why are most football coaches fat while basketball coaches look more athletic?nba championships ,nba teams

football coaches watch their players play. basketball coaches are more hands on. also, not all football players are athletic looking...linemen. while in basketball, all the players are skinny as rails. lol, they're hot!

Do u think athletes should get proper ed before going pro? basketball players should at leat a yr in

some young athletes graduate from high school

like

golfer

soccer

baseball

somecollegefor the rest

the should stay for something to fall back on if they get injured

or

choose money over being smart

also should it be forced

Do u think athletes should get proper ed before going pro? basketball players should at leat a yr in college/nba shop

i think all should have to attend 4 years of college,with freshman year a non playing year,that is how it was done back in the old days at least that was it for football.when my brother in law playedcollegefootball,he couldn't play freshman year.that was one reason the all american football league was appealing,had to be acollegegrad to play. without the smarts to handle the money,alot of these kids just end up being used up and broke. average carrer in football is 2 years,you don't get pension until after 3 years

When did pro basketball start what year and was there any superstars?

when did pro basketball start and was there any superstars before goerge mikan?

When did pro basketball start what year and was there any superstars?nba street v3

Pro basketball started in 1898, however, there were no superstar players until the 1920's. I'll name a few:

Joe Lapchick

Dutch Denhert

Nat Holman

John Beckman

Charles "Tarzan" Cooper

These weren't the first official superstars but they were the superstars of that time.

When did pro basketball start what year and was there any superstars?nba jam ,nba teams

haha...basketball was definitely not invented in 1946.

In early December 1891, Dr. James Naismith,[1] a Canadian physical education student and instructor at YMCA Training School[2] (today, Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, sought a vigorous indoor game to keep his students occupied and at proper levels of fitness during the long New England winters to keep the students in shape.

The first official game was played in the YMCA gymnasium on January 20, 1892 with nine players and the game ended at 1-0 and the shot was made from 25 feet

Women's basketball began in 1892.

The first pro league, the National Basketball League, was formed in 1898 to protect players from exploitation and to promote a less rough game
basketball was invented in 1946, the ABA was founded by Murice Loofer in 1957. The ABA later combined with NBA to form the league today in late 60's.

Not really sure about superstars, doubt they even have that word back then, but you can probably search who is the 1st player named to the 50 greatest player.
Right after WW2, the pro league started. Mikan was the first pro superstar coz' before him the league was not as recognized yet as baseball. He was the white 7 feet behemoth, unstoppable until the very first black superstar, Russell, came %26amp; dominated basketball for a decade. If ya can buy a cd NBA at 50, it will prove what I mean. You'd enjoy it to thae max

Good times bro
The NBL (National basketball league) started in 1937, and continued until the NBA began in 1947. There were also leagues in Pennsylvania in 1910s and 20s, but as far as superstars, there's no names I can recognize as well as Mikan's.
the NBA started in 1946. the first superstar was george mikan of the minneapolis lakers. he dominated the 1950s.
George Mikan, first great Center, he played for the Lakers from the inception of the NBA in 1946 to the mid 50's i believe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Qo-CG9i...