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

Do you need high averages in school to be a pro basketball player like 80s or 90s or do you just nee

passing grade??im planning on being a fashion designer %26amp; pro basketball.b player.

Do you need high averages in school to be a pro basketball player like 80s or 90s or do you just need a?nba 07

What grades do you need to get into fashion school? Basketball players are not geniuses for the most part. To qualify to play in NCAA Division 1 basketball you need to complete 16 core courses:

4 years of English

3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)

2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)

1 year of additional English, math or science

2 years of social studies

4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

Additionally there is a sliding scale for grades/SAT or ACT scores to determine eligibility. If you have a 3.55 or higher GPA, for example, you only need a 400 on your SATs, but if your GPA is 2.0 you need a 1010 or higher.

Since NBA rules pretty much require you to attendcollegefor one year, you're kind of stuck with these requirements, unless you attend a Junior College.

Realistically, unless you are stud athlete, you have little chance of making the NBA, so concentrate on your schoolwork. If your game improves to the point where you're getting scholarship offers, you can start thinking about the NBA then.

Figure out where you want to study fashion and find out what their entrance requirements are. If they have a basketball team, let the coach know you're interested in attending the school. You might even want to attend one of the school's summer camps and hope you get noticed.

Do you need high averages in school to be a pro basketball player like 80s or 90s or do you just need a?sports tickets ,nba teams

just pass high school it doesn't matter what your grades are as long as you graduate... other people may tell you different but it is the truth.
a fashion designer and a ball player? wow that is a odd pareing. but no you just need to pass and play 1 year incollegeand that is it but if i was you i would try to be a fashin designer
There technically is no requirement, as long as you pass all of your classes. However, that is assuming you do end up being a fashion designer or a basketball player. As many of us can tell you, not everyone becomes what they truly wanted growing up, whether it be a rock star, or a basketball player, or a famous artist. The probability of becoming a professional basketball player is getting less and less likely every year, particularly in women's basketball. I would recommend doing your very best in school so that if you don't become either of those, you still have a great education to fall back on and live a successful like. A guy this brings to mind is Lenny Cooke, a New York City high school basketball legend. He was the same age as LeBron James, and some scouts said he was even better. He didn't put in his best effort in school because he was a "sure thing", and didn't show NBA scouts what they were looking for in workouts. He ended up going undrafted and now he has nowhere to go, since he blew off school and essentially his future. By no means am I telling you to give up on your hopes and dreams. Instead, plan for even the worst case scenario so that every situation plays out in your favor.
If you are good enough to play professional basketball, teachers will give you grades that average out to 80-90%
I don't even want to know what Kobe Bryant got in school...

I don't think you need to be smart to be in the NBA, but it would be nice, I bet Steve Nash is pretty smart.

How Can I Become A Pro Or College Basketball Statistician??

I've been a College Statistician for about 5 years now. I started working as a football statistician for a local high school about 8 years ago. After meeting all the local media, one of them recommended that I check out the local university. The person you need to talk to is usually the head of media relations or sports relations. They can tell you if the school has a stat crew or any openings in that ball park. At UTEP we have a stat crew of 6-7 for mens basketball and football. We also have a smaller crew for Womens BBAll and one or two that cover other sports. Call your local university media relations office and ask for info. Good luck.

And to previous poster....at the NCAA level it pays...I'm paid per game, and given comp tickets (and they are pretty good tickets too). You get the BEST seat in the house (courtside or pressbox) and they feed you. Its fun...and if its your ball, a good way to meet a lot of people -- players, coaches, media...

How Can I Become A Pro Or College Basketball Statistician??nfl

Call NBA or NCAA or go to a localcollegebut it is mad stupid your just being a team manager no money in it.

Has there ever been a foulless game in either college or pro basketball?or has there been one team t

No. If a team is down big there will be a frustration foul and if they are down by a little bit at the end then they will do an intentional foul.h

Has there ever been a foulless game in eithercollegeor pro basketball?or has there been one team to do any?nba odds

No, there hasn't.

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

What ever happened to reggie theuss the pro basketball player who used to play for the kings and the

Reggie Wayne Theus (born October 13, 1957 in Inglewood, California) is a former NBA player who currently works as head coach for the New Mexico State University's men's basketball team. He was also previously an assistant coach under for the University of Louisville under Rick Pitino.

What is the common path way for a pro NASCAR drivers?

Basketball, football, and baseball, all have the common pathway of high school varsity -%26gt; NCAA -%26gt; draft. But how do NASCAR racers become a pro competitive athelete?

What is the common path way for a pro NASCAR drivers?nba standings

Go carts, dirt track and local short tracks !!

What is the common path way for a pro NASCAR drivers?nba referee ,nba teams

It seems like these days there is no common pathway. There are drivers from Formula 1 and Indycars on the track with off road racers and late model drivers. For a few years, many drivers came from the Nascar Modifieds, ASA contributed several drivers like Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin. Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and others moved up from dirt sprint cars. The Cup roster includes drivers from all kinds of diverse backgrounds.
Some of the most common starting steps are these:

- Quarter midgets/Go karts

- Bandoleros

- Legends

- Baby Grands

- Local Stock car racing series (Late Models)

Then they go pro and race in series like the USAR Hooters Pro Cup, ASA, ARCA and/or NASCAR Camping World Series.

But it varies from one driver to another. There are some who start racing sprint cars on dirt tracks and then make the move to stock cars. Some race Modifieds. Some of them even start driving open-wheel (Tony Stewart) or sports cars (Boris Said), and even off-road (Jimmie Johnson).

Then they go to the Craftsman Truck and/or the Nationwide Series before making it to the Sprint Cup.
Usually, they start out at the local race tracks. Then they work their way up to late models/sprint cars/ASA/and many other racing leagues. But not all drivers follow that path. Some drivers, like Robby Gordon, raced in the IRL. And Jimmie Johnson started out racing dirt bikes. Each driver has their own unique way of getting to NASCAR. But for the most part, their pathway starts out by racing at local race tracks.
Local dirt track is supposedly the starting line... but Jimmie Johnson started out racing dirt bikes! I guess any form of racing can make it happen.
Go Carts-Midgets-Stock Cars at Local tracks-Late Models-Sprints-ARCA-Nationwide-Sprint Cup!!!!!
they usually start at small local race tracks and work their way up..

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 think i could play pro basketball?

hi i wanted to know everyones opinon if i could play pro basketball. im 5'11 165 lbs and i play point guard in high school i had 22.5 ppg with 6.2 ast i ran a 4.0 in the 40 dash for football. my ball handling is pretty good im good enough to barley squeeze through double teams. i can almost dunk my fingers touch the rim. i start collage this fall. i played for thecollegeduring the summer and i had 12.3 ppg and 8.7 ast with 1 spg my turnovers werent bad i got a average of 5. so do you think i could? or atleast do free agent?

Do you think i could play pro basketball?lakers

When you consider that guys like Dion Sanders and Darrell Green have run a 4.2 you must be fast. Maybe you should try the 100 or the long jump this summer in China.

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Well the fact that you said you ran a 4.0 in the 40 makes me think you aren't that good because you're lying. But if you aren't then who knows play hard and ask your self that question everyday, and if your answer is yes then their you go.
A 4 in a 40 YARD DASH?!

That's breaking the world record man.

Can you layup?

Score like 15 then spread the ball.

I'll check back later.
U didn't run a 4.0 on the 40 thats impossible. U would have been all over sportcenter. Whatcollegeand if its a division 1collegeu might be able to be a free agent.

I love basketball with all my heart.I have plans to go pro but then i'm going to college for ot

I have so many things that im talented in and i want to do all of them.I want to go pro in basketball,i want to go to the Marines,i want to be a physical therapist,i want to be an artist and i want to open up my own business.I know its not all possible to do but how can i at least get something in.Im on the Varsity basketball team....not to mention im in all honors classes and schoolwork and e.c.activities do not mix at all.Im just really trying to find a plan.PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

I love basketball with all my heart.I have plans to go pro but then i'm going tocollegefor other things.nba players

That's really good that you're so ambitious, and you're problem is a good one to have. Just make sure you keep education first, keep playing basketball, when you go tocollegethings will fall into place, and you will know what you want to pursue first, that's whatcollegeis all about.

Which is more exciting to watch, College or pro basketball?

College

They still play team ball and with desire to win.

Pro game is nothing more than a show case of individual talents

Which is more exciting to watch, College or pro basketball?nba live 2008

college

Which is more exciting to watch, College or pro basketball?nba live 2005 ,nba teams

College because they go out and play their hearts out for the name on their jersey not for the money. The players incollegeplay ball because they want to have fun and have a love for the game but NBA players have no love for the game the only reason they play is for the money. Some players in the NBA play for fun but 99.9% play for money.
I watch them both but I watch more NBA games.
college
i think pro basketball
pro its just on a whole different level of skill
Both, either during March Madness, or the playoffs.
pro...more skill, better athletes. There's a reason they get paid
college=duke ohio state unc
College basketball and only the nba playoffs.
DEFINITELY COLLEGE IT IS AWESOME TO WATCH. ESPECIALLY THE FIGHTING ILLINI WITH DEE BROWN! I ALWAYS GO TO THE FIGHTING ILLINI GAMES IT IS AWESOME!
College basketball is more exciting because in the tournaments its 1 loss and you're out
definitelycollegei mean you have so many great rivalry games like unc and duke, and in march you have the tournament were not like the nba were the #1 team always wins it's the underdogs, also yourcollegeteam you feel like that's your team they represent youcollegeis superior.

What do you think about a recent statement made by a retired pro basketball player?

Hardaway said he hated gays and was homophobic.

How did that hurt anyone?

He voiced his opinion, big deal.

There are millions of people out there that would tell you the same thing, but since it was Hardaway, the media just blew it up into a huge deal.

I didn't see the gay community in this country riot in the steets or anything, I doubt they care.

Political correctness is gettin way out of hand.

I think he should do a commercial like Gieco does with the cavemen. It would be hilarious.

He could have gays coming to him complaining about what he said like the cavemen do in the commercials,

could be a way he could make some $$.

What do you think about a recent statement made by a retired pro basketball player?nba finals 2007

Whether you like gays, or you don't like gays. Everyone has the right to voice his own opinion...are you talking about the actual gay guy who admitted he was gay, or the other guy who said he hates gays

What do you think about a recent statement made by a retired pro basketball player?www.nba.com ,nba teams

no, no, no. arnamechi is the retired one. hardaway, the one who said all that stupidness about hating gays stills plays
he's a p**sy for not doing it while he was playing
a lot of retired players make statements. Be a little more specific. If you mean Hardaways comments then who cares. Finally someone says what the rest are thinking. He took the bullet for the rest of them.
I have to question his motives about why he is coming out with this now. I agree that he may only be doing it for money. Because if he really wanted to make a stand, he would have admitted it years ago while he was still playing. Maybe by now other gay players would not be so afraid to come out about their sexual orientation - although it has nothing to do with their sports careers.
uummm....what?
I comment John Ammechi for coming out. That was probably a difficult thing for him to do. I just wonder what would have happened if he had said this while he was playing. While I don't condone his lifestyle (religious reasons), I do respect the fact that he is his own person. He seems like he's a nice guy, so people should just leave him alone.

And on a side note, although Tim Hardaway had the right to voice his opinion on the matter, the way he said it was out of line. The only reason, he apologized is because he got caught saying what he said on national TV. He even said he wouldn't speak to a relative if they were gay. That just goes to show how he really feels.
My thoughts are "How Convenient"- I could care less on whether he is gay or not, I have never got the whole gay thing but different strokes for different folks I guess BUT nobody has mentioned how ironic that he is coming out in the form of a book. Self serving greedy homosexual or a sly business move. According to which way you look at it, but for the gays to be hailing him for coming out, they are the ones who should be least thrilled because he isn't coming out because of gay pride, he is coming out for the almighty $$$. Once again the gays get bent over. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
even though some people are like that,since u are a basketball star u can not talk about some one being gay
we live in america.... everyone can voice his opinion...
Who are we talking about now, and what did he say?

Is it true that pro basketball teams have to get uniforms approved 5 years in advance? If so, why?

thats definately not true

Is it true that pro basketball teams have to get uniforms approved 5 years in advance? If so, why?lebron james

no,

that's silly

whoever told you that is a liar and never trust them ever again, because theyll just keep lying to you

Is there any pro basketball pick em' games?

i wasn't able to find one, on yahoo. Why is that?

Is there any pro basketball pick em' games?basketball players

No, not on Yahoo!, but I agree it would be nice to have one. It would be too hard because there are games played almost every night so it would be too hard to have everyone be available to make their picks on short notice. I was thinking they could pick a few of the key games from the week and have people pick from those games, but that is unlikely to happen.

Would you watch pro basketball if there were no black players?

What does the color of an athlete have to do with anything? If you like the sport why wouldnt you watch it? Unless you are talking about black players not being permitted to play b/c of their color....then I would deff. not watch it.

Would you watch pro basketball if there were no black players?sporting goods

Of course.

Would you watch pro basketball if there were no black players?nba hall of fame ,nba teams

No. I do not consider basketball a sport 'per se'. My definition of a sport is when an athlete does not have an advantage over another because of a physical characteristic, ie - height.

My opinion of course :)
Well first chances of that are slim to none, second I don't watch basketball no matter what color the players are. I would consider watching more sports if all athletes were NAKED.
Ofcourse, but why would all the black people stop playing? That doesn't make sense now does it.
when i watch a basketball game i'm watching the ball not the color of the person with the ball.
No, I would not! If you exclude any segment that prohibits the game from providing the highest level of competition and entertainment value that it is a worthless product not worthy of my time.

No VC, Kobe, Shaq, Gilbert, Pierce, Duncan, Stat, etc etc etc... sounds like you would be watching a jump shooting contest. May as well format every game like the All-Star game 3 point contest.

Any sport that would eliminate a specific race from participating would fail pitifully. The public would not allow it and the Government would intervene prior to anything ever being implemented.
no. there wouldnt be anyone exciting except nash and kidd. what would the NBA be like without carter lebron wade stoudamire shaq arenas duncan KG marion kobe paul and every other great player
Thats a racist question.
Only if it still had the best possible players in the game, who just all happened to be white, European, Chinese or other.

If it was just because of a racist thing, then definately not, why would you want to see anything but the best possible?
as long as the game is good. I would watch don't matter who plays. Colour does not matter
yeah but it would be totally different.

What is the best diet/meal plan for a basketball player?

I've heard eating six small portioned meals a day is a Godsend for athletes, but is there a difference among what pro basketball players eat?

If so, what is their typical diet plans and why does that help them in playing basketball?

What is the best diet/meal plan for a basketball player?nhl

There is info at these 2 sites.

http://www.theacc.com/genrel/020706aae.h...

http://www.ais.org.au/nutrition/document...

Pro basketball players who attended michigan high schools?

Chris Kaman of the Clippers went to Tri-Unity Christian High School of Grandville, MI. Chris Webber went to Detroit Country Day School. There are others, but these two came to mind immediately.

Pro basketball players who attended michigan high schools?baseball

Are you wanting to know which pro players that have played in the NBA went to high schools in Michigan? There has been a few:

Magic Johnson

Jalen Rose

Chris Webber

Mateen Cleaves

Morris Peterson

Shane Battier

Jason Richardson

Charlie Bell(Bucks)

Maurice Ager(Mavericks)

Willie Green(76ers)

Maurice Taylor(Kings)

Glen Rice

Paul Davis

Steve Smith

Howard Eisley

Voshon Lenard

Keith Traylor

Kenyon Murray

Loy Vaught

That's all I could think of.

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

Do any body know a semi pro men basketball team in maryland.?

do any body know a semi pro men basketball team in maryland that can play 4 and 5 that is 6'6 if is leave the number and name or email so i can contact you.

Do any body know a semi pro men basketball team in maryland.?nba.com

idk

Who has more endurance, a pro basketball player or a pro soccer player?

Soccer player. They run on average like 3 miles per game.

Who has more endurance, a pro basketball player or a pro soccer player?football

soccer.

What pro basketball player was known as a relentless rebounder and effective scorer, and was the fir

the jump from high school to pro career?

PS: He gained several NBA accolades, including being named "One of the 50 Greates Players in NBA History."

What pro basketball player was known as a relentless rebounder and effective scorer, and was the first to makenba update

Moses Malone

What pro basketball player was known as a relentless rebounder and effective scorer, and was the first to makenba mock draft ,nba teams

lol was this a trivia question? because almost every person who is knowledgable about the NBA knows it was Moses Malone.
truf...if you didn't know it was mo, you don't know basketbo

Is it true that pro basketball teams have to get uniforms approved 5 years in advance? If so, why?

thats definately not true

Is it true that pro basketball teams have to get uniforms approved 5 years in advance? If so, why?lebron james

no,

that's silly

whoever told you that is a liar and never trust them ever again, because theyll just keep lying to you

What Italian Pro Basketball team did MICHAEL COOPER play for? What year?

Il Messaggero - 1990 to 1991

What Italian Pro Basketball team did MICHAEL COOPER play for? What year?nba trades

IDK

Grow to pro basketball hoop??Argument!!?

Fisher price has a new grow to pro basketball hoop. I told my boyfriend that we should get it for our kid. He said that since it is $40 we should try to find one used. I told him that this type of toy has not been out very long maybe just a few years. He claims that he has seen that type of toy over 5 years ago. Which one os us is right?????

Grow to pro basketball hoop??Argument!!?soccer

My oldest had something like that when he turned 2 or 3 (he is 6 now). So i believe it has been out for a while. they may have made a newer version. but i believe it is essentially the same thing. Although i am not positive.

Pro basketball?

what is the reason for the white semicircle under each

basket ?

Pro basketball?nba game

This is called the cylinder, I think it can determine wether an offensive or blocking foul is called. It may also have somthign to do with goal tending.

Pro basketball?lebron james ,nba teams

no charge zone.. if u are standing there and try to take a charge it will either be a foul on u or a no call since it is too close to the basket
I think charging cannot be called if a defender is standing in the cylinder.
if a defender is in the white cylinder and tries to take a charge it is automatocally a blocking foul on the player who tried to take to charge

Which professional basketball player in any pro league in history holds the record for most consecut

What was the name of the professional player who holds the record for most consecutive free throws made in professional game competition in any pro baskeball league, any pro basketball league meaning including all pro leagues and not just the NBA, in basketball history?

Clue: It is a very famous name in basketball history and might surprise you unless you know basketball history.

Which professional basketball player in any pro league in history holds the record for most consecutive FTs?basketball

138 straight John Wooden, Indianapolis Kautskys, 1934-36

Which professional basketball player in any pro league in history holds the record for most consecutive FTs?hockey ,nba teams

97-Micheal Williams from Minnesota.
i'm still looking for the name (you're looking for) outside the NBA.

but here's a link to NBA Free Thow Records.

http://www.nba.com/history/records/regul...

Most consecutive free throws made

97-Micheal Williams, Minnesota, March 24-November 9, 1993 (NBA record)

After taking another try i found this:

In the NBA the record is 97 in a row by Michael Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But the most world record is 5,221 by Ted St. Martin, the Guinness world record holder. He did this on April 28, 1996.

is that in a league? I got it from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_mo...

so, is that it?

Mye-mail is in my "profile." anyway, it's ash329@fivea.net

tell me if i'm right, i'll stop looking; if wrong...i guess i'm done.

(besides NBA or any League, i don't know, inless that's it.)
So I guess it's not held in the NBA.

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!

What Channel Does the Anaheim Arsenal (semi pro basketball) Play On?

Because my friend is in the colorguard competition tonight and if they win they get to do colorguard at the game. And TOP said it would be televised so just wondering what channel it would be on.

What Channel Does the Anaheim Arsenal (semi pro basketball) Play On?2003 nba draft

ESPN...

Who has more endurance, a pro basketball player or a pro soccer player?

Soccer player. They run on average like 3 miles per game.

Who has more endurance, a pro basketball player or a pro soccer player?football

soccer.

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."

What is the half circle at the bottom of the key on a pro basketball court?

I think it started showing up in the last year or two.

What is the half circle at the bottom of the key on a pro basketball court?2006 nba draft

That is the border for what is now considered too close to take a charge. If a defender is inside that half circle, it doesn't matter how set he is, the offensive player can basically plow right over him without a foul because he is "too close to the basket"

What is the half circle at the bottom of the key on a pro basketball court?nba schedule ,nba teams

In the NBA, a charging foul cannot be called if the play occurs within a 4' (1.22m) radius around the center of the basket.
It's a 3-second zone for the defense.
this arc is for the following:

inside that circel u can not draw a charge on any attacker!

if you are in it, u shall be called for the foul!

if both your feets are out of it, u can draw the charge on the attacker!

that is called fill in the lane!
Stingo got it - if a defenders feet are inside the arc, he is considered under the basket and cannot take a charge.
3 second defensive zone

Grow to pro basketball hoop??Argument!!?

Fisher price has a new grow to pro basketball hoop. I told my boyfriend that we should get it for our kid. He said that since it is $40 we should try to find one used. I told him that this type of toy has not been out very long maybe just a few years. He claims that he has seen that type of toy over 5 years ago. Which one os us is right?????

Grow to pro basketball hoop??Argument!!?soccer

My oldest had something like that when he turned 2 or 3 (he is 6 now). So i believe it has been out for a while. they may have made a newer version. but i believe it is essentially the same thing. Although i am not positive.

Pro basketball?

what is the reason for the white semicircle under each

basket ?

Pro basketball?nba game

This is called the cylinder, I think it can determine wether an offensive or blocking foul is called. It may also have somthign to do with goal tending.

Pro basketball?lebron james ,nba teams

no charge zone.. if u are standing there and try to take a charge it will either be a foul on u or a no call since it is too close to the basket
I think charging cannot be called if a defender is standing in the cylinder.
if a defender is in the white cylinder and tries to take a charge it is automatocally a blocking foul on the player who tried to take to charge

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 do you bounce a basketball up like a pro when it has already stopped bouncing? I need help plzzz

Just tap the top, as if you were dribbling, but put extra pressure, do it a little stronger. it will bounce back up, and depending how hard you hit it it might not bounce up too high, so once it leaves the ground hit again, a little less harder and continue to dribble.

How do you bounce a basketball up like a pro when it has already stopped bouncing? I need help plzzzz thanks!!nba spurs

put your hand on top of the ball and try to get it bouncing again.

How do you bounce a basketball up like a pro when it has already stopped bouncing? I need help plzzzz thanks!!basketball ,nba teams

Just do ya thing gal! Give this one a best answer! LOL

In womens pro basketball is the basketball bigger than the NBA?

Ive heard WNBAs basketball is bigger than NBA is that true?Ive always thougt it was since women are clumsier with thier hands.LOL!

In womens pro basketball is the basketball bigger than the NBA?nba odds

Spalding NBA Ball: 30.5

WNBA Ball: 29.5

NCAA Ball: 29.5

Whatever you heard about there ball being bigger isn't tree. If you've ever gotten a chance to hold their ball it's alot lighter as well.

In womens pro basketball is the basketball bigger than the NBA?nba statistics ,nba teams

its smaller goon
nah deir half an inch in circumference smaller
no
No. It's 1" less in circumference than the men's ball.
Nah, just the women are smaller. I believe one of the tallest to be 6-8 and PF's shorter than 6-00.
Its smaller... cuz women have smaller hands.
dude no...its smaller

men's diameter 29 cm

womens 28.5
The womens' are slightly smaller.....moron.
No, its smaller. Yeah, they are pretty clumsy sometimes but its probably not the ball.
no.

regulation size is about a 28.5
i believe mens is 29.5

and women's is 28.5
No! Women hav smaller hands, the NBA ball is 28 or 29.5onces and the WNBA is 16-20onces

Will i get one billons dollar a year if i play pro basketball ?

how long will it take me to ake it or will i get on my first game

Will i get one billons dollar a year if i play pro basketball ?concert tickets

you can make a billion if you are a owner

Will i get one billons dollar a year if i play pro basketball ?nba sports ,nba teams

If you're going for a billion dollars, rely on endorsements. In the NBA, your maximum salary is $12 million.. so $988 million to go..

By the way, LeBron, the highest endorsed player, makes $25 million off endorsements.

Good luck!
Never.

In womens pro basketball is the basketball bigger than the NBA?

Ive heard WNBAs basketball is bigger than NBA is that true?Ive always thougt it was since women are clumsier with thier hands.LOL!

In womens pro basketball is the basketball bigger than the NBA?nba odds

Spalding NBA Ball: 30.5

WNBA Ball: 29.5

NCAA Ball: 29.5

Whatever you heard about there ball being bigger isn't tree. If you've ever gotten a chance to hold their ball it's alot lighter as well.

In womens pro basketball is the basketball bigger than the NBA?nba statistics ,nba teams

its smaller goon
nah deir half an inch in circumference smaller
no
No. It's 1" less in circumference than the men's ball.
Nah, just the women are smaller. I believe one of the tallest to be 6-8 and PF's shorter than 6-00.
Its smaller... cuz women have smaller hands.
dude no...its smaller

men's diameter 29 cm

womens 28.5
The womens' are slightly smaller.....moron.
No, its smaller. Yeah, they are pretty clumsy sometimes but its probably not the ball.
no.

regulation size is about a 28.5
i believe mens is 29.5

and women's is 28.5
No! Women hav smaller hands, the NBA ball is 28 or 29.5onces and the WNBA is 16-20onces

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.

Concerning Pro Basketball: When a player is fined what happens to that money. Where does it go?

goes to the league office or back to the team if it is a team fine

Concerning Pro Basketball: When a player is fined what happens to that money. Where does it go?nba mvp

Concerning all pro sports the fines go to the league in question.

Concerning Pro Basketball: When a player is fined what happens to that money. Where does it go?nba trades ,nba teams

It goes to the commissioner, whom then gives it to charity or buys new things for the league or him/her self.

How to shoot a basketball like a pro.?

all nba players shoot pretty much the same every time that means repitition and practice it is the way they shoot it that gives some the edge in accuarcy consistency and repeatability

the players who can send the ball to the rim with as few varibles as possible are the best shooters

a shot needs to be simple and is repeatable

a release that can be used for all types of shots, freethrows shotst off the dribble set shots runners fadeaways shots under pressure and long range shots

when you shoot, push your arm out extending it as far as it can go with your elbow locking --- this is another way to ensure consistency

if you don't push your arm as far as it will go and your arm stops short, you will have to repeat that same partial extension - thus adding variables (or things that could go wrong) and jeopardizing consistency

some people will tell you to flip your wrist or snap it or flick it

DO NOT SNAP YOUR WRIST!!!!! it is hard to maintain the exact speed ind force of the snap every time

don't tense up any part of your hand because you will add extra spin and add variables to your shot

if you tense up any part of your hand or fingers when you shoot.. this action must be repeated exactly every time you shoot if you want to be consistent .. which is nearly impossible

the best shooters don't change the release due to varying distances from the basket change the amount of power your great shooters shoot high -medium high arch- 45/50 to as much as 60 degrees

YOU CANT JUST PRACTICE- AS BAD HABITS BECOME MUSCLE MEMORY AND BECOME HARDER AND HARDER TO CORRECT!!!

the swishmethod, revolutionary shooting!!!

takes the complications fears and pressures of shooting

all these methods float around BEEF, cookie jar, coaches telling you to square up, keep your elbow in

all these complicated shooting tips that tell you point upon point upon point and so many different things that have to go right to make the shot

these are called variables

and you want to minamize them

and thats what the swish method does

the swishmethod is the real deal

SWISH22.COM

How to shoot a basketball like a pro.?nba finals

Practice, practice, practice, it worked for me now I am a starting center! Yay

How to shoot a basketball like a pro.?college football ,nba teams

Square up to the basket and have your feet set
just take the hand that u right with and set it under the ball and and ur week hand on the side of the ball

the week hand should be facing up and ur strong hand should be sorta flat over ur head or anywere around ur head or shoulder u decide where u want it to be. then when u go to shoot u extend ur arm all the way and flick ur wris. the last part is the most important

u should use ur index, middle, and ring finder to guid the ball and ur thumb to holde it

and allways fallow throw to make sure u r shooting the ball correcty.
just have hope and confidence that its gonna go in
Practice until Mid night. Get some sleep. Wake up and practice.

After few days... maybe months.... maybe years..... lol.... you will get your touch!

Have the dream and passion.

How can you become a manager of a pro basketball team?

How can i become a general manager of a pro basketball team, not the NBA, but like ABA, PBL, CBA, or something like that? Do i have to major in something in college?

How can you become a manager of a pro basketball team?nba live 2008

You need SOME degree of experience for them to even look at you

How can you become a manager of a pro basketball team?nba live 2005 ,nba teams

sleep with the owner.,
You have to major in Sports Management in college, but that doesn't guarantee anything. When getting a job it's WHO you know, not WHAT you know.
Need hook-ups.

Are africans-american better athletes? how come pro-football 70% black. pro-basketball 80% black.?

you just cannot fool the eyes from TV or satellite TV.

blacks really dominated in pro-football, and pro-basketball.

are blacks simply better athletes than everyone else.

whereas they are 12% of usa population,

they are 70% pro-football, 80% pro-basketball.

what's the real truth.

Are africans-american better athletes? how come pro-football 70% black. pro-basketball 80% black.?ncaa

Yes,

Because when the African-Americans were slaves the bigger stronger ones were chosen and the others died out. That's why today they are generally stronger etc.

Are africans-american better athletes? how come pro-football 70% black. pro-basketball 80% black.?soccer ,nba teams

It's all in the genetics. They had to adapt to their inviroment, just like all other races. Their invirment in Africa requires them to be fast to survive like their skin is dark to protect them from the harsh sun. Report It


No. Black people are racist. If one gets the position. There less chnaces for those who are not black.
Thats only 2 sports bud. If you look at every professional sport in America you will see that African Americans make up about 8 percent of professional athletes.
Yes we need to start punishing them and putting less skilled players like we do in the work force.
they could be? research it idk..
It may be true that there are many blacks in certain sports, although you can not deny the fact that there are still Caucasian dominated sports out there. (I.E. Hockey), which is a largely athletic and contact style sport. It may or may not be genetics, science has not come up with a solid theory that supports that claim. Another possible hypothesis is that African American culture diversely affects there views on professional sportsmanship, compared to Americans, or Caucasians in general. I hope I have accurately satisfied your curiosity on this subject.
Ever hear of a sportscaster named "Jimmy the Greek?" He answered this question perfectly many decades ago. He got fired for his answer (genetics, going back to the time of slavery when only the biggest %26amp; strongest were bred), but it was the truth.
Well they may be think about the conditions they have to live in under Africa, it makes sense that their bodies would be strong, they need strong athletic bodies to survive as Africa is hard on the body, Europe on the other hand is not so harsh, only winter wise and the reason eruopeans used to so stocky at first was to survive those winters but now we too are getting taller b/c of certain diets etc. Like the Danish have the tallest women, b/c their diet is based on dairy products and they are mostly all lactose intolerant etc. you get my drift we're all built for our environments or adapt to them
well that is something to think about
Yeahy, but in hockey there are not that many. It doesn't matter how many there are it matters how good they are. THAT THE TRUTH THE REAL TRUTH
I am a white basketball player and the truth is

Yes blacks are indeed superior "fast" athletes as they have a higher ratio of fast twitch 2 slow twitch muscles thir are exceptions.

But aint it just a ***** lol
So should there be a quota as to limit the number of blacks on a single team? Like affermitive action for sports to level the playing field so whites can play too?
Lol, Pro Basketball is more like 95% black, not 80%.
Not too many in Table Tennis, Golf, Badminton, Ice Speed racing, Gymnastics, Swimming, etc...
They are much better at hockey, its not that popular. I heard they are also good at swimming but you didnt list that.
Better than who? Whites? NO!
They are built differently.

Different bone and muscle structures then whites are.

For this reason, there are more of them as pro players.

It's all genetics.
As you can see from my picture I am black, and the truth is we are not better athletes!!!

The reason you see what you do in the pro's is because sadly many blacks see the pro's as some kind of lotto ticket. So instead of studying, they spend time working on their jump shot when they should be hitting the books.

Inner city youth sadly idolize athletes. Doctors, lawyers, and the such are not seen as "real" black people.

That's why you see what you see in the NFL, and the NBA, on the other hand why don't you see blacks playing Hockey, or baseball? Because those games aren't seen as "street" to ni**a's with hoop dreams!!
Blacks are also really really good at running. Not all, i mean, you cant say that every single black person is a good athlete. But for some reason they tend to be better.

And no, they shouldnt have seperate leagues like that one jerk said. I mean, theres not a limit of how many exceptional players on a team,.. why limit by color. Thats horrible.
Maybe football and basketball are only 2 sports, but those are the sports that require the most. Besides hockey. They are VERY fast and strong. They excel at alot of sports.

I'm pretty sure it has to do with the fact that thier ancestors were always running and doing physical work because they lived in the jungle (Africa). And it is just natural genetics.
Ur asking like u don't watch TV.. Some people are better at things than others.. don't make this a race issue.. People lean toward what they know and what they are good at...

And no African-Americans are not racist
No.

At one point basketball dominated by Irish.

Latinos are taking over in Baseball.

Through out history sports have always been dominated by the same people. Those who are financially oppressed and see that sports can be a very fast way to get fame, a free education or riches beyond anything a doctor, lawyer or teacher would ever see.

And why these sports? Again, financial. You need very little money to play basketball, football, baseball or have 'races' in your neighborhood everyday. Not everyone has a pool or tennis courts, or can afford all the equipment for hockey, golf, badminton.
yes i think they are stronger and it diffentelly proves it when they are more of on sports yes i think i read some where they are stronger and tire less then we do
NHL.... 0.01%
Who cares.

They are both rubbish yank games, Basketball %26amp; Gridiron