To be a good wing player, you need to be a basketball jack-of-all-trades. Here’s how Pascal Siakam developed a well-rounded game and how you can, too. Pascal Siakam’s career took a turn for the better during the 2019 NBA Finals. During the regular season of that campaign, there were flashes that he was going to…
Do you want to improve off-ball movement? One of the best ways is to learn how to set and use off-ball screens. This is a play that’s rooted in the Warriors’ system. For a small dude, Steph Curry is really good at setting screens. This job, traditionally, is reserved for big players (ala his former…
Do you want to develop your mid-range game, but people keep telling you not to? Maybe this article can sway you into just doing it. The mid-range shot is not inefficient. But ever since Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Warriors revolutionized the game of basketball with their 3-point shooting, many fans and analysts (professional…
If you’re having trouble making layups, you should learn from Allen Iverson. He was one of the best at attacking the basket. Here’s a drill that will help you slash like him. Allen Iverson is one of the best finishers at the rim, ever. Despite always being one of the smallest players on the court…
Carmelo Anthony is a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the best scorers in NBA history. Here’s the drill he does to develop his skills and how you can do it, too. Carmelo Anthony is an elite scorer, but there was a time when people laughed at this statement. In 2018, after having a rough…
Don’t know what the triple-threat position in basketball is? It’s just a position that allows the ball-handler to shoot, dribble, or pass. Read on to learn some tips and tricks on how to use it effectively. It was in the mid-90s and I was “chillin’ out, maxin’, relaxin all cool…shootin’ some B-ball outside of the…
Do bigger players bully you on the court? Does it suck? The following blog post shares some of Udonis Haslem’s tips for how to deal with these types of players. Being small sucks for basketball. Why? Because you’re constantly getting pushed around and bullied by bigger players. I remember this one time, I had to…
Do you want to become a phenomenal defender like Draymond Green? Here are some tips to help you with your journey. On Feb. 10, 2017, the Golden State Warriors Draymond Green did something rare and spectacular -he got a triple-double. Now, you’re probably thinking that as great as a trip-dub is, it’s not that amazing….
Do you want to get better at getting open when you play basketball? Do the V Cut Drills to improve how you move without the ball on the court. https://youtu.be/QtKQzHfUe2g It was in the mid-2000s and I was playing a lot of pick-up basketball. Initially, I was playing against not-so-good players so I did fine…
Do you want to improve your communication skills in basketball? Well, the best way to do so is by studying up basketball terms –learn what they mean and how and when to use them. I remember during one of the first times I played pick-up basketball in college, my teammates kept on using these terms…
