This simple drill will teach kids the fundamentals of defense. I’ve said this many times before -defense wins championships. So, if that’s the case, then teaching kids how to defend in basketball should be one of the most important tasks you do, aside from teaching them footwork and form shooting. Now, there are many defensive…
Power skips are one the best exercises for increasing vertical for basketball. Have you ever watched Ja Morant play basketball? What about old-school Derrick Rose? Well, if you have, then did you notice how they’re able to fly when they attack the basket? Exhibit A: In a playoff game (Game 3 of the first round…
Knowing the mechanics of sprinting is beneficial for many aspects of basketball. He saw me on the wing and made eye contact. My defender was paying attention to a cutter; I was open for a three. He lobbed an overhead pass to me and I was ready to catch it. But my defender picked up…
Back pedals and walking backwards are great for knee health and basketball defense. Knee injuries are one of the scariest accidents that can happen while playing basketball, especially for older players. This was one of my biggest fears when I joined a basketball league with my friends in my late 30s. The reason why is…
Track exercises are great for developing athleticism for basketball. Here are 7 of the best ones you can do. The Charlotte Hornets’ Kai Jones is one of the most athletic big men in the NBA right now and he has crazy bunnies for a nearly 7-foot, 220-pound guy. In the handful of seasons he’s been…
Jason Kidd is one the greatest passers to play the game. This is the story of his best performance. Jason Kidd was one of the most talented players in NBA history. Not only was he able to rebound like the best of them (and the best of them were big centers), but he was able…
HORSE is one of the most popular schoolyard basketball games. It’s an excellent test for your creativity and skills. Here’s how to play the game and some moves I like. He was down to his final letter and I was about to win for the first time. I had to get creative and think of…
Lamar Odom is known for his flashy offense. But he was also a great defender and on this night, he showed everyone his fantastic D. Lamar Odom was never recognized for his defense. Despite averaging more than a block and a steal a game and nearly 8 rebounds a game in his first two NBA…
Magic Johnson recorded many triple-doubles in his career. But the first one is always the most special. Magic Johnson was an oddity in his early NBA days. He was a 6-9 point guard during a time when guys his size were supposed to bang down low. So, being special and doing special things were expected…
LeBron James broke a record that was held for nearly four decades. LeBron James has never considered himself to be a scorer. It’s just not his game, as he would say. He prefers to make plays for others, like what Magic Johnson did for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 80s. “I don’t like being…
