How to Become a Pro Basketball Player

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So you want to become a pro basketball player? Well, before spinning slam-dunks on national television and getting multi-million dollar product endorsements, there's a lot of work to be done.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Step1

Understand how difficult it will be to make it, and prepare yourself to work for it. Pro basketball players must have tremendous athletic ability, a competitive spirit, a fair bit of intelligence and a cool head under intense pressure.

Step2

Start when you are young. Most of the best athletes start competing as children.

Step3

Train as often as you possibly can. you will need to practice your passing, shooting and ball-handling skills for hours every day. You will also have to do a lot of cardiovascular exercise and strength training to make sure you are in the best condition you can possibly be in.

Step4

Learn about the game. Watch both current games and historical broadcasts of great teams. Read books about the game by sportswriters, pro basketball players and coaches. Understand not just your position, but the game as a whole.

Step5

Make sure to always be prepared for the rigors of training. Get a good night's sleep every night and eat healthy food to nourish your body. Stay away from nicotine, alcohol and drugs.

Tips & Warnings

Don't put all your eggs in one basket. No matter how much you want it, there is a good chance you won't make it. Get good grades and have plans for another career if you aren't able to make it as a pro.