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Are you the next Michael Jordan? Are you a basketball fanatic?
Whether you're looking to improve your game, or you're a hoops junkie interested in some of the best basketball sites on the Web, you've come to the right place.
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Headlines updated every 30 mins to keep you up-to-date on the latest NBA news.The Top 10 NBA Player Sites on the Web
- Carmelo Anthony
- Big-time Nuggets' guard. Will dominate in the league for a long, long time.
- Kobe Bryant
- 81. Need we say more?
- Vince Carter
- Vince can sky. Period.
- Tim Duncan
- Tim dominates the center/forward position.
- Kevin Garnett
- KG can pretty much do it all.
- Lebron James
- We are all just witnesses.
- Tracy McGrady
- T-mac can fly...
- Paul Pierce
- Paul Pierce is the Celtics.
- Amare Stoudamire
- What's not to like about his game?
- MJ
- He's retired...but we can't leave him off the list.
Top-notch Basketball Workout DVDs
Want to become a great player? Then check out these workout DVDs today.
35 Street Moves You Can Use
Break a defender down off the dribble. Use the cross-over. Create space with a jab step or pump fake. Learn it all here. Another must-have for anyone looking to become an offensiver force.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009) 
Superman Basketball Workout
Do you really know what it takes to make it big? Do you really work out with intensity and purpose? Watch this DVD and you'll see what it really takes to succeed at the highest levels of the game.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Ganon Baker: 20 Shooting Drills for the Lost Art of the Jump Shot
Are you a pure shooter? Is your jump shot as consistent as it can be? Learn to groove your shot and become a great jump shooter and better scorer.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Ganon Baker: Training in the Triple Threat - 34 Ways to Create Space
Big-time DVD with tips on how to get use the triple threat to create space for your shot, or take your defender off the dribble. A MUST for anyone looking to be an offensive threat.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Basketball Tips and Training
- Girl's Basketball
- Online resource for womens' basketball. Find tips and articles geared specifically towards the womens' game.
- Basketball Drills
- For great basketball drills, check out www.bestbasketballdrills.com.
It's got shooting drills, rebounding and post player drills, ball handling drills, conditioning drills, and much more. - Basketball
- Remember: if you're a basketball player, coach, or just a fan, check out our basketball site for everything basketball.
Looking for Basketball Shoes or Gear?
- Nike Basketball
- Nike. The industry standard. Wear what Jordan wore.
- Adidas Basketball
- Adidas hoops shoes and geat. Wear what KG wears.
- Eastbay
- Eastbay has some great shoes, shorts, shirts and more (even carries large size shoes too).
Basketball League Links
- NBA.com
- We've got to list this one. Find out all the latest NBA news, stats, schedules, and more.
- NBA Players Association
- Info on the NBA players association (the player's union).
- WNBA.com
- Womens hoop league.
- Canadian Basketball
- They play ball up North too (ever heard of Steve Nash?).
- NCAA Men's Hoops
- The official site of NCAA men's basketball.
- NCAA Women's Hoops
- The official site of NCAA women's basketball.
Essential Basketball Training Products to Train Like a Pro
Mikasa BTR7 Weighted Rubber Basketball
A weighted (or heavy) basketball is a great way to help develop your dribbling skills. A heavy ball can help build strength in your forearms, wrists, and fingers, which can greatly aid your ball handling skills. It can also help you build strength for shooting, and playing inside the paint.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
GoFit Ultimate Burst Resistant Core Stability Ball with Workout DVD (75 cm)
Stability balls are great for helping you develop core strength and overall balance. Using a stability ball for abdominal exercises, as well as for various other strength training exercises is essential for developing overall body strength and balance.
Amazon Price: $24.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Bosu Ball
The Bosu Ball is a great product for helping develop strength and balance. Much like the stability ball shown above, the Bosu Ball is an effective tool for helping develop core strength, and body balance. These are vital to being a good athlete, and having a good basketball body.
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
How do you become a big-time player?
Here are 4 keys to becoming a great player.
I give them a two-word response: hard work.
All joking aside though, hard work is a key component of success in basketball (or any other area of life for that matter). But a more detailed, useful answer is really in order.
I have broken down success as a basketball player into 4 broad categories:
1. Basketball skill
2. Physical ability
3. Confidence
4. Aggressiveness
Let me go into detail on each of these items.
Basketball Skill -
First and foremost, you have to be able to play the game. From shooting, to dribbling and passing, to rebounding and defense, you've got to know the game, and be a good player. This is, it goes without saying, the foundation on which every successful basketball career is built.
Physical Ability -
In addition to being able to play the game, great players are usually exceptional athletes. Now, this doesn't mean you have to be the fastest, strongest, highest jumping player on the team. But it does mean that you have to be very mobile, very agile, have good hand-eye coordination, and have good endurance (among other things). Being a good all-around athlete allows your basketball skills to flourish and grow.
Confidence -
Having basketball ability and physical skills takes you only so far. Taking your game to the next level requires massive confidence, the belief in yourself that you can go out on the floor and dominate, each and every game. Look at the great players (Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kobe, et al)...these guys think one thing when they play: that they are the best player on the floor, and they are going to dominate the opponent.
Aggressiveness -
In addition to believing in yourself, you have to be extremely aggressive every time play the game. You may be a nice, quiet person off the court, but once you put on a uniform and get into a game, you have to be fierce and determined, passionate and competitive.
Work hard on developing these four important areas of your game and you're guaranteed to be a better player.
