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Oct 14, 2014 · The traits that aren’t easily identifiable, but are the most important for reaching greatness in the sport. Here’s what ten different CoachUp coaches listed as their one quality, more than any other, that makes basketball players great.
- Great players go after every rebound on both ends of the floor – they are crafty and aggressive.
- Great players run the floor as fast as possible on fast breaks and defensive transition.
- Great players are defensive stoppers – they stop their man as well as help teammates. They do the things offensive players hate!
- Great players contest all shots. They don’t go for ball fakes or shot fakes. They deflect passes, bump cutters, and take charges.
A good basketball player typically possesses a combination of skills, including speed, agility, strength, endurance, and jumping ability. They should also have good ball-handling skills, be able to shoot accurately, and have the ability to pass and dribble effectively.
- Scoring - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Passing - John Stockton
- Rebounding - Dennis Rodman
- Shot Blocking - Hakeem Olajuwon
- Shooting
- Ball Handling - Allen Iverson
- Perimeter Defense - Scottie Pippen
- Dunking - Vince Carter
- Clutch Ability - Michael Jordan
- Court Vision - Magic Johnson
It would be a nightmare to go toe-to-toe against one of the unstoppable forces back in the 90s and the leading scorer in NBA history - Kareem Abdul Jabbar. WIth 38,387 points in his career that lasted for 20 years, Abdul-Jabbar never averaged below 10 points per game in any season and averaged an unbelievable 28 points and 15 rebounds per game with...
Ever felt like you'd pay just to be on the same team as someone? John Stockton was that kind of a player. Stockton is not your ordinary playmaker who would dish out a fancy assist a week, he is the definition of effective passing averaging 11 assists per game in his career. An underappreciated player throughout his career with Utah Jazz, he was oft...
Dennis Rodman was a special talent. He didn't have to score a single bucket to make an impact on the game with his extraordinary rebounding prowess. At just 6'7'' - Rodman was a bully when it came to rebounding the basketball, beating taller Centers and Power Forwards to grabbing boards. Forget all the tattoos and the hairstyles, watch him play bas...
Few players in NBA history were as intimidating as Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon. His "Dream Shake" on the offensive end was a thing of beauty but the 7' tall Center was a terrorizing shot blocker. It's no surprise that Olajuwon leads the NBA in all-time blocks. Some could argue that Wilt Chamberlain or Bill Russell were the greatest ever shot blocke...
We're going to have to subdivide this category into Pure Shooting, 3 Point shooting and Catch and Shooting. Pure Shooting - Reggie Miller Reggie Miller is one of the most supreme shooters from any era. With a quickfire release, he managed to torch opponents from long range on a nightly basis. He makes the list as the greatest "pure shooter". Catch ...
During an era where point guards were supposed to be pass-first players looking to set up and stabilize the offense, Allen Iverson was anything but that. He wasn't as physically gifted as some of the other guys in the league, but that didn't stop AI from being the MVP of the League in 2001 and the primary reason that made him an all-time great, was...
Pippen was a nightmare matchup for any opposing wing player. His defensive assignments usually had him guarding the highest scorer of the other team. Scottie Pippen would more often than not, get the better of his counterpart and have an impact on the game by defending as if his life was on the line. Breaking through the first line of defense is cr...
One legendary dunk itself is enough to make Vince Carter the #1 Dunker Of All Time. A throwback to the 2000 Olympics. Team USA vs Team France. Gary Payton misses a layup. A Frenchman nabbed the rebound and tried a doofy no-look pass. Vince stole it at the three-point line, took 3 dribbles, gathered himself and then jumped over 7'2'' Frederic Weis. ...
How important is it to have the "clutch gene"? Well, we've seen over and over again, that a clutch shot could change a player's legacy and the history of a franchise. Michael Jordan throughout his career proved that he was the most clutch player to have ever played the game. From "The Shot" against the Cavaliers in 1989 to "The Last Shot"against th...
Earvin "Magic" Johnson saw angles and eventualities better than anyone. Alongside Kareem Abdul Jabbar, he brought the "Showtime" to the Lakers. It was almost like Magic was able to see things before they actually happened. At 6'9'', he wasn't even supposed to play at the Point Guard Position. However, with exceptional skills and court vision, Magic...
Jul 17, 2023 · Cultivating a championship-worthy team culture is the key that unlocks the door to sustained success. This article will explore the essential steps to help basketball teams transition from good to great by fostering a winning team culture.
Jul 21, 2022 · Speed and agility: The point guard should bring serious speed and help drive the ball towards the basket. Confidence and leadership: Play calling is a central aspect of the Point Guard’s...
Apr 6, 2020 · Successful teams and coaches figure out ways to keep their players engaged, challenged, and practicing hard everyday. When you set a goal to get better everyday, players have the chance to grow. Maintaining or going through the motions is what makes good teams bad and bad teams awful.
