1 Exercise EVERY Single Player Should Use
I call August, September and October “Gut Check Time.”
Time to ask yourself TRUTHFULLY whether you’ve worked hard (and smart) enough so far this offseason…
…And time to really get FOCUSED for the last 12 weeks of training.
Any player can make unbelievable improvements in 12 weeks with the right training. Now is your time to do it. Take everyone by storm when that first tryout rolls around.
But first…
…You’ve gotta get laser-focused on exactly what you want to accomplish this season.
Here’s a quick exercise you can do (in 5 minutes) that will jumpstart your training and help you get re-motivated and focused for the final 12 weeks.
In the comments section on this page, answer these 5 questions truthfully:
1.) What Is Your END Goal? Do you want to play in the NBA? Overseas in Europe?
2.) List 3 major goals you want (need) to accomplish between NOW and your end goal. Do you want to play D1 basketball? Be MVP of your high school team?
3.) What Is Your Target Point Per Game Scoring Average Goal For This Upcoming Season?
4.) What Awards/Accolades Do You Want To Win This Season?
5.) Describe Yourself As The PERFECT VERSION Of You As A Basketball Player. Include: Your weight, your bodyfat %, your vertical jump, your shooting % in practice, how your handles feel, your basketball IQ, the entire bit. Really describe what you are BECOMING in these final 12 weeks. Picture yourself where you will be.
For example, my perfect image is at 200 lbs, 7% bodyfat, 41 inch standing vertical jump, 96% shooting from 3 in practice, with handles that can take me anywhere I want to go on the court, at any speed, without any fear of losing the ball.
I also have a crystal-clear image in my mind of what that looks like, and how to attain it.
The final 12 weeks of preparation start NOW.
In the comments section below, write out your 5 answers as clear and detailed as possible.
Share them with the group so we can help you get there. The most successful players leave NO stone unturned. They do everything they can to get to the next level.
Start now and I’ll talk to you in the comments!
- Taylor
P.S. This video STILL gets me motivated. Here’s a guy who knew EXACTLY what he wanted to accomplish and set out to do it at all costs:
Great post Taylor. Here are my answers:
1.) The NBA!
2.) Play D1, MVP of my high school league, play for my national team
3.) 32ppg. I know thats high but its my goal
4.) MVP of my team, MVP of my high school league, get 2 articles in the paper during the season
5.) I would be 170 pounds, 6% bodyfat, jumping 40 inches, and shooting 90%. Plus my ball handling would be perfect too and I would be the strongest most athletic player on every court every game
Thanks Taylor! I am focused on my goals!!!
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Dan S. Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 10:18 am
Stephan, good job creating a vision for your future. You need realistic goals and 90% shooting isn’t even close to that – unless you’re referring to the free throw line. Trust you’ll re-adjust.
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Taylor Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 11:27 am
If it’s 90% in PRACTICE, it’s more than realistic with the right training. That’s easy.
90% in games though, is not.
If you’re shooting 90% in games, you’re not taking enough shots.
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1) NBA
2) To be MVP of the ABA league, Prove everyone wrong, Seeing a Kid wearing my pro teams Jersey with my name on the back
3) 29.9ppg
4) MVP of the league and finals
5) 92kg, 8% BodyFat, Standing Vert @ 38inches at least, Basketball IQ @ Steve Nash range and handles to go where I have it on a string and abiity to pass it on a dime = No Fear Handles, My Shooting % in practice would be 96%… Talent has only gotten me so far
Thanks Taylor,
Johnny J
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1.) My end goal is the NBA, and to be the best player in it
2.) The 3 goals I need to accomplish to get to my end goal are:
- Earn a D1 College Basketball Scholarship.
- Lead the nation in scoring and become player of the year.
- Get drafted by an NBA team of course.
3.) My target ppg this season is at least 30 ppg.
4.) I will earn Mr. Basketball in the state of WI this year as well as our conference player of the year.
5.) My picture perfecet image of me is 220 lbs, 4% bodyfat, 50 inch running vert, 95% shooting the 3 in practice, with the IQ to run the offense and the team and be a coach on the floor, and with the handles to perform any move, at any speed, on any defender, and with the confidence and mental toughness to make all of these things happen. That’ll be me.
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Taylor Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Killer man.
You’d be a bad ass with a 50 inch running vert and 95% shooting.
The only thing that sticks out to me is the 4% bodyfat… At 4% your joints will take a pounding and your endocrine (hormonal) system will be shot. It’ll make it really hard to recover.
I’d shoot for 7-10%. That’ll be just fine for you, especially at 220 lbs.
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1. Play four years at BYU starting
2. start varsity, full ride scholarship, offers from many schools
3. 26 ppg
4. MVP of high school team, highest scoring on team, average a double double.
5. 240, 6% body fat, 36 inch vert, shooting 85% from 3 range, and 95% from midrange. Also, half of my points scored in the post, the other half off of put backs and threes.
Thanks a bunch for your program taylor. Just yesterday I played a guy who works out with me. I beat him 11 to 1 in about 5 minutes using the 1 on 1 rotation. Thanks a ton,
Stefan
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hey coach taylor…here are my answers
1.}in europe
2.}mvp in my hischool…play in panathinaikos…play in my national team…
3.}24ppg.
4.}mvp in my hischool…get 1 articles in the paper during this season
5.} i would be 158 pounds,13%bodyfat…not good jumping ability..shooting75%..my handles are pretty good…i am a threat on the court…the only thing with my iq is that when i was younger i forgot the plays coach told me but now i start to overcome this problem..i want to increase my jumping ability{cause i am short}and my handles!!
thanks Taylor …wish you the best!!!
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1. Play in the NBA
2. I need to start on varsity in my freshman or sophmore year and be the best player in my are for at least the last 2 years of high school, get a division 1 scholarship, and be a very good/dominant player in college also
3. I’m only going into my freshman year, so 20 ppg on JV, and depending on how much varsity time I get, maybe 10ppg
4. I want to be the best JV player in my area, and be a good player that gets attention on varsity
5. 155 pounds, 8% body fat, 31 inch vertical, 85% shooting in practice, and my handles would be so quick I wouldn’t need to worry who is guarding me, and I could break any mediocre defender’s ankles, I would be the strongest, fastest, and most athletic player on the court every game.
Thanks for all the great programs and motivation Taylor. You really help me alot.
Thanks again,
Frankie
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1.) I want to play in the NBA.
2.)
- Win the New York City A division championships.
- Play D1 basketball, and shock the nation by being a top player.
- Hear my name called by David Stern.
3.) 30 points per game.
4.) Most Improved Player, Most Outstanding Player, and Defensive Player.
5.) 6’4″, 200 lbs. 6% bodyfat. 35 inch standing vertical jump. 90+% shooting from anywhere on the court. The nastiest handles in the city. Enough basketball IQ and handle to show my coach that I’m not going to be the guy just coming around screens and being the spot up shooter. Explosive finisher at the rim. Top notch defender.
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1.Avg 25 ppg in high school
2.Get MVP for high school, win the chmapionship with my team, and play D1/D2
3.Get a scholarship
4.Play in the NBA
5. I will be shooting at least 60% in game. Have handles like Chris Paul, where i can break through any press and can crossover any defender to steps in my way. I will also great court vision like Steve Nash.
Thanks Taylor
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1. College Basketball
2. 1st Team All-State, MVP of my high school team, play for my state’s all star team.
3. 18 ppg.
4. 1st team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District, MVP of my high school team, All-State honors, dunk in multiple games.
5. I would be 230 lbs. 10% body fat, shooting 85% from midrange, with handles able to control the ball on perimeter and able to attack from perimeter consistently. I would play with the most confidence and basketball IQ out of everyone. I would have the most intimidating presence.
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My End Goal Is To Make Varsity Start at The point or the 2. Go d1 right after my senoir year then go to the NBA.
2. I want to go d1 and i want everyone to know about me around the world
3. 25 ppg to 30ppg
4. Most Dunks in a single game most points in a game
5. 170 pounds 8% body weight 50 inch vertical and 80% shooting and handles that idk who is guarding me
Thanks for all the emails that you send it help alot and its inspiration thankyou!
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1.) What Is Your END Goal? Do you want to play in the NBA? Overseas in Europe?
NBA OR OVERSEAS
2.) List 3 major goals you want (need) to accomplish between NOW and your end goal. Do you want to play D1 basketball? Be MVP of your high school team? D1 COLLEGE BASKETBALL AND WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP OR MAKE IT TO THE ELITE 8 OR FINAL FOUR
3.) What Is Your Target Point Per Game Scoring Average Goal For This Upcoming Season? 21PPG
4.) What Awards/Accolades Do You Want To Win This Season? MVP ,AND MORE NAME IN EVERY ARTICLE AROUND MY AREA, AND EXPAND MY NAME TO OTHER AREAS INSTEAD OF JUST THE BAY AREA.
5.) Describe Yourself As The PERFECT VERSION Of You As A Basketball Player. Include: Your weight, your bodyfat %, your vertical jump, your shooting % in practice, how your handles feel, your basketball IQ, the entire bit. Really describe what you are BECOMING in these final 12 weeks. Picture yourself where you will be.
MY VERTICAL I WOULD WANT 40 AND ABOVE , AND SHOOTING 70% AND ABOVE FROM MIDRANGE TAKING OVER 15 SHOTS PER GAME . BALLHANDLING WOULD BE UNSTOPPABLE WHERE I CAN ATTACK THE RIM WITHOUT DOING TO MANY MOVES AND FINISH HARD AT THE BASKET(I WANNA DUNK) BASKETBALL IQ IS PRETTY HIGH NOW, BUT IT CAN ALWAYS IMPROVE.
BODY WEIGHT IM AIMING FOR 170, DONT KNOW A LOT ABOUT BODY FAT SO I DONT KNOW
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1.) To play on the biggest stage Whether in the US-NBA or Overseas in the Euroleague.
2.) MVP of the east region and Player of the Year for the entire NCCAA, Play Pro basketball in Israel, Win a Championship.
3.) 20ppg
4.) What Awards/Accolades Do You Want To Win This Season?Defensive Player of the year, MVP, Player of the Year, First team All-American
5.) Picture yourself where you will be.185lbs, 6% bodyfat, 45inch vertical jump, Have the ability to dunk off both legs, Shoot 90% from the 3pt,100% from the ft line,95% from the mid-range, have the ball on a string with the ability to move anywhere at any speed without losing the ball, i want to be able to see plays two passes ahead and understand the in’s and out’s of any system, learn the fundamentals of shooting, passing, ball handling, and how to study the game. A leader of my team.
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1) The end goal is to become the flat out most dominant and best player in the world playing in the NBA
2) Lead my high school team in scoring and to the state/national title 2-3 years in a row, full ride to Duke/UConn and lead nation in scoring/national title, Get drafted in the NBA lottery (preferably by my hometown team the Bulls)
3) 25+ points per game.
4) Mr. Basketball in Illinois, on the all-conference first team
5) 6’5 (I’m 5’10 now) 220 pounds, 8% body fat, 45 inch running vertical jump, 90%+ 3′s in practice (doing prolific shooting), I want to be able to get anywhere on the court, break down any defender, and get into the lane at will with my handles (doing ball-handling mastery), I want to have elite level basketball I.Q so I don’t make a lot of stupid mistakes and the one that’s looked to to lead the team and make the last play when the game is on the line.
Also, I’ve been doing prolific shooting, but now, I have an elbow problem where I have a sharp pain when ever I fully extend it which tends to happen when I shoot. I’ve had to stop shooting the ball all together basically for like two weeks and all my training is going down the drain. I am going to go to the doctor soon but what do you think I should do with the season coming up soon.
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1.WNBA
2.make my high school team,MVP of my highschool,play D1
3.20ppg
4.MVP of my highschool team
5.Be 110 pounds,7% bodyfat,30+ inch vert,95% shooting %,and unstoppable handles.
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I would like to say something Taylor yesterday i went out to work hard on your training but then it started raining and lighting so i had to go back home. To Be honest i was not planning on coming back out but deep down inside i knew i had to get the job done so i went back out at trained 100X times harder .I think that there shows how dedicated i am about reaching my goals, Its all about the big picture.
1.I WILL A Become A NBA Basketball Player
2.I WILL Become THE Number #1 Recruit In the Nation
3.I WILL AVERAGE 25pg
4.I Will Be MVP OF MY LEAGUES
5.I would be 216 pounds , 8% bodyfat, 45+ vertical leap, Shooting 98% and my ballhandling will be so tight it would TAKE AN ARMY TO MAKE ME TURNOVER THE BALL……… BY THE END OF THESE 12 WEEKS I WILL BE WHAT I KNOW I WILL BECOME.
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1) Most of my career in the NBA, and my last few seasons overseas in Israel
2) win the Israeli high school championship
Be the high school MVP
Be the best basketball player in Israel
3) 20 points and 10 assists
4) Win the Israeli high school championship
5) 180 pounds, 7% bodyfat, 45 inch vertical jump, 90% mid range in practice, 80% 3 pointers in practice, 50% field goals in games, handles that will allow me to cross anyone, anytime, be able to make flashy passes, have a high basketball IQ and be a leader for my team
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alon Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 8:01 am
אחי טוב לראות כאן עוד מישהו מישראל!!! איפה אתה משחק?
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Nice post
1) The NBA
2)play D1, play in all major all american games, play for national team
3) 25 points, 10 rebounds(im 6’4 and 13 years old) and 5 assists
4) MVP, all confrence, all star game and dunk on at least one person
5) I would be 210 pounds, 41 inch standing vert, 47 inch running, shooting 95 percent in practice and 60-70 percent in games 8% body fat and i would be the most athletic player every time i step on the floor and the best shooter
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Jon Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
1. NBA Hall Of Fame legend
2. MVP of high school,get nationwide notice,get a D1 scholarship
3. I’d say 24-25 for now because I wanna play point guard and still average 6-7 assist. I want to control the game with passing and scoring
4.freshman state championship,MVP,name in school newspaper
5.weight 195 lbs, 8% body fat, 42 inch standing vert 45-46 inch running,95% in practice and 50% up in games. I want to be fast and zip through defenders with amazing handles to cross over and split though defenders in pressure situations. A great scorer with shooting ability from everywhere. A great point guard with incredible vision and great passing skill and IQ. I want to be the leader and the guy you give the ball too when the game is on the line
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1. NBA Hall Of Fame legend
2. MVP of high school,get nationwide notice,get a D1 scholarship
3. I’d say 24-25 for now because I wanna play point guard and still average 6-7 assist. I want to control the game with passing and scoring
4.freshman state championship,MVP,name in school newspaper
5.weight 195 lbs, 8% body fat, 42 inch standing vert 45-46 inch running,95% in practice and 50% up in games. I want to be fast and zip through defenders with amazing handles to cross over and split though defenders in pressure situations. A great scorer with shooting ability from everywhere. A great point guard with incredible vision and great passing skill and IQ. I want to be the leader and the guy you give the ball too when the game is on the line
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Jon Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
With great defensive ability
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1) NBA. if not at least college
2)Be MVP, College scholarship, nba draft
3)25ppg
4) i dont care about rewards. i only care about proving my family / “friends” wrong
5) 185 pounds, 7%, 40 inches, 90 % in practice, perfect handles, perfect IQ
in 12 weeks i wanna be near perfect handles, near perfect IQ, increase shooting accuracy.
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1. I want to play in the NBA.
2. play on varsity team as a sophomore, get D1 scholarship, Get drafted into the NBA
3. At least 20ppg 5 assist, Rebounds
4. MVP award for varsity team, one of top athletes in the school.
5. I want to be at least 6ft, 185lb 6-8% body fat, Vertical would be at least 42 inches standing. Shooting at least 90% in games and practice. I would have the handling to do anything on the court at any speed. Smartest Basketball player on my team
I would be the best player in the country, through down the best dunks. the go-to-guy on my team. Most athletic player on my team
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here goes..
1. play in college. I’m not too picky about what level I end up in. Eventually, play somewhere around the world, it doesnt have to be Europe, although that would be phenomenal.
2. make 1st team all state in NY (made 6th team last year), score 1800+ points and gain mass exposure through camps and aau
3. 30 ppg (averaged 26 last year)
4. 1st team all state for class C, Class C State player of the year, all mohawk valley player of the year.
5. weight: 210 lbs. 10% body fat. 30 inch vertical. in practice, shoot about 85 percent. I want to get to the point where i can blow by any defender in my path. I usually can, however doubts linger sometimes. I don’t want those doubts. (I’m on week 1 of the Elite level on the Ball Handling Mastery Program)
-Thanks man
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My end goal would be to play in the NBA and become very successful there. I need to become a better defensive and offensive player. I need to play Division 1 basketball and prove to others I will dominate. I need to be the best player in the state for my last year at high school. My target points per game scored is 18 points per game. I want to win the defensive player of the year award, team mate award, and most improved award. I am 185 pounds, 8% body fat, and I don’t know my vertical off the top of my head. My shooting percentage in practice is just under 60%. When I handle the ball, I feel very confident that no one can stop me. My basketball IQ is okay but I really want to improve on it, I want to become a standout player as the weeks towards the season wind down. With basketball programs I can become a dominate player and prove to all the people who put me down I have risen above them. No one can put me down even if I lose a game, because I will come back the next game and be better.
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1)NBA of course. Highest level of Basketball there
2)Play Division 1, Play on my provincial team and make every team I tryout for
3)My goal would be about 23 ppg
4)I want to be the MVP on both of my teams and be featured in the newspaper
5) I would be 195 pounds with 7% bodyfat, standing vert at 42 inches and running vert at 52 inches and shooting 95% in practice. My handle is tight and my crossover is quick like lightning. I would break ankles and get to the rim at will and have crazy deep range. Thats my perfect basketball player.
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Jay Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Also Taylor i got a new e-mail and was wondering if i will get the same info i was getting before. I lost the password to my old one so i cant see the new info i was getting.
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1.My end goal is to play in the NBA. Go To Georgia Tech. Be a Hall of Famer.
2. Goals: 1. Make High School Team.
2. Start on High School Team.
3. Be Star MVP for my whole Hogh School Career.
4. Win the Gaterade player of the year award like LeBron and Dwight Howard.
3. My target ppg. Is 19.4
4. The accolades I want to win this season are MVP, Defense award, 1st team offense freshman, 1st team defense freshman, league leading scorer.
5.My perfect Basketball version is 125 lbs. With 9% body fat with 50″ vertical and 72% shooting field goal range and my handles incredible with a smart basketball IQ and be an amazing passer with good perifial vision.
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Aundrae Forbes Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
I will also be a freshman this year so I want it to go through all 4 years in high school.
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1. I want to be a professional basketball player.
2. I want to play at the McDonald’s High School All-American Game, be one of the best college basketball players, and lead my team to the NCAA Championship.
3. I want to score 22 points per game.
4. I want to be the starting point guard of my Middle School and Travel Basketball Team.
5. Well, since I am still very small right now, my perfect version of myself would be 4 feet 11 inches, with 90-95 pounds of weigt, with 2% body fat. My vertical jump would be 32 inches. I would make 90% of my shots and I would never get lazy or turn the ball over. I want to have the most confidence in my ballhandling and never turn the ball over. I would like to be able to anticipate where the ball will go next so I will have more steals, assists, and points.
Thank you for the help and I will work hard and smart to reach my goals. Thank you.
Kyle Bunnelle
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1. Go pro Overseas
2. Make the jump from d2 to d1 basketball, break my school’s scoring record, and to start getting in touch with some scouts overseas.
3. 32 ppg
4. I want to make an ESPN highlight.
5. 220 pounds, 6 percent bodyfat, 44 inch standing vertical jump, 94 percent shooting in practice, solid handles and basketball IQ so I can make the transition from a small forward/
Power forward to a shooting guard/point guard.
You’re the man Taylor! Thanks for everything!
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Hey Taylor
- I want to play in the NBA
- I want to be named all-state, get a D-1 scholarship, and get drafted
- I want to average 20 ppg
- I want to play varsity as a freshmen
- I want to be 135 lbs (I’m a 9th grader) with 8% body fat and a 33 inch vertical and shoot 93% in practice, and I want me to feel as if no one can steal it from me. I really want to feel like even tho I’m smaller I’m still the best player on the floor. I’d appreciate if you had advce, thanks!
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thanks for the viedo is really motivated i love it if u have any more stuff with motivation let me nkow
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1. My end goal is to make it to the NBA and be remembered as the greatest player ever.
2. 1. I need to be Mr. Basketball my senior year of high school in South Carolina.
2. I need to get a scholarship to play Division 1 basketball
3. I need to train SMART and HARD.
3. 15 points per game.
4. I want to get honorable mention for the state at the end of the season.
5. My perfect version or myself is 200 pounds, 6’6″, 7% body fat, 44 inch standing vert, 95% shooting in practice, I will be able to beat the best of defenders off of the dribble without skipping a beat, as fast as possible. I will be LIGHTNING QUICK. I will have Jason Kidd/ Steve Nash like basketball IQ.
Thanks for everything
- Joel
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1.) NBA, Naismith Hall of Fame!
2.) Play D1, MVP of High School, full basketball scholarship
3.) 22 ppg. Near the end I wanna have a +30 ppg.
4.) MVP, City Champion
5.) 155 lbs 9% body fat. 42 inch standing vert, shooting 93% in practice, my handles would make me look like a Tim Hardaway in the making, not even the top shutdown defender in the province would stand a chance trying to keep up. Even as a guard I’d be able to out rebound the top centres in my province. Also basketball IQ, wanna be able to throw dimes like Rondo and Nash, and know when to take it to the hoop or pull up for a fadeaway jumper like Jordan
Thanks man! Halfway through the summer, this is a great mindset checker!
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Hey Taylor,
My end goal is to get the New York KNICKS as many championships as possible and make them a threat to the NBA.
1.As of now, I want to be the best #1 best player with a overall of everything
2.Also want to have a scholarship to a D1 College team
3. I want people to see the efforts I put to have a great shooting stroke or handles
This season I want the MVP and a Championship trophy
I am currently:
155 lb
4% body fat or less i’m not sure ( don’t have 6 packs)
31 inch vertical
80% shooting percentage ( didn’t finish the prolific shooting yet)
my handles are nice but i just started the effective ball handling
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1) I Want to play In the NBA it has been my Dream for so long!
2) I Want to play in a D1 College and for this year be the MVP in my school team which im so close to right now
3) At least 25 Points per game… At least!
4) I Want to Be announced in the School Notices and be recognised for the player I am!
5) Well Taylor My perfect image is being 75 kg’s, 15% bodyfat, 40 inch standing vertical jump, 75% shooting from 3 in games, with handles that can take me right to the Rack and break anyone’s ankles! And fool anyone who tries to show me up!
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1. I would definately love to play d1 basketball, and hopefully the NBA or professionaly
2. Play d1 basketball, top 5 players in my conference (high school), be drafted into the NBA
3. 25 ppg – 30 ppg
4. MVP of my team, MVP of my conference (high school)
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1. I would definately love to play d1 basketball, and hopefully the NBA
2. Play d1 basketball, a top 5 player in my conference (high school), play in the NBA
3. 25 ppg- 30 ppg
4. MVP of my team, MVP of my conference (high school)
5. 205 lbs., 8% body fat, 36 in standing vert, 55% shooting in games & 80 shooting in practice, great handles that bring confidence and allow me to do whatever will help my team, be able to play smarter than every opponent to draw fouls, score, etc.
Thanks Taylor for all your help!
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1. NBA
2.grab starting guard spot in my high school team. become mvp of the league. play college ball
3.20 ppg
4.MVP, most improved
5. 150 lbs, 10% bodyfat, 40 inch vertical, 50% in practice, i want my handle to be quick, clean, low to the ground. i would b able to break ankles if needed without loosing the ball. i want to stop being scared when being pressured. i want to be able to drive to the basket when being defended. i want to be the quickest dude on the court.
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1.) Playing professional womens basketball overseas
2.) Three goals: Win some kind of individual award for my high school team; Earn a full scholarship to a D1, D2 or NAIA school; Play on Canada’s national women’s team.
3.) Average between 15-20 PPG at the point.
4.) Any kind of award (e.g. All-Star, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Most Improved Player, etc.) My main goal is MVP and Honourable Mention at BC Provincials.
5.) 165 lbs; 9% bodyfat; 40 inch running vertical; 86% shooting in practice; handles good enough to make it seem like the ball is an extension of my hands; a ridiculously high basketball IQ, exceptional leadership abilities and court vision.
PS: That video still motivates me too, thanks for showing it to me!
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1. I want to play in the NBA.
2.I want to lead my league in scoring and assists, get a full d1 scholarship, and be nationally recognized for my school.
3. 30 points per game
4.I want to receive something like Gatorade’s player of the week or something similar.
5. I want to be 190 lbs, 8% body fat, have a 46 inch vert, and shoot 70% in games from midrange and 50% from 3. I want to have mastered handles and be completely dominant on the court.
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1.NBA
2. 1.) PLAY D1 COLLEGE 2.) BE MVP OF MY HIGH SCHOOL TEAM 3.) WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
3.) 15 PPG
4.) AVERAGE A DOUBLE-DOUBLE
5.) I WOULD BE 175 POUNDS, 10% BODYFAT, JUMPING 40 INCHES, AND SHOOTING 95%, MY BALL HANDLING IS PERFECT! THE TEAMS MOST EXPLOSIVE PLAYER ON THE COURT.
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1.) My end goal is to be the best player in the NBA.
2.) Win National Title at the College Level
Get Drafted
Captain of Team/MVP of Conference
3.) 25 PPG
4.) Championship
Most Valuable Player (Team/Conference)
Coaches Award
5.) Standing 6’1,weighing 185 lbs, 8% Body Fat, 35 Inch Standing Vertical capable of doing any dunk I can imagine, with a deadly snipers accuracy from beyond the arc with at least 2 makes every game while shooting at a .450 clip and better, handle so smooth and slick that I glide across the floor as though I was walking on air. All the while bearing the killer instinct it takes to be a champion and the confidence it takes to play and be one, possessing the basketball IQ to dissect any defense/offensive game plan not only with my game but first with my mind. Capped off with the most never say die work ethic!!!
P.S Hope I grasp the concept
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1.) a long and succesful career in the NBA
2.) take my australian high school team to be state champions, represent Australia in a national basketball team, recieve a full D1 basketball college scholarship.
3.) 30+ points per game
4.) MVP, players player, coaches award
5.) 100 kg, 8% body fat, 54 inch running vert(just like air up there), 90% FT/65% FG/55% 3PFG, my handles feel unstoppable, basketball IQ to run the floor with no questions asked.
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Thanks Taylor, you continue to inspire and motivate me.
1. NBA
2. Represent Australia at National Level, Best player for Aussies at that, Play and star on a college team
3. 20 ppg
4. MVP, Win final
5. 6’4″ Point guard, 210 lbs, 8% bodyfat, 40 inch vertical, 90+ % at Free Throw Line, quickest player going around, unstoppable handles with some moves that are UNGUARDABLE, Be to the go-to-guy, the most 3 pointers made and highest percentage 3′s made.
I continue to work hard at my game and whenever I don’t feel like getting out of bed to do a 7:00 ball handling session or stretches I just get up anyway because I know I would do ANYTHING to to play at NBA level one day
Thanks Taylor
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1.) My end goal is to play overseas in the Euro League. From there i want to make a difference to the teams who are struggling.
2.) Have the same shooting stroke all the time no matter what, gain respect from my coach, improve my game psychologically.
3.) 25ppg
4.) This season i want to be known as one of the best or the best defensive player in the team, and be known as a consistent shooter.
5.) my perfect image of myself is being around 60-80Kg with 8% body fat, a vertical of 25-40 Inches standing, 70-90% in shooting in practice, great ball handling skills –> feel like the ball is stuck to my hands—> making sweet music with the ball—-> with no fear of losing it. Outstanding basketball IQ in which i can make plays and identify good positions during the game.
Although my goals are not so prestigious, these are the right goals i believe in
Thanks Taylor! VienTon
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1. I am going to the NBA.
2. Play D1 as a walk on. Keep a winner’s mentality by doing whatevers needed.
3. At least 10 ppg. 2 steals. 5 Assist
4. Just be recognized as someone constantly improving, with crazy work ethics, destined for greatness.
5. 180 pound, 38 inch vertical, 65% shooting in-game. Handling so good that everyone can recognized I concentrated on it. A player with not an ounce of doubt or hesitation.
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1.) My end goal is to ultimately make it to the NBA. I might play for my country and a lot in Europe but hopefully I will retire professionally from the NBA.
2.) I want to be MVP for my faculty team at my university and also for my university team. I want to make the most points per game and be the best well rounded player. I just want to be seen as the best player on any team.
3.) I want to make 30-40 points per game every game no matter how many minutes I am allowed to play.
4.) I want to win the MVP award this season in the league. Its just a starting point for me.
5.) I would be about 95kg, 10%body fat, and jump 50 inches. I should be shooting 95% in practice from the perimeter and 98% from the free throw line. In games I should be shooting 60% from the 3 point line and 70% or higher from the field. I want to be the dominating force on the court with handles and speed to go passed the best defenders. Simply put I want to be unstoppable!
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1.) I want to play Division 1 college basketball on scholarship.
2.) Start for Varsity this year as a sophomore. Make the Nike AAU team for my state (Florida) this off-season. Lead team to State championship in Junior and Senior year.
3.) 10 points per game.
4.) I want to be a second or third team all area.
5.) 6’4 (6’1 atm), 9% BF, 195 lbs, 85% Shooter, 36 inch vertical, and my handles will be tight and quick.
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Goals
1.my end goal is to be im the NBA and win the NBA Champ
2. Major goals
be MVP of my High school team
play in a high D1 school
be MVP of the NBA
3. target ppg average.
25 Points per game
4. Awards/Accolades to win this upcoming season
Be captin of the team
Win the division
Go all the way to the finals
Win it all
5. My perfect image is at 210 lbs. 10% bodyfat, 35 inch standing vertical jump,[48in running vertical] 85% shooting Or better in pratice, handles should feel good enough to pass by
people, basketball IQ should be up to par, should have a veriety of moves in my
aresnal, my defence should be at its peak.
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1. the NBA
2. goals i will be a sophmore point gaurd in varsity and i want to lead my team in every statistics possible. I want to get sophmore of the year for leauge especially since we are in A division. and hope to accomplish a full athletic scholarship
3. sophmore of the year and my teams mr. basketball
4. well i am not very tall only standing 5’4 so if you know any other ways to get me taller hahah anyways well i want to be a complete thret when i touch the ball so a solid shooter about 50% from the feild every game
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nba or d1
make jv as a 10 grader, get my handles comfortable, and have no fear
15-20 ppg
mvp of the team, mvp of the school, noticed in articles
160 8percent jump 29 inches good shooter, quick driving
and great grades
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1.I want to play in the nba one day,and become a well-known player.
2.I want to win an award in high school like Mr. Basketball,get at most a full college scholarship,and get offered a pro contract.
3)This season,I want to average 20 or high ppg and 10 assists or more .
4)I want to get offers from advanced leagues and teams
5)I want to be 160 lbs,at most 5 % body fat,deadly handles,type of shooter that could a hit a shot down at will.
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1.) My end goal is to be a starter, not a role player, in the NBA.
2.) a.Start on my school’s varsity basketball team and an AAU team.
b. Win a state championship.
c. Play on a D1 basketball team.
3.) I hope to average 15-16 ppg next season.
4. ) MVP of my team, and be named to my division’s all-star team.
5. ) My perfect image is to be 215 lbs., (not sure of bodyfat), 35+ in. vertical, 70-80% shooting threes in practice, and a 90% free throw shooter, and with handles that will let me blow by defenders and have ability to change pace, with complete confidence.
Hopefully your training programs will help me reach my end goal and be my perfect image!
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How do you guys measure what percentage of body fat you have ?
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1. play pro! ball.
2. play for a D1 college team, MVP of my team.
3. 24ppg
4. MVP of my team, get a mix of me on hoopsfix, get to the finals of midnight madness.
5. i would like to be 175 pounds 10% bodyfat and jumping 40 inches, and shooting 60% mid range an 70% from the 3 point line. i would like fast fast controled handles and i would be able to score at will on the court.
Thanks Taylore
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1.) The NBA
2.) MVP of my team, Get a basketball scholarship for a big college, Prove everyone wrong, show them that I can really play the game that I love
3.) At least 18 ppg
4.) MVP of my highschool league, MVP of my highschool team, Well known star point guard throughout the League
5.) I’d be 180 pounds, 8 percent body fat, 42 inch vertical jumping ability, 90 percent mid range shooter in practice and 75 percent 3 point shooter, crisp, smooth and explosive basketball handles, with the ability to beat any defender off the dribble, high basketball IQ, Kobe mentality, never afraid, always confident and willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win, a hardworker with an incredible work ethic
Thanks for everything Taylor,
-Adi
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I want to be Invited to join a recreational league. Be less selfish & more efficient, help others score with greater ease. Improve overall court vision. Really pay attention and increase intensity on defense. Want to be Most Exciting Player to Watch and best to play with. Want to be 140lb with blazing speed ball handles. And dunk for the first time ever and on the biggest guy I can find.
I’m 5’7″ 31 year old with kids. Not much time to work and improve.
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Dave Reply:
July 23rd, 2011 at 3:52 am
The time you do have is plenty – go for it. Prove something to your kids and yourself.
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overseas in Europe
mvp of high school, best player in state, scholarship to college
24ppg
mvp of my high scool
200 pounds, 4% body fat, jumping 50 inches, shoting 94%, fast ball handling
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1. NBA
2. play D1, win MVP and DEFENSIVE TROPHY.
3. 25ppg I know I am capable of doing it.
4. MVP, DEFENSIVE, and my picture in the newspaper at least four times.
5. 190 pounds, 7% bodyfat, juymping 42 inches, and shooting around 90% and i feel very comfortable handling the rock on the floor and yes i think of my future all day and night and its outstanding.
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1. im going to play in the NBL (aus. pro league)
2. make state team, get into specialist basketball high school for yr 11, get college/university scolarship for bball in US
3. im going to avg 20 + ppg
4. i want to get team MVP this season
5. im going to be 95 kg, 5% body fat, jumping 40″ standing, shooting 93% in practice and 76% in games, ill be able to beat anyone with my killer crossover and see/know where everyone is on the court to get easy assists
one question for u taylor:
would you be able to do BHM instead of the ball handling circut on scoring secrets power hr workout?
thnx
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1). The NBA and be the best player in the world.
2). Play D1 in college , Be my highs cool league MVP and be the leading scorer in the country.
3). 35ppg i know its real high but i know what i’m capable of doing if i work hard enough
4). I’m not on a season but next year i will play in the states so i have to say MVP of my team and MVP of my league
5). I would be 205 pounds , 8% bodyfat, jumping 44 inches stading, shooting 95+ % in practice , have Kobe Bryant and Kemba Walkers shooting form mixed , Have handles that will take me everywhere when i want them to, The strongest , fastest and most athletic player on the court every time.
Im never gonna stop working until i get there …
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1. NBA
2. Play D1, MVP on Varsity team. and number 1 pick in the NBA draft
3. at least 25 PPG
4. MVP of my team, MVP of my league and of course the championship
5.around 200lbs. 8% body fat, 50 inch running vertical, at least 80% from the field, handles that could break every ankle, no need to worry who is guarding me, and handles that could get me anywhere on the court
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1. NBA
2. go to a major D1 college, become a better athlete, get drafted into the NBA, lead my team to go very far in the state tournament in highschool
3. average at least 25 ppg
4. MVP of my team, become the best in the county
5. 6’5″ 195, high basketball IQ, strong, quick and controlled handles that can get me anywhere on the floor, 5-10 % body fat, 95 % shooter in practice, explosive jumping, 45 inch vertical, much more quickness, more strength, become a better leader: know what to do and how to win.
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wow
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1. Play NBA
2. Make the JV basketball team, Be MVP of my team, and be a leader
3. 25ppg
4. Leading scorer and MVP
5. 190lbs, 6% BF, 50 inch vertical jump, 90% from 3s in practice, handles that i can feel confident with and can do anything with the rock without losing it no matter how fast i go, just dominate as a strong, explosive, fast athlete, have the highest basketball IQ
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1.)the nba
2.)be an mvp in my 4th,3rd and 2nd years
3.) to have killer handles
4.)to have 95% shooting from 3
5.)to dunk at ease even if i’m only 5’6
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1. play in NBL
2.play college team and being an MVP
3.20PPG
4.MVP in my team
5.i would like 72kg with 35inch vert and 90% 60+% 3 point percentage and 70%+ midrange percentage i can surpass any player offdribble and play aggresive and no fear
thanks taylor
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1. play NBA
2. Move to a D1 school, play for Australia, be MVP of my current college
3. 24 PPG
4. MIP and MVP and to be starting 5 for varsity
5. 180 pounds, 5% body fat, shooting 95% in practice, 40 inch vertical, being able to walk through D with my handles
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Walk into a d league tryout and get an invite to training camp where I display my prolific scoring skills, and earn the starting point guard spot. Average 20+ pts and 8+ assists a game. To allow that to happen, my practice goals are to: improve my pre game preparation, visualize more, and go through prolific shooting really keying in on my stamina, you have to be in a -1 shape. In the next day or to go over all my notes, watch the defender control, pro series, and defensive drills video’s again. Every week following take an inventory reading this comment every monday. Consistency is key. Last year in sept. I started looking at the bball renegades site being an avid student of the game I’m glad to be a part of this. I’ve told many people about this site and hope that they’ve had as much success that I had, with their dream’s and what they want to get out of their career and life. From 2008-aug2010 I played very little basketball and started back in mid sept and was practically done but after looking at your site and talking with a few of my mentors I decided to give it another go. At 32 I feel great and this site has given me much confidence simply off the drills and information alone. I could go on and on but I’ll just say this if you just follow it staying commited and at a much younger age the sky’s the limit for all you. Due to work my time is limited so I need something that doesn’t waste time. This site gets it done! Thanks
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1.Play in the NBA and Overseas afterwards
2.a) Play for a D1 University
b)Score atleast a 1500 on my SAT’s
c)Average a 3.5 GPA
3.26ppg
4. MVP of our league
5. Weight: 190lbs
Be able to protect the ball from any defender and break any press effortlessly.
Body Fat %:8%
IQ : Indescribable
Shooting %’s in practice: Mid-range-90%
Long Range-90%
Free Throws-90%+
Standing Vertical Jump: 36 inches
Handles: So fluid and effortless that I control where I go on the Basketball Court.
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1. Play D1 ball
2. Become the most deadly shooter in my conference, be able to shut down anyone, get amazing handles
3. Over 10 points
4. best shooter in my conference
5. 163 lbs, 8% body fat, 36 inch standing vertical, 89% 3s in practice, handles that could break peoples ankles and having the up most confidants that when i have the ball in my hand i’m not going to lose it…
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Taylor,
Are you going to release Dunking Domination at a lower price seperately? Because I already have stuff for jump technique and the recruiting program you made so I just need the Dunking Domination. Thanks Taylor.
-Dan
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1. One of the best in the NBA.
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1. One of the best in NBA.
2. MVP of highschool team. D1 College scholarship. Be a great leader and make my teammates better.
3. 20 – 25ppg.
4. I want to reach the 1000 point mark then a championship for my team.
5. 145lb. body fat? 35 inch vertical 75% 3pt in practice. Handles feel alright still need to improve. Getting better at making the right play. I want to be the go to scorer and be able to score at will and have the handles to keep the ball safe and improve my game. Play hard no foul Defense.
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1) play in the NBA
2) all-state, state champion, d1 college player,
3) 20ppg
4) MVP, lead ppg
5) 175 lbs, 7% body fat, 40 inch vert, 90% ft, 80% midrange, 75% 3pt, quick and efficient handles, able to shake my defender at will, high basketball IQ, know what to do and when on the court
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1)Make it to play for Duke. I want to play in the nba then transfer to overseas
2)Be the best high school dribbler in the country play at a D1 College, also lead the team to the top 28
3)20 to 40 PPG
4)MVP
5)140 Ibs, 10 % body fat, 20-30 inch standing vertical,shooting % in practice about a 60% FGS and 80 % in FT handles are alright, and Basketball IQ IS good.
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To get to the NBA my family is really poor and I just want to buy my parents a really big house
To get a D1 scholarship cuz my parents can’t afford college
To make it to the varsity team
To make it to the jv team
To average 30 ppg and be the MVP so my parents can be proud of me
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1.) Yes I want to go to the NBA
2.)Make the 7th grade basketball team Go to NCAA and win MVP on y 7th grade team
3.)10-12 points per game Tryouts are in 6 days
4.)MI (most improved) MVP of my team
5.) I plan on being 112 pounds, 5% body, Vertical about 32 inches shooting 90 % its much but I’m a great shooter. And when I dribble it should feel like an extension of my arm.
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1.) The NBA for sure!
2.) Get into BYU Provo. Play in D1 NCAA. .
3.) 26 ppg
4.) Articles in the paper, t.v. coverage,
5.) 205 lbs, 7% bodyfat, 40 inch standing vertical with under 3.5 second full court sprint, 90+% shooting from anywhere! Ball glued to my hands, with full defender control, being able to upset my defender at any stage and deadly first step quickness. And I’ll be by far the strongest guy on the court!
That’s how I envision myself and I’m gonna get there.
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1) my end goal is to play anywhere, in the NBA or in Europe. To have the best handles and have my shooting almost as perfect/perfect as can be. Dunk when I am in grade 9. I am in grade 6 right now.
2) 1. have handles that can take me anywhere on the court. 2. such great shooting that everyone that is my opponent is afraid of me
3) 14 ppg
4)nothing really
5) 89 pounds (currently 72, in grade 6), jump 21 inches, shooting 95%. ball handling almost perfect, able to do anything. most explosive player on the court.
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1)the NBA
2)come from high school, lead my team to 3 back to back state titles, drafted first overall
3)34.5 points a game
4)MVP in NBA ,rookie of the year ,play in Jordan brand game,USA vs world game and mcdonalds all American
5)muscular 220 pounds 4%bodyfat ,standing vertical of 50inches, running vertical of 53.5 inches ,be able to shoot 96%in practice ,ball on a string handles,and be able to out muscle anybody on the court.
I know that if I keep working on my game I can make all this happen
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Q1: I WANT TO PLAY IN THE NBA AND BE THE BEST SHOOTER THERE IS.
Q2: I WANT TO BE A BETTER SHOOTER BETTER DRIBLLER AND BE IN DIVISION 1.
Q3: ID LIKE TO SCORE BETWEEN 15PPG AND 25PPG.
Q4: THE AWARDS I WANT TO WIN THIS SEASON ARE TO GET MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AND MVP.
Q5: I WOULD BE ABOUT 190 POUNDS, 10% BODY FAT, JUMPING ABOUT 40 INCHES, SHOOTING 85%, AND MY BALL HANDLING WOULD BE UNBELIEVEABLE AND WOULD BE THE MOST ATHLETIC PLAYER ON EVERY COURT.
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