What does a day in the life of a NBA player look like?

On the day of a game, players gather in the morning for a hour shoot-around and also to review film of that night’s opponent. Following lunch, many players take a nap and eat a pregame meal before arriving at the arena about 90 minutes before tip-off.

What happens if a NBA player fights?

During an altercation, all players not participating in the game must remain in the immediate vicinity of their bench. Violators will be subject to suspension, without pay, for a minimum of one game and fined up to $50,000. The suspensions will commence prior to the start of their next game.

How does it feel to be a basketball player?

When you play basketball you feel much more confident and makes you not care much about how others think about you. When I possess the ball in basketball I have the mentality of being the best and no one could stop me. Many people have creative ideas and find new ways to trick the opposing players.

Can you head the ball in basketball?

If you’re getting close to the 5 seconds, yes, it’s legal to bounce it off the defender’s leg or back, either to let it bounce out of bounds or to catch it and play on. It’s not legal to spike the ball in your opponent’s face.

Why do you like to play basketball?

Basketball is a great way of exercise and a great way to have fun with friends and possibly make some new ones. One reason I love basketball is because you need only yourself to play the game or, you can play with teammates. I prefer to have others to play with rather than just playing alone.

Why is basketball so fun?

Basketball is fun to play: Basketball has a very fast and exciting pace of play. Also, each player on the court gets to play both offense and defense and the roles of each player are only loosely defined. Much of basketball easily can be practiced (like shooting or dribbling) with one person making it easy to learn.