How to Get Better at Basketball

Here are the top 6 traits we studied from great basketball players like Stephen Curry and Lebron James.

1. Stay True to Yourself

Know your strengths and weaknesses. Great athletes are known for a few great things at what they do. For example, Stephen Curry, a great 3 point shooter and LeBron James, a once in a generation type athlete with multiple rings and brought his hometown team’s first NBA championship.

2. Work Hard

Your work ethic will determine the potential of your talents. You often see the greatest athletes working hard. There’s no lie in “Hard work pays off” but make sure you work smart and efficient as well.

3. Skill

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee. When working on shooting, try to find your best shooting spots, when working on your handles try perfecting your best moves.

4. Improve & Develop

Once you reach your goals, it doesn’t stop there. When you work hard and maximize every opportunity you get, you will succeed. Always improve because your opportunities will never stop coming. Keep developing the talents God blessed you with.

5. Stay Healthy

When you eat healthily, you feel good. When you feel good, you do good. Always hydrate for the best performance – our bodies are made of more than 60% water. Prevent injuries and soreness with rest and stretching. All great players reached their career goals by staying healthy all the way.

6. Win

God is victory. By winning you feel the glory of succeeding. In basketball, there is a winner and a loser. Have the mindset of taking your losses as a learning experience. Always give glory to God.