Q&A for How to Be a Pro Basketball Player

Having that goal and dream is 100% great, but you've got to have actions to back it up. You need to sit down and make a plan of the things you're going to do on a daily basis that are going to move you one step at a time in the direction of being able to become a college player, then potentially a professional player.

We all know that it's very difficult to make it as a professional player, but trying isn't a waste of time, even if you're ultimately not successful. Practicing and being dedicated to the sport can open other doors for you that you never thought were possible. Even if you don't make it all the way, you'll probably get 10 things that are positive from trying that you didn't expect.

Practice dribbling the basketball with both of your hands every day. It's the bread and butter of the game. You have to handle the ball in order to do anything.

Get a ball and cones and set them up. Do moves like between the legs and behind the back an crossovers. Practice your handling.

Work on your triceps and biceps and get them stronger. Those muscles are what's used most when shooting a basketball.

Of course, as long as you take the right steps and shine on the high school level, you should be able to become a pro.

Just playing basketball is good exercise, but you could also consider lifting weights to build up muscle growth or exercises like push ups and pull ups.

To become better at different types of crossovers, try standing in place doing at least 100-500 crossovers with full power, so that the ball reaches the level of your shoulders. After getting used to this, try moving up and down the court while doing the same thing.

I mean, you must be EXTREMELY good. Only 0.4 percent of all high school seniors play collegiate basketball. Imagine how good you must be to dominate on that level. You have to have mastered your all around game to where it is like breathing. Making it to the NBA or NBA D league, you are one of the best basketball players on the PLANET. That is how good you must be.

Scouts occasionally check out players from different countries, but to help your chances, go to America and play for a U.S. college.

Of course, but you will be developmentally behind others who started younger so you will have to work harder on your skills. Pros in their prime are generally age 25-35, so you have time to get there.

If you're good enough, you can get drafted no matter where you are. For the best chance of getting noticed by recruiters, try playing for an American college.

Try walking and dribbling side to side then try to walk and go between your legs.

No, it is not too old.

Practice, practice, practice.

Do push-ups and crunches every day. Always drink a lot of water. Practice dribbling and other drills as much as possible. Work on your shots from all over the court.

Generally, you need to graduate college and be a decent basketball player, easily coachable, respectful, etc. LeBron and some others didn't go to college but this is no longer permitted, you have to have some college experience now.

Make sure your 2 point shots have a high success rate. Don't even bother with threes if you can't make a foul shot 90% of the time. When you do start practicing threes, make sure all of your power is coming from your legs, so a jump shot would be ideal for this. Make sure you shoot the ball when you're at your highest in the air when jumping. The shot should have backspin and should be high. The higher the shot, the more likely it will go in.

Practice starting with your mechanics. Your follow through and guide hand are crucial for great execution in shooting. Also, find a shot that is comfortable for you. Once you have that down, start doing some drills, especially the ones which are related to in-game situations.

if they want more money they can have another job, but it is neither required nor is it common.

Yes, and the process is no different. Work hard and see if you know people who can connect with scouts.

If you play better than USA players, you have a chance that scouts will check you out.

It's much harder to get noticed and considered if you live in Europe. It would be ideal to move to the United States for college and play on the college team.

Practice every single day. If you're this determined, you'll sure you'll benefit from it in many different ways.

There are no classes you have to take. Just try to generally do well in school and get really good at basketball. Follow the guidelines in the article.

You can try D-league or overseas, but it will be really hard.

I imagine you will have difficulty if you aren't good at basketball. All you can do is practice as much as you can and work out regularly.

Having a multi-sport approach as a young player will help dramatically with your basketball game. However, at the professional level, it will be very difficult to play more than one professional sport at a time.

13 years is too young to be a pro player, but keep practicing and one day you might become one.

Get mad at your game. You'll never improve if you take the game semi-seriously. Just don't show your anger and keep it to yourself. Ask your coaches for some pointers, and look back at your game and see what your doing wrong. Keeping a level head will help you think.