In 2012, the OKC Thunder represented the Western Conference and faced off against the LeBron-led Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The Thunder trio of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden were the foundation pieces; the engine that propelled the franchise to the cusp of greatness... If only the Thunder management and coaching staff could turn back time.
Read MoreBefore Michael Jordan won the first of his 6 NBA titles, one particular team gave him fits. They were the Detroit “Bad Boys” Pistons. The rough house tactics employed against Jordan, or against all their opponents for that matter, made them arguably the most hated team in the NBA of that era. But people forget how good this Pistons team was. They went to the NBA Finals for three straight years from 1988-1990, winning back to back championships in the latter two years, a feat achieved only by a few franchises.
Read MoreOur elite training program at SG Basketball is designed to help our players achieve their NBA/WNBA dream. Check out our very own Ariel Loiter’s journey so far, as she pursues her dream of playing in the WNBA, and Caden Toh, in their respective interviews in our talkshow “In the Zone”.
Dare to dream. Fulfil it with us.
One of the most interesting pieces of training equipment we have at Shot Zone is Vertimax. Looking like a complex web of cables on a huge board, you may not be able to figure out what this is on your first look. However, with the right coaching staff and a good working knowledge, you will soon know how useful this piece of equipment can be to help you develop some of your physical abilities, i.e. your speed, explosiveness, and vertical jump.
Read MoreThe debate of who is the greatest ever in basketball rages on between the camps of the great Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The writer is fortunate enough to witness and watch both superstars, from their rookie year to their prime and in Lebron’s case, his 10th NBA Finals currently underway.
Read MoreAs a professional competitive coach, the record of wins/losses and number of championships should fill the front page of your resume. From the professional player’s perspective, it is more straight forward. Your contribution on court and your ability to play a significant role towards winning.
In the NBA, it is easier to pin the blame on the head coach when things go wrong. Contract wise, it makes more fiscal sense to move the coach than to make huge upheavals in the playing roster. As a chef, turning on the fire and buying the ingredients are the easy part. Everything becomes much harder after that.
Here at Shot Zone using Dr. Dish, we want training to be as efficient as possible and the Dr. Dish Training Management System is set up to assist coaches and players in the best ways possible. With this system, coaches, players, and parents now have the opportunity to track each and every rep.
Read MoreWhat does the future hold for the Milwaukee Bucks and its MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo? Losing to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semi finals this season and to the Toronto Raptors last season, despite holding the best regular season record for two consecutive years… Will he do a Kevin Durant and join the Golden State Warriors? In the current era of Super Teams of Big 3 or 4, this seems to be the way to go.
Read MoreBasketball never stops. This slogan is the mantra of many, many basketball lovers around the world all their lives. Be it the most casual player or basketball fan, or the most dedicated professional athletes in the NBA, basketball is a sport that brings them joy and purpose in life.
Read MoreAre there any true centers in the NBA these days?
Read MoreIs Russell Westbrook a player who can lead his team to the promised land?
Read MoreDavid Stern left behind a legacy of NBA’s globalisation, including the creation of the WNBA, NBA Global Games, and the growth of international players.
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