2006-08-14 10:44:09 · 27 answers · asked by johnny boi 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
yes but you have to be really skilled and determined....emulate calvin murphy and if you can do 80% of the things he was able to do you'll have a shot..albeit a long one
2006-08-18 08:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. But u better work ur short but off if u even wanna be a Divison I college star. You better be a heck of a defender and ur only position option is point guard. You'll have to be a sweet ballhandler and an amazing shooter. Better than almost everyone else. There r those shorter than u who have made it but even they havent even been drafted and usually spent a couple of years in the CBA or European leagues. Earl Boykins is the best example because hes only 5'6. however, the chances r slim and almost impossible if ur not dedicated 24/7.
2006-08-15 12:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, can you play?
cuz if cant compete with other 5'10 guys then I dont think you can compete in the NBA. But remember, the NBA is the cream of the crop, one millionth of the world. So you gotta be one of the best of those short men, because there arent many short men in the NBA. Look, there are only 2 or three 5'10 players in the NBA who really can contribute. So you've gotta be able to have tha skills to play at the top level.
Good Luck, man
2006-08-14 18:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by beezy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter your height, its your skill. Look at Nate Robinson, Damon Stoudamire, Earl Boykins, TJ Ford, etc. All are below 6'0, and are in the NBA. Earl Boykins is about 5'5. Also they all happen to be point guards lol. Its your skill, not your height.
2006-08-14 17:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by james 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following players were all 5' 10" and under
Spud Webb
Tiny Archibald
Earl Boykins
Mugsy Bogues
Calvin Murphy
Damon Stoudamire
If you have the desire and talent, I don't see why not. Go for it!
2006-08-14 17:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by El Teke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya but u have to be a really good player but u problably are cuz the shorter u r the faster u r try it out but have a backup plan because it is a very rare thing to go to the nba
2006-08-14 17:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by alex s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres been short people in the nba just look at that dude that won the slam dunk contest dont know when but he had more stuff to do in the air cause he was so short but if u cant slam dunk probaly no.
2006-08-14 17:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iverson is listed at 6 ft., and I think that might be a stretch. So if you got good skills, a good jump shot, able to pass, and quick you could possibly make it. Good Luck!
2006-08-14 18:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by Go Cats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you can.
work on your handles and passing, use your quickness, don't miss lay-ups. That will buy you 2 years in the league to work on that jumper, after that if your 3pt% isn't well over 40% you're done.
2006-08-14 18:11:20 · answer #9 · answered by therealmikebrown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big Ben Was 6"9 and he made Center... so why don't you go try for Point Guard?
2006-08-14 20:16:01 · answer #10 · answered by jokinen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure i mean look at Spud Webb, and Earl Boykins, and Damon Stoudimire, they made it, but you have to have skill.
2006-08-14 19:03:59 · answer #11 · answered by chipbrooks13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋