2006-08-24 23:24:37 · 21 answers · asked by cool guy 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
ANSWER: EARL BOYKINS! Look up his biography, his playing highlights, hell even look up what color underwear he wears. The man is an inspiration to short basketball players (he's only 5'5 and plays in the NBA). It definitly is possible. Also Spud webb is a good inspiration. Hoopsking.com offers alot of programs that can help you increase things such as your vertical leap and speed, which are necessary for short ballers.
2006-08-25 01:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fifty six participant a 12 months are drafted into the NBA of those fifty six on familiar 20 make a team roster. of the 20 who make a team roster 15 are lively via season end. So placed that during perspective. There are approximately 450 gamers presently lively interior the NBA right this moment. the percentages are stacked against you. i'm no longer saying you may not make it, i'm only saying you have a very good form of artwork past to you. in case you do no longer make it as a participant from a surprising college your possibilities would be even harder. in case your already a sophomore and the NBA would not be conscious of your call, your no longer a surprising prospect. surprising prospect are in basketball camps in JRHS and the NBA "unofficially scouts them whilst they're newbies, precise on the element of the faculty scouts. Who do you think of will pay for the shoe contracts for toddlers who might desire to placed on length 14 and up in activities? you will make your mark interior the sport yet you may desire to artwork no longer straightforward, yet do no longer ignore your analyze. you will might desire to flow to a university that gets you spotted via the NBA scouts. even in case your no longer as proficient get to a university who has a coach that gets you a valid set of needed qualifications. which will flow a protracted way with the scouts. it extremely is approximately all i will declare to you on the subject different than solid good fortune.
2016-12-14 11:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on whether you have the skills to play basketball. At 5'11" you should have the speed, quickness and athletic ability. I know a lot of shorter guys who played basketball and were very successul, guys like Spud Webb Mugsy Bouges, these guys are tremendous basketball athletes. So to answer your question? Yes you can, if you have the skills and the desire.
2006-08-24 23:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by Big Daddyztik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're so good that you can dominate players that are 6'2" and 6'3" then yeah! Certainly you can have a good college career, but you've gotta be WAY better than people who've got a few inches on you.
Hey, Nate Robinson and Spud Webb both won the NBA dunk contest, and they're both under 5'10" - so it' s not impossible, just not very likely.
2006-08-24 23:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How well do you play ball? I'm 5'3" and played b'ball in high school and for my small college team. It's not always about the height. I was small, but fast and could run down the court with little effort....those tall chicks didn't have a chance! The bigger they are, the harder they fall....
2006-08-24 23:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting a chance to play in the team shall not be because of your height but due to the way you play(how well you play)
2006-08-24 23:35:25 · answer #6 · answered by gurman5us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not just all about height basketball takes skill work blood sweat and pain. it isnt something you are given just because you are tall...im 5'8'' and i have played basketball my entire life, started every game and i absolutely love it. so the answer to you question is if you work hard and drill hard you'll have a wonderful outcome. the good things in life dont come easy.
2006-08-25 03:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by jul324 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your talent and the position you want to play. Allen Iverson, one of the best player in the NBA, is barely 6 feet tall.
2006-08-24 23:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by curiousT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also depends on your age! You can be 6'8" and be 50, but you're not going to play for a basketball team.
Are you in high school?
College?
Your skill level would help a lot if you're "short".
2006-08-24 23:33:43 · answer #9 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk down to the local department store. buy a ball. walk to a basketball court where people are playing. YELL< I GOT NEXT> then you will have your own team when people ask to play with you.
its not that hard ! ! !
2006-08-25 08:49:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋