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[QUOTE="Cheriehoop, post: 4594117, member: 127"]
In the podcasts, the former players talk about their time in the NBA and how important it is to do what the coach wants and tells you to do to help the team despite it not being one’s strength or what you personally want to do. They talked about adjusting, being flexible, working on skills that may not be your strong suit, like being told not to shoot but to pass to those players that the coach wants to have shoot or being told to just rebound or only play defense etc. They said trying to “play your own game” can get you an immediate seat/DNP’s. Constant hard work on one’s weaknesses can get you the better chance to be called on to help the team if the coach needs a player that possesses those skills. Lots of luck involved in even getting an opportunity, and the need to stay focused instead of just getting frustrated. MCW, Ennis, Richardson, Kris Jo etc had great insight on the process. Staying confident despite frustration, being open to doing what the team needs , what the coach wants you to do. Not an easy road for sure for young players. The higher you are drafted, and who you are drafted by and their needs matching your skills, the much better it is of course.
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