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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Don't Sleep On Damian Lillard

Don't Sleep On Damian Lillard

Don't Sleep On Damian Lillard
By P. Albert

Heading into the 2012-2013 NBA season, most basketball analysts and fans had their sites on Anthony Davis, the star forward from the University of Kentucky. Now that we are halfway into the NBA season (as of this writing), the hype surrounding Davis seems to have faded and has instead shifted towards Portland Trailblazers' rookie, Damian Lillard. Lillard has easily been the most surprising rookie this season because of the blowout year that he has been having.

While Davis is having a solid rookie year himself, Lillard's numbers for the season make Davis' look inferior in comparison. This is not a knock on Davis or anything since the kid is having a solid year, but for a number one pick, he has not lived up to the expectations surrounding him. Lillard on the other hand has been putting up some impressive offensive numbers this year including a career high 37 points in a losing effort against the Golden State Warriors.

Lillard also became only the third player in NBA history to record at least 20 points and 10 assists in his debut. He joins Isaiah Thomas and Oscar Robertson on that small list. Now that is some pretty good company to have right there. He also became only the second player in NBA history to score 20 points in his first three games as a rookie. You know who is the other guy to do it? Oscar Robertson. Again, Lillard is in the company of a legend.

One thing that has been very impressive about Lillard is how quickly he was able to adjust to the NBA game. Most rookies, especially those playing the starting point guard position, would have a hard time trying to adjust to the NBA's faster style. However, Lillard showed from the beginning of the season that he was ready to be in the NBA.

He has a sweet shooting stroke that makes him a threat from anywhere on the floor and in addition to his scoring, he is also a good playmaker. Portland definitely has found themselves a very promising young guard in Damian Lillard because as long as he stays healthy, he can only get better. For now, Lillard is the clear-cut choice for Rookie of the Year. Anthony Davis still has a chance to make a statement in that regard, but so far, Lillard seems to be holding on to that distinction with an iron clad grip.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Exercises - For How To Jump Higher In Basketball

Exercises - For How To Jump Higher In Basketball

Exercises - For How To Jump Higher In Basketball
By Nils Evensen

So you want to learn how to jump higher? Well that's just great, we are going to show you some great ways to increase your vertical jump. Lots of people want to jump higher, whether it be for basketball, volleyball, or just to show off to your friends, we've got you covered.

Today we are going to go over 4 great tips, that will really help you get the results that you want. Before we begin though, I want you to be prepared to be dedicated. The key to seeing success is, and always has been, work. So get ready to give it all you've got.

The first tip, is pretty simple, but it helps a ton. You need to start going to the gym. In order to increase your jumping capabilities, you need to begin to pack on some good muscle. Focus on training your core section, and your legs. These are the two main muscle groups that people use when they jump. Getting a good powerful core, and some good legs, will get you a really good powerful jump. So make sure you don't skimp out on this.

The second tip goes along with the first one. You need to get yourself on a good diet and nutrition program if you want to see any results. A good diet program will help you gain muscle, at the same time it will help you burn some fat. This will help you get a lower body fat percentage, and as such, it'll be much easier to jump high in the air. Don't skip out on this step either, nutrition is the key to success for any athlete.

The third tip, is that you need to get yourself on a good jump training program. A good program will have you working on your jump skills, and helping your twitch muscles. There is a big difference between this, and what you'll be doing in the gym. A jump program is specifically designed to help your jumping ability, and will focus on things such as speed and height. Your time in the gym will help you get better results from your jump program.

The fourth tip, is that you need to stay focused. In every single jump that you take, you need to make sure that you give it everything you have. Don't jump just to jump, jump with some purpose behind it. You'll see much better results if you start putting some power and concentration into your jumps.

Look, if you really want to see results, you need to take action. Too many people read about this stuff, but then end up doing nothing. You need to go out there and give it your all, so get ready to go out and make the best of it, I promise you'll be seeing results in no time.

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I would suggest that you visit it, I have some cool stuff on there.

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