With the NBA season just days from tip-off, many fans are contemplating the potential success of their favorite teams. Will the hyped rookie pan out? Will the aging star remain productive? Will someone step up in the absence of a key player?
Various components are needed for a team to be successful. Most teams have a few of them, the best teams have all of them.
Talent and great coaching are only part of the mix. Here are the other key ingredients:
Go-To Guy
This is pretty straightforward. For your team to be successful they'll need a player they have confidence in during decisive moments. Whether it's taking the last shot or stopping the bleeding when the opposing team goes on a run, the outcome of the game will often be decided by this player.
Leader
He doesn't have to be the coach or the best player, just someone the team respects and trusts. Leadership may come in the form of a pep talk, a glare or a gentle pat on the shoulder, but it should be something the players respond to.
Chemistry
Players must c ...
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Article written by Mathew Davis
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