NBA Basketball | elton brand wingspan
0of11Wingspanisavaluedphysicaltraitbecauseitallowsplayerstocompetebeyondtheiractualsizeinnearlyallfacetsoftheirgame.Eventhelittlestbitofaddedlengthcanbeanadvantageoveracounterpartwithsimilarstatureandphysicaltraits.Thataddedwingspancangiveyoutheextrainchtofinishattherim,theabilitytoswoopinonapassinglane,catchapieceofanopponent’sshotorallowa playertogetashotoffoveradefender.Whetherit’saguardorabigman,wingspancanbecomeanoutrightassetandcomplimenttoaplayer’sgamebecauseoftheirabilitytousethisadv...
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Wingspan is a valued physical trait because it allows players to compete beyond their actual size in nearly all facets of their game. Even the littlest bit of added length can be an advantage over a counterpart with similar stature and physical traits.
That added wingspan can give you the extra inch to finish at the rim, the ability to swoop in on a passing lane, catch a piece of an opponent’s shot or allow a player to get a shot off over a defender.
Whether it’s a guard or a big man, wingspan can become an outright asset and compliment to a player’s game because of their ability to use this advantage well.
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Every June during the NBA Draft, we routinely hear Jay Bilas gush about the crazy arm length that incoming NBA prospects possess[1]. This year, Bilas mixed up his body part wonderment and analysis[2], but it’s a considerable part of the job, as wingspan is largely the focus of most prospects outside...