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Motivation: What is Hard Work?

May 4, 2013

On the weekend of the culmination of the Junior basketball season (Junior Final Fours in Sheffield), I thought it would be appropriate to have a little inspirational video for you. Check out this great piece from Alan Stein and his Stronger Team and get hyped!

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Nik Strauskas Hits 70/76 Three Pointers in 5 Minutes – 46 In a Row!

April 27, 2013

Nik Strauskas is a freshman phenom for the Michigan Wolverines with a pretty solid shot…The sharp-shooting Canadian made over 44 percent of his three-point attempts on the season, and when in his back garden, in the rain, he can hit ‘em at a 92% clip! Check him out going 70/76 in three minutes, including 46 [...]

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Inside Access with Kyrie Irving

April 20, 2013

Check out this really nice inspirational insight into natural born leader, Kyrie Irving, who exemplifies the next generation of playmakers with his hungry and humble approach.

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Feel Good Story: Act Of Sportsmanship Gives Texas High Schooler Shot At Glory

February 26, 2013

Check out this feel good story, about Mitchell Marcus, team manager for the basketball team at Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas, and his legendary moment on court after a fellow Texas teen set the example of sportsmanship by unselfishly surrendering the basketball to him so he could score a point during a game.

NBA Fit: Luol Deng’s Training Regime

January 27, 2013

It seems like this was filmed a little while ago, but has only just appeared on YouTube – check out some of the stuff Luol Deng does to staying in shape for the NBA season with his training regime!

‘What It Takes’ – Inspirational UK Basketball Short

January 7, 2013

Check out this really nice motivational video from the main man Sebastian Thiel and It’s Upshot. Starring Mehrdad ‘Medz’ Lotfian, ‘What it Takes’ is a real nice training montage with some powerful words voiced over it – and was made right here in the UK! Get the week started off on the right foot! #motivationmonday

Motivation: Tyreke Evans – “In My Own Words”

November 20, 2012

Check out this dope video released today by Level 4 in association with Ballislife. In his own words, Tyreke Evans talks about his journey to the NBA. If this doesn’t make you want to go get in the gym, I don’t know what will!

A Season’s Worth – Episode 1: “Camp Dunbar”

November 6, 2012

We’ve already seen Class of 2014′s Trevor Dunbar killin’ on the court, now we can see the work he puts in behind the scenes. Check out the first episode of this really nice new series from YayAreasFinest called “A Season’s Worth” looking at the Dunbar family’s worth ethic (Trevor’s younger brother is a beast too!).

Motivation: LeBron James Silence the Critics

October 29, 2012

For this week’s #motivationmonday check out this sick video called ‘LeBron James – Silence the Critics’. One of the best NBA mixtapes I’ve seen in a while…and a perfect way to get pumped for the week ahead!

Jason Terry Hits 17 Threes in a Row!

October 27, 2012

Filming NBA players banging threes seems to have become the thing to do this season. First it was Stephen Jackson, then Andre Iguodala, and now, in an effort to make Celtics fans not feel so bad about the loss of Ray Allen, Jason Terry shows off his stroke! Check him out making 17 threes in [...]