Between the Lines

Small-sided games are more than a way to increase touches or intensity; they're one of basketball's most effective teaching tools. Drawing on current research and my own experiences as a player and coach, this article explores why game-like practice environments develop smarter, more adaptable decision-makers.

Chris Paul’s career has become a perfect example of how basketball IQ, leadership, and decision-making can impact winning just as much as athletic ability.

Behind every great basketball player are years of sacrifice, repetition, and unseen work, as empty gyms become the foundation of greatness long before success reaches the spotlight.