Predraft Combine Results vs. Actual Performance
Amorrow Morgan
Comparing NBA Pre-draft Combine results to actual performance in the National Basketball Association. The topic that will be discussed is and issue that many have had about their own thoughts on the NBA. Now with statistical data we can come to a better conclusion by doing so. Many say the better skilled players will be the most successful and many also say the better overall “athlete” will win from their own opinion. After some tests and observing the data its proven that the better athlete, who performs better at the combine, has a much higher chance of being a better player and having more success than an individual that is not as athletic. So, this goes to show why the combine for NBA is so important.
The NBA pre-draft camp is held annually in the summer prior to the NBA draft. It is a good way for NBA teams to see the high profile players and evaluate the talent pool from where they will select. Many prospective NBA players participate in the camp with the hope of being noticed and selected by the scouts and teams. Also the pre-draft camp is another good way for international players to gain exposure and recognition. Not all the big name players, who are considered sure-things in the draft, participate in the camp because for some guys testing might not be beneficial. Instead are invited to join prospective teams usually for a closed or individual workout, so the team and general managers can get a closer look at the player. At the camp, players are expected to take a physical examination conducted by health professionals, perform a series of physical fitness tests, and several on court drills and games for players to show their skills. The athletic scores are just a piece of the puzzle, but they do allow teams to identify players that might be on the fence as an “athlete” or “not an athlete.” If a player tested poorly, he is either not athletic or he was slacking, and both possibilities are an area of concern. Checking the health of the
Comparing NBA Pre-draft Combine results to actual performance in the National Basketball Association. The topic that will be discussed is and issue that many have had about their own thoughts on the NBA. Now with statistical data we can come to a better conclusion by doing so. Many say the better skilled players will be the most successful and many also say the better overall “athlete” will win from their own opinion. After some tests and observing the data its proven that the better athlete, who performs better at the combine, has a much higher chance of being a better player and having more success than an individual that is not as athletic. So, this goes to show why the combine for NBA is so important.
The NBA pre-draft camp is held annually in the summer prior to the NBA draft. It is a good way for NBA teams to see the high profile players and evaluate the talent pool from where they will select. Many prospective NBA players participate in the camp with the hope of being noticed and selected by the scouts and teams. Also the pre-draft camp is another good way for international players to gain exposure and recognition. Not all the big name players, who are considered sure-things in the draft, participate in the camp because for some guys testing might not be beneficial. Instead are invited to join prospective teams usually for a closed or individual workout, so the team and general managers can get a closer look at the player. At the camp, players are expected to take a physical examination conducted by health professionals, perform a series of physical fitness tests, and several on court drills and games for players to show their skills. The athletic scores are just a piece of the puzzle, but they do allow teams to identify players that might be on the fence as an “athlete” or “not an athlete.” If a player tested poorly, he is either not athletic or he was slacking, and both possibilities are an area of concern. Checking the health of the