Isaiah Thomas, one of the smallest players ever selected in the NBA Draft, was the last pick in 2011. Many scouts and evaluators felt Isaiah wouldn't last long in the league due to his size. He came to Sacramento, coincidentally, as an afterthought to Jimmer Fredette in that same draft class. A few short years later, its clear who has acclimated the best to the NBA game.
You absolutely cannot excel in this league as an undersized player without an excess of heart and toughness, and Isaiah has proved to have both in spades. He has attacked the paint and finished at and around the rim as if he were 7 inches taller, and keeps defenders honest with his outside shooting. And like nay good point guard, Isaiah keeps his teammates happy by getting everyone involved.
This Signature Workout Program will address Isiaiah’s most dominant offensive skills with the ball, including:
Attacking The Paint Off The Dribble And Finishing Over/Around Big Defenders
Utilizing Floaters And Runners In The Lane
Outside Shooting Off The Dribble To Keep Defenders From Sagging Back
Hesitation, Stutter And Crossover Dribbles To Keep Defenses Off Balance While Attacking
*Always Remember: When you get into your games, you won’t need to have memorized anything from this program. The workouts are designed for you to absorb them into your muscle memory -- all of this Hoop Handbook becomes part of your game’s makeup through repetition. You will be using this stuff in ways you won’t ever need to plan again.
This requires two things from you.
That you commit to putting in the work -- as much as you need, which you need to decide -- to make your skills “automatic”, in that you end up doing moves without premeditation.
That, when game time comes, you stop thinking so much. The physical work has been done. Get into your Mental Zone -- whatever that is and however you need to get into it -- and let instinct take over.
The NBA Signature Workouts are detailed, step-by-step 30-day self-training programs created in the mold of the abilities of your favorite NBA players. They include program overviews, mental visions, also detailed textual and video demonstration of each drill and skill. designed by YouTube star (and creator of putting basketball workouts/drills/skills online) Dre "DreAllDay" Baldwin.
