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The Base player

Published by Coach Miguel Ángel Valdez (translation: Mara) | 2008-08-21 20:48:07

Since the day I started being a passionate for basketball fifty years ago, I’ve always seen excellent leaders, who are now base players.
Mexico has given us many. As a coach, I’ve directed both men and women who are excellent in that position. I wouldn’t like to mention the names of those I’ve seen play for Mexico national team, in national championships and mayor leagues, because if I omitted anyone, that would be a lack of respect towards those players.

Characteristics:

He plays for the team
He understands the game
Intelligent
Good ball thrower
He keeps the game pace
Leader
He talks in the field
Fast, with stamina and technique
He understands the defensive line
He has a good communication with the coach
He knows how to attack
Excellent team mate
He knows about strategy
Good defender, attitude and aptitude
Excellent at passing the ball
He knows his team very well
Individual technical quality

If we consider these characteristics, I think a “base” player is born for a coach to train him; he has some virtues his master thinks he should have, but many could be missing according to the coach’s philosophy. Eventually, I believe a base player will arrive at the NBA, since we already have many in México.

Coach Miguel Ángel Valdez

The Base player

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