As my pee-wee coach used to say...and as coaching staff from collegiate to pro continue to say..."if you want a spot on my team, prove it"...plain and simple. Otherwise, there's always a spot for you at the playground.

"Fundamental basketball" is the foundation you're taught...hard work and athleticism (a.k.a "street-ball") gives you a shot at earning a spot on the team as well as that contract.

To each his reach...