Going to the NBA?

I love basketball. I read it, i play it for hours every day, i do programs to help get better. Im only 5'6 and 13 and im only gonna be like 5'11. I think about going pro every day of my life. Im going into 8th grade and i need some advice as to how to become a better player and i need some people just to give their thoughts on what they think of this. It scares me to think of doing a job not related to basketball, and when i read about how you have to be good from an early age (which wasnt the case for me)i get depressed and think oh well, maybe i can be a coach. My greatest fear is not making it to the nba, i put girls aside, and school aside, and all i do is basketball. I wonder, will it be enough?

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Not to shatter a dream, but very, very few make it to the NBA as players. If you have the skills and talent and work at it, perhaps you could be one of the few.

However, I sould suggest that you also take your education very seriously. If the paying thing doesn't work out, perhaps your education could get you a job in the NBA or with a team in come capacity . . . whether it be scout, trainer, broadcasting, facilities, coaching, etc.

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WELL BEFORE YOU CAN GET DRAFTED IN THE NBA U HAVE 2 GO TO COLLEGE FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND U DO NEED YOUR EDUCATION TO YOU CAN SECCUED JUST IN CASE U GET HURT
WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING POSTING ON YAHOO ANSWERS?? GET THE HECK OUT THERE ON THE COURT AND PRACTICE!!
even the best nba players had a life aside from basketball. they had to go to school, they had a girlfriend. thinking and reading about basketball won't exactly make you better. you've got to practice and practice and practice. you've got believe you can do it. and take it one step at a time. play through high school and then start thinking aboutcollegeball, before you start thinking about the nba. play against guys you know are better then you. play against adults for that matter. if you play against adults or with adults then playing with guys your own age will seem easy. i'd love to play in the nba too someday, it take a ton of practice and disipline.
That's good

stay away with the girls,,

but you need to go college

before you go to NBA.

you say you play Bball for an hour

well thats good,but not enough

i suggest,play 2hours of Bball

and 1hour weight training.

i love basketball also of course

i dream of playing in NBA

but im to small to make it,

thats all i can say

goodluck,

descipline,respect other players

and last hardwork will make you better
remember that less than 1% of the basketball players make it to the pro game, even less makes it to the NBA. you better have a back-up plan along the way (education) and not take that for granted.
If put your eggs all in one basket and that basket develops a hole, all of your opportunities are gone. Even if you become better, make it to college, and are one of the 3% ofcollegeplayers that make it in the NBA, what is it to say that you will not have a career ending injury or be in a car wreck or another accident that would shorten or end your career. It's good to have ambition, but you better have a Plan B to fall back on if it doesn't work out.

One thing to consider about being "good from an early age" is the story of Michael Jordan. He didn't get good until High School and was actually cut from the team.
I wouldnt put school ever aside, you need it to get into the NBA, to get noticed, you would have to go to a basketball school which take smart people. Also, the thing to do is practice
Hate to burst your bubble (I had the same dream) but how many 5' 11" players are in the NBA? Get a good education, investigate what types of careers there are in the front office or as a trainer and focus on that. They all make better than average money and you can be associated with the game you love.
Yeah stay away from girls..but not "too" away if you know what im saying. You gotta get some education man. If you dont make it to the NBA you gotta have a back up career to train for. I take school very seriously. I played sports my whole life. Not many ppl make the NBA. You gotta be good and be fit. Do your best and you'll see.