The terminology practice is very important in basketball. Understand that it takes more than just one person to win a championship. Everyone has a part to play on the team. Mastering  the fundamentals is  challenging for many players but ask yourself how much you love the game. Are you willing to do anything to play this game?  Do you bleed basketball and think about basketball 24/7? For me I know : the moment I step on the  court  my goal is to be the  best .

Research ,research, study your opponent's game . Work on your strengths and weaknesses.
Larry Bird  was known to begin each-and-every morning with 500 jump shots. Then  would shoot approximately 99 free throws in a row or else he'd start over . Just think about that for a second: 99 free throws and five hundred jump shots. I have my own rituals before a game. For example I would study the team's best players to get an idea if they prefer to go left or right.  Stars are not born overnight .

For example LeBron James dedicates a minimum of 3 to 4 hours daily to his training regimen, often extending it to around 6 hours at times. I'm not the biggest fan of Lebron but I can respect his work ethic . However many strive to have that Mamba mentality like Kobe.

He's a great example for many young players starting in basketball, girl or boy that you have to work hard to achieve your goals. For example Kobe  set a goal of 10 baskets from each spot and wouldn't move on until he made all 10. He would divide his 6-hour training sessions into 2 hours of weight-lifting, 2 hours of cardio (high-intensity training and sprints), and 2 hours of basketball drills.

You would be surprised how much time I spend studying different players, and games etc . I
have never been one to play a game with a team thinking we can't win. My basketball routine consists of 10 sprints , 50 corner shots, 40 mid range shots, 60 free throws, and 70 layups; however , I didn't make time for that routine this season. ....