Qualifications
First and foremost, you must be genetically blessed (a.k.a. tall). You need to be fast, strong, sharp, able to follow directions, possess quick reflexes, have great hand-eye coordination, and the ability to play ball better than everyone, and we mean everyone, else. Don’t forget:
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In all likelihood, you’ll need to be recruited by a top Division I school and you need to be their bright, shining star. You’ll need to get in and stay in that fabulous college, earning decent enough grades to stay eligible so that you can get the attention of NBA scouts. Of course, being able to do a little ballet doesn’t hurt either.