Answering some of your emails

I normally don't have time to respond to many emails that are sent to me, but I do read them. A common theme in the majority of the emails is simply how do I get better at basketball or what advice I can give them, drills, etc.

Honestly until this summer I never did very many if any organized ball handling drills. When I was a kid I would always just dribble around my house and I loved to do tricks like those AND 1 guys. Most of the drills I worked on outside of school at that time were ones I made up on my own for what I felt I needed to work on.

I would tell any young pg to learn how to use ball screens, know your mismatches and read defenses. Personally for me the worst thing I could do as a point guard is turn the ball over. People make a big deal about being fast but it doesn't mean much if you're making bad decisions.
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a true point guard for the future...

One way to get better is to play all the time, but what if you aren't playing correctly? There are a lot of people out there who cannot use this advice.
Have you ever watched American Idol? Most of those people suck and dont know it.
If you want to follow Mike's advice and avoid specific drills, I suggest you get a friend to video tape you.
You can spot fundamental flaws, moves where you will get your pocket picked, and strengths you should be focusing on. This is also a great idea to imrpove shooting. For example, when you release your jump shot, is your off hand (the one on the side of the ball) having an impact on the rotation? Is the off hand releasing straight ahead or to the side (should be straight).
Plpay around, and if you film something cool you have the added bonus of being able to post it here for all to see.

Hey Money Mike Jr, Know it must be frustrating not help your team this right now being sidelined with the shoulder injury. What is exactly is the timetable on returning with the Grizzlies? Hope you're able to showcase your talents this NBA season. Be Well.


Excuse me, MoneyMikeJr. is MY nickname. It's ok, it's ok, no apologies needed.

I think people ask you for ball skills because you seem like such a normal, down to earth dude, and every sports fan has thought of themselves running the show...

Couple of questions:

1. What's a day of rehab like man?

2. Did you get recognized more when playing for the Buckeyes or now?

3. Tell us something kickass about Memphis that would get people to visit? I for one have no idea what it's like...

Best of luck getting better Mike.

What your dunking game like ? can you get down like pops ? That would be a good video

How are the accommodations for the pros different from college? I can't imagine it could be too much better that what Ohio State provides.

he mcjr,
any recommendations for video games for guys who are into basketball?

I don't know how to answer that as most basketball games aren't realistic but the closes one is 2K. I've always been a fan of 1st person shooters.

I am agree, Practice doesnt make perfection... PERFECT PRACTICE MAKE PERFECTION...
What do you think is the part of the game you need to improve the most to play in NBA?? I always heard that the biggest difference between NBA & College is the speed of the game, but you are truly fast... so what other parts do you think you need to improve?? (3pt?? ft??...) I hope for your return, I dont like to see the Grizz lose (damn, Pau injured again...)

You talk a lot about first person shooters, but from what I've heard you can hold your own in Madden. I need someone decent to beat up on. My tag is Blk Bob Sanders

so do you have a girlfriend?

I was wondering, did your father ever coach at High School in Tampa Florida called Leto back in 1995?

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