Workout/ Training FAQ

How Many shots do you shoot/ should I shoot per day? As many as I choose; sometimes I don’t even count. As for you, that is for you to decide. Be your own player and make you own way.
Will using weights stunt my growth? No.
I live in _________ (some are other than Miami, where Dre Baldwin lives). Can you train me? Sure — pay for my flight, food, hotel, and training fees, and I’ll be there!
I want to work out with you sometime. Only if working out with you can make me better. If not, you can hire me as a trainer.
I heard _________ (some training technique, idea or program) will ___________ (physical result) . How can I do this? Ask the person you heard it from. If I say something, I told you why and how when I said it.
Dre, __________________ (some inane personal problem of yours). What should I do? Can you give me some tips? Any form of “what should I do” will get this response form me: It’s your life. Live it and make your own decisions.
I watch all of your videos and I want to be a really good basketball player. I appreciate you watching my vids. If you want to be good at basketball, get off the computer and go make yourself good.
Can you train me/ send me a shirt/ mail me a DVD for free? No.
I need tips on ___________. (This statement receives no response. If you want something from me, ask for it. Remember to say ‘please.’)
I’m having this problem (you describe your specific issue). Any tips? Play more. Practice more. learn from experience, improve from practice.
Can I dunk? Answer is here.
How do I (certain move, technique, or shot) perfectly like (name of your favorite player)? Practice a lot, like that player did.
I have a (big game/ tryout) tomorrow. Any tips? Bring your shoes, be on time. Avoid eating Taco Bell before playing. Trust me.
I can’t dunk or dribble well because my hands are too small to palm the ball. What can I do? About your hand size, nothing. But a lot of great players don’t palm the ball — which means your excuse is just that, an excuse.
What basketball shoes should I get? There are shoes that I like, but no company pays me to endorse their product. Thusly, you will have to decide on your own what to wear. When I have an endorsement deal, I will gladly tell you exactly what to buy.
I’m from (your location) and basketball is not big here. What should I do? Stop using your environment as an excuse.
I have (certain injury). What can I do while I’m injured to maintain my skills? Whatever the doctor told you you can do.