Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A young Los Angeles Lakers fan in Tennessee perfected his pregame routine just in time for the NBA playoffs on Saturday, April 18. This footage taken by Walter Burch IV shows Burch’s ...

A basketball player needs a mix of endurance, court agility, and explosive power. The physical demands of the sport are highly specific, requiring athletes to jump, absorb impact, and sprint continuously.

Kawhi Leonard is known for his quiet personality and focus on the game, but one of the most curious parts of his routine happens before tip-off. While most NBA players follow loud and energetic warm-ups or entrances filled with music and movement, Leonard ...