I shared this on Instagram a few days ago, but I think it's super important.
Got cut? Stuck on the bench?
It’s a tough spot, but you need to face reality. Coaches will always take into account who you have been as a player. Unless you are significantly and noticeably better, any improvement is not going to do much.
You need a shock factor. Something that will reset the coach’s brain into reevaluating you from scratch.
Dunking is the most obvious one. Finishing through contact. Step back 3s. Behind the back passes. It’s not enough to get marginally better. They won’t notice.
Wake up their brain, and then they’ll be able to see all the little things that you have improved on.
So there’s no time to waste. Get started now!