Professional basketball players come in all shapes and sizes and play in a variety of different leagues, but some general facts about them do exist. These
interesting facts are based on averages, which include the average player's height, salary and age. You can also look at things beyond the actual sport, such as the player's college education. While no two basketball players have the exact same attributes and backgrounds, the averages regarding these athletes present the facts.
Since most people already recognize the immense height of basketball players, it should come as no surprise that the average player stood 6 feet 6.98 inches in 2008. Yao Ming, the tallest player in the league, stands 7 feet 6 inches, while the shortest player, Nate Robinson, is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Players in the NBA's Eastern Conference average 6 feet 7.09 inches, while players in the Western Conference average 6 feet 6.87 inches in height.
NBA salaries vary greatly, but the average player makes more than $5 million per year, according to National Public Radio. The rookie salary floor, the lowest that an NBA player can possibly make in a season, remains $473,604. Veterans usually earn more than rookies do, so players cannot earn less than $992,680 after playing five years in the league and cannot earn less than $1,352,181 after playing more than 10 years in the NBA. Players in the NBA developmental league, by comparison, earn between $12,000 and $24,000 per season.
Judul : Facts About a Basketball Player
Deskripsi : Professional basketball players come in all shapes and sizes and play in a variety of different leagues, but some general facts about them ...