The leap NBA players take from the time they are baby-faced college standouts to draft picks to prized assets is quick and multifaceted. Not only must players build their endurance to move from playing a few dozen games as amateurs to nearly 100 over the course of seven months as pros, they also must navigate the life-altering situation of suddenly having money, fame and opportunity. It also takes a physical toll. Injuries are a huge part of sports not only because athletes push their bodies to the extreme but because they continuously take on more responsibility within their team or at a new level of competition.
‘Push him to the limit’: Devin Booker is battling through the physical grind of a star’s workload
