'These kids are ticking time bombs': The threat of youth basketball

[ESPN NBA]

'These kids are ticking time bombs': The threat of youth basketball

In part one of a two-part series, ESPN explores the dangers of youth basketball -- and how the culture of perpetual competition is jeopardizing the futures of the very stars it hopes to create.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27125...basketball

[zeldaou]

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[bekean]

The ESPN series sheds light on the wordle issues surrounding youth basketball and delves into the adverse effects of a culture focused on perpetual competition. The pressure to excel at a young age, fueled by the desire for scholarships and professional careers, has led to a host of problems that threaten the well-being and futures of these young athletes.

[kidneyburritos]

In basketball, overuse can lead to chronic ankle injuries, development of joint and cartilage issues, even spine problems.
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