Bass Begins Offseason Journey

[Dan Savage 119]

Three days.

 

That’s all the free time Brandon Bass has given himself thus far this offseason. Just three days. An immensely short window of time, considering that’s just an extended weekend for the rest of working world.

 

While most players no longer in the hunt for a title are enjoying vacations and resting up from a physically and mentally taxing NBA season, Bass is already engaged in a vigorous offseason training program as he attempts to improve himself this summer both on the court and off it.

 

After taking three fun-packed family days with stops at two of Orlando’s finest attractions – Disney and Universal – Bass headed back into the Magic’s training facility at the state-of-the-art Amway Center to begin preparing for the 2011-12 campaign.

 

“I just started back working because I figured whoever is going to win the championship is still playing,” he explained. “I just want to get myself that much better and I figure they’re playing, so I should be working and getting better.”

 

Read More: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/savage_brandon_bass_looks_to_improve_mentally_physically_052411.html

 

Or Full Q&A here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/savage_chat_with_brandon_bass_052411.html

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

Bass is a good dude. I really believe he tries.

 

But he needs to focus on defense this offseason. Nothing but defense (mainly his rotations). His shot selection too, which he sort of touched on as well.

[VCplusD12 91]

That's the spirit

[Franchero MVP 391]

God his defense is atrocious.

[BMP 424]

I was hoping this "Journey" took place in Europe and would extend for more than 2 years. . .

[ThisIsTheYear 241]

I don't know exactly how you work on passing, because it's mostly innate, but I hope he does anyway.

 

I wonder how Gil's doing...

[AddiFB 429]

Journey? Does Brandon even have a PASSport?

 

Silly jokes aside... will now read the Q&A!

[Mr13A 93]

Journey? Does Brandon even have a PASSport?

 

Silly jokes aside... will now read the Q&A!

[Diplo 12]

I hope his journey leads to another team.

[Ryan the Magic Fan 253]

If you gave Bass' competitive spirit to Arenas the Magic wouldn't need to make any trades.

[Chase 209]

It's articles like these that make me want to give him another chance but deep down I know 5 games into the Season and i'll be screaming for him to be kicked out of Florida.

[jec 427]

Bass is a good dude. I really believe he tries.

 

But he needs to focus on defense this offseason. Nothing but defense (mainly his rotations). His shot selection too, which he sort of touched on as well.

 

His defense is amazing compared to his ability to pass the ball. Is there a way to improve passing ability and court awareness? It seems like Dwight did, but Dwight is obviously one of those rare talents.