OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. In Oakland, the Warriors have transformed their old practice facility into a state-of-the-art training facility for hoops of all ages.
“We want people to come here and really enjoy their time on the court, enjoy their time with us at the Academy,” said Ben Clarfield, senior director of the Warriors Basketball Academy.
Using Shoot 360 technology, basketball players can improve on the fly with real-time shooting charts that analyze shooting arc, depth, and left/right differential.
They recently upgraded their interactive video boards to feature dribbling drills with videos from the current Warriors roster.
“We actually have content from real players on the roster doing ball-handling drills,” said Jeff Addiego, vice president of the Warriors Basketball Academy. “They can watch a screen see Jordan Poole, see Klay Thompson mimic their ball handling drills and try to do it.”
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Two-time NBA champion Zaza Pachulia, former Warriors center and current basketball and business team liaison, has invested in Shoot 360 technology for facilities in his home state of Georgia.
Meanwhile, here at home, the Oakland facility continues to be a game-changer for the Bay Area.
“We’re so lucky we’re the only team in the NBA that has facilities dedicated to youth basketball development,” Addiego said. “Players of all skill levels and abilities can come in for a great workout and hopefully continue to improve their skills.”
For more information on the Warriors Basketball Academy, go here.
You can find more information about Shoot 360 here.
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