LA Lakers: Why Andrew Bynum Is the NBA’s Most Important Player

Playing basketball on a regular basis affects how you view the sport.

It's good to be reminded of the game's simplicity.  It involves players operating in a group setting, yet five random guys with any kind of basketball IQ can instantly play and perform in a functional offensive system.  

** When you have "your five" everyone stretches and shoots for a few minutes then the game is on. No one's diagramming plays before-hand.  Try and imagine a similar scenario involving 22 guys playing an impromptu 11-on-11 game of "pick-up football."

On a related note, if you are a prospective college student who enjoys playing basketball, going to a big state school l...

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