How is Power used in basketball?

Answer 1

Its definitely not "needed" just look at players like Allen Iverson and Brandon Jennings. There not big strong guys, there quick, shifty hard to handle players. But to players like Dwight Howard and other centers its definitely needed cause most of the players at center are big and very physical. So, its a yes an no question.

Answer 2

because you use the energy and all you to make it like that.

Answer 3

So you have the strength for throwing the ball in the net or to pass to someone in your team that is all the way at the end of the court.

Answer 4

They need power to run faster across the court, shoot farther (increase their shooting range), jump higher, and defend.

Answer 5

Running. jumping, shooting, defense