Whereas, in India some schools don't even have a basketball court. Things should change here for the better,'' he said. But unlike in the U.S. where the system produces top quality basketballers at all levels, organisation of the game in India leaves a lot to be desired, he felt. Top priority should be given to nurture talent from a very young age. In the U.S. the initiation into the game is done fairly early.
Kids start playing the game when they are big enough to hold a basketball.
We let the kids enjoy the game and always tell parents not to push their children. Once you push your kid, he is bound to lose interest in the game and will treat basketball as a school lesson. To get maximum out of a youngster you should let him enjoy the game till he is big enough to learn the technicalities.'' . Eric says the NBA, NCAA, WNBA and High School competitions are all equally competitive and get good coverage in the American media. The ultimate aim of any hoopster is to play in the NBA league but only a few succeed in achieving it, he says.