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It takes one look at a professional sports team to see that practice is not sufficient to reach the highest levels of ability. This is particularly pronounced in basketball. For example, compare the skill level between two very good players: Steph Curry (6'3") and Shaq (7'1"). Shaq at 6'3" would never have been a pro player. Steph at 7'1" would be the greatest player of all time.

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How do you know steph could have developed the same way it he were taller?

Exactly! If Steph was 7'1", my bet is he would rely more on playing closer to the basket (like Shaq did) and would not have had a need to develop his 3-point shooting to the level that it is today. Also, how do we know that Shaq at 6'3" wouldn't have developed into a different style of pro player?

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