Do NBA players get nervous before games?

Do NBA players get nervous before games?

Yes, professional players get nervous mainly because they don't want to let their teammates down! In the back of their mind is the possibility of injury and the fact that their financial livelihood and career is based on their game day performance.

How can you stop being nervous?

Change in your mental state comes with a change in your physical state. After a loss do what you can to prep up your team. Speak up, encourage people especially if they had a bad game. Speak about the positives with the game and some of the take away for the next season.

Why do I get nervous playing games?

The researchers found using video games as a coping mechanism for anxiety predicted symptoms of gaming disorder, and higher levels of stress increased the risk. "For most people, playing video games is a normal, healthy way to relieve stress, but some reach a point and can no longer control that behavior.