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Michael Scotto

How do NBA executives approach out of shape players?

The NBA has seen superstars like James Harden and Zion Williamson begin the season out of shape, and it’s hurt their team performances.

Whether it’s a superstar, starter, or role player off the bench, addressing a player who’s out of shape can be an awkward conversation for an executive, coach, or training staff member.

So how do teams handle a player who is out of shape?

HoopsHype spoke with four NBA executives and one NBA agent to learn how front office members handle that situation.

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