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.