Tyler Tanner Plays in NBA Tests

May 10, 2026, 17:48
USSports

Introduction

Tyler Tanner is a basketball player from Vanderbilt University. He is now in Chicago for the NBA draft tests.

Main Body

Tyler plays games with other players. He wants to show he is a great player. Last year, he scored many points and stole the ball often. He is one of the best players in his school's history. Tyler can go back to school, but he does not want to. He wants to play in the NBA. He says he can help his teammates play better. Many people think he is a good player. They think an NBA team will pick him soon.

Conclusion

Tyler is waiting for the NBA draft. He wants to start his professional career.

Learning

🏀 Talking about the Past vs. Now

Look at how Tyler's story changes time:

Right Now (Present)

  • He is in Chicago.
  • He wants to play in the NBA.
  • Rule: Use this for facts and feelings today.

Before (Past)

  • He scored many points.
  • He stole the ball.
  • Rule: Add '-ed' to the end of the action word to show it already happened (like score → scored). Some words change completely (like steal → stole).

The Jump Now → Then Is → Was Plays → Played

Quick Tip: When you see "Last year," always look for those '-ed' words or special past words!

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
a person who participates in a sport or game
Example:The player scored a goal.
school (n.)
a place where people learn
Example:She goes to school every day.
team (n.)
a group of people who work together
Example:The team won the match.
help (v.)
to give assistance to someone
Example:Can you help me with this?
good (adj.)
of high quality or desirable
Example:She made a good decision.
great (adj.)
very good or large
Example:It was a great day.
best (adj.)
the most excellent
Example:He is the best player.
ball (n.)
a round object used in many games
Example:He kicked the ball.
points (n.)
marks earned in a game
Example:She earned ten points.
games (n.)
activities for fun or competition
Example:They played games after school.
show (v.)
to display or demonstrate
Example:He will show his new skills.
back (adv.)
to return to a place
Example:She went back home.
career (n.)
a long-term job or profession
Example:He has a long career in music.
draft (n.)
a selection process for a team
Example:He signed the draft contract.
tests (n.)
examinations to evaluate knowledge
Example:She prepared for the tests.
pick (v.)
to choose from options
Example:They will pick the winner.
soon (adv.)
in a short time
Example:We will arrive soon.
professional (adj.)
relating to a profession
Example:She is a professional athlete.
history (n.)
record of past events
Example:He studied history in school.
steal (v.)
to take something without permission
Example:He stole the ball.