NBA Basketball Player Tests

May 16, 2026, 14:47
USSports

Introduction

NBA teams went to Chicago. They tested new players before the big draft in June.

Main Body

Players ran and played games. Teams measured their bodies. Many good guards played in these tests. Some players might stay in college for more money. Keaton Wagler is a very good player. He scores many points. Now, many teams want him. He is a top player now. Teams like the Golden State Warriors look at the data. They want players who play good defense. AJ Dybantsa is a top choice for the first pick.

Conclusion

The tests are finished. The draft is on June 23 in New York.

Learning

⚡ The "Now" and "Then" Shift

In this story, we see two ways to talk about time. To get to A2, you need to switch between Past and Present easily.

1. What happened? (The Past)

  • Teams went...
  • Players ran...
  • Teams measured...

Notice the -ed ending? That is the signal for "finished action." Past Pattern: Action + ed → Completed.

2. What is true now? (The Present)

  • He scores...
  • Teams want him...
  • The draft is...

When we talk about facts or habits right now, we keep the word simple or add an -s. Present Pattern: Fact/Habit → Current reality.

💡 Quick Tip for A2: If you see 'went', you are looking at a memory. If you see 'is', you are looking at a fact.

Vocabulary Learning

teams (n.)
groups of people who play a sport together
Example:NBA teams went to Chicago.
players (n.)
people who play a game
Example:Players ran and played games.
draft (n.)
a selection of new players
Example:The draft is on June 23.
new (adj.)
recently made or started
Example:They tested new players before the draft.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:They tested new players before the big draft.
games (n.)
competitions or activities
Example:Players ran and played games.
measured (v.)
checked or evaluated
Example:Teams measured their bodies.
bodies (n.)
physical parts of people
Example:Teams measured their bodies.
guards (n.)
players who defend the basket
Example:Many good guards played in these tests.
stay (v.)
remain in a place
Example:Some players might stay in college for more money.
college (n.)
a school for higher learning
Example:Some players might stay in college for more money.
money (n.)
currency used for buying
Example:Some players might stay in college for more money.
points (n.)
scores in a game
Example:He scores many points.
defense (n.)
protecting from attack
Example:They want players who play good defense.
choice (n.)
a selection
Example:AJ Dybantsa is a top choice for the first pick.
tests (n.)
examinations or trials
Example:The tests are finished.
finished (adj.)
completed
Example:The tests are finished.