Robert asks…What is the ideal body fat percentage for a basketball player ?I'm 6'4 190 pounds and 11 percent body fat. What is a nice weight and body fat percentage for me if I want to play Shooting Guard or Small Forward?Nancy answers:Well, Kobe Bryant stays between 8-10%, but most in those positions keep their body fat in the single digits.
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