Can people with Rheumatoind or Osteo Arthritis, get into Pro Leagues eg NBA? (Please anwser ASAP)

Can people with Rheumatoind or Osteo Arthritis, get into Pro Leagues eg NBA? (Please anwser ASAP)

Can people with Rheumatoind or Osteo Arthritis, get into i.e Drafted, and play in Pro Leagues like NBA, NCAA or NFL. The player is a Male, 20 years old , 5'9 and is quite good at playing basketball. With the above stated situations what are his prospects of getting into Pro Leagues?

Do these Leagues allow such kind of Players to play, at NBA and NCAA, or they are completely not sllowed to get through into these Leagues.

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Matthew GuymonCoach, England

The first thing that would need to be done is for the player to see a medical professional to see if his body is healthy enough to play basketball, and also if it is advisable for his long term well-being to take up basketball as a profession.If he is cleared to play the sky is the limit for any player who has a good attitude and will work hard every day to achieve their goal.

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Matthew GuymonCoach, England

The first thing that would need to be done is for the player to see a medical professional to see if his body is healthy enough to play basketball, and also if it is advisable for his long term well-being to take up basketball as a profession.If he is cleared to play the sky is the limit for any player who has a good attitude and will work hard every day to achieve their goal.

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