THE WORLD STOPS AT 3PM FOR NBA PLAYERS

For most of us working in the office, 12 noon usually means taking a nap for an hour to revitalize ourselves for four more hours of grind. In the NBA world, 3 pm usually means the start of napping time for the players as they gird up for the night’s game. Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns emphasized the importance of having a mid-day nap to refresh their bodies and mind and make them ready for war, according to The New York Times.

“You’re nocturnal in terms of what you do, playing at night, so your body adjusts to the rhythm of being up late, getting in early in the morning. You’re tired around midday. Naps are important. It refreshes you. It gets you ready for competition.”