5 NBA players who worked out with specialist coach Drew Hanlen this offseason

Drew Hanlen is a top-of-the-line basketball skills coach who has trained several NBA superstars in the past few years. In the 2021 offseason, the specialist coach continued his work as some of the league's biggest names joined him to put in some hard work.

The offseason is a great time to keep their skills sharp and perhaps work on crispier moves ahead of the new season. NBA superstars get exactly that with Drew Hanlen as the skills coach employs the best game-like training to help improve a player's performance.

Through his Pure Sweat Runs, Drew Hanlen brought together some of the NBA's leading youngsters in a pickup game. Players like Spencer Dinwiddie, Enes Kanter, Trae Young and Carmelo Anthony featured in the game, alongside official trainees of the specialist coach.

5 Star players who trained with Drew Hanlen ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season

#1 Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum hit the gym once again with long-time trainer Drew Hanlen with the little time he had. The Duke product did not have much free time seeing as he went straight to Team USA training camp after his early playoff exit and flew off to Tokyo afterward for the Olympics.

The NBA community will undoubtedly see a different style of play from Tatum as the prolific scorer has hit the gym in the offseason. Released images showed a jacked Tatum, which means the Boston Celtics wing man is looking to be more aggressive in the post.

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While physicality has not entirely been a downside to his game, the 23-year-old is looking to add another weapon to his already loaded offensive arsenal. Expect to see Tatum at the free-throw line more often during the 2021-22 NBA season. His points tally will benefit from that as has shot 84% from the free-throw line throughout his career.

#2 Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers

Drew Hanlen and Joel Embiid are known to put in intense work on offseasons and that of 2021 was no different. Hanlen continued to build on Embiid's skill set, especially in his post-up game.

There are huge similarities between Embiid's game and NBA veteran Hakeem Olajuwon. While many of Olajuwon's moves have been tweaked for convenience, Drew Hanlen has categorically stated that his training regimen for Embiid involves tape-watching and attempts to recreate those moves.

Embiid came into the NBA as a raw talent but has quickly developed into perhaps the most dominant center in the league, all thanks to Drew Hanlen.

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#3 Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine has trained with Drew Hanlen for a while and has gradually developed into an NBA All-Star caliber player. He has seen improvements over time and opted to workout with the skills coach during the 2021 offseason.

All Drew Hanlen's trainees are decent three-point shooters, and LaVine is no different. Despite his explosiveness and ability to ferociously attack the rim, the combo guard occasionally settles for a 3-pointer and hits the mark.

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Although LaVine has been a top talent, his NBA career took off in the 2020-21 season due to an early start in the Chicago Bulls' offseason. The Bulls were not invited to the Orlando bubble, and the 2-time dunk contest champion took to the gym.

LaVine benefited greatly from the extra work as he got his first All-Star nod and will be hopeful for a re-run in the 2021-22 NBA season.

#4 Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards

Bradley Beal is one of Drew Hanlen's long-time clients, and their partnership has continued in the 2021 NBA offseason. Although Beal came into the league as a top shooter, he has continued to work on adding layers to his game to make him more effective offensively.

Beal's sweet stroke from range is still as lethal as ever, but he has had to improve his handling and ability to drive to the bucket. It will be exciting to see what improvements the Washington Wizards shooting guard has made as it looks like he has mastered perhaps all he needs to be an elite player in the NBA.

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With training camps due to open on the 28th of September, Beal's personal training with Drew Hanlen is coming to an end, at least for the offseason. The 27-year-old has, however, taken advantage of the time with Drew. He also participated in the pickup game that featured other NBA superstars.

#5 RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett had a monster season playing alongside Julius Randle for the New York Knicks. He had a breakout season after intense offseason training that tremendously improved his shooting.

Barrett went from a 32% shooter from beyond the arc in his rookie year to shooting over 40% in the 2020-21 NBA season. He was a huge contributor for the Knicks and their return to playoff basketball.

Drew Hanlen has worked with Barrett since he turned 15, gradually improving the Canadian's game year after year. The 21-year-old will undoubtedly return for the 2021-22 NBA season with other skills in his offensive arsenal.