There are chromosome tests and scans of the athlete's body, Davies has said.

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When an athlete's body temperature hits 38C, their performance starts to suffer.

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It is also over one day in the air and 20 time zones crossed - hardly conducive to peak athletic performance and very possibly more than any athlete's body can handle.

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"He's a raw talent, he hasn't grown into his body yet, I think he's a tremendous athlete, he can shoot the ball, dribble and everyone knows he's a great defender and shot blocker, " said Harrellson.

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Athletes - you know, you have to cater towards their body types, so it's quite different, you know, working with an athlete versus maybe a singer or an actor.

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