What is the science behind not lifting weights as a teen basketball player boy or girl?

I've recently read some responses to a few questions. I'm looking for the data to back up the advice being given in regards to weight lifting. Again, why shouldn't teenage basketball players lift weights? Is it growth related? Does it have to do with growth plates? When should players begin to train with weights?What is the science behind not lifting weights as a teen basketball player boy or girl?
There is none, this is a myth, they say it leads to growth plate closure but this has been proven to be incorrect time and time again. Unless they are lifting like Ronnie Coleman weight training is not going to stunt their growth. The second myth is that lifting weights throws off the players shot. This is also false.



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Lots of trainers told me the whole thing with weights stunning kids/teens growth is a complete MYTH!



U can google it.



I was told 14 is the perfect time to start lifting.



Umm... but yeah it's a myth, u can read sports medicine books and they'll tell you the same.



some people argue that it might actually HELP your growth! (doubt it) because something to do with helping your blood circulation.What is the science behind not lifting weights as a teen basketball player boy or girl?
Until a teenager has stopped getting any taller, lifting weights is a generally bad idea because lifting heavy weights speeds up growth plate closure.