Running with a basketball?

Question

ive decided to start hoopin again and now im running like 6 miles everyday and jummping rope( 1-2 thousands. im gonna get ankle weights and jumprope soon.) but should i run with a basketball to work on my handling when i go running..

thANX

Answer 1

Yeah, Magic johnson would dribble with his left hand whenever he would run a few miles, and dribble with his right on the way back.

Answer 2

it depends on what position you play.

if you are a guard i think you should at least start dribbling with a basketball, but after or before you run. it gives you a chance to get fit and keep the dribbling for after.  

Answer 3

Maybe not everytime, but yeah it would help.