Question

"1) what point was the author trying to illustrate with his example of former basketball great bill russell's habit of pre-game vomiting before important games?russell couldn't handle the spotlight. russell struggled his entire career with gastro-intestinal problems. even the best performers experience severe anxiety. russell could not manage his fear of performing well in big games. next"

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Even the best performers experience severe anxiety

Professionals athlete and performers often throw up before they had to perform in their respective field. The purpose is to directly face the effect of the anxiety heads on before the performance, so they can maintain their highest form during the actual showtime.