What is a purpose of the basketball team captain?

to motivate his team mates and couching his team inside the court while playing

Purpose is to guide and advise the team

 

The purpose of basketball team not small things but i can mention the most important goals . team of basketball mean spire and relation between all the players and coach playing as one player motivate every one on ur team to feeling as the victories come for all team not for the best one on any game other wise its collective sport and u should inform that to ur players to believe on that conception and have good knowledge if they won that will be for every one even do the bench players or who's injured . always let them encourage each other and never blame each other for failed try or thinking about the negative sides always be positive other wise they should work hard cuz no pain no gain and every time they should to accelerate that's big lines and inside it u can give lectures for coaches but its very good for every coach like to build strong team and accept the lose as well same u accept victory. Thx for this open question ☺☺

 

1. You must be self-motivated. Team captains are the heart and soul of a team, going all out every minute you are on the floor during games as well as in practice. You also should be the first one at practice and one of the lasts to leave.

2. Team captains firmly believe that the best interest of the team always comes first.

3. Team captains are bold, tenacious, fearless, prepared, fluid and enthusiastic.

4. Team leaders are great listeners and have a thirst to improve. When a coach tells you something, you should listen to the meaning of the words and not how it is said. If a coach didn’t care, he wouldn’t bother to help you become the best player possible.

5. Team captains expect and demand the best from themselves and their teammates.

6. Know your role. A key part of being a leader is knowing your role on the team (scorer, rebounder, shutdown defender, sixth man, etc.). If you don’t know, ask.

7. Team captains choose their words carefully. The words of the team captain mean more than that of any other player.

8. Encourages teammates. A good leader keeps the team upbeat and positive. If a teammate is down, the captain picks the player’s spirits up.

9. Understand that mistakes will be made. Team leaders can’t get down on themselves or others when mistakes because if you do others will follow. So, instead of chastising yourself or teammate learn from the mistake and move on. Simple statements like “I got you next time” or “Relax, I will get the ball again next time”, will do wonders for a player’s confidence after a mistake.

10. Team captains do not allow others to talk negatively about the team. You should take any insult about a team member as an insult against the whole team.

To coach his team and motivate.

lead their teamates comminicate with the coach and the referee 

To be able to keep as one by giving everyone a chance to speak up and give opinions and strategies to defeat the opposite team. To be understanding and respectful of their decisions and opinions. 

Basketball is a team game where player leadership is essential. ... Team captains are generally selected a couple of ways; either the coach chooses the team leaders or there is a team vote. Either way it is a great honor to be named captain and it shows the team and coach have confidence in your leadership ability.

lead, and support  where ever it is necessary 

to motivate his teamates and coaching his team as well.