“How do I stay locked in when I barely touch the ball?”

If your focus depends on touches, the defense can take your mind out of the game. You need jobs that keep you engaged without the ball. Screen. cut. rebound. talk. defend. sprint. Those are not small things. Those are trust builders. Pick two no touch stats for your next game. Deflections and box outs. Screen assists and rebounds. Track them yourself. When the ball finally finds you, you will be in the game already. Players who only wake up when they shoot are easy to replace. Players who impact the game without the ball stay useful.