There was a time when NBA centers lived in the paint — setting screens, grabbing rebounds, and dunking anything near the rim. Their job was simple: protect the basket and dominate the post. But in the past decade, basketball’s tallest players have evolved into something entirely new: the Stretch Five — big men who can … Read more
It seems like just yesterday that Kobe Bryant finished up his Lakers career by scoring 60 points in his final game against the Utah Jazz. It’s hard to believe that game occurred way back in 2016 since it’s likely so fresh in most basketball fan’s memories. So, how old was Kobe when he retired from … Read more
The 50-40-90 club in basketball refers to shooting percentages for different designated shots. The 50 represents your shooting percentage from the field (all shots taken during a live game). The 40 represents your shooting percentage from 3 points, and the 90 represents your shooting percentage from the free throw line. This is a very difficult … Read more
Dunking is one of the many reasons that NBA games are so entertaining. The athleticism that is displayed during some of these dunks is mind-blowing, and in my opinion, the athleticism displayed in the NBA is better than any other professional sport. When you look at guys that are, on average, over 6’6 with this … Read more
Michael Jordan, known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, shocked the world when he decided to pursue a career in professional baseball. In 1994, at the peak of his NBA career, Jordan traded his Air Jordan’s for cleats and joined the Birmingham Barons. A Chicago White Sox minor league affiliate, in … Read more
Basketball, just like any sport, has its own language to it. There are a lot of the short-hand terms. There are different terms that mean the same thing, and other sorts of lingo that is used in the league. This can make it can be difficult for new fans to get into the game. An … Read more
A shifty and effective move to fool a defender, the Euro Step is a great offensive move in basketball. If you don’t watch a ton of basketball, or play it, you may not know what a Euro Step is. But you’ve heard the term before if you watch the NBA. It’s especially known in Europe … Read more
Pickup basketball can be fun, competitive, and beneficial to your overall health. It can also be intimidating and overwhelming if you’re not familiar with how to play. In this article, I will help you with the basics and etiquette of playing pickup basketball. That way next time you play or if you’re asked to play, … Read more
If you’ve watched any level of basketball, particularly high school, college, or NBA, you’ve probably heard the term “triple-double”. But what does it mean? Is it a statistic? Achievement? What stats are involved, if any? What is a triple-double in basketball? A triple double is when a player reaches double digits in 3 of the … Read more
If you have ever gotten great seats at a basketball game you may notice that you don’t see much body hair on players legs, armpits, or legs. Some players may shave their legs for purely aesthetic reasons, while others shave body hair to avoid having it pulled during the course of a game. You might … Read more