Peering into the strategic nuances of basketball, the term “DNP” often sparks curiosity about its implications on the court and behind the scenes. Introduction to DNP: Understanding the Basics In the realm of professional basketball, the abbreviation ‘DNP’ stands for Did Not Play. It’s a term that surfaces in box scores and player statistics, indicating …
Arm sleeves, also known in a more stylish way as shooting sleeves or in a more structured way the compression sleeves, are no more a new terminology in today’s world, especially when it comes to the basket ballplayers. Apart from paving the path of a style statement and boosting up self-confidence, these shooter sleeves also …
Back then, NBA players needed to finish college first before entering the NBA, but that changed in the ’70s when the NBA decided to give high school graduates a chance to enter the NBA. The rules were changed again in 2005 and changed the age limit to 19 years old. Even though these players are …
Normally, point guards are the small guys in the court and they are the team leader of the team. To become a point guard you need to have good basketball I.Q, good ball handling, and know-how to orchestrate an offense. Point guards are the coach of the court, they are the ones who run plays …
Basketball players are highly prone to ankle injuries. High-speed cross-court movement, a sudden change in direction while not reducing the speed, jumping great heights, landing on a hard surface, and constant collisions with other players led to a high risk of an ankle injury. Most injuries are caused by awkward landing after a jump for …
The Top 7 Best Ankle Braces For Basketball Players Read More »
Every basketball player’s dream is to play in the NBA and win an NBA title. Even if you ask every college basketball player that has the potential of going into the NBA on what their career goal is, they will surely tell you that they like to win an NBA championship. If you are lucky …
Which Player and Team Has the Most NBA Championship Rings? Read More »
When fans attend to watch an NBA game, during halftime or time out, they see the beautiful young ladies with makeup dancing and smiling to entertain the crowd. Yes, they may seem to have a good salary because they are stepping on to the court like the players, but the fact is they don’t really …
Basketball is a sport that you can play both indoors and outdoors. Only the players will understand the dynamics of playing in two different environments. To correctly shoot a hoop outdoors, you only need the best outdoor basketball in hand. An indoor basketball that feels right indoors may not perform the same outdoors. There are …
A few years back, David Stern, the visionary NBA commission, took part in a panel discussion in Davos. The discussion was revolving around the topic – “can a ball change the world?” Indeed, that’s asking too much of a ball! Well, if that ‘ball’ is the basket one, undoubtedly, it can, and it has changed …
Close games are the most exciting part of a basketball game and buzzer-beaters are the most exciting shots in all of basketball. It is just amazing to see how NBA stars managed to sink in a shot while the time was ticking down and in pressure to win a game. As a kid before, I …
