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I’m trying to get into NBA what team should I support?

Hi, I’m British and I’ve started to enjoy basketball since watching the olympics in the states and know a bit about it but I feel like now I should commit to a team. I don’t want to just support the best/richest team and as a guide I’m an Arsenal fan in football if that helps and I have some family ln Nashville I guess

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2024/11/03
02:35 UTC

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Ever get dunked on so hard that you can smell their balls?

Title. This happened to me earlier today at the Y, still can't get it out of my head.

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2024/11/03
02:34 UTC

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Obscure question about basketball in portugal . . .

Hi, looking for a little help. My son is playing for the Electrico FC basketball team based in Ponte de Sor, Portugal. I'm trying to find a good website with up-to-date information about the team, particularly schedules and results. So far, no luck. All the sites I've found have outdated results. Any ideas or suggestions? Also, does anyone know if the games are livestreamed? Thanks so much for any help. Much appreciated.

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2024/11/03
01:50 UTC

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Rules

Help, im slightly new to basketball, there are certain situations when im unsure what to call.

  1. Im providing help defense and the offensive player driving performs i think a hop step and unintentionally hits my face, but he proceeds to make his shot. Both my feet are planted. Is that a foul on him or no?

  2. If the offensive player is going for a layup and i have a hand on the ball as he is mid air (he does not release the ball but lands back down with the ball), is that a travel?

Thanks in advance

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2024/11/03
00:41 UTC

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Help with shooting

Im right handed i think i do most things with my right hand but when it comes to most sports i use my left hand. But its not because its more comfortable really its because my right arm isnt flexible atall. Should i keep shooting with my left arm or work on flexibility on my right and shoot with that

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2024/11/02
20:43 UTC

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Did Steph ruin Basketball?

I love Steph, don’t get me wrong. However… the way he changed the game to make everyone only want to shoot the 3 is ridiculous. Street ball is damn near unbearable because you just get guys who take 91 shots, brick 87 of them, then get mad when they don’t get the ball anymore. It’s even how 2K is played! Steph didn’t do anything wrong by playing his game, it’s just the people trying to emulate him. Also… Steph>Lebron if we’re being honest 👀

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2024/11/02
18:59 UTC

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Hand part of the ball FIBA rules

Hand is considered part of the ball in college, high school and nba for which you can find the rules for but i cant find the fiba rule for this one so im asking for some clarification and if it is for the exact rule in which this is stated. Thanks for your help

9 Comments
2024/11/02
17:38 UTC

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Greatest point guard of all time?

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2024/11/02
16:27 UTC

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Vince Carter's Influence: Celebrating a Raptors icon as his jersey is retired | #CBCSports

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2024/11/02
15:04 UTC

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WNBA

What I don’t understand is they say they want to grow the game but if I want to buy my daughter a youth jersey it’s going to cost me a 150$….. what in the actual hell???

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2024/11/02
14:18 UTC

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Anxiety before my 1st game

In 2 hours i have my first game in long time. I am 15 years old, i used to play a lot when i was younger but i stopped during the pandemic and didnt start again. In September i joined a local team and i have improved a lot since. Yesterday the coach told me that i am in the squad for todays game, so here i am today feeling really anxious. Any tips?

10 Comments
2024/11/02
13:07 UTC

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What position should i play

I'm 16 and I'm 6"3ft , and I'm quite good at getting second shot opportunities and rebounds and im a tight defender but im not that fast

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2024/11/02
12:46 UTC

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Hello fellow tall hoopers, how did you guys improve agility at your height?

For reference im a 6'6 wing 16yr old skinny wing. Not bad straight line speed but horrible at stuff like lane agility, and Illinois Agloty test.

9 Comments
2024/11/02
08:15 UTC

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Patellar Tendonitis

Hey! I am a male thats 23 about 175 pounds and i have started noticing that the bottom of my knee hurts when i try to squat, get up from a chair, or go up stairs or hoop. I play basketball about once a week but have been toning down how much i play because of this issue. I have tried to ice my knee, i have rested my knee, i have tried to buy straps for support but nothing seems to help!! I looked on the internet and there arent many solutions either. I was wondering if anyone on this sub had any advice. Thanks!!

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2024/11/02
05:12 UTC

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Jammed or Mallet finger?

Hi guys!

I just had my first finger injury and I can't seem to tell if it's a mallet finger or jammed finger.

I can't straighten the top joint on my own, I could do it if I support it with another finger but can't fully straighten it out with no support.

It's only been day 2 of the injury (injury happened yesterday) so I'm still quite confused in what it is

5 Comments
2024/11/02
04:06 UTC

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Tryouts

I have tryouts in 3 days what should I do?

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2024/11/02
00:25 UTC

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What position should I play

I’m currently 5”10 150 I’m 13 and whenever I play pickup or when I’m practicing with the team I’m told to play center but I feel like I should should play sf or pf because I’m kind of skinny what do yall think ?

27 Comments
2024/11/01
21:34 UTC

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How to decide what position to play?

So I’m 5’8, 200 lbs, and 20% body fat so a lot of muscle. I used to play a lot as a kid and only recently picked the sport back up, and trying to determine what’s the best role to play. My biggest weakness at the time is probably my dribbling/handles, I can’t do much more than basic between the legs. Also having a hard time driving and making space at the rim. What position should I try to train for, and what players should I emulate? I’m not looking to play professionally/school or anything, just pickup games.

48 Comments
2024/11/01
21:02 UTC

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Need to play as Center but it doesn't work.

I am the tallest guy on our amateur team (6'4) and I am currently being played as center but I hate it. Playing with my back to the hoop in a crowded area is just not my thing. Been tryin to learn some decent post moves but I much prefer to use them occasionally rather than play that position all the time. Wing/forward feels much more natural to me. Is it just me problem? Has anyone else experienced similar issue on their teams?

27 Comments
2024/11/01
19:12 UTC

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In your opinion, who are the most likeable players of all time?

I would say in no order Shaq, LeBron, Steph, Anthony Edwards, Wemby, and Yao Ming. Likable to me is just game plus personality, and how they carry themselves

59 Comments
2024/11/01
17:04 UTC

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what do you guys do after a bad training session

this week at training, we played 3 5v5s, my team lost the first 2 games 3-0, and we won the 3rd game 3-2, and i went like 0-6 shooting, but the week prior i was scoring every point for my team, won every game, got a bunch of blocks and steals, aswell as the week before, but this week i couldnt seem to do that, and i feel like i was the reason my team wasnt that good

what do you guys do after a bad session

13 Comments
2024/11/01
16:08 UTC

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Advice on an NBA Team to Follow for a Complete Casual.

I know this is an incredibly subjective and probably retarded question, but I’m really interested in picking up a new sport to follow, and basketball is at the top of my list. I’ve primarily been into MMA, which is the only sport I closely follow, but I think basketball is the most interesting sport that I would like to dive into.

To be honest I’ve only ever watched bits and pieces, not even an entire game (sad I know) I’m looking for advice on which team would be the most entertaining to follow this season. I want a team that will keep me engaged to help me get into the sport. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. The only ones I can think of is the Lakers or Golden State, (being the causal that I am lol).

Thanks in advance!

49 Comments
2024/11/01
04:26 UTC

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Was in a game and rolled my ankle at the start but kept playing through the pain, now it's really hurting. Was that dumb? What should I do?

39 Comments
2024/10/31
21:56 UTC

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What Nba Player do I play like / should study / How can I improve

I'm 14 5'10

I am a great passer

My handles are good and i have a deep bag the problem is that i need to many dribbles to pass someone

My go to moves are delayed tween and A.I cross and double btb

When I drive I always have the defender at my side and end up passing the ball

My shooting is alright

My defense is good

My Basketball Iq is alright

I have a deep bag

I like to play at a slower pace

I'm like a 3/1 but have good post moves so I'm a balanced player

29 Comments
2024/10/31
21:13 UTC

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Improvement

I'm 14 and used to be completely academic and no, I still was physically active, but just average. I have been playing basketball for a year and have improved by a lot, but seeing my friends and others achieve in sports has downed me a bit. Honestly in my country, there is probably a smaller playerbase in basketball, but I still feel discouraged. In my coaching I'm in the intermediate batch but I'd like to go to senior. Is there any way I can get a lot better at basketball? Here are my problems during a simple match:

  1. Shooting, under and without pressure.

  2. Reaction speed, I'm able to predict the attacker/defender but if they are really fast, I get cooked.

  3. Stamina

  4. Explosive movement, It's not a lack of explosiveness but I'd want to increase it by a lot.

I would be extremely grateful if I get good tips and I'll devotedly follow through(The courts here are usually taken by people and I'm scared to go out and practice honestly)

5 Comments
2024/10/31
17:36 UTC

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Camping paint

Playing social rec, pattern is three people in paint.

How do you beat it? I feel the way is to jump shot?

5 Comments
2024/10/31
16:53 UTC

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Anyone remember the Overtime 1v1 tourny, no rules?

I remember watching a couple years ago that Overtime did a 1v1 tournament with no rules, streetball style. I remember Kyree Walker (or maybe someone else) getting bloodied up and kept playing.

Can't seem to find the videos anymore, unless I'm mistaken and it was a different company that did it and not Overtime. Maybe they removed them?

2 Comments
2024/10/31
08:30 UTC

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Lamelo

Yall notice how this dude is out here playing pickup ball? 😂😂

Edit: stop mentioning other players that don’t benefit to the conversation at all. Nobody is comparing him to anybody else. He’s just fun to watch with his attitude

35 Comments
2024/10/31
06:05 UTC

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Is this a fair trade?(fantasy)

Dame Wemby Jaren Jackson Jr

For

Jarret Allen Tatum Donovan Mitchell

5 Comments
2024/10/31
03:32 UTC

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