The NBA is a strict league with a set of rigid, clearly outlined rules. While fashion and bling are both allowed by the league off the court as a way for athletes to express themselves, they do not have the same freedom while in a game. The NBA restricts a few items during play, and…
Basketball, for all of its pros, is a dangerous sport. There are many ways to get hurt on the court, especially when playing at a high level. Fingers are particularly susceptible. That’s why so many athletes tape their digits both before and after an injury. Taping a single finger reinforces the joint to prevent breaks…
The NBA is all about the playoffs. Where most leagues have a balance between the post and regular season, there’s no doubt that current basketball has a focus on the electricity that comes with high-stakes games. They bring in more views, more fans, and more money. When compared to most leagues, the NBA playoffs generate…
In today’s world, few sports are larger or more popular than basketball. The NBA is one of the biggest leagues on Earth, and it seems as if it’s been around forever. However, that’s not true. The organization started from rather humble beginnings. The NBA emerged in the 1950’s among a few other popular basketball leagues,…
The NBA is a star-based league. Big names have long ruled the court, and that only continues to grow with each passing year. That being said, while every fan has their own list of all-time best players, there are quite a few athletes who have slipped through the cracks. There have been many underrated players…
Making it to the NBA is a long journey. There are many steps on the way to the top, and even the strongest or most seasoned athletes have trouble getting a contract. That’s why doing it in an unconventional way is so impressive. Over the years, many NBA players have made it to the league…
Halftime is not something every sport has, but it’s a critical part of basketball. The period lasts 15 minutes and acts as a small break where both teams get to rest, recount how they’ve played so far, and go over strategy for the rest of the game. It’s a key part of the sport, and…
Autism is one of the most stigmatized conditions on Earth. Many people assume it’s debilitating, and that those with it cannot achieve lofty goals. While that’s true in some cases, in many cases it’s not. There are plenty of successful people with autism, including those in the NBA. While there are not many, some professional…
Basketball is a structured game broken up into various parts. There’s a certain amount of time, and that time is divided into sections. A typical NBA game lasts a total of 48 minutes. Those minutes are split into two 24 minute halves, and further into four 12 minute quarters/periods. Breaking up the game in that…
The NBA is a league of changes. Not only does the game itself shift every now and then, but player styles and trends change too. One example that has come about in more recent years is the rise of facial hair. More specifically, the growing of beards. Though top players used to almost always be…
