Everyone in the NBA earns what their team pays them. However, there are specific rules and exceptions that exist within the league most fans don’t know about. That is the case with veteran salaries, which are a bit different than the standard contracts other players see. I have spent more than twenty five years around…
Overtime is one of the most thrilling parts of any sport. It takes games to the next level and allows for extremely exciting matchups. However, it can also be confusing. In order to fully appreciate the extra minutes, you have to know the rules and how they all fit together. I have watched and played…
The NBA has become more and more long-range focused over the past few seasons, and for good reason. Threes are exciting and bring a whole new dimension to offensive play. That is why extremely long shots, though rare, are so much fun to watch. As a basketball player/spectator who has spent more than 25 years…
Everyone, basketball fan or not, knows that getting to the NBA is tough. Really, really tough. However, few people know just how hard of a task it can be. You don’t just have to be good to get all the way to the top, you need to be on an entirely different level. I have…
Referees are a huge part of sports. While their main objective is to regulate the game, the ref’s goal is to go relatively unnoticed in their efforts to control the pace and rules of the game. We all know, however, that sometimes they have to make tough calls that could swing the game one way…
Being a referee is largely a thankless job. Not only are you bound to make mistakes from time to time, but it’s tough to keep up with live play. You’re also going to get yelled at by both players and fans. That gets even tougher when you’re trying to work at the high school level….
Perhaps no basketball player is, or has ever been, more famous than Lebron James. The King took the NBA by storm when he first entered, and he continues to play at an extreme level. Part of that is his skill, and part of that is his inherent size and strength. I have been following the…
The WNBA, while an impressive display of athleticism and skill, is not necessarily known for its popularity. Though it undoubtedly has its fans, the larger market and direct competition with the NBA has made it difficult to stay afloat in recent years. While I don’t actively keep up with the WNBA, I have played and…
Basketball is an extremely fun sport to watch, especially when you can make it to a live game. However, sitting in the wrong place can take away some of the enjoyment. You need to try and get the best possible seats (within reason) to fully immerse yourself in the experience. I’m a long-time basketball fan…
The WNBA is known for many things, but dunking is not one of them. Female athletes simply don’t tend to shake the rim much during their games. Even so, the league has witnessed a few solid slams over the years from some of their best and strongest athletes. I have played basketball at multiple levels…
