The NBA is an ever-shifting league. Shooting styles come and go, offenses adapt, and teams rise and fall. While most of those changes occur on the court, some happen with style or looks too. One main example of that is with facial hair. In today’s game, beards are king. Almost all of the league’s top…
Few sports leagues are as popular or as lucrative as the NBA. It’s one of the fastest growing organizations on the planet, and that popularity only continues to increase due to basketball’s strong international hold. The league is the standard that all others look to. Despite that, it’s not perfect. The NBA has had its…
Basketball and soccer are two of the most iconic sports on Earth. However, they couldn’t be more different. They each have different rules, timing, scoring, and penalties. They are played on completely different surfaces as well. Soccer fields use grass or turf (compared to hardwood or asphalt) and measure 100 to 130 yards by 50…
For professional athletes, jerseys can hold a lot of importance. Everyone gets a specific number when they enter the league, and those numbers can become a part of their playing identity. Jordan is linked to 23, and every fan thinks of 8 and 24 when someone mentions Kobe. However, as memorable as many numbers are,…
Sports betting has always been popular, and that popularity only continues to grow with the new wave of apps and laws bringing it out to the masses. However, while many citizens can freely place money on games, pro athletes do not have the same freedom. NBA players are not allowed to bet on any part…
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…
