When you watch the NBA live, you probably have noticed the season starts around October and ends in the springtime. Since all games are held inside and start around the…
It’s no secret that many WNBA players have come out of the closet in recent years. In fact, a startling percentage of professional female basketball players are going public about…
Have you ever seen the acronym DTD in the context of basketball? DTD, or ‘Day to Day,’ is an important basketball term that all players and fans should know. It’s…
Have you ever wondered why basketball players have a habit of wiping the bottom of their shoes during a game? Is it a bad habit that doesn't even help the…
The wingspan is one of the traits that we look at when comparing basketball players. Someone with a longer wingspan may have an advantage over another player of the same…
In the National Basketball Association (NBA), more and more players are getting face tattoos. This trend is a sign of the times as body art becomes increasingly acceptable in society.…
There has been a longstanding stereotype that NBA players use marijuana. While it is difficult to determine the exact prevalence of marijuana use among players, there have been several high-profile…
Basketball requires a lot of jumping and stretching, which leads many people to believe that playing this sport will make someone taller. So, will you really become taller if you…
The NBA rules regarding what defenses are considered illegal are arguably some of the most important rules in the game, since they can completely shift the offensive and defensive balance…
There are a lot of terminology, phrases, and sayings that you’ll hear as you watch or play basketball. Some of them are more intuitive than others, like airball, box out,…