Contrary to popular belief, even those we consider examples of peak physical form (a.k.a. professional athletes) aren’t immune to vision-related issues, and NBA players are no exception. However, since their…
NBA players are some of the most physically fit and impressive athletes. It’s easy to assume they’re equally mentally and emotionally fit, but that’s not always true! Some NBA players…
Professional sports are becoming increasingly accessible to people with hearing loss. However, most deaf athletes play in separate leagues instead of alongside or against hearing teammates. There are a few…
Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper's knee, is a painful condition caused by overworking or degrading the patellar tendon in the knee. It’s a widespread injury among athletes, especially basketball…
If you’ve recently heard someone reference an NBA player with a funny laugh, they were probably talking about Kawhi Leonard. But who is Kawhi Leonard, and what makes his laugh…
Gout is a painful condition that usually affects the big toe and results from having too much uric acid in the joints. While this usually afflicts sedentary people, it can…
Epilepsy is a widespread (the 4th most) neurological disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. People with this disorder experience excessive electrical activity within their brains, which can cause reoccurring seizures.…
The NBA Draft is a highly regarded event that takes place annually, allowing the 30 franchises to choose new talent. The draft aims to ensure fairness in player selection so…
The GED, or General Educational Development Test, is an exam that consists of several subjects, and passing it proves that the test-taker has shown high school-level knowledge, making a GED…
In professional basketball, the game is as intense as the financial aspect off the court, and it’s not unheard of for NBA players to get suspended. Have you ever wondered…