Basketball slang terms frequently come from pickup games played in cities around the United States. Many of these descriptive terms like “shooting bricks” or “dropping dimes” add some creativity and flair to descriptions of games played. Players who honed their basketball skills in games where these fun basketball slang terms were used carried these expressions […]
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The Making of an NBA Superfan
What does it take to be an NBA superfan? Read on to find out. When the NBA decided to expand with two more teams in 1995, nobody expected much from them. After all, expansion teams basically start as a refugee camp of NBA casualties, a jigsaw puzzle made up mostly out of unwanted pieces from […]
Larry Bird: Legendary Player, Trash-Talker, and Clutch Performer
Larry Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players ever to play the game. His combination of tenacity, skill, and athleticism put him in rarefied air compared to the best NBA players in history. Let’s take a closer look at what made this wizard-of-the-court so good and examine some examples of how […]
NBA Players: Height, Wingspan, Vertical
In this feature – NBA Players By the Numbers – we look at star NBA players’ measurements in various areas. Folks think about how tall basketball players are, especially relative to the general population. So, we’ll start there. And, we’ll also take a look at wingspans, vertical leaping ability, shoe sizes, hand sizes, and most […]
Fun Basketball Games For Kids To Improve Shooting
Fun basketball games for kids can spark interest, make the game more enjoyable, and encourage players to practice longer and with more enthusiasm. The following games can be used on your own driveway or park hoop and organized youth basketball practices. One of the great things about most of these games is that they can […]
Basketball Motivational Quotes and Sayings
Basketball motivational quotes are fun to read and can sometimes even inspire a team to play their best. These quotes on the game of basketball come from current and former players, along with coaches and other basketball personalities. They can motivate, make you laugh, or help teams come together. Motivational Basketball Quotes 1.) I can […]
Kawhi Leonard Profile: Insight Into the Enigmatic NBA Superstar
This Kawhi Leonard profile provides detailed facts and insights into the NBA superstar. Over his eight years in the NBA, Kawhi Leonard is known as much for his literal answers and stoic personality as his stellar play on the court. Leonard’s outstanding defensive skills and rebounding ability earned him the NBA Defensive Player of the […]
Editable Certificate Template: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer
An editable certificate template is a fun and easy way to recognize the players on youth sports teams. We caught up with Greg Johnson and Mike O’Halloran (Mike is also the editor of Sports Feel Good Stories) to discuss their new line of editable certificate templates for sports called The Coaches Series. The Coaches Series […]
Steph Curry Profile: Everything You Need To Know
The Steph Curry profile must include that he may go down as the greatest shooter in NBA history. But, it must also include that future Hall-of-Famer is also one of the most universally-liked athletes in the world. In his ten years with the Golden State Warriors, Curry has earned two MVP of the league honors […]
The YMCA’s Contribution to Sports
It’s said that most Americans have a YMCA story. Some took their first swim lessons there. Others went to summer camps. While some went regularly on Saturday mornings with the family. Then, of course, some folks know it from the Village People song that crashed the radio airwaves in 1978. YMCA buildings, pools, and gyms […]