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This is why NBA Players Cover their Mouths when Talking

November 6, 2025July 16, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Basketball players are known for a lot of strange habits and rituals. Never did I think I would see the day that a player would have to cover their mouth before or after a game to talk to someone. This is the common theme between two superstar players from opposing teams. Why do basketball players … Read more

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How to play basketball quietly? | It’s Possible

November 6, 2025July 16, 2025 by Brian Moniz

As a kid, I loved playing sports, especially basketball. But sometimes I didn’t have a place to play, so I would dribble around in my basement until my parents couldn’t stand the loud bouncing of the ball, it was seemed impossible to dribble quietly. Playing inside my house wasn’t much of an option. Not only … Read more

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Why do NBA players look up? | Not What You Think

July 15, 2025 by Brian Moniz

In the NBA, players seem to always be looking up, and it’s pretty obvious that they are actually not looking at the fans but at the Jumbotron. After a foul call, a player may look up to see the replay shown on the screen of the Jumbotron. But they don’t just look up for replays, … Read more

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What happens if the basketball gets stuck on the rim?

July 15, 2025 by Brian Moniz

A term you may not have heard before in the game of basketball is wedgie, this is because wedgies don’t happy very often during a basketball game. A wedgie is when the basketball gets stuck on the rim. What happens when the basketball gets stuck on the rim? When the basketball gets stuck in between … Read more

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Should Basketball Player’s Chew Gum? What the Science Says

November 6, 2025July 14, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Have you ever had that feeling before an important basketball game where you were so nervous that you couldn’t control your thoughts? It affected you so much that you couldn’t relax and your body was so stiff because the thought of failing was flooding your mind. Want an easy way to relieve the tension before … Read more

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Why do teams hold the ball at the end of a basketball game?

November 6, 2025July 14, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Holding the basketball at the end of the game is pointless to some, especially when a team has already won the game. SHOOT THE BALL ALREADY! This is why fans watch basketball, they want to see the players play. Well, believe it or not, trying to score when your team is up can lead to … Read more

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The Differences between a Power Forward and Center

July 13, 2025 by Brian Moniz

There are 5 positions in basketball, all of which are interchangeable. From the point guard to shooting guard, the shooting guard to the small forward and the small forward, and the power forward. And finally the power forward and Center position. When it comes to the power forward and center position each has its differences, … Read more

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Can You Wear Basketball Shoes Casually?

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Basketball shoes have come along way, the look of the shoe used to be the main priority sacrificing comfort on the basketball court. When I think of back in the day and how the marketing was for basketball shoes, I remember big heavy hi-top basketball shoes. Really hard to wear them casually compared to the … Read more

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Can You Jump Then Dribble In Basketball? The Travelling Rule Explained

August 18, 2025July 12, 2025 by Brian Moniz

I find it funny, I just watched Klay Thompson in NBA Finals take 3 steps on a fast break and throw down a dunk. Everyone immediately got angry and booed the refs as the Golden State Warriors were playing on the road in Game 2 against the Toronto Raptors. That’s Such an easy call for … Read more

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Can You Save the Ball To Yourself in Basketball? Official Rule Explained

November 6, 2025July 12, 2025 by Brian Moniz

Time and time again people are so confused about the rules of the game of basketball. I and many others have played basketball for many years and can somehow come to a disagreement in a pickup game with another player as to what the correct call is. Can you save the ball to yourself in … Read more

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