Category Archives: NBA Basketball Blog

5 NBA Players Who Turned Down Big Contracts And Missed Out On Millions

The NBA pays its players the most, a wide margin over any other sports league in North America or anywhere else. While it's true that the NBA has lots of money to go around, sometimes there are situations that show it's much better to just nod your head and take what's given to you. Here are 5 NBA players who turned down big money offers in hopes of securing bigger contracts. They bet on themselves, which is commendable, but they eventually wound up with the short end of the stick. 1.) Nerlens Noel Noel Read More

Improving Basketball Skills: How to Shoot a Basketball

No matter how many rebounds a team grabs, or blocks and steals they accumulate, basketball boils down to one thing: scoring more baskets than the opponent. Therefore, shooting is considered the most important basketball skill to develop. In this article, we will consider the different types of shots in basketball and the basics of how to shoot a basketball. Most Common Types of Shots in Basketball 1.) Jump Shot When you hear the term "shooting" being thrown around, this is usually what it's meant. Read More

What is a Triple-Double in Basketball?

If you have played fantasy basketball, you’ll know how rare a triple-double is. While scoring may be the most celebrated statistic in the sport, winning a game involves more than just putting the ball through the hoop. For example, grabbing the most rebounds means you are giving your team more chances to score. Piling up assists means you’re setting your teammates up so they can score. A basketball player should be skilled enough to perform any of these offensive statistics, but it’s easier Read More

Improving Basketball Skills: How to Palm A Basketball

Palming a basketball is an often understated skill in basketball. It's not a requirement to play, and it's not a deal-breaker, to begin with. With that being said, knowing how to palm a basketball can give you so many advantages. It helps you in ballhandling, shooting, dunking, and even on defense. Let's examine more closely how to palm a basketball. Steps on How to Palm a Basketball First, let's define what "palming" is in basketball. In this article, "palming" is holding or gripping the ball Read More

10 Active Players Who Have The Most Rings In NBA

Who has the most rings in the NBA? What do Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Tom Heinsohn, Robert Horry, and Steve Kerr have in common? Well, those guys have the most rings in NBA history. Well, if you’re a student of the game, you may have known quite a bit of them. If you’re new to basketball, you may not have the slightest idea who they were. You probably don’t care because, after all, they are all retired. So why don’t we get our recent history right and rank the 10 active players who Read More

7 Shortest Basketball Players In NBA History That Prove Size Does Not Always Matter

What is the average height for men in USA? The answer: 5 feet 9 inches. Astoundingly, the current average NBA height is 6 feet 7 inches; for this reason, this is why basketball is always viewed as a big man's game. But every now and then, there are players that lack ceiling that proves it's not all about height when it comes to impact on the basketball court. Here are 5 of the shortest players in NBA history. 7.) Keith Jennings The casual NBA fan probably doesn't know who Keith Jennings was, Read More

Best Basketball Shoes For Traction – Buyer’s Guide

Out of all sneaker attributes, basketball players are suckers for traction. For some, it can even be a deal-breaker. No matter how firm and bouncy the cushion is or no matter how premium the materials are, it would not make it in the regular rotation of basketball shoes if it won’t bite the floor the way it should. Who makes it in the list of the best basketball shoes for traction ? Let’s take a look. Best Basketball Shoes for Traction: Tier 3 Anta GH1 Nobody pays attention to Chinese Read More

How To Jump Higher In Basketball

The ability to jump high is an invaluable asset in basketball. When you are finishing for layups (or dunks) and grabbing rebounds, having that extra spring on your jump is definitely an advantage. That is why adding inches to your vertical jump could possibly raise your game to a different level. Fortunately, there are exercises and drills that can help you do just that. If you want to find out more about these,  please read on so you'll know how to jump higher. How to Jump Higher: Breaking Read More

Basketball 101: How To Get Better At Basketball

If you are just starting out in basketball, you may look to further improve your skills. That’s a good tradeoff since becoming good at basketball boosts your self-esteem. How would you begin that journey? Let’s take a look at some tips on how to get better at basketball. Tips on How to Become a Better Basketball Player Know where you are in your developmentAre you just starting out or do you know a little about basketball? If you are a total newbie, it would be good to study a little bit Read More

How to Play Horse in Basketball

The game of HORSE is easy and fun. The rules are straightforward, and it’s a way for kids and adults to compete without a serious handicap. You don’t even need clean courts for this game, because a backyard hoop should be enough. If you’re not too familiar with HORSE, let’s see if you could learn how to play HORSE in basketball from reading this article. Why is the Basketball Game Called Horse? No one knows why this game is called HORSE but a possible explanation is that players who invented Read More