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Best Performance Basketball Shoes – Review Guide

A few questions that people often ask us include, 'Is there such a thing as best performance basketball shoes?' or 'How do I know which shoes are right for me to improve my game?'. To be honest, there is no simple answer to this question. You have to understand that the best performance basketball shoes are different for different people. For instance, some people have average feet, while others have wide feet. Some like to play basketball in one style and others, in another manner. In a way, playing Read More

Spalding NBA Street Basketball Review

One of the most crucial elements of ensuring a memorable basketball match is the basketball itself. There are a lot of factors that come into play when you are purchasing a basketball. You will need to consider these factors. For instance, does the basketball provide enough value for money you paid? Is the basketball durable? What about its grip? Can you play the basketball on different courts (outdoor or indoor)? Asking yourself all of these questions before purchasing a basketball would make it Read More

What Is the NBA Average Height In the NBA By Position?

The NBA, make no mistake about it, is a tall player's league and is traditionally dominated by men of gigantic size and height. If you're 7-feet, there is a 17% chance that you'd be in the NBA. That's about 243 times greater than someone at the 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-8 range, near the overall average height in the NBA! Of course, we all know height is not everything. In recent years, guards such as Steph Curry and Steve Nash before him have run amok. Between them, four MVPs were awarded plus 13 Read More

Best Basketball Shoes for Wide Feet

Basketball is one of the most exhilarating sports you can play. The intensity, competitiveness, and sportsmanship found in basketball make it a delight to play. Often people ignore this, but having the right kind of equipment is a critical factor in basketball. The shoes, being one of the most, if not the most, essential gear. The right kind of shoes helps you in balancing yourself while playing. It doesn't matter where you are playing- indoor court or outdoor surface- the right shoes would elevate Read More

10 Players To Watch Out For In NBA Restart Plus DFS Targets For July 30

At long last, the NBA finally returns and it will feature matchups between the Pels and Jazz plus Lakers and Clippers. The rules regarding the Orlando bubble is obviously a little different but when it comes to DFS, there's not much that's changes. What I can say, though, is that there will be players that have multiplied their values in the bubble. Some of the players that opted out opened up the way for others to step up to an increased role. We will take a look at 10 of these players and sneak Read More

How Tall Is Stephen Curry?

Looking from our TV sets, Stephen Curry looks like the smallest dude on the court most of the time. Well, maybe, that's because he is! But playing (and dominating) a game usually ruled by giants and freaks of nature says a lot about the guy's skill level. So, really, how tall is Stephen Curry? Curry may look like an Average Joe out there with his NBA peers, but the truth is, he is way taller than the average American. In NBA standards, he may be short, but in reality, he is still over 14.5% of the Read More

Best Outdoor Basketball – Buyer’s Guide

Have you ever played basketball outdoors and realized your basketball isn't suited for the concrete floor?  Do you have a hard time dribbling it on the outdoor concrete or dusty court? Does the ball pick-up dirt when you dribble and make your hands dirty? If you answered YES to any of these questions, I bet your performance and game play may have been negatively affected because you didn't have the "right" basketball for outdoors.  It's summer and the weather outside is really hot and Read More

Biggest And CrazIest NBA Stories and Rumors (Part 2)

1.) Never played sober We have heard guys like Gilbert Arenas, J.R. Smith, and Metta World Peace talk about drinking before games but did you know one player in the NBA that did not play a game sober? This story by former Net Jayson Williams must be the craziest drinking-before-games story ever. In a Podcast interview for Vice Sports, Williams revealed Manute Bol drank Heineken every single day including game days and as a result, the 7-foot-7 Sudanese never played a game with his wits totally Read More

Biggest NBA Rumors That May Or May Not Be True (Part 1)

The NBA, as its slogan say, is where amazing happens. But the thing is, it's not always on the court where the "amazing" happens, if we believe these crazy NBA rumors, that is. These may or may not be true but as I always say, stories wouldn't be told if there is no ring of truth to it. Let me begin by sharing these 5 NBA rumors: 1.) The NBA's Biggest (and Dirtiest) Prank? The Washington Wizards from the mid-2000s and early 2010s were a rowdy bunch. They had issues with team plane gambling, pulling Read More

Top 5 Candidates For 2020 Defensive Player Of The Year

We still don't know when or if the season will even resume but it won't hurt getting the guys the recognition they deserve. These time around, let's give the NBA's best stoppers some love. 1.) Brook Lopez, C, Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks' defense this season approaches historic proportions no thanks to a line of capable defenders from up and down the roster. Guys such as Eric Bledsoe, Wesley Matthews, and Khris Middleton are menaces on the perimeter but Milwaukee's defensive identity relies heavily Read More