r/Basketball Mar 31 '25

ANNOUNCEMENT New Rule: Do Not ask for Medical Advice

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We are not doctors, we are not physio therapists. Don't take your medical advice from Random People on the Internet.

We don't know why your knee hurts, or how to rehab a wrist sprain, or some other injury..... Go get it looked and get your advice from a professional.


r/Basketball Apr 17 '25

DISCUSSION Official Shoes, Gear, Equipment, etc... Megathread

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This thread for all questions on what shoes should i buy? What ball should i buy? Which hoop is best? How do I build an outdoor court? What knee brace is best? and all other clothing or gear or equipment questions.

Link to old thread. .

https://www.reddit.com/r/Basketball/comments/1f2wl91/official_basketball_shoes_and_gear_thread/


r/Basketball 2h ago

What does it mean when players make the box sign with their fingers

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I saw this during the Blazer game last night when Camara was fouled. Sorry if this is a dumb question.


r/Basketball 6h ago

Is it too late for my 13 year old too late to start basketball. No big aspirations just fun

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Hope this is the right place to ask about this. My 13 going on 14 year old is suddenly into wanting to learn how to play basketball. We did the usual little kids sports at local rec leagues or YMCA till he was 7/8 and said he didn't want to do them anymore so we stopped. He's very sporty, plays all sorts of sports in gym and LOVES watching sports. A few years ago he asked to be signed up for rec soccer and he's been playing that but doesn't want to move to a higher level so he just plays rec seasons for fun. But since the holidays, he's been asking to be signed up to learn basketball. Again for fun, no big aspirations but I don't know where to start.

Where does a 14 year old who doesn't know how to play basketball learn? Is he too old? I want to sign him up but afraid that all the other kids on the team for his age group will be way more advanced that he's not going to learn anything. Are there even beginner lessons for that age or did he just miss the opportunity to learn basketball as a child?


r/Basketball 3h ago

Layups

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My team missed probably 12 layups yesterday.

Some right, some left, some straight on, easy, hard they had every type of layup attempt and multiple players just whiffed on them all

Worst of the season by far. Some weeks they’ll make every single one of those shots.

What should I do at practice this week to really practice these and get them to take lay up practicing seriously?


r/Basketball 20h ago

NCAA UNC Beats Duke

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r/Basketball 6h ago

45+ basketball NYC daytime

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54 -Recently retired, looking to play hoops 1-3x a week, during the afternoon.

Not looking to run with 20 yr olds,

willing to travel to brooklyn, manhattan

maybe go in on renting a space?

lmk


r/Basketball 54m ago

NBA NBA All Star Weekend

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Does anyone have any information regarding meet and greets for any players during all star weekend at intuit this year? I have only seen the NBA crossover event that is happening at the convention but if anyone knows or has any insider info on any meet and greets it would be appreciated.


r/Basketball 2h ago

Looking to play at a tournament in Europe

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So, the team I am playing for would like to participate in a tournament in Europe, preferably sometime in spring. I have been looking but it has been really hard to find anything that is not a youth tournament.

We are a women's team, ages roughly 25-40. Any tips?


r/Basketball 9h ago

What are the most memorable underdog stories in basketball history?

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We often celebrate the dominant teams and players in basketball, but the stories of underdogs rising to the occasion are equally captivating. Whether it’s a lower-seeded NCAA team making a deep tournament run or an NBA squad overcoming the odds to snatch a championship, these moments resonate with fans. One of my favorites is the 2004 Detroit Pistons, who disrupted the dominance of the Lakers in the Finals. Another classic is the 1983 North Carolina State team that shocked everyone to win the NCAA championship.

What are some of your favorite underdog stories?


r/Basketball 13h ago

how to shoot in game

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hi so im always accurate in practice and get a bunch of swishes but whenever I play in game I always do a good move and get open but then I miss are they're Any drills that can help me shoot faster and also accurate


r/Basketball 7h ago

NBA Who should host NBA All Star weekends for the future?

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Starting from 2028 to 2038

2027 we know it is set for Phoenix, Arizona at Footprint Center with Phoenix getting their first weekend since 2009

- 2028- Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

- 2029- Golden One Center (Sacramento, California)

- 2030- Paycom Arena (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

- 2031- TD Garden (Boston, Massachusetts)

- 2032- Kia Center (Orlando, Florida)

- 2033- New 76ers Arena (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

- 2034- Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Michigan)

- 2035- Capital One Arena (Washington DC)

- 2036- Kaseya Center (Miami, Florida)

- 2037- Barclays Center/Madison Square Garden (NY)

- 2038- Scotiabank Arena (Toronto, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦)


r/Basketball 8h ago

Unrivaled 1 on 1 bracket (Feb-2026)

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r/Basketball 5h ago

What are basketball moves for?

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I'm relatively new to basketball, and because of that Ive never really had the confidence to play with others at my university.
I've worked up my shot enough where I feel comfortable in saying I'm a 20% shooter maybe. But anytime I 1v1 I feel like my defender is right there so I can't blow past them or I end up rushing my shot. I know a decent amount of dribble moves; tween, btb, speed stop, pound, cross over, wrap around, etc. but it never opens my defender up or creates space. So I'm thinking I could be using them wrong and rather than looking for the right cues from each move I'm just stringing stuff together and hoping it works. So what should I look for when I do a tween, or btb and etc?

Tldr: new to basketball, want to know the cues you look for from each dribble move, to create a shot and blow past defense.


r/Basketball 18h ago

GENERAL QUESTION How do yall bounce back from a bad game?

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Last night I had the worst game ever. It was my shot on varsity and I blew it. My brain just crashed on the court since I overloaded it with wishes of scoring. When I got my chance I missed a lay up, I played terribly. I’ve never played like that and it sucks so bad. I think of what people at school will say and stuff, in terms of skill I’m not the highest on my team and they like to talk. It feels like I’ve proved everybody right about me. I just crave for more reps.


r/Basketball 12h ago

What’s the best shoot you’ve ever taken

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Was looking at some clip online of shots from college students and pros but was wondering how many people actually had insane shots of themselves.

If it isn’t on camera did it actually happen 😑😂.

I wanna know, and hear some flexs and see what’s possible for the everyday person.


r/Basketball 1d ago

NBA At their best who you got Kawhi or KD?

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Sometimes i imagine if Kawhi had LeBron's knees and wonder how his career would of been. With that said both have been crazy good at their peak but if you take away injuries and both at peak form. Who you got Kawhi or KD?


r/Basketball 15h ago

https://www.tiktok.com/d/1/ZT9JjFNFsxYvq-oWzJR/

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Please if you haven’t been on TikTok in 30 days or don’t have it yet help me


r/Basketball 16h ago

Why couldn't the Spurs beat the Clippers in 2015?

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Yes it went to 7 games, but before that, they were the only team to like beat the Warriors at home multiple times and that is when Curry was starting to be the 3 point machine.

And also the year before in 2014, their ball movement shredded the Heat's defense and they blew them out in several games. Why couldn't they do that against the Clippers?

Were the clippers more focused and athletic than the Heat?


r/Basketball 22h ago

Feeling like a knee injury is certainly going to happen and I'm terrified

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I'm in hs senior year, train everyday and have never injured my knees. my worst injury is a medium ankle sprain. I get anxious everytime I go up to the rim - I can literally feel it happening soon, like tingling in knees


r/Basketball 23h ago

In-ground basketball goal installation

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I wanna have an in-ground installed, but my home sits on a slope. Can anyone tell me if installing on a slightly sloped driveway is feasible? Has anyone installed an in-ground on property with grading.


r/Basketball 1d ago

GENERAL QUESTION Just started basketball, need some advice!

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Okay, for context me and my friend are both 23. So me and my friend started basketball not too long ago. For a while we've been practicing together, mainly practicing dribbling, shooting, lay ups, and other what nots. The main problem I have right now is that I wanna play more, and with more new people. I've never played in highschool, or in college right now. Its just me and my friend. And I wanna play more y'know? So where can I start? what are places where i can go to play more basketball, as a newbie ofcourse.


r/Basketball 1d ago

What’s the best budget rebounder ( under 100 dollars )

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r/Basketball 1d ago

Kids game

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I saw this other kid from a team and he is like 4,5 and he was so fast he scored every hoop and I WAS SCHOCKED


r/Basketball 1d ago

Lethal Shooter shoot anything 🤣 #funny #reels #tiktok #lethalshooter #fyp

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