Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
What kind of sports bra should I wear for basketball?
susannehurst asked:
I am a 34A and that is small but they still bounce and get sore. I have been wearing my regular bra for now, but it doesn’t really get the job done. I need help finding a good, but not too exspensive, sports bra!
I am a 34A and that is small but they still bounce and get sore. I have been wearing my regular bra for now, but it doesn’t really get the job done. I need help finding a good, but not too exspensive, sports bra!
A Sports Collectible Could Be Basketball Jersey
Ann Marier asked:
Those searching for the perfect sports collectible have a variety of different sports collectible options to choose from. Baseball, football, soccer −− all of those sports have a range of memorabilia that are sure to satisfy a devoted fan. However, basketball, with its famous players and amazing history, has the ultimate sports collectible to offer: basketball jerseys.
Why Basketball Jerseys are Such a Desirable Sports Collectible
The history of basketball is filled with talented players who stood out from the rest: Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal, even Dennis Rodman. Each of these players brought either immense talent, or, in the case of Dennis Rodman, flashy personality to the game of basketball.
With such notoriety being generated by these basketball players, of course the sports industry had to manufacture copies of each player’s basketball jersey in the hopes of it becoming valuable sports collectibles. The fans did not disappoint, and after every basketball game stadium vendors were met with long lines of fans wanting to get basketball jerseys as a sports collectible.
Of course, the basketball jerseys that a fan could get at a game or at a local sports shop were great ways to show their devotion to a particular player. However, for those sports memorabilia collectors, simply owning a copy of their favorite player’s jersey was not enough.
Extremely devoted fans would wait outside locker rooms in the days when security was less strict, in the hops of getting their favorite player to sign a jersey. Many players obliged, thus increasing the value of the jersey by potentially hundreds of dollars.
Nowadays, outside of fan events, it has gotten considerably harder to obtain that much-wanted autographed basketball jersey. Thus, avid sports collectors are flocking to specialty shops and to online sites such as eBay, looking for the perfect basketball jersey as a sports collectible.
Of course, it would be ideal to have the actual basketball jersey of one’s favorite player, but one truly needs thousands of dollars to fulfill such a wish, if such a wish is even obtainable. Prices of basketball jersey skyrocket when they were actually owned by the player, and even more so if the player’s number was retired.
Basketball jerseys are the ultimate sports collectible because they are a way to pay homage to players of a truly exciting sport, a sport that has merged with the entertainment industry to be both a sport and a veritable who’s who of both celebrity fans and players.
So, for those who want a true piece of fascinating sports history, buy a basketball jersey. Whether original and signed, or just bought at a game or sports shop, it is guaranteed to be the ultimate symbol of fan devotion to this great game.
Those searching for the perfect sports collectible have a variety of different sports collectible options to choose from. Baseball, football, soccer −− all of those sports have a range of memorabilia that are sure to satisfy a devoted fan. However, basketball, with its famous players and amazing history, has the ultimate sports collectible to offer: basketball jerseys.
Why Basketball Jerseys are Such a Desirable Sports Collectible
The history of basketball is filled with talented players who stood out from the rest: Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal, even Dennis Rodman. Each of these players brought either immense talent, or, in the case of Dennis Rodman, flashy personality to the game of basketball.
With such notoriety being generated by these basketball players, of course the sports industry had to manufacture copies of each player’s basketball jersey in the hopes of it becoming valuable sports collectibles. The fans did not disappoint, and after every basketball game stadium vendors were met with long lines of fans wanting to get basketball jerseys as a sports collectible.
Of course, the basketball jerseys that a fan could get at a game or at a local sports shop were great ways to show their devotion to a particular player. However, for those sports memorabilia collectors, simply owning a copy of their favorite player’s jersey was not enough.
Extremely devoted fans would wait outside locker rooms in the days when security was less strict, in the hops of getting their favorite player to sign a jersey. Many players obliged, thus increasing the value of the jersey by potentially hundreds of dollars.
Nowadays, outside of fan events, it has gotten considerably harder to obtain that much-wanted autographed basketball jersey. Thus, avid sports collectors are flocking to specialty shops and to online sites such as eBay, looking for the perfect basketball jersey as a sports collectible.
Of course, it would be ideal to have the actual basketball jersey of one’s favorite player, but one truly needs thousands of dollars to fulfill such a wish, if such a wish is even obtainable. Prices of basketball jersey skyrocket when they were actually owned by the player, and even more so if the player’s number was retired.
Basketball jerseys are the ultimate sports collectible because they are a way to pay homage to players of a truly exciting sport, a sport that has merged with the entertainment industry to be both a sport and a veritable who’s who of both celebrity fans and players.
So, for those who want a true piece of fascinating sports history, buy a basketball jersey. Whether original and signed, or just bought at a game or sports shop, it is guaranteed to be the ultimate symbol of fan devotion to this great game.
An Audio Mp3 Book Turned My Son Into a Better Basketball Player!
Paul Simari asked:
Brian made the varsity basketball team as a sophomore last year, which rarely ever happens at Dover High School. Not only did he make the team, but he was the starting forward, and led the team in rebounding and finished second on the team in scoring. That was last season. Now, as a junior, he knew this was his year to take over the team. He would have college coaches coming to watch his games, and recruiters would be calling to speak with him. If he continued to play well and improve, this would most likely mean a free college education for Brian – and as his father, I was all for that!
But Brian started off the season playing well below his standards. It seemed like he lacked concentration and motivation, and his play was unusually slow and sloppy. He still was able to score like he did last year, but he was getting by using his pure physical size and strength most of the time instead of his talents. He was still good – but he had the potential to be great … he just needed a little fire to get there!
I remembered back when I was in high school. I was a football player. Whenever I felt that I needed some motivation before games, I always listened to speeches on tape by my favorite football coaches – Knute Rockne, Vince Lombradi, Bill Walsh. After listening to those guys in the locker room, I would get out on the field and fight my *** off for my team!
And then it hit me – if that worked for me, then it sure as hell should work for Brian too!
I knew that he liked to listen to music on his mp3 before basketball games and in the locker at halftime, so I downloaded an audio book online called “Motivational Speeches For Athletes By Professional Coaches” onto Brian’s mp3 player. The next day, an hour before the start of his next game, I told him to listen to it. After the book finished, he looked at me and simply nodded his head. He didn’t say a word, but I could tell that it worked.
Brian went out that night and scored a school record 47 points. After the game, he thanked me for giving him that audio book. He said it was exactly what he needed to motivate him and get him to play up to his abilities.
Now, several months later, Brian has maintained his awesome play, and he has had Villanova, Seton Hall, and Rutgers all come knocking on our door!
Brian made the varsity basketball team as a sophomore last year, which rarely ever happens at Dover High School. Not only did he make the team, but he was the starting forward, and led the team in rebounding and finished second on the team in scoring. That was last season. Now, as a junior, he knew this was his year to take over the team. He would have college coaches coming to watch his games, and recruiters would be calling to speak with him. If he continued to play well and improve, this would most likely mean a free college education for Brian – and as his father, I was all for that!
But Brian started off the season playing well below his standards. It seemed like he lacked concentration and motivation, and his play was unusually slow and sloppy. He still was able to score like he did last year, but he was getting by using his pure physical size and strength most of the time instead of his talents. He was still good – but he had the potential to be great … he just needed a little fire to get there!
I remembered back when I was in high school. I was a football player. Whenever I felt that I needed some motivation before games, I always listened to speeches on tape by my favorite football coaches – Knute Rockne, Vince Lombradi, Bill Walsh. After listening to those guys in the locker room, I would get out on the field and fight my *** off for my team!
And then it hit me – if that worked for me, then it sure as hell should work for Brian too!
I knew that he liked to listen to music on his mp3 before basketball games and in the locker at halftime, so I downloaded an audio book online called “Motivational Speeches For Athletes By Professional Coaches” onto Brian’s mp3 player. The next day, an hour before the start of his next game, I told him to listen to it. After the book finished, he looked at me and simply nodded his head. He didn’t say a word, but I could tell that it worked.
Brian went out that night and scored a school record 47 points. After the game, he thanked me for giving him that audio book. He said it was exactly what he needed to motivate him and get him to play up to his abilities.
Now, several months later, Brian has maintained his awesome play, and he has had Villanova, Seton Hall, and Rutgers all come knocking on our door!
There is no question that the Spurs championship is tainted now?
scottanthonydavis asked:
Quote from locker room after May 12th playoff game against the Spurs and Suns.
Quote from locker room after May 12th playoff game against the Spurs and Suns.
Dan Bickley
The Arizona Republic
May. 12, 2007 09:49 PM
SAN ANTONIO
Meanwhile, in the locker room, one Suns assistant coach was heard cursing out Bruce Bowen, who does seem better equipped for the WWF than the NBA. Stop. It’s too easy to blame this loss on the officials.
That is exactly what they should have done since the report came out about the truth.
The NBA acknowledged Friday the FBI is investigating Tim Donaghy for betting on games, including ones in which he officiated.
Donaghy, who reportedly has resigned, was an NBA official for 13 years. He officiated 68 games in the 2005-06 season and 63 games in 2006-07, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. He also worked 20 playoff games, including five last season — and the Spurs-Suns on May 12.
Next year – things will be different – David Stern better wake up!
Why is everyone wearing jockstraps instead of compression shorts anymore?
John M asked:
I went to the sports store the other day looking for compression shorts and couldn’t find any. I asked a sales guy and he said they only carried “sliding shorts” and thats for baseball and more guys buy jocks instead of compression shorts anymore. He said that compression shorts are kind of over with. I went to the gym that weekend and all the guys from 15-40 were wearing jocks when i walked into the locker room. Does anyone over 14 wear compression shorts anymore, or are they gone? And if they still sell them where in the heck do i get them?
I went to the sports store the other day looking for compression shorts and couldn’t find any. I asked a sales guy and he said they only carried “sliding shorts” and thats for baseball and more guys buy jocks instead of compression shorts anymore. He said that compression shorts are kind of over with. I went to the gym that weekend and all the guys from 15-40 were wearing jocks when i walked into the locker room. Does anyone over 14 wear compression shorts anymore, or are they gone? And if they still sell them where in the heck do i get them?