I think it was an article linked here on ILH that said that some amazingly high percentage of all the 7 ft. and above men in the USA had been under contract in the NBA at some point in their lives. I expect this probably did not include extremely slow 7fters.
― a little too mature to be cute (Aimless), Monday, 11 April 2016 18:41 (eight years ago) link
He claims he played D1 for a time but we are skeptical. Tho there are some schools that are D1 that are basically at D2 level quality of play, eg NAU up the road from me.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Monday, 11 April 2016 18:47 (eight years ago) link
sort of feel like if you're 7 feet tall and haven't played at a really high level you're probably a klutz
― k3vin k., Monday, 11 April 2016 18:54 (eight years ago) link
Aye. Plus dude is in town for rehab so whatever habit he had couldn't have helped...
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Monday, 11 April 2016 19:02 (eight years ago) link
i'm 6'9 and gave up on serious ball in high school because i was too slow. now i kinda regret not trying harder but being a giant definitely doesn't automatically make you good
― ciderpress, Monday, 11 April 2016 19:18 (eight years ago) link
I played a very short game of 2-on-2 with some other fat randos yesterday and it was really fun. I made zero (0) shots.
― reggae mike love (polyphonic), Monday, 11 April 2016 19:21 (eight years ago) link
I did set a ton of screens and got a few blocks and steals though.
― reggae mike love (polyphonic), Monday, 11 April 2016 19:27 (eight years ago) link
Nice. The shots will fall eventually. I changed my shot from more overhead to a "thru the nose" curry type release. Def helps with the consistency for me.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Monday, 11 April 2016 22:50 (eight years ago) link
All of my shots landed within the cylinder so I felt okay about it. Even when I played a lot I was never much of a shooter.
― reggae mike love (polyphonic), Monday, 11 April 2016 22:53 (eight years ago) link
i pulled a muscle in my back i think and i shd prob take a lil time off to heal BUT I CANT IM CRAZY
― lag∞n, Friday, 22 April 2016 01:29 (eight years ago) link
played so bad today omg missing layups like crazy
― lag∞n, Friday, 22 April 2016 01:30 (eight years ago) link
it's not just this game or this series -- you gotta think of your career
― mookieproof, Friday, 22 April 2016 01:31 (eight years ago) link
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m41qh2SaPj1r00g1wo4_400.gif
RIP
― k3vin k., Friday, 22 April 2016 01:32 (eight years ago) link
i love how prince was good at basketball thats one of my fav things abt him along w his music and how hes a good person
― lag∞n, Friday, 22 April 2016 01:33 (eight years ago) link
tru dont want to be the next grant hill xp
― lag∞n, Friday, 22 April 2016 01:37 (eight years ago) link
legs hurt
― lag∞n, Friday, 27 May 2016 22:14 (eight years ago) link
there's probably some juice for that
― ciderpress, Friday, 27 May 2016 22:20 (eight years ago) link
shd prob start juicing
― lag∞n, Friday, 27 May 2016 23:38 (eight years ago) link
Lemme know how it goes. Been thinking of getting some of that barbosa horse juice
― Spottie, Saturday, 28 May 2016 00:39 (eight years ago) link
apparently its gross af
― micah, Saturday, 28 May 2016 02:04 (eight years ago) link
what are the best workout programs for getting in shape for bball? I haven't been playing much but I'd like to show up a little for the annual office game in July. Been doing the gym 3x per week and running maybe 1x per week, but mostly lifting.
― a man a plan alive (man alive), Monday, 30 May 2016 02:48 (eight years ago) link
idk, probably worth running at least a couple times a week though.
― micah, Monday, 30 May 2016 03:30 (eight years ago) link
mentally prepare yrself for humiliation
― lag∞n, Monday, 30 May 2016 03:38 (eight years ago) link
just dribble the ball through your legs a bunch and you're good to go
― ciderpress, Monday, 30 May 2016 03:42 (eight years ago) link
Def gotta run and get your endurance up. I would do box jumps, squats, calf lifts. For upper body focus on shoulders imo cos you do lots of arms up on D and calling for the ball and what not. When I was in my best Bball shape I was doing lots of sprints and also playing lots of racquetball. But really the best way to get in ball shape is just to play a lot. In college I would play 3 hours a night no problem.
― Spottie, Monday, 30 May 2016 03:44 (eight years ago) link
the best workout for playing basketball is playing basketball!!
― k3vin k., Monday, 30 May 2016 03:58 (eight years ago) link
go to the Y and jump in a few pickup games. if you haven't played in a while, you'll be shocked at how fast you get gassed. basketball stamina is a whole nother thing
i played a pickup game recently and had trouble getting around for a couple of days but also im 30 and not really a champion of physical fitness generally
― geometry-stabilized craft (art), Monday, 30 May 2016 04:18 (eight years ago) link
helps with insomnia to be physically ruined though tbh
― geometry-stabilized craft (art), Monday, 30 May 2016 04:20 (eight years ago) link
attn spottie our long national nightmare is over
https://i.imgur.com/OqP4gj2.jpg
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 15 June 2016 16:02 (eight years ago) link
in other news they had hella jordans at nordstrom rack
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 15 June 2016 16:03 (eight years ago) link
!!! v nice v nice
proud ilh moment
― moistest hoist (Spottie), Wednesday, 15 June 2016 16:05 (eight years ago) link
ty 4 yr encouragement and support
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 15 June 2016 16:12 (eight years ago) link
also if you're gonna be playing more, I recently made the switch from cotton socks to Nike HyperElite socks and they have legit changed my life. They're normally like $15-$20 a pair which his insane but the nike outlet had some weird colorways for like half that and I had a gift card so I bought like 10 pair. Best socks I've ever worn.http://weartesters.com/introducing-the-nike-hyper-elite-basketball-crew-socks/
― moistest hoist (Spottie), Wednesday, 15 June 2016 16:58 (eight years ago) link
those look p cool i am the owner of a variety of technological running socks which i like, usually only wear the sub ankle units
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 15 June 2016 17:01 (eight years ago) link
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClAd8eUXEAAIUYc.jpg
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 15 June 2016 17:05 (eight years ago) link
oops wrong t
been playing some 21 cause no ones showing up over the summer and i forgot how much i like that game its a licence to try the craziest shit cause u dont have any teammates that care if u if u take extremely high difficulty shots and in fact its necessitated by going against multiple defenders which is fun and actually good practice too
― lag∞n, Sunday, 10 July 2016 17:56 (eight years ago) link
21 is a great game.
3x3 half > 5x5 full > 21 >>>>>>>> all other games
― moistest hoist (Spottie), Sunday, 10 July 2016 19:45 (eight years ago) link
5x5 full over everything
― k3vin k., Sunday, 10 July 2016 19:55 (eight years ago) link
Yeah it's close I've always loved 3x3 for whatever reason. More ball movement. Can't slack on d where full you can just kinda switch all the time. Less long runs and more constant quick burst motion.
― moistest hoist (Spottie), Sunday, 10 July 2016 19:59 (eight years ago) link
id prob go 3x3 > 2x2 > 21 > 4x4 full > 5x5
― lag∞n, Sunday, 10 July 2016 20:17 (eight years ago) link
i like my touches
4s full is a disaster. Way too many lazy open fast breaks
― moistest hoist (Spottie), Sunday, 10 July 2016 20:36 (eight years ago) link
i like it just running around going wild 5s frustrate me too crowded not enough touches
― lag∞n, Sunday, 10 July 2016 20:50 (eight years ago) link
Play point guard imo
― moistest hoist (Spottie), Sunday, 10 July 2016 20:58 (eight years ago) link
i do kinda but theres always lots ppl who want to bring the ball up
― lag∞n, Sunday, 10 July 2016 21:04 (eight years ago) link
sure ive said this before but its crazy to me that nba players play on the same court we do like how do they get off shots when everyone is huge and super athletic
― lag∞n, Sunday, 10 July 2016 21:05 (eight years ago) link
yr teammates call you 'gunner' don't they
― mookieproof, Sunday, 10 July 2016 21:29 (eight years ago) link
ha no im not chucker even tho i do enjoy it i know its wrong
― lag∞n, Sunday, 10 July 2016 21:38 (eight years ago) link