Hoops Greats
Garnett, the Prince of GraceGarnett, the Prince of Grace I was very concerned about Kevin Garnett in the beginning of the 09/10 season. The reasons were obvious. He was almost 34. He came back after a mysterious injury which shouldn’t... Read article »
Bill WaltonBill Walton William Theodore “Bill” Walton III (born November 5, 1952) is a retired American basketball player and current television sportscaster. The “Big Red-Head”, as he was... Read article »
Glossary
180 Shootern. a player whose combined free throw percentage, 2-point field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage equals 180%. In 2007-08, only five NBA players shot 180%: Steve Nash, Jose Calderon, Kyle... Read article »
Jump BallA jump ball is a method used to begin or resume play in basketball. It is similar to a faceoff in ice hockey. Two opposing players attempt to gain control of the ball after it is tossed up into the air... Read article »
AssistIn basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was “assisting” in the basket. This... Read article »
National Basketball Association (NBA)The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America’s premier professional men’s basketball league, composed of thirty teams from Canada and the USA. It is an active member of USA Basketball... Read article »
Blocked ShotIn basketball, a block (short for blocked shot) occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a shot from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player’s hands or otherwise... Read article »
