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After this pandemic, you might feel like taking a stroll to a local basketball court on a Saturday evening just to grace your eyes with NBA prospects.
Here are some funny basketball slangs you might likely hear on court.
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Here are some funny basketball slangs you might likely hear on court.
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Pastor (Passtor)
This guy is always passing the ball even when he has clear chances to shoot. You& #39;ll most likely hear his teammates shouting, "Guy shoot, are you a pastor?"
This guy is always passing the ball even when he has clear chances to shoot. You& #39;ll most likely hear his teammates shouting, "Guy shoot, are you a pastor?"
Minus 1
Zero points, zero assists, Infact zero contribution to the team. This guy is most likely the best dressed on court and he probably will do a better job handling the score board. In most cases, he brought the ball so he must play.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😪" title="Sleepy face" aria-label="Emoji: Sleepy face">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😪" title="Sleepy face" aria-label="Emoji: Sleepy face">
Zero points, zero assists, Infact zero contribution to the team. This guy is most likely the best dressed on court and he probably will do a better job handling the score board. In most cases, he brought the ball so he must play.
Big man
He is the tallest player in the opponent& #39;s team. He& #39;ll most likely block your weak layup shots. Avoid him if you& #39;re weak or kuku pass before he use you shine for highlights.
He is the tallest player in the opponent& #39;s team. He& #39;ll most likely block your weak layup shots. Avoid him if you& #39;re weak or kuku pass before he use you shine for highlights.
Boardman/Banker
A player who takes bank shots. He aims and shoots at the backboard to increase his chances of making a shot.
A player who takes bank shots. He aims and shoots at the backboard to increase his chances of making a shot.
Curry
Dubbed after NBA superstar Stephen Curry, this is a player with the best shot accuracy in a team and usually makes 3 points. He is usually the lender of last resort.
Dubbed after NBA superstar Stephen Curry, this is a player with the best shot accuracy in a team and usually makes 3 points. He is usually the lender of last resort.
Bricklayer
The unlucky guy on court who hits bricks all the time. (bricks are continuous shots hitting the rim like bar challenge in football)
The unlucky guy on court who hits bricks all the time. (bricks are continuous shots hitting the rim like bar challenge in football)
Abortion
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A shot that almost entered the basket but was prevented by village people
Stainless
A shot that enters the basket without touching the rim or backboard.
Oyibo people call it & #39;Swish& #39;.
A shot that enters the basket without touching the rim or backboard.
Oyibo people call it & #39;Swish& #39;.
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Milo
A player who has gone for many @Milo basketball competitions in secondary school and still wears the same Milo kits on court.
Coach Carter
A player with a failed basketball career but due to the love of the game resorts to coaching basketball.
Milo
A player who has gone for many @Milo basketball competitions in secondary school and still wears the same Milo kits on court.
Coach Carter
A player with a failed basketball career but due to the love of the game resorts to coaching basketball.
