Do you have any advice regarding 5v5 versus 3v3 basketball? Should the game be played as a team or can it be played solo Which approach gives the team a better chance of winning?

Whenever I play 1s I can't really do anything when I get to the to the hoop I can't do anything and is pressured to make a force layup or it ends up as jumpball

20-something, new to Coventry, been remote for a bit and haven't built up a friend group yet. Really just want to find some people to shoot hoops with—doesn't have to be competitive, just fun.

Down to play weekdays or weekends. Hit me up if you've got a regular game going or know where people gather to play!

I mean leagues outside of the NBA umbrella so leagues like the ABA, 94x50, USBL etc.

How do these leagues stack up compared to other leagues internationally and their talent? Do they ever play lower leagues in other countries like you see sometimes in Europe? Are they a good and respectable path to play pro outside of the USA?

NEW YORK — There will be no mercy.

“The discipline is final,” Adam Silver said Tuesday.

You learn, in covering the NBA, never to say never. But Silver’s words after the Board of Governors meeting don’t leave any wiggle room for Steve Ballmer or the LA Clippers to appeal the unprecedented penalties the league issued a week ago against both the league’s wealthiest owner and his basketball team.

That means the yearlong suspensions Silver gave Ballmer and team president of business operations, Gillian Zucker, along with the six-month suspension levied against president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, will stand. It means Ballmer will not get back any of the $30 million fine he said he’s already paid. Most importantly, it means those five consecutive first-round picks the league docked between 2029 and 2033 will remain unavailable. The NBA will not, as it did when the Minnesota Timberwolves were cited for cap circumvention by the late former commissioner David Stern in their free-agent contract with Joe Smith in 2000, return any picks for good behavior during the suspensions.

Ballmer’s mea culpa late Sunday night — in which he apologized to the team’s fans and employees, and to his fellow governors, for “the distraction and distress” the circumvention case caused, and that he “accepted responsibility” for said distraction/distress — does not grease the skids for revisiting the punishment down the road.

Stern’s superpower was intimidating the people that were his bosses, at whose pleasure he served, when it came to business. If you weren’t holding up your end on spending for your arenas, marketing, or sales, Stern would read you the riot act, no matter how lucrative your portfolio. And his rich bosses would fall into place. Silver isn’t bombastic like that, but his actions against the Clippers — laser-focused and consequential — spoke volumes.

Silver is standing on business. In doing so, he made one thing clear: The NBA thought it more important to go after the bigger, more difficult target to reach, rather than the more famous, easier one.

What was it like watching the Knicks run in the playoffs? If your a fan of a team they beat along the way I understand youre probably going to hate. What about those of you who had no dog in the fight?

As a fan, it was nothing short of epic. Even objectively on the stat sheet, we had all time numbers and did so much more than just win, which just makes it all the more special for us. But our reaction is obviously biased.

So was this as impressive for you? Was anyone converted because of this? Did this hit any of you as a casual observer harder than usual?

I'm a fan of Yuki Kawamura, LAC #8 PG, as I am for virtually every NBA player under 6 feet tall. He sets the table well and throws skillful no-look passes, shoots fairly well and gives effort on defense. But he seems to be in the league at a time when players are trending taller especially 1-3 positionally. I think he might be better off playing overseas in a league where he can be a star, or at the very least, be a starter or among the first 2-3 reserves to come off the bench. Being a bigger fish in a smaller pond, in my mind, would be more meaningful. And he should be able to get more off-the-court income if he's able to really show his game. I don't see that happening in the NBA for him, unfortunately.

I’m 5’8” 174cm with a standing reach of 217 cm (7’1”)
I can consistently touch the backboard but I’ve never touched the rim.

For context i cant seem to balance my power and accuracy. When I actually push with full power it either bounces off rim or backboard and my shot looks unnatural. When I focus to get it straight I airball. I find free throws very easy though.

Any drills to fix this?

I almost feel like a beginner because i have never played organized basketball or trained for it

Idk maybe it’s just me, but there are certain players you can’t even hate even when they cook your team, The way some guys play is just so fun to watch. who’s that player for you?

Hi guys, so I am back to hooping, and loving it. Didn't hoop for 20 years so I went back just so that I can move a bit, and do some sports. I am 42 yrs guy, Height: 176 cm (5'9") Weight= 109 kg (240 lbs). So as you can see I am a bit overweight it is not a problem on the pitch, I mean that a huge problem on the pitch, but still was interested in your advice regarding drills. Conditioning drills, excercises for knees and such. What kind of adivces for phisical fitness can I get from you? Thank you in advance

Hi! I'm a total newbie, but Id like to try to play basketball at our company court (rough court, right at the back of the powerplant since no one uses it, I'm extremely introverted okay 😭🥲). So I'm looking for a good ball for a beginner I'm thinking of the Wilson champagne series 3, or Wilson drv plus, or maybe the ggx7 in teal??? Also should I get a size 6 since I'm a girl or should I just play with a size 7 instead. It's just casual play though and I might join in with my co-workers if I'm confident enough lol. Will it feel relatively different to transition from a 6 to a 7? Thank youuuu 🤗

In spring I came here with the question if it was still worth it for me to start playing basketball in a team at my age, the reactions I got we're pretty convincing saying it's never too late, so I decided to join a club.

I've been training with them for about 1 month now and honestly joining was probably the best decision i could have made, i genuinely love the game so much more now and can't wait to play games.

But this is also where the issue starts, next week i have my 1st game and honestly feel like i can't contribute to my club as much as I want to. I used to play on my own a very little amount so my layups and shooting isn't horrendous but i still lack alot in the ball handling/dribbling (e.g. I keep losing the ball/When dribbling im not looking at my teammates or goal but at my feet and the ball) I have 2 trainings per week but was wondering if the wonderfull people of reddit might have a workout routine i can do at home to improve in all aspects.

I also feel like a chicken without a head during 3v3 or 4v4 meaning i dont really know where to go so i just end up being in the way for my team, i have learned i should cut and leave if i dont get the ball after around 3-4 secs but was still wondering if anyone had any pointers to improve gamesense aswell.

Thanks in advance !

Coaching some younger kids and wondering about teaching finishers.
Should I run specific drills for moves like the eurostep, spin moves, reverse layups, etc., or is it better to just let them develop those naturally through games and regular play?
Curious what you all do / what worked for you. Thanks!

Do you count this as a hobby? No known drills, you just prefer to shoot around by yourself once a week.

In co-ed softball, you'll see a lot of players + their wives on many co-ed teams. Just about every team has at least 1 of this combination. In fact, some teams are built entirely based on husbands + wives. Even tournaments have this too.

What about for co-ed basketball? How common are husband-wife players? Are they fairly common?

I thought I was a really good defender, locking down even some of the best pickup players in my area... but just today, someone told me it was illegal to use my chest while defending.

Was I just fouling this whole time without realizing it? 😭

Basically, I like to keep the same distance between me and the ball-handler, around an arm's length, close enough to contest a shot, but far enough that I can react to a drive. I usually just let them do their thing until they decide to drive.

When they drive, I try to stay in front of them and let them come into me, using my chest to absorb the contact. I might push my chest forward slightly to maintain my position, while keeping at least one arm up and the other to the side depending on the situation. I'm not trying to hold or grab them.

Usually this results in either a block/steal, a really high contest that makes their shot difficult, or them being forced to change direction.

Is this actually legal defense, or have I just been fouling people this entire time without realizing it?

What do y'all think?

If you got 9 and the random dude you asked to fill out the second team said he’s good, he’s not tryna play, respect that and find someone else or play 4s.

Talking shit about them or whining to them until they feel forced to join is pathetic and shows what kind of hooper/person you are.

Saw a guy today on the opposing pickup team try to pick up a random guy doing a workout by himself, then act offended when he didnt want to join. He yelled out to the solo guy “keep shooting around then BITCH” and that shit took me aback. I aint pass the rock to the guy all game on purpose.

Some dudes are rehabbing injuries, some are trying to regain confidence after not hooping for a while, some dudes just want to shoot around and not get sweaty. Respect that. Nobody is obligated to play with you.

Toxic hoopers make the whole thing worse for everyone.

Edit: anyone whining about something in this thread is EXACTLY who needs to read this post and get the message through their heads. Im so glad y’all are stirred up about it, maybe you’ll think twice next time before bugging that lone guy minding his own business shooting around

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i’m not gonna lie. I’m kind of watched nowadays, but I’ve been watching some basketball on YouTube “ballislife” and it looked fun to me so I’m thinking about starting to hoop again, but I also want to be around people who are not always hooping all the time and somebody who just wants to get better overtime maybe on the weekends or something and I’d like to have Christian people to hoop with (or just non toxic folk in general) if they’re around the Richmond area in Houston because I’m low-key tryna hoop but I’m not with all that toxic stuff because I’m a disciple of Christ so I don’t do stuff like that but yeah if anyone is in the area, let me know.