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Basketball jerseys are normally sleeveless, because players get hot while playing. It has also become a popular style among players.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoIts meant to compress the muscles to make them work better. most of them are loose though unless you're hench like Dwight Howard
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∙ 14y agoto keep their arm from flaring up also to keep the muscles tight so they dont get a cramp because if they put it on their shooting arm that arm wont be loose enough to find his/her shot
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∙ 11y agoThey cater to the length of the players. They still wear large xlarge etc but theyre just long in length.
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Why do NBA basketball players wear shooting sleeves and what does it do for them?
to support an injury to the elbow or bicep or to keep sweat off their shooting hand
Why do some NBA players wear those covers socks or whatever their called on one of their arms?
Those are actually called "shooting sleeves" and basketball players wear them to help maintain their shooting form.
Why do NBA players wear calf sleeves?
To hide their numerous ugly tattoos
What are the headphones the NBA players wear?
The NBA players wear Beats by Dr.Dre
What do baskeball players wear for games?
Most commonly gym shorts, higher topped shoes than running shoes for ankle support, t-shirt, jersey, and anything that is medical such as ankle braces, knee braces, face guards, etc. Other players wear shooting sleeves, this originally was done to cover tattoos on the players body that were vulgar and the NBA did not want to be associated with.
What brand shooting sleeve do NBA players wear?
It depends on the player and their sponsors, the most common are Nike and Under Armour
Do players in the NBA have to wear NBA brand socks?
NO
What NBA players wear 20?
Ray allen!
How many players in the NBA wear?
number 23
Can players in the NBA allowed to wear a ring when playing?
no
Which nba players wear number 0?
Gilbert Arenas Russell Westbrook on Oklahoma City
Which NBA players wear number 35?
Kevin derunt does
