to support an injury to the elbow or bicep or to keep sweat off their shooting hand
Shooting sleeves.
Sweatbands, wristbands, shooting sleeves, and some have specially designed sneakers
Those are actually called "shooting sleeves" and basketball players wear them to help maintain their shooting form.
Basketball players wear sleeves on the arm they shoot with so it stays warm. In addition it is an extension of the wrist sweat bands from the old days, keeping the sweat from running down their arm and onto their shooting hand. Keeping their shooting hand dry is important for feel on the ball when passing, dribbling and shooting.
it is called a "sleeve" its to keep sweat off your shooting arm
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shorts
It is the clothing that the players wear.
Most basketball players wear basketball shorts or other shirts like, "Just Do It".
Basketball jerseys are normally sleeveless, because players get hot while playing. It has also become a popular style among players.
t-shirt and shorts?
you cant wear it unless you have a doctors note !!