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If you are talking about the little wraps that go over there entire shin it is there to prevent Shin Splints, by compressing the shin you can prevent the muscle from tearing off the bone and therefore prevent some of the pain caused by shin splints

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Q: What are those things that NBA players wear on their shins?
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