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danny_galaga:

SO, I'm catching more american sports on the telly while Im here in Hong Kong. So instead of a few seconds on the Australian news, naturally there is more time devoted to other sports, like basketball.

So tell me, sports fans, what's with the weird 'leg warmers' on some of the players (or is that 'playas') arms? Is this some sort of tribute to Denis Rodman? Has he passed away? Shouldn't there be more mascara or something as well?

Whatever happened to 'uniforms' in team sports? Now everyone's gotta be an individual. Wanna be an individual? Play tennis or golf...

amendonz:
i love nba, the ones they wear on their arm are normally shooting sleeves, they help your shot, (or so they say..)

Vigo:
Yeah, NBA is actually pretty popular over there.

The bands on the arms, from my understanding, is to keep the sweat from dripping down their arms into their hands.

More likely, it's just a "basketball fashion" thing.

amendonz:


What it is: A form-fitting sleeve, typically made from a synthetic blend of nylon and spandex, that's worn over the forearm and bicep or your shooting arm.

What it's supposed to do: Keep the shooting arm warm, prevent muscles from cramping or overstretching, and help you maintain proper shooting form.

What it actually does: Looks cool. Makes your arm sweaty.

What it says about you: The shooting sleeve was first popularized by Allen Iverson and has been worn by other fan-favorites such as Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. Yes, those guys are All-Stars, but don't be fooled; this is not a performance-enhancing device. NBA players may claim that the sleeve provides some kind of superficial assistance to their play, but we all know it's more of a fashion statement than anything else, like cornrows, tattoos, and Kobe Bryant's Peter Pan-style tights.

CCM:
The NBA sucks.

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