A nickname for the spread offense in the sport of American football, comparing the high-speed, high-scoring style of play to the general rhythm of a basketball game. Often used to contrast this offense with more run-the-ball style offenses, esp. those common at the sport's lower levels
Jones High School's offense plays basketball on grass, often scoring up to 35 points a game.
When your finger bends backwards due to a basketball colliding with your finger. This often leads to excruciating pain in that finger.
I passed a basketball to my friend, he's got a basketball finger now.
When a basketball gets lodged between the backboard and rim, resulting in a jumpball
My shot resulted in a basketball wedgy
What your racist uncle says what the issue is with basketball while watching an NBA game. It’s a dog whistle meaning that they don’t like the black players. They usually idolize Larry Bird.
Uncle JimBob: The problem with the NBA is that they don’t focus on fundamental basketball. That’s why college is better.
the term "Basketball-Present" was coined by Benjamin F. McMurry III, as a term used to describe a present that is given to someone else but ultimately meant for your self. - The term originated from a story in which the creator of the term (Benjamin F. McMurry) gave his father, (who was in no way affiliated with sports) a basketball for his Christmas gift. Ben's father of course had no use for the Basketball, so it inevitably returned back to him (Ben).
Person 1: "My art teacher Miss Claire bought a box of sharpies for her husband Carl as a birthday gift,
Person 2: "sounds like she gave him a basketball present"
Person 1: "Exactly!"
A woman whose mate chooses watching playoff basketball during the months of March to June each year rather than spending time with her.
The new bride had no idea that she would become a basketball widow during March Madness.
A really bad coverup/code name for shots when you realize your RA is in sitting right next to you in the lab.
Girl: "Hey, I have got to go, a couple of my friends are taking shots and I want to go join them."
Unnoticed RA: "You better not be doing that in my hall."
Girl: "Oh... I meant basketball shots."
*Quickly leaves*
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