Meet joe hammond, the greatest street baller that ever. Alston was only an average nba guard, but when he got to the league he never brought his streetball moves with him, so hes not really a good example. Streetballers at the venice beach basketball courts, california, united states. Jul 25, 2012 best basketball and streetball wallpapers featured on the legendary basketball network at. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2.
The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons. How does nbastyle basketball differ from streetball. The nba changed its rules starting in 2007 to allow officials the ability to view instant replay with plays involving flagrant fouls, similar to the ncaa. Good sportsmanship is expected from all participants and spectators at streetball.
Jack ryan is an american streetball player from brooklyn, new york. Nba has normal rules such as traveling, doubledribbling, and fouls. Difference between streetball and regular basketball. Any student unsure of their physical condition should check with their family physician or student health before participating in intramural sports. Ive played against the professor in local tournaments in souther california and hes a cooker for sure. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. As such, its format is more conducive to allowing players to publicly showcase their own individual skills. It was released in 2001 by ea sports big for the playstation 2 and in 2002 for the gamecube.
They turned to the game of basketball to get out of the hood. Foreword by malcom gladwell the work of a true fan. Streetball may also refer to other urban sports played on asphalt. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who. Any nba team would beat the and 1 team, matter of fact no nba would lose. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. Neenah streetball 3 on 3 basketball tournament rules. Pickup basketball is the birthplace of many nba greats. And1 as long as they drain the shot, or cross they defender over it is allowed. Nba rules history changesclarifications implemented prior to season, except where noted note.
Jacobs editor see all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. The national basketball association nba is a mens professional basketball league in north america, composed of 30 teams 29 in the united states and 1 in canada. This book did a great job at explaining each and every players lives and what they had to do to avoid. The objective of the game is to put the ball in the opposing teams basket. This is illustrative of one of the differences between pickup ball and nb. Ii court the size of the court is about half of a full court. Traveling is also called, predominantly in a streetball game, walking or. The rules set out a game that is a noncontact sport played indoors. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time.
If a player throws up a prayer from full court with time winding down and the. The most common streetball game is 3 on 3 played half court though 5 on 5 full court can be found. Official rules of the national basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. They are familiar enough that those who enjoy basketball over 100 years later will recognize it as the same sport. New york times bestseller the nba according to the sports guynow updated with fresh takes on lebron, the celtics, and more. However, the gap between him and a 3rd string point guard in the nba while playing in an nba game, is closer to a canyon. Streetball is a freestyle affair, where the objective is to put on a show at all times, yet still win. Jackson and the olympians, and he announced an adaptation of the book. Charlie scott is one of the most successful players to ever play at rucker park. Nba street is a basketball video game developed by nufx and ea canada. Basketball rules in pictures hardcover october 30, 1989 by a. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Introduction neighborhoods throughout america are littered with stories of phenomenal streetballers who could have, and perhaps should have, made it to the ultimate professional league basketball has to offer. Meet joe hammond, the greatest street baller that ever lived, before a life in the drug world took it all away.
In italys serge a basketball leg, an american footballstyle coachs challenge is permitted to challenge at the next dead ball. What you wont find are bigname ballers who came to rucker once or twice, never to return. Now that my instagram feed is nearly 50 percent banana bread and whipped. The official fiba basketball rules of the game are valid for all game.
Every year there are a few rule changes, and keeping up with those is one of our challenges as officials. And1 players wouldnt easily get to the basket, nor would those backdoor lobs be. Streetball or street basketball is a variation of basketball, typically played on outdoor courts. Was it as straightforward and silly as the dream of making the nba. There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba.
Besides being a great streetball player scott was also the first african american athlete with a scholarship. Observance of the rules, along with sportsmanship and respect for opposing team members and officials helps ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for everyone. Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball approximately 9. Streetball is a twisted and more advanced form of basketball where you show off your skills and handles and try to embarrass the defender by crossing him or faking him out. Contests that will add life to your basketball practice. The strangest nba facts no one ever told you youtube.
Some streetball moves are carryovers and are illegal in a real game. If you are fascinated by new york city streetball who isnt. This list is not comprehensive, especially pre1993, but contains as many rules changes and clarifications as could be compiled from past releases, rulebooks and other sources. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. The jordan rules is going to give an inside look at mj and some of the areas that he. Although streetball may not be the game many people are used to seeing, i think it is more fun to watch than the nba. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. The other day i was accidentally punched in the face playing pickup basketball in nyc. The and 1 tour streetball tournament showcased amazing basketball. Park in brooklyn, where he mastered the tricks and shots he became well known for.
I suspect it was the lawlessness that made streetball so appealing. The rules for 3on3 and 4on4 streetball are pretty much the same as for a normal basketball match with two main exceptions. How much better is the worst nba player than the professor. Im not sure there are many coaches in the league with a real hankering for dudes who dont have a clue about team defense, but are really good at illegal dribbles. I remember the old and1 mixtapes and all the dudes who thought they should be in the nba. If you buy a book related to the rules of a basketball game, there will be hundreds of things in it that we hardly encounter in our daily tournaments. The nba video rulebook website is intended to help explain the rules of the nba game to all interested parties our teams, the media, and our fans. The united states is known to have an extremely rich basketball culture. I have watched a lot of the and1 games and the only person out on the court besides the players is the. To answer this question, ill break down the differences between the nba and street ball into 3 categories. Or were we grasping, halfconsciously, at something that seemed even. The guy said my bad, i walked it off, and took the ball out from the top of the key. Streetball or street basketball is a variation of basketball, typically played on outdoor courts and featuring significantly less formal structure and enforcement of the games rules. You cant guard streetballers 1v1 because you never know what theyre going to do.
In streetball, there are basically no rules and people call their own fouls. Another common variation to the rules is the skunk rule. Jerry the assassin dupree talked about the difference. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. It combines the talent and big names of the national basketball association with the attitude and atmosphere of streetball. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. Nba street is the first game in the nba street series and was followed by nba street vol. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the united states and canada, and is widely considered to be the premier mens professional basketball league in the world. Over time, basketball rules have evolved considerably to make the game more fluid, uptempo, and entertaining. In basketball, traveling is a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. See more ideas about allen iverson wallpapers, lebron james and allen iverson.
Sometimes in a halfcourt game, a winners ball or make it, take it rule is. Streetball promotes sportsmanship as a crucial aspect of the tournament. Scott won an nba title with the boston celtics and also won a gold medal in the 1968 olympics. The unofficial rules of pickup basketball from nba insiders uproxx. On this list, youll find nba icons, streetball legends and in some cases both. This merely means that if a player reaches a certain point without the other player scoring, the game is over. In his first season in a recreational league at west 4th, ryan played one game against. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. But the basic infrastructure of the original rule set is still in place.
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