NICKNAMES
Mr Big Shot
Chauncey Billups
This former Spurs big man was bought out to join the 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets, unfortunately he only played 5 games
Lamarcus Aldridge
Paul Pierce played one season for this team in 2014-15
Washington Wizards
This player has the most all star game selections at 22
Lebron James
When a pair of offensive and defensive players have a significant difference in speed, skill, or size/height.
Mismatch
Zen Master
Phil Jackson
This player was signed to the 2016-17 Warriors following Kevin Durants MCL injury
Matt Barnes
Vince Carter had his final 20 plus point per game season with this team in 2008-09
New Jersey Nets
This player won the 2019 Skills Challenge with a half court heave in the final round
Jayson Tatum
A basketball rim designed to give or flex when a player dunks or hangs on the rim.
Breakaway Rim
Hair Canada
Steve Nash
This player was signed towards the end of the season to join the 2007-08 Boston Celtics to provide experienced depth to the roster
Sam Cassell
Orlando Magic
The 2014-15 Hawks had four All Stars in the big game, which one of the four scored the most points that day
Kyle Korver
When an offensive player acts like they plan to screen their teammate’s defender, but stops short of actually setting a screen and instead trails off to receive a pass.
Ghost Screen
Black Falcon
Harrison Barnes
This player started 9 games at Power Forward for the 2012-13 Miami Heat
Rashard Lewis
Al Jefferson started all 82 games for this team in the 2010-11 season
Utah Jazz
This player was the first to be a G league alum to play in the all star game
Khris Middleton
A casual term for the free-throw line
Charity Stripe
The Dancing Bear
Guerschon Yabusele
This future coach of the year finalist played 4 games for the 2003-04 LA Lakers
Ime Udoka
Gary Payton started 77 games for this team in the 2004-05 season
Boston Celtics
This Utah Jazz forward won the 2012 Slam Dunk Contest
Jeremy Evans
Another word for a baseline.
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