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Allen Iverson (#3) wearing a basketball sleeve in a Denver Nuggets game against the Golden State Warriors. A basketball sleeve, like the wristband, is an accessory that some basketball players wear. Made out of nylon and spandex, it extends from the biceps to the wrist. It is sometimes called a shooter sleeve [1] or an arm sleeve. [2]
A'ja Wilson (pictured in 2024) started the leg sleeve trend. A precursor to the leg sleeve was the one-legged catsuit often worn by sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner in the 1980s. [3] [4] Arm and leg sleeves first became a trend in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the 2000s, popularized by Allen Iverson.
A finger sleeve is worn by certain basketball players to support and protect their fingers, as well as to enhance grip on the ball during a shot. [1] It is the player's preference on which finger the sleeve is worn. Many choose to wear more than one finger sleeve, such as Reggie Miller.
A sleeve is the part of a garment that covers the arm, or through which the arm passes or slips. Sleeve may also refer to: Arm coverings: A basketball sleeve, an accessory worn by basketball players; A sleeve tattoo, a tattoo arrangement that covers most or all of a person's arm; Cylindrical mechanical protective liners:
A basketball uniform is a type of uniform worn by basketball players. Basketball uniforms consist of a jersey that features the number and typically the last name of the player on the back, as well as shorts and athletic shoes. Within teams, players wear uniforms representing the team colors; the home team usually wears a lighter-colored ...
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Basketball: Basketball sleeve: Basketball sleeve, is a piece of equipment that basketball players wear according to their wishes and tastes and is not mandatory.
While optional, face masks that might be seen in basketball or rugby are plastic masks that are usually molded to fit the players' face. [5] Such masks are worn to minimize additional damage to an already injured part of the face. Eye protection is an additional support provided by sports goggles. Goggles may be worn in lieu of glasses or contacts.