Basketball sleeve
A basketball sleeve, like the wristband, is an accessory that 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]
Origins
National Basketball Association player Allen Iverson began using a basketball sleeve during the 2000-01 season due to bursitis in his right elbow.[3] Afterward, fans wore the sleeve as a fashion statement,[4] and by 2008, the sleeves were the most popular non-apparel items sold by the league, according to an NBA Store spokesperson.[5] Other players, including Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant,[6] and LeBron James[2] have worn the sleeves as well.
Iverson continued wearing his basketball sleeve long after his elbow had healed, which led Steven Kotler of Psychology Today to suggest that the sleeve may act as a placebo to prevent future injuries.[6]
References
- ↑ "Iverson fans: what's up with your sleeve?". Detroit Free Press. December 7, 2008. Retrieved on January 8, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 David Lee Morgan. "LeBron's arm sleeve will multiply". Akron Beacon Journal. January 4, 2007. Retrieved on January 8, 2009.
- ↑ Chris Broussard. "Now a Leader, Iverson Turns Image Around". New York Times. June 5, 2001. Retrieved on December 31, 2008.
- ↑ Larry Platt. Only the Strong Survive. Harper Collins, 2003. 9.
- ↑ Rovell, Darren (May 16, 2008). "Headbands Help Boost NBA's Bottom Line". SportsBiz (CNBC).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Steven Kotler. "Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and Basketball's Placebo effect". Psychology Today. April 17, 2008. Retrieved on January 8, 2009.
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