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Basketball lingo
« on: March 07, 2013, 06:17:29 PM »

Offline CelticConcourse

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As in, things not in the official dictionary of basketball. I'll start it off, I guess?


Hoop n' Harm
Dagger
"The bank"
Trailer
Strong/weak
Back door
Ankle-breaker
Hot/cold
Laser
J
Dimes/Nickels
Rainbow
Up top/down low
Inside/outside

I don't know much :P Enlighten me
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Re: Basketball lingo
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2013, 08:06:16 PM »

Offline mgent

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What are nickels?

Is it like Antoine is nickel and diming?
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