Basketball players wear TWO pairs of shorts?

[freebee]

I've noticed over the years that most basketball players seem to have two pairs of shorts on while playing....and inner spandex like material and an outer nylon material. I haven't been able to find matching inner and outter shorts anywhere. Also, most people don't seem to wear them for street ball, since i can see thier boxers/junk when they move or fall over.

 

[notfred]

I'm confused as to the point of this thread. Are you asking where to get said shorts, whether it's normal to wear said shorts, or just making an observation?

 

[ElFenix]

stop looking at other men's crotches

 

[Confused]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
stop looking at other men's crotches

I concur


Confused

 

[LeStEr]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
stop looking at other men's crotches

 

[freebee]

I am simply asking where to obtain these mystical inner shorts that so many college and NBA players wear. I made these observations because i don't want people to see my equipment when happen to move or expose myself accidentely.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: freebee
I am simply asking where to obtain these mystical inner shorts that so many college and NBA players wear. I made these observations because i don't want people to see my equipment when happen to move or expose myself accidentely.

local athletics store?

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: freebee
I am simply asking where to obtain these mystical inner shorts that so many college and NBA players wear. I made these observations because i don't want people to see my equipment when happen to move or expose myself accidentely.

I suppose you already tried a sporting goods store?

 

[freebee]

Yes, i have. But, most shorts, mesh, athletic, reversable, etc. only have the outers. If you notice (for example) if you purchase Laker shorts, there is no option to purchase laker "tights?"....i mean, the people know what i'm talking about...but it doesn't seem to be available. Now do most bb players here just wear generic spandex tights? I wanted something color-coded correctly as well.

 

[Deeko]

Carl: Have you heard of the "internet"?
Lenny: What's that?
Carl: Its the inner netting they are putting in shorts.
(later)
Carl: I think I just logged onto my internet.

 

[notfred]

can't you just get generic spandex in the same color that your favorite team wears?

 

[freebee]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Carl: Have you heard of the "internet"?
Lenny: What's that?
Carl: Its the inner netting they are putting in shorts.
(later)
Carl: I think I just logged onto my internet.

Its not an inner netting. Its more a base layer, like polypropelyne underwear. I've found very limited selections in footlocker....but it seems the actual ones that the nba players wear are simply not available. Since they make replica jerseys. shorts, shoes etc. i thought they might make this as well. I recall players like jordan and iverson even have custom ones where their numbers are embroidered on them

 

[freebee]

Originally posted by: notfred
can't you just get generic spandex in the same color that your favorite team wears?

I may just get
these . Its more a generic, but i guess it will have to do.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: freebee

Originally posted by: Deeko
Carl: Have you heard of the "internet"?
Lenny: What's that?
Carl: Its the inner netting they are putting in shorts.
(later)
Carl: I think I just logged onto my internet.

Its not an inner netting. Its more a base layer, like polypropelyne underwear. I've found very limited selections in footlocker....but it seems the actual ones that the nba players wear are simply not available. Since they make replica jerseys. shorts, shoes etc. i thought they might make this as well. I recall players like jordan and iverson even have custom ones where their numbers are embroidered on them

i know, i was just quoting the simpsons line that came to mind.

 

[AnimeKnight]

when I used to play in High Shcool.. I just wear 2 pairs of shorts

 

[Snapster]

They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

 

[erikiksaz]

Originally posted by: Snapster
They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

Yep. Plus, why are you being so picky over a pair of UNDERshorts?

 

[snooker]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
stop looking at other men's crotches

LOL

 

[Snapster]

Originally posted by: erikiksaz

Originally posted by: Snapster
They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

Yep. Plus, why are you being so picky over a pair of UNDERshorts?

Picky ? I was just giving another name for them he could look for on the net or something.

 

[Mutilator]

Originally posted by: Snapster
They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

Or they're simply boxer-briefs. Players would probably get embarrassed if they fell down and had everybody getting a view of their tighty whities instead of their cool boxer-briefs.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
stop looking at other men's crotches

Haha

 

[rocadelpunk]

ask mj.

 

[macwinlin]

Originally posted by: Snapster
They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

They're also called compression shorts as well if i recall correctly.

 

[shopbruin]

Originally posted by: AJC

Originally posted by: Snapster
They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

They're also called compression shorts as well if i recall correctly.

yups! compressor shorts - help to keep everything from jiggling during games, in addition to keeping you warm.

<-- not a bball player, but the bf is a big bball fan..

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: freesia39

Originally posted by: AJC

Originally posted by: Snapster
They're basically cycle shorts. Because they are close fitting they help keep the hamstrings warm help preventing any injuries.

They're also called compression shorts as well if i recall correctly.

yups! compressor shorts - help to keep everything from jiggling during games, in addition to keeping you warm.

<-- not a bball player, but the bf is a big bball fan..

More than that, there's some research evidence that keeping the muscles (legs in this case) squashed into those shorts will help with fatigue over the course of the game or whatever other activity. They fit much tighter around the legs than regular cycling shorts.


There's a bit of info about them on this site.