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Ball Hog

ball hogWhat Is A Ball Hog In Basketball? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of A Ball Hog In Basketball?

1. This is a term that is used to describe someone on a basketball team who handles that ball too often and does not like to pass the ball to his or her teammates. This type of behavior usually impacts the team negatively as the person who is considered the ball hog will take an excess of difficult shots, even if they have teammates who have better shot opportunities.

Examples Of How Ball Hog Is Used In Commentary

1. The player has become such a ball hog that his teammates have started to avoid passing him the ball. His bad decision making and poor shot selection has really hurt the team’s chances of winning.

2. Despite being labeled as a ball hog by many of his teammates, Bryant still helped the lead the Lakers to five championships.

SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Ball Hog

Although the term ball hog is considered a negative term, there many times that a player can take control of the ball and game, and not be considered a ball hog. This is because the player who has taken over the game and is now taking all their shots may have a higher shot percentage than the rest of his team collectively, therefore giving their team the best chance to win. Coincidentally, in a case such as this, the player is not called a ball hog.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

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