Arr, the SlamBall coaches be flappin' their gums as fierce basketball be makin' its grand return, mateys!
2023-07-23
Avast ye! After 15 long years, SlamBall be settlin' its sails on American shores once more. Arrr, the sheer brutishness o' this fine sport be raisin' the ire of many a coach, faster than ye can say "shiver me timbers!"
SlamBall, a unique form of basketball with trampolines under the baskets and elements of football mixed in, has made a comeback after a 15-year absence. The sport, which had previous attempts in the early 2000s and in China, has started its fifth inaugural season in the United States, with games being broadcasted on ESPN's networks. In SlamBall, there are no foul shots but rather intense one-on-one action underneath the rim. The physicality of the game was evident in a recent match between the Ozone and Wrath, where the coaches got in each other's faces before being separated by the referee and players. The announcers, although initially eager for a fight, quickly retracted their statements. The league also boasts notable players such as Bryce Morgane, the number one SlamBall draft pick, who previously played basketball at Florida A&M, and Raymond Taylor, a former running back from Tulsa and Oklahoma State. Ken Carter, the famous coach from the film "Coach Carter," which is based on his real-life decision to suspend his undefeated high school basketball team due to academics, is also part of the league. All games are currently being held in Las Vegas. SlamBall offers an entertaining and energetic alternative to traditional basketball, combining the thrill of trampolines and physical contact to create a one-of-a-kind sporting experience.