Wherever there are people, there are rules, otherwise it would really be chaos. Many people probably know many rules in the NBA, such as not hanging on the basket, not continuing the game after bleeding, etc. Everyone can understand these rules. But there are also some unspoken r

Wherever there are people, there are rules, otherwise it would really be chaos. It is estimated that many people know many rules in NBA, such as not hanging the basket, not continuing the game after bleeding, etc. Everyone can understand these rules. But there are also some unspoken rules in the NBA. These rules are not explicitly stipulated, but everyone has a tacit understanding to abide by them. If anyone breaks these rules, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the NBA. So what are the weird hidden rules in the NBA? Let’s learn about them today.

You can’t fall in love with a cheerleader.

They say love is free. This is true, but in the NBA, cheerleaders really can’t fall in love. Because she's in a relationship with a cheerleader, it's easy to analyze during games, and it's easy for some of the team's secrets to be leaked out. It is also a potential threat to players' privacy. O'Neal's ex-girlfriend was a cheerleader, and many embarrassing things about O'Neal were revealed after the breakup. Therefore, in the interests of the team and players, the NBA does not allow romance with cheerleaders.

It is forbidden to wear black masks

After NBA stars suffer facial injuries, many of them wear masks during games, which can effectively prevent secondary injuries. However, you cannot wear a black mask. The reason is that black masks are confusing and may even scare children. James was quite violent while wearing the black mask, and it was obvious that he was being targeted. After this, no one really wore a black mask. Even if Embiid did, he chose a transparent mask.

The team "bullies" the rookie

This is really a big culture in the NBA. It looks like "bullying" here, but it is actually a way to integrate into the team. Even in James' rookie season, he had to carry bags with veteran players, and Yao Ming had to tie his teammate Cato's shoes. This rule is still in use today, and the players do not think it is a plan. If you want to integrate into the team, you must accept the unspoken rules. After you become the core, you will be the one to "bully" the rookies from now on.

Leading by a big score and giving up the last attack

If the game is garbage time, then one side is often in the lead. The last attack is to use up the time and then wait for the end of the game. This can be regarded as a kind of respect for the opponent and allows the opponent to lose honorably. Of course, some people don't follow this rule. Back then, Stephen used garbage time to score points, which almost caused a conflict with the Raptors team members.

It is forbidden to wear jersey No. 69

NBA jersey numbers are not exclusive, and the same number can appear on different people. And you can choose the number yourself, except for number 69. Rodman had applied for this number back then, but was rejected by the league. The reason for the league's rejection was this number, which contained obvious implications and could easily be misunderstood. Therefore, there has never been a No. 69 jersey in the NBA.