General
streetball
What does streetball mean?
Basketball played on outdoor courts and playgrounds, emphasizing flashy moves, individual flair and showmanship over formal rules.
"He learned his handle playing streetball in the city."
Origin
Urban playground basketball culture; popularized nationally by the And1 Mixtape Tour.
Frequently asked questions
What is streetball?
It's informal basketball played on outdoor courts and playgrounds that prizes flashy moves and showmanship over strict rules.
How is streetball different from organized basketball?
Streetball is loosely officiated and emphasizes individual flair and trash talk, while organized basketball follows strict rules and team structure.
How did streetball become popular?
It was spread nationally in the late 1990s and 2000s by the And1 Mixtape Tour.
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