Are NBA players wearing mouthguards smart or sissies?

[poido123]

Or both.

I think both, I don't think the league is that physical now to wear one. Players just don't lay out each other like the old days or look to injure each other with the new rule changes...

[Mr. Jabbar]

lebron wears one so that kind of narrows it down

[oh the horror]

Ever catch an elbow or flailing limb to your mouth?

[Jameerthefear]

what. how is preventing injury being a sissy

[#number6ix#]

Nothing wrong with protecting your smile... Ask Danny Granger if its smart

http://i36.tinypic.com/sq135j.jpg

[poido123]

Ever catch an elbow or flailing limb to your mouth?

Sure.

The league I play in, I have copped a stray elbow or foot in the mouth diving for the ball...

I can count on my hand the number of guys who have lost a tooth playing in competitive basketball over here though...

I was watching Paul jostle his mouthguard around at the foul line that prompted me to make the thread. And of course, try and provide something different to talk about :confusedshrug:

[poido123]

what. how is preventing injury being a sissy

Next it will be padded helmets to prevent concussion :lol

[poido123]

Nothing wrong with protecting your smile... Ask Danny Granger if its smart

http://i36.tinypic.com/sq135j.jpg


NBA players have the money to get veneers? :confusedshrug:

Although that picture is pretty damning :lol

[DStebb716]

It's smart.

[#number6ix#]

NBA players have the money to get veneers? :confusedshrug:
True... But why go thru that when it can be prevented

[moe94]

I hope this thread is satirical.

[zoom17]

Smart

[poido123]

True... But why go thru that when it can be prevented

I mean you have the choice and I guess that is a good reason.

Would players be willing to wear padded helmets to prevent injury?

[ihoopallday]

NBA players have the money to get veneers? :confusedshrug:

:facepalm So in between all the practices, games, etc., you think they want to spend their time at the dentist for a painful operation?

[Tmuston Beltics]

what. how is preventing injury being a sissy

Same thing with bicycle helmet & roller skating pads

[moe94]

Same thing with bicycle helmet & roller skating pads

You're so hardcore with your concussion and knee/elbow scrapes!

[#number6ix#]

I mean you have the choice and I guess that is a good reason.

Would players be willing to wear padded helmets to prevent injury?
Yes
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5186817051_5d4ee2ecb9_z.jpg

[poido123]

:facepalm So in between all the practices, games, etc., you think they want to spend their time at the dentist for a painful operation?

Once you have veneers you are set.

White, perfect smile and a lifetime without painful tooth aches which you get with real teeth...

Plus you won't get rotten teeth you need to pull out, that has associated pain too...

[ihoopallday]

Once you have veneers you are set.

White, perfect smile and a lifetime without painful tooth aches which you get with real teeth...

Plus you won't get rotten teeth you need to pull out, that has associated pain too...

Idk, rather just be safe and wear a mouth guard. I can't count how many times I've bit my tongue hoopin. But I guess it's all up to the player. :lol But don't be surprised when Stern comes up with a rule requiring all players to wear them.

[poido123]

Yes
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5186817051_5d4ee2ecb9_z.jpg

That's classic :roll: :roll: :oldlol: :lol

Love that photo :cheers:

Although it looks like a ice hockey helmet, not a padded one like this;

http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/images/Category/medium/44.png


just kidding, i mean something like this;

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mULQZ62BhF0hAF_uXn1BkMw.jpg

[Lebron23]

have you ever been elbowed in the mouth? These NBA players are stronger than the local players in the YMCA.

[poido123]

have you ever been elbowed in the mouth? These NBA players are stronger than the local players in the YMCA.

Sure I have. The page before somebody asked me the same question...

[#number6ix#]

http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/4cebf39bcadcbbca0e0f0000/college-basketball-player-wears-boxing-headgear-to-avoid-concussions.jpg

[poido123]

http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/4cebf39bcadcbbca0e0f0000/college-basketball-player-wears-boxing-headgear-to-avoid-concussions.jpg

:lol

NBA man, NBA...

I have not seen a padded helmet on an NBA player before. Ice Hockey Helmets don't count :oldlol:

[VIntageNOvel]

:confusedshrug:
http://tullysportsblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/lbj-ugly.jpg