Could a deaf player make it in the NBA?

[therammingman]

Or are there too many issues? Not hearing plays, teammates, whistles, etc.

[Marv_Albert]

Some dude that used to play for the cavs who plays here in new zealand now was deaf

[dirkdiggler41]

If he into the college or pro level overseas, there should be no problem.

[jbryan1984]

Lance Allred.

[Boki4MVP]

yes. grew up playing with a kid who was deaf. he was the best on the block so i assume yeah bet.

[Collie]

If he could read lips, he probably could.

[Rake2204]

Originally Posted by jbryan1984

Lance Allred.

Yessir, though he was not completely deaf (and could use hearing aids, though I'm not sure if he used them in games).

Regardless, I definitely think it would be more than possible for a deaf person to play in the league.

Edit: Decided to Wiki Lance Allred to learn more. How about these alleged remarks from his former college coach (Rick Majerus): "Lance, you've weaseled yourself through life using your hearing as an excuse. You're a disgrace to cripples.If I was a cripple in a wheelchair and saw [the way] you play basketball, I'd shoot myself."

[R.I.P.]

What about a blind player?

[Rake2204]

Originally Posted by R.I.P.

What about a blind player?

Only with a seeing-eye dog.

[therammingman]

Originally Posted by Boki4MVP

yes. grew up playing with a kid who was deaf. he was the best on the block so i assume yeah bet.

Yea, I'm sure he could be skilled....but I'm wondering if he couldn't play in the nba because he couldnt hear plays called, or teammates talking to him - like calling out screens, or hearing refs whistles, etc.

[wang4three]

Originally Posted by R.I.P.

What about a blind player?

If he was secretly Daredevil.

[Crown&Coke]

he would get killed on blind picks when teammates yell out "SCREEN!!" he wont be able to hear it. But Im sure they get around the other issues

[airchibundo507]

if LeBron James was deaf, would he still make the NBA?

Yes.

/end thread

Fck Noooooo.

[MeLO MvP 15]

Yeah. If he's deaf that means that he's most likely got better vision. As long as he can read lips and his team uses more signals with him, I don't see why not...

May be an advantage because he doesn't have to hear Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith talk. lol