That is why players often wear an arm sleeve

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That is why basketball stars carry a stocking on the arm

Attentive spectators of the Basketball European Championship may have made a curious observation: some players wear extra sleeves-but why?

The German national basketball team started well at the European Championship and has won all games so far. The DBB team emerged against Montenegro, Sweden, Lithuania and Great Britain. Now the team of the sick trainer Álex Mumbrú plays against Finland for the group victory.

Some spectators recently noticed that many players play with arm stockings. What is it all about?

The first known basketball player to put on this sleeve was NBA legend Allenon. In the NBA season 2000/2001 he ran for the first time with the so-called “sleeves” (in German: sleeves). First due to bursitis in the right elbow. But even after the injury survived, the Point Guard continued to carry the sleeves.

To date, Iverson with his extravagant style is considered one of the most influential players. At times, the league even introduced a dress code because of Iverson’s striking way of dressing.

This style was well received by fans. The “Sleeve” quickly prevailed as a fashion statement. And opponents were also able to win the sleeve. Because in addition to the optics, the “Sleeve” should bring several advantages.

The sleeve is primarily intended to prevent injuries due to its compression effect and make regeneration easier after a game. In addition, it should also make heating easier, since the “Sleeve” holds body heat close to the skin and thereby stimulates blood circulation – according to the theory.

Players also expect to have a better grip on the ball, because the “sleeve” the sweat cannot flow from the arm on hand. The elbow used in basketball is also to be protected and relieved by the sleeve.

Whether the sleeve can really do all of these things is controversial among players. Not everyone is convinced of the “Sleeves”. You also seem to be disagreed in the German team. Players like Dennis Schröder or Daniel Theis run with their sleeves. Others like Franz Wagner, however, not.

An important role in the decision for the “Sleeve” also plays what NFL legend Deion Sanders once said: “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. IF you play good, you pay good” (in German: “If you look good, you feel good. If you play well, they pay good “).

Disclaimer: This article has already been published for the Olympic Games last year and has now been updated.