Why do basketball players wear sock looking sleeves on one arm? Like Alan Iverson?

Answer 1

In addition to Monic's answer, they are used to keep their shooting arm warm. In some cases they are for circulation (which would also keep the arm warm). They are made out of compression material in cases like Allen Iverson.

Answer 2

Arm Sleeves Basketball

Answer 3

Basketball Arm Sleeves

Answer 4

For the most part the sleeves that these athletes wear on their arm is to keep the circulation going through out the game because of the material it is made of. It also helps keep their strong arm warm so it doesn't get tight or sore like your legs do once you stop playing for a period of time.

Answer 5

first of all, the "sleeve" is mainly for support... i think, that like the knee pad, it is used as a compressor so that joints may not experience too much stress... other players, like iverson, may only use it for the looks or it has become his habit... it's just a matter of personal preference or functionality

Answer 6

The same reason athletes wear under armour, that's what what that sleeve is (maybe a different brand) it's just for his shooting arm

Answer 7

iverson has some tatoos on his arms that are offending so he must wear his sleeve other just where it to look cool or to keep their are warm

Answer 8

allen iverson wears it cause his elbow is messed up and it keeps it warm during the game

Answer 9

Maybe, but I'm not 100%

Answer 10

well some of them wear it for a fasion statement although some like iverson wear it for different reasons. iverson has some naughty tatoos of girls on his arm an has to cover them.