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A ball hog is a derisive term in basketball for a player who likes to handle the ball very often, more than what is good for the team. A ball hog would rather try difficult shots or to dribble a lot than to pass to a teammate, either because of poor court vision or supreme confidence in his own ability. This can be detrimental to the team because it leaves teammates uninvolved and often discouraged.

The common offensive strategy for a basketball team is to have the better player(s) attempting more shots; however, when a player seems to be taking this strategy to excess, that player is often said to be a ball hog. Therefore the term is very subjective and players can be considered as ball hogs by some, but not by others. Some players often labeled as ball hogs are Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and Zach Randolph. Even the arguably best player of all-time, Michael Jordan, has endured some criticism as a ball hog.

See "Streetball" Steve Schultz

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