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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 that are ball hogs are LeBron James, LeBron James, LeBron James, LeBron James, LeBron James and LeBron James. Reference: http://www.hoopshype.com
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