above the rim

Definitions

1. 1

   [handing the ball] higher than the rim of the basket (such as during a slam dunk or alley…

   [handing the ball] higher than the rim of the basket (such as during a slam dunk or alley oop)

   • Basketball went from a game of set shots and long jumpers to a game played above the rim, characterized by earth-shattering dunks.
   • The same male-centric phenomenon takes place in basketball, where the “standard” version of the game is played above the rim while the “watered-down” female version is played below the rim (and with a smaller ball).
   • Whereas Erving made his impact above the rim Curry is expanding what we never thought was expandable - the jump shot.
2. 2

   at a high level of excellence

   • I believe in playing above the rim on the court, and in my career.

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