Thanks to Keith for lending me his basketball leg warmers for a short trial (how short I don’t know 
). I have decided to source for either leg warmers or sleeves and wear them for all my indoor games. According to Jump USA, these compression pant allows a snug fit that helps prevent chafing and muscle pulls as well as act as a second skin to support large muscle groups. It also controls heat thus improving comfort and performance. I guess the basketball researchers out there managed to find more ways to enhance ballers’ game and profit lots from it.
To be honest, having played basketball for more than a decade (but still suck at it) and going without those leg warmers or sleeves all this while, there is absolutely no need for me to purchase any of these just to improve my performance. Heck, I have no chafing problems and seldom get muscle pulls all thanks to good stretching. And in sunny Singapore, going cool means going completely bear.
But after taking part in the inaugural Jammers League some time this year and going through a series of really horrible looking game photos of me and my big, fat, hairy legs, I decided to avoid the embarrassment and cover up. Thanks for making me conscious PK!! Nevermind that my new nicknames as of late include stocking boy and ballet dancer, that kind of embarrassment I can take. I know I will look a lot less hideous in photos and will still kick your ass at the same time 
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Heck, I might even look as good as Singapore Slingers’ Michael Leblanc and maybe, just maybe, play better. Until then, where are my leg warmers?
Left: Michael Leblanc going all the way to the hoop in his..oh..leg warmers | Right: My leg warmers, or until I get mine, then I’ll return to Keith
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eeee why are u wearing leotards or tights?!
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
Arrghh..nonono..they are leg warmers!!
Sorry man but those are just glorified tights. It’s cool when pros where something like that on one arm, but an amateur wearing leggings like that is just embarrassing. If you’re that worried about how your legs look, simply wear track pants instead. You’d get a lot less teasing and funny looks.
Leg Warmers are pretty fun, I’ve actually used them but not for basketball but rather for running when I was on the track team, I also used a shorter version during the summer mainly because they gave us really short shorts for the track team LOL, now that was embarrassing!
Till then,
Jean
I also used a shorter version during the summer mainly because they gave us really short shorts for the track team LOL
@LB: honestly, the shorts are really taking care of my aging calfs and thighs..less aches man..but I’m used to the attention though..wait..maybe that is what I’m looking for..LOL..
@UT: it is great for running. I have friends who use them for marathons…with positive reviews..great choice though.
can i ask .. where can i buy this leg warmers??
i’m from malaysia…
@John: I got it from Queensway shopping centre..