For reasons unknown, a sport where a bunch of dudes or gals run around and dunk an orange ball into a raised hula-hoop became a global phenomenon. A sport where tickling someone is a legit reason for a fault. A game that made countries into win-or-die rivalries. A sport that’s incredibly exciting to watch for the very same unknown reasons. Yup, we are talking about basketball, and basketball jokes are a tool that expresses our thoughts on it the best. So, strap on your shoelaces, and let’s run to the court of jokes about basketball together.
Unlike any other sports jokes, these definitely emphasize the importance of the aforementioned ball and its position in the court (not like a law court, though). One might even think that this oversized orange is the most important part of the game! Wait, you say it is? Okay, we’ll trust you, then. These funny basketball jokes also talk about the rivalry created by two (usually) equally good teams finding themselves in an arena and trying to sort out who is, in fact, better than the rest. Well, there’s no denying that even if you don’t know the rules, this frenzy is quite exciting to watch! Of course, there are plenty of other things these silly jokes try to encompass, but we’d rather not discuss them all and leave some things for you to discover on your own.
So, our picks of the best basketball jokes are just a bit further down. Once you get to them, give the best jokes about sports your vote so they’ll find their way to the top of this list. Lastly, be sure to share these hilarious jokes with your friends who share the same passion for this intricate and exciting game!
#1
Offensively, James Harden is outstanding. Defensively, he’s just out standing.
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#2
How many New York Knicks players does it take to change a tire?
One, unless it’s a blowout, in which case they all show up.
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#3
What do you call a basketball player that misses dunks?
Alley Whoops.
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#4
I don’t usually roll a joint, but when I do, it’s my ankle.
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#5
Where do basketball players eat in the morning?
Dunkin’ Donuts.
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#6
If you were a basketball, I’d never shoot.
Because I’d always miss you.
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#7
Basketball players are the most upstanding members of society.
They really are people to look up to.
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#8
My friend Tim the basketball player is so stubborn!
He’s always doing things the Hardaway.
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#9
Why are basketball players messy eaters?
They’re always dribbling.
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#10
What do basketball players do when they can no longer see?
They become referees.
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#11
What do an angry rabbit and an NBA player have in common?
Mad hops.
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#12
Who is the best Star Wars character at basketball?
Kobe Wan Kenobi.
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#13
Where do point guards take their dates after the game?
To the Basket Ball.
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#14
What do the stock market and Knicks season ticket holders have in common?
They both get negative returns.
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#15
How were the scrambled eggs like the losing basketball team?
They’d both been beaten.
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#16
If a basketball player gets an athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get?
Missle toe!
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#17
Why was the basketball court all wet?
Apparently players dribbled all over it.
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#18
What do you call a pig who plays basketball?
A ball hog.
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#19
The Cavaliers are a team in transition… they’re going from bad to worse.
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#20
How many NCAA basketball players does it take to change a lightbulb?
Only one. But he gets money, a car, and four credit hours for it.
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