The Rules of Dating a Basketball Junkie

The Do’s and Don’ts of dating a basketball junkie…..
Words by Diane Tutell
A LayupDrill.com Exclusive

It’s week two of the NBA season and basketball junkies across the nation will be glued to their wide screen TV’s for the next 5 months-and that’s not including the playoffs. Some will be updating their fantasy leagues, moving players around like daily underwear. What is a girl to do if you are dating a basketball junkie and you have no interest in the sport whatsoever?? My advice, deal with it and learn the game. What some women fail to realize is that guys LOVE for their woman to know a little about sports in general. You get major cool points. He may invite you to a sports bar eventually. Not saying you have to know all the player stats, name all 31 teams in the league but have a basic understanding of the game. For instance, know that their are four 12 minute quarters (two 20 minutes halves in college basketball), there are 5 players on the floor for each team, etc. I mean you want him to know the difference between, thong, low rise, boy cut and
g-string panties right?
For some men, sports is their life. On their commute to work they listen to sports radio, get to work and check scores, top stories and highlights from the previous night’s game. When they get off, they just want to sit on the couch and enjoy the game in peace and quiet. It’s their “me time”. Just like women like to go to the spa and pamper themselves. Just give a guy a big screen TV, a remote and a beer and he is a-okay. It’s their way to either unwind, vent their frustration or bond with the fellas.
I asked some of my homeboys what are some of the things that your woman can do to ruin their basketball viewing experience. Here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts to adhere by:

Do’s:
Do know what team your man is a fan of. If he is a Laker fan, Clipper gear is not allowed in the house. Celtics gear is banned!!!

If he asks you to go in the kitchen, politely go and get him something to eat or drink. Remember it’s his “me time”. If his boys are over, they are on their own.

Only ask in depth questions during timeouts. Asking questions during the game is a major violation.

If his team loses, console him. Rub his head or massage his ears to make him feel better. Let him know “everything will be alright”

Dont’s:

Do not touch the remote while the game is on.

Do not ask him to go to the kitchen and get some food while the game is on. Remember it’s his “me time”.

Do not talk loudly on your cell while the game is on. If you need to talk, go to another room.
If he goes to the bathroom, please do not change the channel.

Do not ask how the game is played while the game is on. Wait until the game is over.

Do not make any plans on big game nights, only if it’s at a sports bar. He will find some excuse not to go.

Do not send him a text message expecting a response within 30 seconds. And definitely no follow up texts! He may reply during a time out or after the game.

Do not ask personal questions like “Do you love me?” or the ultimate “We need to talk”. 9 times out of 10, he isn’t paying any attention to you.

I know some of these rules may seem sexist and submissive. Following these simple rules will lead to a drama free basketball season for your mate. But hey, just think of his feelings when you drag him up and down the mall only to leave with one pair of shoes, or make him go to the movies to watch a chick flick. And there is the ultimate, asking him to go to the store to get your “products”. Fair trade don’t you think?

Diane Tutell

Tagged as: love and basketball