Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Chucking (basketball)


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The result was   chucked. Redirecting somewhere, if desired, can be WP:BOLDly done. The Bushranger One ping only 00:17, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

Chucking (basketball)

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Total OR. This term doesn't have any major coverage in RS's, and probably won't ever, other then just uses of the word, which isn't the same. Some of the sentences ("Chucking is generally not considered to be in the flow of the game.", "This tactic usually comes from the less athletic, less coordinated people", etc.) are just cringe-inducing.  Nolelover   Talk · Contribs  01:18, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment It's probably not viable as a stand-alone article, but it might merit an entry at the Glossary of basketball terms. We could use this or this as a source. Zagal e jo^^^ 03:27, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I've since added a brief entry at the glossary article. I think we should redirect this article there. Zagal e jo^^^ 01:40, 4 October 2011 (UTC)


 * Maybe The article attempts to explain the topic, not just the word. I learned something reading it. However I can't say keep without sources. Steve Dufour (talk) 04:12, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Some of the material in the article is dubious. I've never heard anyone use chucking to refer to intentionally missed free throws. Zagal e jo^^^ 04:35, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Basketball-related deletion discussions.  — • Gene93k (talk) 18:47, 3 October 2011 (UTC)


 * Redirect to Ball hog. Same concept. ~ EDDY  ( talk / contribs ) ~ 00:12, 4 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I think ball-hogging is a somewhat broader concept. Chucking is really just about shot selection. Zagal e jo^^^ 01:27, 4 October 2011 (UTC)


 * Delete so that the creator can't undo a redirect. Original research; not a common term (even in streetball language). Jrcla2 (talk) 14:57, 6 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete I've watched and played too many hours of basketball to count and the only person I have ever heard use this term was Shooter from Hoosiers. Rikster2 (talk) 17:27, 6 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete as dictionary definition or an unsourced original essay, your choice. The term itself is authentic. Suitable for Urban Dictionary, at a minimum. Carrite (talk) 05:55, 9 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Alternatively, perhaps a redirect to Baron Davis, ha ha! Carrite (talk) 05:57, 9 October 2011 (UTC)
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