A board, a rim, a court, and a ball. That’s all the required equipment to start up a game of pickup basketball this summer. (As for skills — well, that’s something only time on the court can bring you.)
Then again, a tuned-up pair of basketball shoes will definitely help you take your game to a new level. Whether it’s ankle support for tight cuts or extra grip for a head-spinning crossover, it’s worth putting some thought into what your basketball shoes bring to the court — as well as what you need that goes beyond your feet. Up ahead, we’ll look at what you should have on deck if you’re trying to organize a pickup game this summer.
