What is the reason for the sleeve that is worn by Kobe Bryant , Dwayne Wade and Carmelo Anthony for ?

Question

Is it just a style or is something actually wrong with there arms ?

Answer 1

to hide their tattoos. They have too many on an arm and Commissioner Stern doesn't want anyone to see that. Its not because they want to keep their arms limber. Get REAL!!!!!!!!!!  

Answer 2

Its a new style they really don't care about what it does but what it looks like, they look badazz every superstar wear one.

Answer 3

simple.....

to keep their shooting arms warm for better precision and power

Answer 4

It keeps the shooting arm warm, and limber.

Answer 5

to protect and keep their shoot arms warm. plus, it's their style

Answer 6

Propaganda!! Its just a piece on cloth that little kids want to wear since they see their favorite players wear. Headbands,wristbands, sleeves, etc. Usually have a practical usage but mainly are used for style.

Answer 7

It's how they identify with their respective gangs.

Answer 8

it keeps your arm warm they probably have an icy hot patch under it...IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY when they are wearing their sleeves..you can see the PATCH outline...

they shoot and practice everyday

Answer 9

It's both to keep the shooting hand warm and for style. everyone knows NBA stars are posers after all =)