50 Basketball Puns That Will Make You Laugh

Get ready to laugh with these funny basketball puns and jokes! Whether you love slam dunks or enjoy a good dribble, these basketball puns are sure to make you smile. They’re perfect for anyone who likes a good laugh, no matter how well you play!

Basketball puns are a great way to enjoy clever wordplay. From court-side action to everyday jokes, these puns show the fun side of the game. You’ll find jokes about dribbling, dunking, and everything in between, showing that humor and basketball go together perfectly.

Basketball Puns

1. I’m a big fan of defense, they really steal the show!  
2. Our team has great chemistry because they really bond on the court.  
3. Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team? She ran away from the ball.  
4. What do you call a basketball player that misses dunks? Alley-oops.  
5. Why are basketball players messy eaters? They’re always dribbling.  
6. Don’t play basketball with pigs they hog the ball.  
7. Why did the basketball court get wet? The players dribbled all over it.  
8. Why do basketball players love donuts? For the dunkin’!  
9. I tried to play basketball with a broken wrist, but I just couldn’t handle it.  
10. Why are spiders great basketball players? Because they’re always on the web.  
11. What’s a basketball player’s favorite cheese? Swish cheese!  

12. Why do basketball players always stay at ymCAs? They like to sing, “It’s fun to play at the ymCA.”  
13. The basketball player sat on the sideline and sketched pictures because he was good at drawing fouls.  
14. When asked if he was a turtle, the basketball player said, “No, but I do snap under pressure.”  
15. Why was the basketball court always bright? Because of all the “shooting” stars.  
16. Why do basketball players like cookies? Because they can dunk them!  
17. If you play basketball on a farm, is it called barnball?  
18. When basketball players get a meal, it’s always a full-court press dinner.  
19. Where do basketball players get their uniforms? New Jersey!  
20. What’s a basketball’s favorite music? Hip-hop because of all the bouncing.  
21. You play basketball? You must be good at getting rebounds!  
22. Why don’t basketball players get computer jobs? Too much hacking!  
23. What do you call an outstanding basketball player? A slam-dunkin’ good player!  
24. Why do basketball teams love spring? They jump into action!  
25. Why do basketball players have sticky fingers? From all the jam sessions!

Basketball One-liners

26. There’s no “I” in team, but there is in “win” just ask any MVP!  
27. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, and about 50% of the ones you do.  
28. Basketball is easy if you have the right court vision. It’s seeing the snack bar that’s hard!  
29. My favorite basketball move is the crossover. You cross over to the bench and sit down.  
30. I know a basketball pun, but I might pass it.

31. I don’t always shoot three-pointers, but when I do, I prefer dos points.  
32. Why settle for a layup, when you can aim for a letdown?  
33. Basketball is a lot like photography, if you don’t focus, all you have is the negative.  
34. Life is a lot like basketball; just rebound from your mistakes.  
35. I used to play basketball, then I realized I’m better at passing judgment.

Basketball Jokes

36. Why did the basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch? He was drawing fouls.  
37. What do you call a basketball player with a hamburger? A dribble burger.  
38. Why don’t basketball teams have websites? They can’t string three “Ws” together.  
39. How do basketball players stay cool? They stand near the fans.  
40. What’s a basketball’s favorite car? A Range Rover because of all the long shots.  
41. What do you get when you cross a basketball player with a baby? A dribbling infant.  
42. Why was the basketball team always in trouble? Too many turnovers.  
43. What’s the difference between time and a basketball player? Time passes.  
44. Why can’t basketball players go on vacation? They would get called for traveling!  
45. What kind of stories do basketballs tell? Tall tales.  
46. Why are basketball players poor dancers? Too much dribbling and not enough spinning.  
47. How do you stop a basketball team from charging? Take away their credit cards.

48. What does a basketball player do when he loses his eyesight? Become a referee!  
49. Why do basketball players love cookies? They can really dunk!  
50. Why don’t basketball players like early games? They’re afraid of the dunkin’ donuts.  

We hope these basketball puns and jokes gave you a good laugh and added some court-side humor to your day! Whether it’s a clever one-liner or a slam-dunk joke, we’re always on the lookout for new puns. Have a favorite basketball pun? Share it with us at info@worldofpuns.com, and it might be featured in our next collection. Our readers love fresh, funny content, and your contribution could be the next to score big!