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100 Objects #14: Basketball Sleeve

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per 99% Invisible, a new episode explores why NBA players are seen sporting compression sleeves on their arms, tracing the trend back to Allen Iverson’s iconic style. It shows how a simple garment reflects broader cultural narratives about race and image in the sport.

Source: https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=48450

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