Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

[takki]

I remember back in the day, they used glass and it could break if someone threw it down hard enough.

Now they use a different material I guess. Is it possible to break the new material they use in the NBA today?

[Csquared]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

No, they invented the breakaway rim.

[aussieicon91]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

You'd prob get T'd up pretty hard if you tried to do it

[ojandpizza]

No, they invented the breakaway rim.

Breakaway rim doesn't completely fix it. I've saw backboards shatter with a breakaway rim, in person..

[23]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

They tried it on sports science with Amare some time ago


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[ojandpizza]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

They tried it on sports science with Amare some time ago


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I'm guessing a fail. He was explosive but doesn't have the power to break a new backboard..

I'm not sure it's not possible anymore, I doubt arenas keep backboards around long enough to find one with enough wear and tear on it to shatter..

[23]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

It wasn't just him, they let him dunk and they tried it with an old wood grand piano as well and it wouldn't shatter. Its made to NOT shatter the glass now, just watch the video.

[sizzlingsisig603]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

I don't think so. They seem to have made the rims especially sturdy.

[EvilVendingMachine]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

It's plexiglass. Yes it can break, its just so strong that the entire hoop will break before it shatters (see shaq bringing down that hoop about 15 years ago). For reference, plexiglass is what is used for windows in fighter jets and race cars.

[Vast]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

I blame Amare's terrible knees on Sports Science.

[Vni]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

If it was possible Pau Gasol would break it every game with the way he goes hard at the rim.

[EASTS2k]

Re: Is it possible for the glass to break in the NBA?

If it was possible Pau Gasol would break it every game with the way he goes hard at the rim.

el ohh el.