Today's word is "Biggens Abyss."
Definition: The area of the court between the free throw line and three point line in which a big man may receive the ball but under no circumstances is allowed to shoot or dribble. Observe the highlighted portion below: This is the Biggens Abyss.
As in "Ben Wallace received a pass in the Biggens Abyss; thus, he would have to stand and wait until someone else got open."
I've always been confused by the Biggens Abyss. Why do people such as Wallace, Chuck Hayes, Greg Oden, Andrew Bynum, Shaq, and others always find themselves catching passes inside of its depths? Why can't they just stay down on the block? It's asking for a turnover or a five second call. And it's even worse if the shot clock is running out.
You might be asking, "How is it that someone who is paid millions to play basketball can't make a ten foot jump shot?" I don't have an answer to that. The reasons surrounding the difficulty presented by the Biggens Abyss will always remain a mystery. Yet, some answers can be found as to why big men just can't shoot. I leave you with Adonal Foyle, my prime example:
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