Splash

What is a splash in basketball?

A made shot that only touches the basketball net

In basketball, a splash is a shot that goes through the basket, only touching the net (similar to a swish) and making a splash effect. Most people associate a splash with a three-pointer, but it can be any made jump shot.

Origin of splash

It is unclear who coined splash, but players often used it in pick-up basketball games in the 2000s. Splash then gained prominence in the early 2010s with the rise of the "Splash Brothers," a nickname given to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, which Brian Witt, a writer for the Warriors website, coined in a December 21, 2012 tweet. Splash is representative of a good jump shot because the better the ball rotation and arc, the more dramatic the splash.

When do people use splash?

You will hear splash when watching a basketball game, probably an NBA game, and a player has a wet jump shot. Or, you may see splash online, especially on social sites like Twitter, where people are remarking about players' jump shots.

Example

Curry with the splash to tie it!
He's on fire!

Splash from the Greek Freak

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Updated October 26, 2022

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