What does it mean to call bank?

[Farsi Man]

Why do people do it?
What's so special about it.

[Rick Rolled]

Why do people do it?
What's so special about it.

I guess to prove that you were trying to do it.....

and the shot wasn't just luck (like all of mine)......

[GJense4181]

I do this everytime I want to make a deposit or withdrawal in the middle of a game of hoops.

[tracey_nice]

Why do people do it?
What's so special about it.

You seriously must have never played basketball before.

[FlightNo.23]

It's kind of like how Gilbert used to say "Hibachi" after every shot...it's a boastful proclamation of confidence that you'll make the shot...kinda like money in the bank

[andyo]

When someone calls "bank" when I play...it means he called the "bank" (purposely shot off backboard to get a point).....mostly for trash talking.

[edfmx86]

If u dont call bank on a backboard shot, it doesnt count in my books (except on layups) Not calling bank means u can over shoot the ball and luckily make it.

ive had this discussion many times and we seem to agree with that

[some_rand]

pretty much what everyone has said to prove it wasnt a fluke. in shoot around if you dont call bank you shouldnt get the ball back

[Milkdud]

I called it whenever I go for a TD shot.

[NetsForce]

Calling bank makes you more manly. In all honesty though it's pretty (Please Use More Appropriate Word) when people start making a big deal about someone not calling "bank", it's happened to me a couple of times and it's one of those things where I usually like to keep my mouth shut and see how many more times I can bank the ball in just to see everyone's reactions...

Sometimes a bank shot is just a more accurate / easier shot to hit, it always surprises me why more people don't use glass instead of chucking up one of their Antoine Walker-ish graze the net shots...

[theGreatRC]

I can tell this guy hasn't played a game of basketball before, or at least played it for a month.

[Hemingway]

this thread has given me the inspiration to ask about some terms I don't know.

What is a "lay up?"

What does it mean when someone gets "fouled?"

Who are the guys on the court with the black and white stripe jerseys?

[studcrackers]

It's kind of like how Gilbert used to say "Hibachi" after every shot...it's a boastful proclamation of confidence that you'll make the shot...kinda like money in the bank :nod:

do u think people called 'bank' in the 1930's?

[blazersmaniac8]

Who are the guys on the court with the black and white stripe jerseys?

\ this seriously made me LoL

[UNLVNugsFan]

If this guy isn't foreign, then I have no idea why he is on a basketball forum to begin with. As for why people call it, its really just to prove that your shot is not a fluke, and usually should only be done during shoot arounds. During pick up games and such, it obviously is not necessary.

Hell, I don't know why people don't use bank shots more often. Depending on the angle, I always try to bank it.

[WadeKnicks2010]

Who are the guys on the court with the black and white stripe jerseys?

San Antonio Spurs....








They have black and white jerseys.

[superLuigi21]

we say "glass" by me ... i always call it after i bank it in tho, cuz i never attempt one on purpose

[Troubadour]

This is something that always ends up with an argument between my friends and I. If you call bank, but it goes in w/o hitting the backboard - does it count?

[Andrew Bynasty]

This is something that always ends up with an argument between my friends and I. If you call bank, but it goes in w/o hitting the backboard - does it count?

Wow, you gotta be really bad to call glass and then not hit the backboard.

[Chubby Chaser]

I bet the OP is kicking himself after this thread