Basketball Puns and Jokes

Why did the basketball team go to the bank? To get their bounce checks!

Why did the basketball team go to the bank? To get their bounce checks!

I'm always a basket case during the playoffs.

I’m always a basket case during the playoffs.

Why don’t basketball players ever get lost? Because they always find the court!

Why don’t basketball players ever get lost? Because they always find the court!

Dunkin' ain't just for donuts!

Dunkin’ ain’t just for donuts!

Why did the basketball player bring string to the game? In case he had to tie the score!

Why did the basketball player bring string to the game? In case he had to tie the score!

I’m rebounding from last night's game.

I’m rebounding from last night’s game.

What do you call a basketball player who misses free throws? A bricklayer.

What do you call a basketball player who misses free throws? A bricklayer.

That shot was a real slam dunk!

That shot was a real slam dunk!

Why was the basketball team so good at math

Why was the basketball team so good at math? They knew how to multiply their scores!

Don’t worry, just take it one hoop at a time.

Don’t worry, just take it one hoop at a time.

Why did the basketball player go to jail

Why did the basketball player go to jail? He shot the ball.

You're dribbling on my dreams.

You’re dribbling on my dreams.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite kind of cheese Swish cheese!

What’s a basketball player’s favorite kind of cheese? Swish cheese!

No need to be so foul-mouthed.

No need to be so foul-mouthed.

 

Why was the basketball court wet? Because the players kept dribbling on it.

I’ve got a court date tonight.

I’ve got a court date tonight.

What do you get when you cross a basketball player and a judge Court in session!

What do you get when you cross a basketball player and a judge? Court in session!

Let’s hoop it up!

Let’s hoop it up!

Why did the basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch

Why did the basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch? He wanted to draw a foul.

I’m feeling a little alley-oopsie today.

I’m feeling a little alley-oopsie today.

What do you call a pig who plays basketball

What do you call a pig who plays basketball? A ball hog.

You can bank on that shot

You can bank on that shot.

Why do basketball players love donuts Because they can dunk them!

Why do basketball players love donuts? Because they can dunk them!

This game is a real nail-biter

This game is a real nail-biter, or should I say net-biter?

Why was Cinderella such a bad basketball player

Why was Cinderella such a bad basketball player? She always ran away from the ball!

I’ll always assist you in your time of need.

I’ll always assist you in your time of need.

I’ll always assist you in your time of need.

Why do basketball players make good friends? Because they always give a shot!

He’s the MVP—Most Valuable Punster.

He’s the MVP—Most Valuable Punster.

How do basketball players stay cool during a game

How do basketball players stay cool during a game? They stand near the fans.

Don't travel too far, you might get called for it.

Don’t travel too far, you might get called for it.

Why did the basketball player bring a ladder to the game To take his game to new heights!

Why did the basketball player bring a ladder to the game? To take his game to new heights!

This pun is nothing but net.

This pun is nothing but net.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite type of music Hip hop.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite type of music? Hip hop.

I’m really on the ball today.

I’m really on the ball today.

Why did the scarecrow become a basketball player

Why did the scarecrow become a basketball player? He was outstanding in his field.

Let's not get too defensive here.

Let’s not get too defensive here.

Why don’t basketball players ever go on vacation Because they hate traveling.

Why don’t basketball players ever go on vacation? Because they hate traveling.

You’ve got a slam-dunk personality.

You’ve got a slam-dunk personality.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite place to eat

What’s a basketball player’s favorite place to eat? Dunkin’ Donuts.

She’s a real baller.

She’s a real baller.

Why did the basketball player go to school

Why did the basketball player go to school? To improve his dribble and pass his tests.

You’re my rebound.

You’re my rebound.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite dessert Alley-oops cream.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite dessert? Alley-oops cream.

Let’s court some fun.

Let’s court some fun.

Why did the basketball team visit the library

Why did the basketball team visit the library? To check out some rebounds.

You’ve got a hoop dream.

You’ve got a hoop dream.

How does a basketball player calm down

How does a basketball player calm down? He takes some time to think inside the box.

I’m just here for the courtside seats.

I’m just here for the courtside seats.

Why did the basketball player bring a flashlight to practice

Why did the basketball player bring a flashlight to practice? He wanted to shoot some lights out.

Let's dribble our way to success.

Let’s dribble our way to success.

What do you call a dinosaur that plays basketball

What do you call a dinosaur that plays basketball? A slam-dunk-o-saurus.

You can’t handle my crossovers.

You can’t handle my crossovers.

Why do basketball players always get along

Why do basketball players always get along? They know how to handle their differences on the court.

You’ve got a three-point personality.

You’ve got a three-point personality.

Why don’t basketball players play hide and seek

Why don’t basketball players play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding with those giant shoes!

We’re in the same league.

We’re in the same league.

What do you call a basketball player’s pet

What do you call a basketball player’s pet? A dribble dog.

You’re my number one draft pick.

You’re my number one draft pick.

Why was the basketball player always so positive

Why was the basketball player always so positive? He always looked for the assist.

That’s a full-court press of puns.

That’s a full-court press of puns.

How do you make a basketball player laugh Tell him a court jest.

How do you make a basketball player laugh? Tell him a court jest.

I hoop you have a good day.

I hoop you have a good day.

Why do basketball players love tea Because they’re great at dunking!

Why do basketball players love tea? Because they’re great at dunking!

I’m in a league of my own.

I’m in a league of my own.

Why was the basketball player always calm He never let the game rattle his rim.

Why was the basketball player always calm? He never let the game rattle his rim.

Let's bounce back from this.

Let’s bounce back from this.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite animal A hoop-o-potamus.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite animal? A hoop-o-potamus

You’re always in the zone

You’re always in the zone.

Why did the basketball player carry a broom

Why did the basketball player carry a broom? For sweeping the series.

Let’s lay up some good times.

Let’s lay up some good times.

How do basketball players stay warm

How do basketball players stay warm? They get a court side seat.

I'm just winging it on the court.

I’m just winging it on the court.

Why did the basketball team bring a map to the game

Why did the basketball team bring a map to the game? To avoid unnecessary fouls.

You're a slam-dunk friend.

You’re a slam-dunk friend.

What do you call a basketball team with a bad attitude The foul line.

What do you call a basketball team with a bad attitude? The foul line.

Don’t dribble away from your problems.

Don’t dribble away from your problems.

Why don’t basketball players play cards

Why don’t basketball players play cards? They might get a foul deck.

You're a high-flyer.

You’re a high-flyer.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite holiday Hoops-giving.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite holiday? Hoops-giving.

You make my heart do a fast break.

You make my heart do a fast break.

Why was the basketball player a good poet

Why was the basketball player a good poet? He had great rhyme and rhythm.

I'm taking a shot at this.

I’m taking a shot at this.

Why did the basketball player get a job at the bakery

Why did the basketball player get a job at the bakery? He wanted to make more turnovers.

Let’s get our game on.

Let’s get our game on.

What do you get when you cross a basketball player and a tree

What do you get when you cross a basketball player and a tree? Tall stories.

You’ve got a lot of hoops to jump through.

You’ve got a lot of hoops to jump through.

Why do basketball players love fairy tales

Why do basketball players love fairy tales? Because they always have good endings.

You always make the assist in life.

You always make the assist in life.

How do basketball players like their eggs Scrambled, so they can practice their bounce.

How do basketball players like their eggs? Scrambled, so they can practice their bounce.

We’ve got good court chemistry.

We’ve got good court chemistry.

Why did the basketball player bring a mirror to the game So he could reflect on his plays.

Why did the basketball player bring a mirror to the game? So he could reflect on his plays.

You’re my pick-and-roll partner.

You’re my pick-and-roll partner.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite candy

What’s a basketball player’s favorite candy? Jumpshot gummies.

I’m just here for the layups and laughter.

I’m just here for the layups and laughter.

Why was the basketball team good at baking

Why was the basketball team good at baking? They had a great mix.

 

This game is a real buzzer-beater.

Why did the basketball player go to space

Why did the basketball player go to space? To shoot for the stars.

I’m hooping for the best.

I’m hooping for the best.

What’s a basketball player’s favorite kind of weather Slam-dunk rain!

What’s a basketball player’s favorite kind of weather? Slam-dunk rain!

Let's net some great memories together.

Let’s net some great memories together.

Written by Gabriel Cruz - Foodie, Animal Lover, Slang & Language Enthusiast

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