Basketball Puns


Why'd the chicken cross the basketball court?

He heard the ref was blowing fouls.

Why can't basketball players go on vacation?
They aren't allowed to travel.

Why did the elephants stampede onto the basketball court?
They played for the Chargers.

What do you do when you see an elephant with a basketball?
Get out of the way.

Why don't basketball players don't like to leave their home town?
They hate traveling so much.

Why are basketball players messy eaters?
They’re always dribbling.

What did the March say to all the madness?
"What's all that bracket?"

Why did Ron Artest leave the game early?
He wanted to beat the crowd.

How do you know when it's LeBron James' Birthday?
Everyone gets to leave work 12 minutes early.

Why are frogs so good at basketball?
Because they always make jump shots.

What did the triangle offense say to the ball?
"Yo're pointless."

The blue whale is so big, that if you laid it end to end on a basketball court...
The game would be canceled.

What do you call a ninja who is good at basketball?
A Kobe Shinobi!

What do you call a basketball player who smells really good?
Kevin Deodurant.

I used to be addicted to basketball,
but I rebounded.

How many NCAA basketball players does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one. But he gets money, a car, and three credit hours for it.

Do you want to know what you get when you cross a newborn snake with a basketball?
Really! Ooh you will end up with a bouncing baby boa.

What is the favorite sport for the young bass?
It is the bass get ball.

Everyone wondered why Cinderella was such a bad player.
If only they knew, her coach was a pumpkin.

What are the favorite video games for basketball players?
Ummh, shooting stars.


The main difference between a dog and a basketball player is that one dribbles while the other one drools.


It is not uncommon for elephants to start a stampede. Especially if they want to play for the Chargers.


The team’s star basketball player decided to remain at home the entire weekend. He didn’t want to be called out for travelling.


Many basketball players fail their tests in school because they do not want to pass.

I saw the chicken quickly crossing the basketball court? Then I remembered that the referee was blowing fowls.


Cinderella was thrown off the basketball team reason being she ran away from the ball.


Basketball players at times get athletes foot. Come to think of it, it is like the missle toe astronauts get.


You cannot get a basketball game fairly officiated in the jungle because cheetahs are all over.


The only time a basketball team can chase a baseball team is five after nine.


What do we call the basketball team that won the donuts championships? – dunkin donuts.


Basketball players are really messy eaters. They are always dribbling.


If you make a mistake of playing basketball with pigs, they will hog the ball.


The perfect name for a pig that plays basketball is a ball hog.


Basketball players manage to remain cool even during tough matches because they stay closer to the fans.


We all sat by the fireplace listening to the basketballer’s story. At some point, I found it unbelievable. It was such a tall tale!


The basketball player sat on the sideline and began sketching pictures of chickens. He was learning how to draw fowls.