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Old 04-16-2008, 01:37 AM
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I wanted to start this as a new debate. Basket ball is supportive to grow up the height?
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Old 04-16-2008, 12:17 PM
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I wanted to start this as a new debate. Basket ball is supportive to grow up the height?
I am not following?

Are you saying that basketball helps one grow taller?
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Old 04-16-2008, 11:08 PM
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yes, correct
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Old 04-17-2008, 05:34 AM
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An interesting theory... not sure I've heard any scientific evidence to back it up, though.
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Old 04-25-2008, 11:13 PM
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Wouldn't you think all that jumping would be detrimental to height building when you land hard on your feet? That would compact the spine and make one shorter...if you think about it hypothetically...sort of.
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Old 04-26-2008, 07:11 AM
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Wouldn't you think all that jumping would be detrimental to height building when you land hard on your feet? That would compact the spine and make one shorter...if you think about it hypothetically...sort of.
Yea, but all the hanging from the rim would stretch you back out
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Old 04-26-2008, 07:14 AM
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One thing for sure is that we all shrink as we age. You can't defeat gravity.
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