Welcome to the court of laughs where basketball and humor team up! If you love basketball or just enjoy a good chuckle, you’re in for a treat.
Below are 50 slam-dunk basketball puns that will have you rolling like a loose ball on the hardwood.
Whether you’re a player, a fan, or just someone who appreciates a punny joke, these one-liners are sure to brighten your day and give you a full-court press of giggles.
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Funny Basketball Puns
- Why was the basketball court always wet? Because the players kept dribbling all over it!
- What do you call a basketball player who misses dunks? Alley-oops!
- Why are basketball players messy eaters? Because they’re always dribbling.
- What’s a basketball player’s favorite dessert? Dunkin’ Donuts!
- Why don’t basketball players go on vacation? They would get called for traveling!
- What do you call a basketball player with a broken hand? A foul shooter.
- Why do basketball players love cookies? Because they can dunk them!
- Why did the scarecrow become a basketball player? He was outstanding in his field!
- What’s a ghost’s favorite position in basketball? Ghoul guard.
Best Basketball One-Liner
- Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team? She ran away from the ball.
- What do basketball players and babies have in common? They both dribble.
- What do you call a pig that plays basketball? A ball hog.
- Why was the math book a great basketball player? It had a lot of problems to solve on the court.
- What’s a basketball player’s favorite kind of music? Hip-Hop!
- Why can’t basketball players go on the internet? Too many screens.
- Why do basketball players love donuts? They can’t resist dunking them.
- Why couldn’t the bicycle play basketball? It had two tired.
- What’s a basketball’s favorite drink? Dunkin’ Coffee!
- Why do basketball players stay at nice hotels? They know all about suites and double-dribbles!
- What do you call an unbelievable story about basketball? A tall tale!
- What do you get if you cross a basketball with a newborn snake? A bouncing baby boa.
- Why did the basketball team go to the bank? To get their quarters changed.
- What do you call a dinosaur that plays basketball? Dunkleosteus.
- Why are basketball players good at social studies? They know their bounds.
- Why did the basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch pictures? He was drawing fouls.
- What do you call a magical dog that plays basketball? Labra-cadabra-dor.
- How do basketball players stay cool during a game? They stand near the fans!
- What did the basketball say to the soccer ball? “I feel your kicks.”
- What do you call a basketball hoop on the moon? A lunar hoop!
Top Basketball Puns
- Why do basketball players never get locked out of their house? They always carry their keys!
- How are fish like basketball players? They both like to dunk!
- What do basketball players do when they get hot? They dribble sweat.
- Why was the basketball team so stinky? Because they could never find the showers!
- What do you call a basketball player that makes music? A game composer!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing in the locker room!
- What do you call a surprised basketball player? Shock lock!
- Why did the basketball player go to jail? For shooting the ball!
- How do you know if a basketball player is a good friend? They never pass up the chance to assist you!
- What’s a basketball player’s favorite type of cheese? Swiss, because it’s full of holes.
- Why do basketball players wear bibs? To keep their jerseys clean from all the dribbling.
- What do you call a basketball player who goes on a journey? A Globetrotter!
- Why don’t basketball players have time? They always run out of bounds.
- Why did the basketball player bring string to the game? To tie the score.
- What’s a basketball player’s favorite kind of tea? Dunking tea.
- Why did the basketball quit the game? It was tired of being bounced around.
- How can basketball players stay so fit? By sticking to their game plan.
- What do you get when you cross a new broom with a basketball player? A clean sweep!
- Why was the computer a good basketball player? Because it had the best processor to handle drives!
- What’s a basketball player’s favorite part of a joke? The punch line!
- Why are spiders great basketball players? Because they’re always on the web!
As you can see, the world of basketball is not just about points and plays; it’s also a source of side-splitting laughter!
These puns might not win you a game, but they’ll surely make you the MVP of humor in your circle. Keep these in your back pocket to share during timeouts or post-game chats. Who knew the hardwood could be this hilarious?
haha the basketball one-liners got me rolling! Who came up with these, Adrianna Rick? You’re a genius or what? Need more of these during game nights lol
Loved the top basketball puns section! Always good to have a laugh. Makes watching the games even more fun. Keep up the fun articles, Adrianna!
the best basketball one-liner was spot on! nothing beats a good laugh with basketball as the topic. you guys should do one for football too.
Gotta say, the puns section was lit! 😂
Right?! I’m stealing some of these for my next commentary, haha.
Same here, ZackAttack, been looking for material and this is gold!
do these puns work on all basketball fans or just the ones who really know their stuff? asking for a friend lol
not all these puns are winners but the effort’s appreciated. some seemed a bit forced, no offense Adrianna. Just my take as a sports trivia buff.
I enjoyed the article. The basketball puns were amusing, but I didn’t find all of them funny. It’s a nice attempt, though.
ever think if basketballs got feelings they’d find these puns offensive? just something that’s been on my mind lol
Some of these were a stretch. Like, trying too hard to be funny. Maybe it’s just me but I expected something more original. No hate.
These puns were a nice touch! Great work Adrianna, had a good laugh. Gonna share some with my team.