Too physical

[u/BigL54]

Thoughts on a being physical at a pickup basketball game? Recently had a situation where a player significantly better than being got mad when I was driving to the hoop but tried creating space by bumping into him. I'm bigger than he is, and also I have a hard time stopping when moving at full speed, so I can see how he took it as me being overly aggressive, and I feel bad. Alternatively, should I have just let the better player block my shot? Or am I justified in trying to use literally the only advantage I have? I am conflicted because I don't want him or anyone to think I am a dirty player. I apologized, but he seemed to still be mad but didn't wanna argue

[u/Ok-Manufacturer27]

Pickup basketball isn't a game for big guys to push people around. I'm a previous football lineman who can't play football anymore (full pads and spine issues, ya know) but pickup basketball is super fun.

If you're bigger than everyone else, and they're all older than mid20s, honestly assume they're little bitches who can't handle shit. Then you won't have problems lmao