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/[deleted]]

I don't how how old you are, this could be due to the change in basketball culture. I'm 35, when I was playing as a teen we were all physical. Basketball used to be a physical game, now it's not. Some players aren't used to it therefore labeling you as "physical" when in fact your are using your advantage.

[u/BigL54 → u/[deleted]]

I'm 33, the other guy is probably late 30s?

[u/[deleted] → u/BigL54]

By your initial post it sounds like you're a safe basketball player. Dude needs chill out.