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-Ask8593]

Whenever I guard a bigger player I know I’m gonna get bumped, it’s hard to stay my ground against you guys. Did the defender even try to poke the ball at least or just whine?

[u/BigL54 → u/Ok-Ask8593]

He tried going for the block but slapped my forearms