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100 Objects #14: Basketball Sleeve

99% Invisible by SiriusXM Podcasts and Roman Mars

Aug 21, 202600:41:50Arts

Producer and reporter Ramtin Arablouei has a simple question: Why are so many NBA players wearing a compression sleeve on their arm?

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100 Objects #14: Basketball Sleeve is an episode from 99% Invisible by SiriusXM Podcasts and Roman Mars. Producer and reporter Ramtin Arablouei has a simple question: Why are so many NBA players wearing a compression sleeve on their arm? Th...

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