Eddy was reluctant to wear tights at first because he thought they made him look soft or feminine. There's not enough elastic quality in the fabric to support anything, but for keeping a joint or soft tissue warm, there definitely is some benefit. |
It's enough to protect you from a bruise, but if you get hit hard enough in that area you can still have an injury. There are lots of elbows and knees flying around. Basketball is now a contact game. |