Definition

The term gained traction in pickup games, streetball circles, and social media during the late 2010s, where highlights of defensive stops were often tagged with "clamps" or "putting the clamps on." Today, you'll hear commentators, players, and fans use "clamp" when a defender is putting on a masterclass of defensive acumen. Whether it's anNBAstar like Draymond Green shutting down the opposing team's best scorer or a high school baller getting hyped in a TikTok highlight, having clamps is a badge of defensive pride.

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