“Listen, it's not what you think it is. I'm taking my words and I'm throwing them out there and then I'm going to block out the noise that's what I'm doing. So when you see me do that, that's what I'm doing. I'm saying what I got to say to the world and block out the noise in the midst of what's coming back my way. That’s how it's going to be.” (Ja Morant on his hand grenade celebration)
THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL AGE DIFFERENCE ASSOCIATION SEASON IS UPON US
Do YOU 🫵🏽 enjoy the age-old RPF tradition that is rookie/vet ships? Or perhaps player/coach? Or any other loaded, age-difference related dynamic that can crop up within a hypercompetitive environment? Do you also love basketball?
Then I have just the challenge for you!
(copied directly from the AO3 collection linked above)
FAQ:
What is this?
NBADA is a low-stakes fanworks challenge focused on age difference ships surrounding basketball players: rookie/vet, player/coach, player/Their Retired GOAT, etc.
Essentially, you create a fanwork that fits the Theme then post it to this collection, which will remain hidden until reveals on June 15 (American Father's Day 😎). Then we all get to feast!
How are we defining age difference?
I don't want to set a hard limit lest that cut off a ship that Fits The Vibe, but to attempt to define or guide The Vibe: there should in fact be a notable age difference, and that difference should in some way inform the dynamic of the ship. Whether that means there's a power imbalance, experience gap, hero worship, cradle robbing guilt, they just think it's hot, they don't really think about it like that but it's still a thing in their relationship, some other Thing — all valid.
An example of what I think falls outside this challenge is something like LeBron/Redick. Like, yes, there is probably some sort of interesting dynamic going on there, but it's not an age difference thing, so probably not the right fit for this particular challenge.
I have a different question!
The ask box is open at nbagediff on tumblr!
Rules:
- Collection will go live at 00:00 a.m. ET, Sunday, June 15th
- All forms of fan content are accepted (fic, art, edits, gifs, playlists, etc.). There is no minimum or maximum bar the fanwork has to meet to be included.
- No kinkshaming, harassing other participants, fandom cop behavior, etc.
Despite the name and timing, this challenge is open to all professional basketball leagues and its players, given they are:
- Again, professionals, not amateurs (so no current college players sorry (writing about the college years of current players is fine))
- Over the age of 18
- Have not been accused of sexual or domestic violence
your drawings are so gooood, you have awakened something in me 😭😭😭 i love you kingchefyaoi ❤️❤️❤️
Happy to spread the bronsteph agenda anon 💜 couldn’t find any art for them so I had to do my part lol. I have a wip of them actually… if no one got me I know kingchef yaoi got me 💯
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