disconfidence (dis-kahn'-fuh-dens) noun. A lack of trust or faith, either in one's team or one's own skills and abilities as a basketball player.

Usage example: The Dallas Mavericks are on an incredible winning streak right now. They are a team completely lacking in disconfidence.

Word History: Coined on February 8, 2006 by
Lebron James during a postgame interview after the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Discussing how the Cavs overcame a 30-22 deficit after the first quarter, James said, "We didn't have disconfidence; we knew we could make a run."

disconfidence
This man has no disconfidence. And what's up with the lion?!
2 Comments:
Blogger jenny said...
AMEN TO THAT. I LOVE MY MAVS.

Anonymous Anonymous said...
To quote the muse from Dogma: "And that's why he's THA KING and you're a shmuck!"