Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, was illiterate when it came to computer coding, while four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry is completely useless at spinning a ball on his finger. Legendary guitarist BB King was also illiterate.

Before this month’s Olympics in Paris, Curry stated in a video released on Team USA’s social media accounts, “So I can do a lot of things with a basketball—a lot of things.” “It’s the one thing I can’t accomplish.”

The feat, made popular by the Harlem Globetrotters and learnt by everyone from Dr. J to middle school gym teachers, is the performer balancing a ball on one index finger and spinning the sphere with enough centripetal force to keep it in place with the other hand. 

Starting is the hardest part. To quickly rotate the ball, both hands are required. One hand must then be shifted below to support the spinning orb’s weight. To lessen friction, some experts advise placing the ball on top of a fingernail.

“It’s among the most embarrassing things,” Curry added, trying unsuccessfully to pull off the feat in front of the cameras. “Even the thought of spinning a ball on my finger makes me nervous,”

Curry’s embarrassment is understandable.

When one spends as much time on a basketball court as he has, an ability to do these sorts of tricks is expected. Clearly has no such issues with shooting or dribbling – two areas of the game where he’s considered a master.

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‘I’ll try – ain’t really my thing’ said LeBron James, who also struggled to pull of the maneuver.

James was born in the same hospital in Akron, Ohio as Curry, who happened to have his father playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers at the time of James’ birth—or not. Thus, Akron General Medical Centre, there can be a problem with the water.

Joel Embiid, the centre for the Philadelphia 76ers, was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, not Akron, if that matters. The naturalised American citizen is likewise unable to spin a ball with his finger, much like Curry and James.

Embiid remarked, “I’m probably the only guy on the team that cannot,” not realising that Curry and James were also unsuccessful.

The star of the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant, expressed his disappointment in Embiid without holding back.

That is disgusting, Durant remarked. “I believed he possessed greater coordination than that.”

Durant was also surprised to learn that Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Halliburton struggled in this area as well.

‘At the point guard [and he] don’t know how to do that?’ Durant asked.

Boston Celtics point guard and two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday had no problem, although he misfired when he predicted that LA Lakers star and Team USA center Anthony Davis would be unable to duplicate the skill.

‘C’mon Jrue, you know me better than that,’ Davis said while effortless spinning the ball on his finger.

Team USA’s stars would have a hard time competing with former Pacers, Magic, Lakers and Suns coach Frank Vogel.

Now 51, Vogel was an eight grader growing up in New Jersey when he made an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman. Remarkably, Vogel was able to spin a basketball on the end of an elongated toothbrush while simultaneously cleaning his teeth.

Team USA has a warmup vs. Team Canada on July 10 in Las Vegas before exhibitions in Abu Dhabi and London later this month.

The US will defend its Olympic gold medal beginning on July 28 against Serbia.