English Dictionary

above the rim

prep_phrase

(basketball) [handing the ball] higher than the rim of the basket (such as during a slam dunk or alley oop) / (figuratively, Canada, US) at a high level of excellence

He jumped above the rim to make the dunk.

意味（1）

(basketball) [handing the ball] higher than the rim of the basket (such as during a slam dunk or alley oop)

Basketball went from a game of set shots and long jumpers to a game played above the rim, characterized by earth-shattering dunks.

意味（2）

(figuratively, Canada, US) at a high level of excellence

I believe in playing above the rim on the court, and in my career.