Sports fans and even athletes, particularly in basketball, seem to believe in the so-called "hot hands" syndrome. This belief appears to originate from the fact that people:

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The "hot hands" phenomenon is often attributed to people's misunderstanding of how small sample sizes can produce seemingly significant patterns, like a series of successful shots, which are actually just random occurrences. This misunderstanding leads to the belief that a player is "hot" and more likely to score.

Sports Fans and Even Athletes, Particularly in Basketball, Seem to Believe