Green’s Dictionary of Slang

NBL n.

[National Basketball League]

(N.Z. prison) an inmate who adopted a macho walk (as if they had basketballs in their armpits).

[NZ]D. Looser Boobslang [U. Canterbury D.Phil. thesis] 123/1: NBL n. an inmate who consistently adopts a boob walk in an attempt to look bigger and more intimidating.