This compound subject, therefore, requires a singular verb to agree with it. SUBJECT-VERB RULE #2 Two or more SINGULAR subjects joined by or (or nor) act as a singular compound subject and, therefore, take a singular verb to agree.
For example, You can't help but see how he feels about her; he wears his heart on his sleeve. Shakespeare had it in Othello (1:1): But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at. People who wear their heart on their sleeve express their emotions freely and openly, for all to see.
Basketball sleeves come in all different colors and designs. You will find players and NBA fans supporting these sleeves. While their initial purpose was to protect players from arm injuries, the basketball sleeve has become a staple item in the wardrobes of NBA players and their fans. Allen Iverson first popularized the basketball sleeve during the 2000-2001 NBA season.