Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith as an indoor winter game. He created 13 basic rules and used two peach baskets as the first goals. The game has evolved over time, with teams made up of 5 players, introduction of dribbling and passing, and establishment of professional leagues like the NBA. The NBA has seen dynasties from teams like the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls as well as star players like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson that helped grow the popularity of professional basketball worldwide.

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2. Basketball is a team sport where a player aims
to shoot a ball through a basket horizontally
positioned to score points while following a
set of rules. This is one of the world’s most
popular and widely viewed sport.This is
played by two teams comprised of five players
on a marked rectangular court with a basket at
each end. Mounted to a backround is a
regulation basketball hoop consisting of a rim
of 18 in. (diameter) and 10 ft. (length). A team
can score goal by shooting the ball through the
basket during a game.

3. A field goal scores two points for the shooting team if a player
is touching or is closer to the basket than the three-point line,
and three points (commonly known as three pointer ot three) if
the player is behind the three-point line.
The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but
additional time (overtime) may be issued when the game ends
with a draw. The ball can be advanced on the court by
bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or throwing
(passing) it to a teammate. It is a violation to move without
dribbling the ball (travelling), to carry it, or to hold the ball
with both hands then resume dribbling (double dribbling).

4. There are various violations that are generally called
fouls. Disruptive physical contact (personal foul) is
penalized, and a free throw is usuallyawarded to an
offensive player if he is fouled while shooting the ball.
A technical foul may also be issued by a coach when
certain infractions occur, most commonly
unsportsmanlike behavior on the part of a player. A
technical foul gives the opposing team a free throw, and
the chance to retain to possession of the ball. Basketball
has envolved many techniques of shooting, passing,
dribbling, rebounding, and player positioning in such a
way that player positions, and offensive and defensive
plays are analyzed well.

5. Typically, the tallest members of the team will play center,
power forward, or small forward positions, while the
shorter players or those who possess the best ball handling
skills and speed play point guard or shootingguard.
Competitive basketball nowadays are regulated and
numerous variations have depeloped for casual play like
slum dunk or three-on-three play and others. Competitive
basketball is played as indoor sport but less regulated
variations are often played outdoors in both the inner cities
and the provinces.

6. HISTORY OF BASKETBALL
In December 1981, basketball was invented by James
Naismith, a Canadian clergy, educator, and physician.
He was also an instructor at the Young Men’s
Christian Association Training School (new
Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The sport is aimed at organizing a recreation for
indoor winter play. This game is patterned after
American football soccer, and hockey. The soccer
ball was first used, nine players in each team, and
wooden peach baskets have affixed to the walls were
the first goals used. In 1897-1898, teams of five
became the standard, and the sports spread
nationwide in Canada and other parts of the world.

7. HISTORY OF BASKETBALL
It is played by both men and women, becoming a
popular informal outdoor game.
In 1934, the first college basketball games were
staged in New York City’s Madison Square Garden
and in the 1950s, basketball had become a major
college sport which paved the way for professional
basketball.In 1898, the National Basketball League,
the first pro league, was formed to protect players
from exploitation and to promote a less rough game,
but this league only lasted five years. One of the first
and greatest pro teams was the Original Celtics,
organized around 1915 in New York City.

8. HISTORY OF BASKETBALL
The Harlem Globetrotters, founded in 1927, an
exhibition team that shows amusing court antics and
expert ball handling.
In 1949, two subsequent professional leagues, the
National Basketball League (formed in 1937) and the
National Basketball Association (NBA) were formed.
Bill Russel of the Boston Celtics dominated the NBA
from the late 1950s through the 1960s. A center from
the Los Angeles Lakers, Wilt Chamberlain exhibited
against Russel, and their battle was eagerly
anticipated. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his famous
“sky hook,’ also a center, came to prominence during
the 1970s.

9. HISTORY OF BASKETBALL
The NBA dropped its popularity during the late
1970s, but regained its posture principally through
the popularity of its best players. Larry Bird of the
Boston Celtics and Magic Johnson of the Los
Angeles Lakers are credited with bringing excitement
to the viewing audience in the 1980s, Michael Jordan
of the Chicago Bulls rose to stardom and helped the
Bulls dominate the NBA during the early 1990s. A
new generation of basketball stars, including LeBron
James, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant have
sustained the NBA’s growth in popularity.

10. HISTORY OF BASKETBALL
In 1959, the Basketball Hall of Fame
was founded in Springfield,
Massachusetts and included the
names of great players, coaches,
referees, and people who have
significantly contributed to the
development of the sport.

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