Basketball fosters new friendships both on and off the court. It has brought together former rivals like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird who became friends despite competing against each other. Basketball teaches important life lessons through quotes from legendary players like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird about working hard to develop skills and accomplishing goals. The sport continues to open doors and connect people globally.

1. Basketball never stops !

4. Rivals become new friends! I've chosen these two images because of the message being sent. Basically playing basketball can open up new door ways to anything for example, meeting new people, going places, & even trying new things. The picture to the left is Kobe Bryant and the other is Ron Artest these two players have been through a lot and bonded together to become great friends. The picture to the right is legendary magic Johnson and Larry bird. These two players were rivals during their careers and put their differences to the side and became great friends through basketball.