History. The game of basketball was invented by a guy from Canada called James Naismith in 1891 he was a physical fitness teacher in Springfield University. The first very important game was played in 1934 in New York City. More than 16,000 spectators watched New York defeat Notre Dame, 25 to 18. By the 1950's basketball had evolved into the most popular indoor game. "I'm glad for James Naismith's great idea, if it weren't for I wouldn't be here."

For this game James decided to use a soccer ball cause it was easy enough to catch easily. He asked the super intendant for two boxes. Soon later the super intendant returned saying that he had no boxes but provided peach baskets. The baskets were attached to a gym's balcony about 10 feet above the ground. The first game was played amongst his physical fitness class in December 1891.

After the first experimental game was p

"It was a good thing all of this happened." In 1950, Chuck Cooper signed with the Boston Celtics, becoming the first black player in the NBA. In short time, black players were on teams throughout the NBA. Some of the most outstanding NBA stars of the 1950's and 1960's were such former black college stars as Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, and Elgin Baylor. Russell lead the Boston Celtics to eleven NBA titles from 1957 to 1969.

A regulation basketball court is 96' long and 50' wide. Courts for high school games may be 84' long. Newer high school gyms however are coming out with 94' courts.

Basketball is a popular form of recreation as well as an organized team sport. Most schools sponsor intramural competition. As few as two players can play; all you need is a ball, hoop, and a level surface to serve as the court.

The teams in the NBA that have one the most titles is the Boston Celtics with 16. They have also one the most titles in a row with 8.

The American Basketball League was formed in 1925 with teams from the East and Mid - West. The league disbanded in 1931 and reformed in 1933 with teams concentrated in the east. A primarily midwestern league called the National Basketball League (NBL) was organized in 1937. The Basketball Association of America (BAA) was formed in 1946. The N

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