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Dr. James Naismith held the first basketball game at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts. The game started with a soccer ball, two peach baskets and 13 rules https://www.usab.com/dr-james-naismiths-original-13-rules-of-basketball -
The 1936 olympic games in Berlin were the first to include basketball. The USA defeated Canada in the gold medal game.
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The NBA or National basketball association is the largest and most popular basketball league on the planet. Today all the worlds best players play in the NBA.
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The basketball hall of fame is a way to honor the the greatest players in the sports history. It isnt exclusive to the NBA, it also considers High School, College, and overseas leagues. It is named after the founder of basketball.
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Wilt Chamberlains 100 point game remains the most points ever scored in one single NBA game. Though some may doubt the validity. -
The ABA was the first American basketball league to rival the NBA. A lot of players would choose to play in the ABA over the NBA for money or popularity
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The ABA and NBA would merge. Four teams being the San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, and New York Nets (now brooklyn) would join. Two ABA teams would dissolve Kentucky Colonels and St. Louis Spirit). -
Before the three point line every field goal would count as two points no matter the distance. The three pointer would revolutionize basketball and forevere change the way teams played the game. -
In 1984 the Chicago bulls would draft a Shooting Guard out of North Carolina. Michael Jordan would revolutionize basketball and prove that you didnt need a dominant center to win. Michael Jordan is still considered the GOAT or greatest of all time by many people. -
The dream team is the most iconic USA mens olympics basketball team of all time. It featured names like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, John Stockton, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, and Clyde Drexler. They played in the 1992 Barcelona olympics and won gold -
The Womens National Basketball Association was officially founded with 8 inaugural teams. The first game was June 21st 1997. -
The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted LeBron James first overall in a loaded 2003 draft class that included names like Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Carmelo Anthony. LeBron was drafted right out of high school and continues his legendary career to this day. Many people consider him the GOAT