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Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 in a YMCA activities class using peach baskets and a soccer ball.
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History of Basketball from creation to now
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In 1898 the first professional basketball league was formed and called the National Basketball League. It consisted of 6 teams in the Pennsylvania and New York combined.
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The National Basketball League ended in 1904.
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The NBA was formed in 1949 merging the BAA and NBL together. Teams included: New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Rochester Royals, Syracuse Nationals, Minneapolis Lakers, Philadelphia Warriors and the Fort Wayne Pistons.
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Earl Lloyd was the first professional basketball player who was African-American, playing for the Washington Capitals in the National Basketball Association. (NBA)
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Wilt Chamberlain sets the NBA rebound record with 55 rebounds against the Boston Celtics!
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Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points against the New York Knicks.
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Scott Skiles sets the NBA assists record for a game with 30 assists against the Denver Nuggets!
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In 2016 LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 4-3 after coming back from down 3-1 on the greatest regular season team in history! Giving LeBron his 3rd championship and arguably making him the greatest of all time.
