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James Naismith invents the sport of basketball in 1891 in Sprinfield, MA
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The first basketball game is played
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The free throw line was moved from 20 feet away to 15 feet away from the hoop
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In 1898 the first professional game is played
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Basket ball becomes basketball
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in 1936 basketball became an official olympic sport
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First televised basketball game
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In 1954 the shot clock is invented to speed up the pace of the game
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In 1961 the 3 point shot is adopted in the NBA to increase scoring and fan excitement
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In 1992 pro basketball players begin playing in the olympics. The USA wins nearly every year
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