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History Of BasketBall
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First Basketball And Hoop
James Naismith invented the first Basketball hoop and ball. Originally, the basketball hoop was a circle of pig skin filled with air with laces. The first hoop was a hollowed peach basket. https://springfield.edu/about/birthplace-of-basketball -
NBL First Basketball League
The NBL was the first professional basketball league. The first game was between the Trenton Nationals and the Hancock Athletic. https://www.retroseasons.com/leagues/early-basketball-leagues/ -
NBL abandoned?
In 1904, the NBL was abandoned. The league was lost due to financial difficulties from all the teams, and there were not enough players or fans to pay for the league. https://www.basketball.com.au/news/a-definitive-history-of-the-national-basketball-league--nbl -
The smart set athletic club
Christopher Club made the first all-African American basketball league. It was great for new players who were not allowed to play in white leagues. A lot more people got to showcase their skills. The ISSA. blackfives.org -
Next Hoop
The next hoop was created with a metal rim on the peach can. Also coming with a backboard, making it easier to shoot and make it. https://www.retroseasons.com/leagues/early-basketball-leagues/ -
Basketball in the Olympics
Basketball grew in popularity during and after WW2. The nation had baseball but was looking for some new entertainment at the time. https://www.britannica.com/sports/history-of-basketball -
NBA (National Basketball League)
The NBA was cemented in history as one of the most popular American sports. https://www.britannica.com/sports/history-of-basketball -
NBA Desegregated
In 1950 april 25 chuck cooper an african american basketball player was drafted to the boston celtics. Number 13 first pick in the second round.
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Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, one of the most game-changing players ever. He broke rules, including that over 90% of the shoes had to be white. He brought popularity back to the sport, making the league more entertaining for people around the world. April 15, 2003, the legend retired changing the way the sport was played https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michael-Jordan -
4 Point Line
The NBA will add a 4 point line 3 feet back from the 3 this would increase longer shots spicing up the game and more people would watch the higher the risk the better the reward