Basketball

Basketball Positions Typically, there are five (5) main positions: two guards, two forwards, and a center. By rule, there is...

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In the NBA, there must be a minimum of 10 players on a team and a maximum of 15 players. Only 12 players can be active to play a...

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Undoubtedly, the greatest NBA players of all time would include Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Julius...

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The first NBA basketball game was played on November 1, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between the New York Knickerbockers and...

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An assist is when player A passes the ball to player B and player B makes the shot, resulting in player A getting an assist. ...

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How Basketball has Changed Over the Years Basketball has changed dramatically from when it was first invented by James Naismith...

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There is a VERY SLIM chance of one making it to the NBA. Lets put it this way; there are 15 players on a basketball team in high...

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His career high for a regular season game is 69 in a overtime game against Cleveland on 3/28/90. His playoff career high is 63...

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The two essential pieces of equipment needed in order to play basketball are a basketball and a hoop. Those are the only pieces...

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Steve Francis and Elton Brand shared the NBA rookie of the year award in 1999-2000.

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The official types of shots involved in basketball are the mid-range shot, the layup, the three-pointer, the dunk, the alley-oop,...

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What is a waiver? (Copied from http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm) It's a temporary status for players who are released...

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the all-time leader in most points scored with 38,387 total points. Wilt Chaimberlain has the most total...

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Definitely not. Just because you shoot 'differently' doesn't mean that the shot doesn't work. Now, if you are getting blocked...

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The greatest move in an NBA game really depends on what you consider as great. Some people prefer the big throw-down dunks over...

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There is no "best" team, as "team A" may have the best record but can't beat "team B" who has a worse record, but "team C" can...

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The main role for the shooting guard is to either defend or score. The role for a shooting guard really depends on what each team...

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Basketball is a popular sport. There are five players on each team and each team tries to get the basketball in each other's...

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You'll have your post or highest jumping player doing the tip standing at the inner circle facing the goal your shooting on....

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The three point line was introduced because people believed a shot made at a far distance should be worth more points than a...

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A rookie is a player who is in their first season playing or is new to something. The term rookie is most often used in sports....

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A triple-double is when you record three double-digit stats. The most common triple-double involves points, assists, and...

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No position always takes out the ball. Most likely, a center or power forward will take out the ball and pass it in to the point...

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The first national basketball tournament was the National Invitational Tournament, the NIT. It preceded the start of the NCAA...

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To be eligible for the NBA draft, you have to notify the NBA by e-mail and have either been in college at least 1 year or, if you...

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His uniform was #10.

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The offensive team is credited with a "team rebound" No individual player gets credit for a rebound but the offensive team is...

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The PF stands for personal fouls. While the position, "pf" is infact power forward, "pf" when found on the score card and the box...

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An assists is when player A passes the ball to player B and player B shoots the ball and makes a basket, resulting in player A...

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The ace is the "main man". The ace is the best player on the team offensively. This is very important because if the ace scores a...

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Wes Unseld in 1969 and Wilt Chamberlain in 1960.

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As of 4/10/08, the NBA has 432 players.

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Michael Jordan's scoring average in his senior year in high school was 30 points per game.

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The United States and most of Europe are the big basketball places, but China, Japan, the Philippines, India, and most countries...

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Basketball is so popular in my opinion because schools have dozens of basketball hoops and basketballs on their playground. That...

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Basketball was invented in America by a P.E. teacher to begin with. Many people loved the new game he invented, and it started...

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That depends on what defense and offense your coach wants to run.

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There is no set probability for every 3-point shot. Every player has their own 3-point percentage, which is simply the number of...

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Generally speaking, the highest percentage shots are the ones closest to the basket while not being opposed by a defender close...

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The home team in football gets to choose whether they wear light or dark colors depending on the weather; if it's cold out then...

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A talented 3 point shooter will have around 40%-49%. Some of the best three point shooters don't have the best percentage...

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The more air pressure in the ball, the higher the ball will bounce. The less air pressure, the lower the ball will bounce. This...

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The best answer is to just keep practicing. Practice will help you learn. Continue practicing. Keep shooting and shooting until...

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Michael Jordan's number is not listed. You will have to find out his number through hours and hours of searching.

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When a player plays significant minutes at BOTH the POWER FORWARD (or SMALL FORWARD) and CENTER position they get labeled with...

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Just remember this: there is no correct way to shoot a basketball. Anyway that you can shoot is correct. There are no specific...

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Around the time basketball was invented. It hit high school before turning into the NBA.

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There are a few different types of point guards that play the game. However, all point guards should be able to bring the ball up...

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There are no specific spots where players play. Usually, though, the positions go like this: Point Guard: Takes the ball to...

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James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts but at the time he used a soccer ball. U.S....

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On 19 July 1988, at a performance in The Hague, the Chinese acrobat Yan Zhi Cheng jumped (without trampoline or any assistance)...

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A Pro-Hop is a move that is more formally known as the "jump-stop" or "jump-step." A jump-step is when you are driving or moving...

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The three pointer entered high school as soon as the NBA created the three point shot.

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There are many kinds of defenses, and some coaches use their own made up forms of defense. The most common forms of defense are...

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In general, basketball players earn millions of dollars. The better players like Lebron James and Dwyane Wade will earn around...

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That all depends on the coach. There is no specific spot that someone stands on offense and defense. You will stand in different...

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View the site below for some drills.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the MVP 6 times. He has at least been nominated 6 times, most likely more.

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Contrary to what everyone says, there is NO way to shoot a basketball correctly with your left hand. If that way works for you,...

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A player gets credit for an assist if say player A passes the ball to player B and player B makes the shot. Player A will get...

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The main way to become a better basketball player is by practice, practice, and more practice. Find your weakness. Make sure you...

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Chris Ford, of the Boston Celtics, made the first three-point shot in NBA history on October 12, 1979.

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For anyone to shoot the best way is to practice. I know you probably hear that all the time, but its true. The form you can...

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1950 was a year of awakening for the NBA. In 1950, four black men played in the NBA: Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper, HanK DeZonie and...

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The game of basketball is completely different. First of all, dribbling was introduced into the game. Many different rules have...

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The two types of guards are the point guard and the shooting guard, and the two different types of forwards are small forwards...

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If this is just a pick up game, than kids do this often. If swear words are involved, that may need to be stopped. A good...

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Dennis Nutt, Eugene Kennedy, George McLeod, Lee Nailon, Carven Holcombe, Jamie Dixon, Gene Schmidt, Ray "Shag" Warren, Dick...

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The average salary for a basketball player in Germany is, in U.S. dollars, $2 Million.

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Shooting guards are usually the good scorers on the team. They are the second option to bring the basketball up if the point...

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Springfield, Massachusetts. View the link below for more info.

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Nov. 6, 1992 was Shaq's first game, which was against the Heat.

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Why wouldn't you participate in basketball? In elementary school, basketball is one of the few sports available to be played. In...

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Check out the link below for more information.

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The man who started basketball was James Naismith and he started teaching basketball where ever he worked then basketball became...

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No, there has never been a woman coach the mens' basketball team in Illinois. Being a coaches daughter from Illinois i have...

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The answer is simply no. Just because their the worst team in the NBA doesn't mean they aren't good. It just means the other...

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Most tournament wins Men's: John Wooden(10) Women's: Pat Summit(8)

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There are no specific defense positions. Depending on where the coach wants you to stand, that is where your position will be. By...

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Here's a snip from an online article by Douglas Stark... "The setting was Trenton, the thriving capital city of New Jersey....

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A shooting foul is a foul in the act of shooting, resulting in two free throws if you shot a two pointer, three free throws if...

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GF represents Guard/Forward. Meaning that the player has the physical and athletic ability to play at least one of the guard...

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27,619 points.

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According to Forbes, in 2004 Michael Jordan made 35 million dollars; Shaquille O'Neal made 31.9 million; Kevin Garnett made 29.7;...

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The first people to play organized basketball were the students of Joe Naismith's physical education class.

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There is no significant job of the team captain other than to lead the team, especially in tense situations. Take LeBron James....

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In the 2008-2009 season, the two candidates are O.J. Mayo and Derrick Rose. In my opinion, Rose will win. Lebron James will...

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The real rookie of the year is presented near the beginning of the playoffs.

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If there is a team with a 22-3 record and a team with a 22-4 record, the team is one- half game behind. The same goes for a team...

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Basketball's Popularity in the US It was invented in the United States by James Naismith. It is a sport that taller people can...

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From what I've heard, assists are called dimes because it's like dropping a dime in the pay phone (back when it was 10 cents) to...

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The average heights are: Point Guard: 5'10" and anywhere below - 6'3" Shooting Guard: 6'3"- 6-7" Small Forward: 6'6"-...

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The average height of a basketball player is 6'6. 6' 7.26" in 2004-05 season NBA-wide. Source:...

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A hook shot is when a player takes one hand with the ball and brings it up in a half-circle motion to flick his/her wrist at the...

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It is called the "game reset" because it resets the current timeouts that are available to each team. Because it provides...

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Each girl has 5 fouls, and once they commit a fifth foul, they are out of the game.

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The most popular team is the Los Angeles Lakers, even though they are also the most despised team. The Celtics come in at number...

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During the first half of the game, teams should shoot at the baskets they warmed up at, the baskets on the opposite side of the...

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Basketball was a great new idea for a sport and was very easy to start. All you need is a ball, a court, and a hoop. The adoption...

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Just practice! Get a book from the library about the fundamentals and go out and do it. Find a gym or park where others are...

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