INTRODUCTION
Basketball
I have decided to do my passion project on basketball as I really enjoy anything to do with basketball both playing it and sometimes watching it. It is a very popular sport in America; however, it is becoming more popular in the UK. You can play basketball anywhere and I enjoy playing it at home with my brother.
WHO INVENTED BASKETBALL?
James Naismith, who invented Basketball, was born in Canada on 6th November 1861. He created Basketball in 1991, making James 30 years old. He created basketball because it was a winter term, which meant they could not play football or other sports outsides so James created the indoor sport we now call basketball. He created the game (basketball) at the YMCA training school, which is located in Springfield Massachusetts.
DID YOU KNOW?
When basketball was first created, the hoops were just peach baskets and the backboards were wire.
RULES
In ball games there are always important rules to remember like: handball when playing football or pushing a person in football. However, in basketball it is very important to remember to not disobey these rules, because you will concede a foul. Therefore, when playing basketball remember these rules:
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You have to shoot before the shock clock,which is 24 seconds to shoot.
.You can not stay in the paint for more then 3 seconds. The paint is under the basket and it stops getting rebounds too often.
.You can not push the opponent.
.You can make as many subs as you want.
.Only five players can go the court for each team, which means there are ten people on the court.
.You can not run with the ball or that means it will count as travel.
Shaquille ONeal
Shaquille (or Shaq) was a very popular centre before he retired; he was one of the best centers in the world. Shaquille was born in New Jersey on March the 6th 1972, making him 45 years of age. In addition, he has four children. Shaq graduated at Cole High School in San Antonio,Texas; then he went to Louisiana State Universty and then he became an amazing basketball player. Standing 7 feet tall and weighing 315 pounds, he was named college player of the year twice,which meant he was the best player at the university. However, he dropped out of college in 1992. Therefore he could play in the NBA.
When he started to play for Orlando Magic (his first NBA team) he finished top ten for shooting and rebounding. After, he signed the biggest contract in NBA history, because he was worth 120 million pounds with the Los Angles Lakers. Playing for one of the best teams, he retired in 2011.
DID YOU KNOW?
Shaq was awarded a doctorate degree in education in 2012.
Stephen Curry
Wardell Stephen Curry (one of the best basket players) is the best at three pointer shooting in the NBA. He was born in Akron, Ohio 14 March 1988 making him 29 years of age. His family were also famous sport players. His dad played basketball like him. In addition, his mum and sister are skillful volleyball players.Stephen Curry was drafted by one of the best basketball teams in the world,which are the Golden State Warriors. He has two daughters, who names are Riley and Ryan and Riley became an instant celebrity. His sister Sydel plays Volleyball at Elon University.
Stephen Curry was a talented golfer
Who invented Basketball? .James Smith .James Naismith .Jamie Smith
What was the biggest contract in the NBA? .£120million .£120 .£210million
What are Stephen Curry's daughters called? .Sydel .Riley .Ryan .Sonya
Can you stay inside the paint for more then 3 seconds? .Yes .No
Who is the best shooter in the NBA? .Stephen .Shaq .Dell
1. James Naismith
2. £120million
3. Riley and Ryan
4. No
5. Stephen Curry