Fun Facts
Who invented basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
What did they originally use as a basketball?
A Soccer Ball
Who scored 100 points in a game?
Wilt Chamberlain
Are players allowed to use their feet?
No
Philadelphia...
76ers
Who currently makes basketballs for the NBA?
Wilson
What did they originally use as basketball nets?
Peach Baskets
Who won 11 NBA Championships?
Bill Russel
When basketball was just made, were players allowed to dribble?
No, they weren't allowed to.
Los Angeles...
Lakers
When was basketball invented?
1891
When was the 3-Point Line added to the game?
1979
Who is the all-time leading scorer?
Lebron James
What is a scored shot called?
A Field Goal
New York...
Knicks
Which two players were in the first big rivalry?
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
Which rule made the game fast paced?
The 24-second shot clock.
Which team holds the record for the most wins in a single season?
Golden State Warriors
How long was a basketball game in the beginning when Naismith created the game?
Two 15-minute halves
Washington...
Wizards
What was the first major basketball league called?
The NBL
What were the peach baskets nailed onto to make the basketball hoop?
A gymnastics balcony.
Who won the first NCAA tournament?
Oregon
How many rules did Naismith initially develop for the game?
13
San Antonio...
Spurs