The Birth of Basketball
Who invented basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
When was the NBA established?
1946
Who is known as the all-time scoring leader?
Lebron James
What is March Madness?
NCAA college basketball tournament
What is a three-point line?
Shot behind it worth 3 points
What year was the first game played?
1891
When did basketball become an Olympic sport?
1936
What did Michael Jordan change in basketball?
setting a new standard for superstardom
Name a famous basketball movie.
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What is a synthetic basketball?
Leather like ball
What equipment was initially used as hoops?
Peach Baskets
When was the first professional league formed?
1898
What era is LeBron James associated with?
Dead ball and Current era
What are pickup games?
Recreational games
What is the purpose of a breakaway rim?
Dunking became more popular
Where was basketball invented?
Springfield YMCA Training School in Massachusetts
In what year did the WNBA start?
1996
Name a player from the 1980s-1990s
Magic, Jordan, Bird
What is All-Star Weekend?
an annual three-day event held in February that celebrates the league's best players
What innovation helped prevent stalling in games?
Shot Clock
What was the first ball used?
Soccer Ball
How many countries play basketball today?
200 plus
Who is a revolutionary point guard?
Magic Johnson/Steph Curry
What aspect of culture is influenced by basketball shoes?
Fashion
What year was the shot clock introduced?
1954