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History
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Basketball is Invented
Dr James Naismith, an instructor at the School for Christian Workers in Springfield, Massachusetts, invents basketball.
Thank you James Naismith... Without hime the game wold have never even existed and life wouldn't be as enjoyable. -
First baskeball game is played
Students and workers at the School for Christian Workers play the first public game of basket ball.
Students now can have fun and play a game that is unique. -
First Women's Basketball Game
Smith College in Massachusetts becomes the first women's school to play basket ball. Men are not allowed to watch the games.
Women wouldn't be playing basketball if it weren't for this. -
Point Values are Changed
The field goal value is changed from three points to two points. The free throw value is changed from three points to one point.
Now it is harder to get a crazy amount of points. -
First Professional Basketball Game is Played
The first known professional basketball game is played in Trenton, New Jersey.
NBA wouldn't have started if it weren't for this. -
"Basketball"
The spelling of basket ball becomes basketball.
Now "basketball" is one word. -
Foul Lanes Changed in NBA
The NBA widens foul lane from 12-16 feet.
People got bigger that's what changed the game. -
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft goes from 10 rounds to 7.
Now we don't have 10 exciting rounds but 7!!! -
NBA + 3 Pointers
The NBA adopts a three point line.
Now we can enjoy pros swishing threes all day everyday. -
WNBA
he NBA Agrees to start a Womens Nation Basketball Association (WNBA).
Now studly women can get money too by playing a sport they love.