History of Basketball that changed the game

invention of "basket ball"

Dec 1, 1891

Dr James Naismith, invents basket ball (two words). This is who started basketball. without James Naismith, basketball most likely wouldn't even be a thing today.
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women play basketball

Mar 22, 1893

Smith College in Massachusetts becomes the first women's school to play basket ball. Men are not allowed to watch the games. this gave women the opportunity to play a sport made for boys and girls. not only boys. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

the one handed shot

Dec 30, 1936

Hank Luisetti's (Stanford) one-hand set shot becomes the new rage in shooting. Until this point, players used the classic two-hand shot. now a days, the one hand shot is the most popular and considered the "right way" to shoot. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

expanding the NBA

Mar 7, 1974

The NBA expands to 18 when they add the New Orleans Jazz. this shows that basketball just keeps getting bigger, and more serious. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

leader

Feb 20, 1996

Jazz guard John Stockton becomes the NBA's all time steals leader. This really helps the team get to the top.http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

best record

Apr 21, 1996

The Chicago Bulls defeat the Washington Wizards to finish the season 72-10. the best record ever. this helps the other teams play herder to beat the record score. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

first women referee

Oct 31, 1997

Violet becomes the first woman to referee a major sporting event. She is soon joined by Dee Kanter. she makes boys understand that girls can do anything that they can. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

#1 high school basketball player

Jun 18, 2001

June 18, 2001: The Washington Wizards draft Kwame Brown as the first ever high schooler to be drafted #1 overall in the NBA. this inspires the players to be better! http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

#1 overall pick

Jun 26, 2002

the Houston Rockets Draft Yao Ming to be the first #1 overall pick to never play College ball in the US. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html

number of teams goes to 30

Oct 30, 2016

The NBA Agrees to Expand to Charlotte once again. bringing the number of teams to 30. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com/history-of-basketball-time-line.html