I like to play basketball with my friends. It is a fun sport that is exciting to play.
can you believe that basketball was invented in 1891? 
Wow that is a long time ago. I remember hearing it was invented by a coach is that right?
no, it was actually invented by Doctor James Naismith
Oh, ok. I think the first version actually used a basket for scoring. Now we have hoops that allow the ball to go through.
the game became established fairly quickly and grew very popular first in America and then throughout the world
NBA players are popular around the world. I think many people associate basketball with the United States.
the century, and basketball became an integral part of American culture.
Early history.
Early history Invention of the game.
The game of basketball as it is known today was created by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. It consisted of peach baskets and a soccer style ball. He published 13 rules for the new game. He divided his class of eighteen into two teams of nine players each and set about to teach them the basics of his new
professional basketball there. I felt that by going to the ABA I probably had a shot. I still had to prove myself. At the time Cliff Hagan, who is a legend, was the coach for the Chaparrals. We had to play two-on-two and he would always play. I remember hearing about this hook shot that he had that was awesome, left and right, and during that time I blocked his hook shot a couple of times. I really think, even today, that’s the