The objective of the game was to throw the ball, or basketball, into the peach baskets which were nailed to the lower railing of the gym balcony. ... On March 11, 1892, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the first public basketball game was played (Blevins, 2012). ... Naismith's student's, Frank Mahan, suggested the game be called the 'Naismith Game', but Naismith refused and decided to name it Basketball, given there was a ball and a basket (Naismith Museum). ... AAU basketball is very competitive and it helps youths to improve on their skills and move on to higher levels ...

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Basketball players coming out of high school have a very intriguing decision to make whether to go to college and receive an education or go to the NBA and receive million dollar contracts. ... It's the American Dream, to become the a professional basketball player or maybe the next Michael Jordan. ... A well-read, well-rounded person is going to be a better asset to the world, and a better basketball player. ... Since it always comes down to playing the game, let's just talk about the basketball aspect. ...

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The NBA is the most highly regarded basketball league in the world. ... To answer this question, one must compare the rules, players, and pace of the game today to that of the overall game of the 1990's. ... Although the NBA's rules have changed over the years, the game of basketball is still essentially the same; a player's objective is to get the basketball into their opponent's basket for either two or three points until the final buzzer sounds, and to defend their basket from the opposing team without fouling them. ... In the 1990's the game was a lot more physical...

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Kevin Garnett has been in the NBA for 8 years and he averages just under 20 points a game and just over 10 rebounds a game. Tracy McGrady averages just over 20 points per game and last year averaged 32 points a game. ... Kobe Bryant averages just over 21 points a game and has a couple NBA championships to go along with that. ... Last years NCAA championship game drew just over 24 million viewers. In comparison there were only 16 million viewers that watched last year's all-star game. ...

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James Naismith of the Springfield, Massachusetts, YMCA invented the game of basketball in 1891. ... College basketball is definitely more of a team game. ... Never would we do this for an NBA game. ... Basketball is a fast and exciting sport. ... However, for its entertainment value, I"ll choose college basketball over professional basketball any day....

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College basketball relies on competitiveness to stimulate the intensity of a college basketball game. ... School spirit is expressed during basketball games and the fans of the game get into the rivalries at hand. ... Since the fans are a big part of the college basketball program, keeping their loyalty and interest is important to the game. ... A NBA recruiter can simply sit in during one basketball game and pick out a could-be superstar. The recruiter can then simply decide whether or not the player he is scouting is what they want based on physical ability displayed through a basketball gam...

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If we only take into consideration the utility that a job has for a society then it is obvious that a basketball player should not earn more than a teacher, a fireman or a police officer. ... Rashard Lewis earned $19million in 2011 and was scoring under 10points per game for the Washington Wizards while being one of the 5 highest paid NBA players that year. ... He averaged 17points per game while averaging 28points per game for a career. ... These players are not even really professionals; they practice 4 times a week and have a game every weekend. ... Buying a courtside seat for a single Los ...

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Cheerleading vs. Dancing Cheerleading and Dancing are two very similar types of sports, but at the same time, they are quite different in their own ways. Many might think of them as the same sport, but after noting the differences, they can be clearly seen as two different sports. They have many ch...

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Basketball player. ... The young Bryant learned to play basketball at an early age and attended Lower Merion High School, where he led his team to the state championships and was named High School Player of the Year in 1996. ... Bryant made his NBA debut with the Lakers in 1996, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in an NBA game. ... Bryant was also named MVP at the NBA All-Star game in 2002. Though Bryant was at the top of his game and had secured an ever-increasing number of lucrative endorsements, 2003 would prove to be a definitive year for the star athlete. ...

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If it's by playing basketball, then why not? ... Enforcing an age requirement will only take away from the talent and excitement from the game. ... Most of the best players that we do have in the NBA now came through the draft at young ages and have made a great impact on the game of basketball. ...

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This is the life of eighteen-year-old LeBron James, a high school basketball phenom from Ohio. ... It has been proven that high school kids can handle a "man's" game, but are they ready for a man's life. ... As a child, every athlete dreams of that day when they can step out of their "field of dreams" and lead the game winning drive with two minutes left or hit a game winning homerun in the bottom of the ninth with two outs in the World Series or even shoot the game winning shot at the buzzer in overtime. ... Whether it's steroids in major league baseball or bar fights and wo...

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I admit that some academic standards need to be lowered to allow for affirmative action, but these days it has been abused by schools who care more about winning a national championship and earning money from basketball game tickets than improving the life of the minority student once he or she leaves college, which will most likely NOT lead to the NBA or NFL. ...

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Shaq is a great basketball player, his name comes up in very little controversy, and he as always wanted to play basketball professionally and has many charities he devotes time to. ... Anfernee Hardaway, when this kid came out of college he was prospected to be one of the greatest point guards of the game. ... Then, he has a very controversial injury, he is not playing on game night, although is spotted playing "pick- up" games at his apartment complex. ... Think of something you hate so much and just totally beat it at its own game. ... In short the kid only gets to play in one game, but...

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Right now, the NBA (National Basketball Association) is on its way down. Nobody watches basketball until the football season is over and players admit that it doesn't get serious until after the All Star Break in February. ... I have to start with the game, because if the game is bad everything else doesn't matter. ... Then the playoffs come and the game almost changes, defense is intense, zones are collapsed, and some physicality is reintroduced to the game. ... So that is a tweak to the game that could influence how the game is won. ...

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Young and old alike dream of being able to hit a home run, catch the game winning pass of the Super Bowl, or slam dunk. ... This admiration causes fans to pay close attention to what they do both in and out of the game. ... Charles Barkley made this point to reporters: "I am a basketball player, not a role model." ... His is to play a game, which is what he gets paid for. ... Many other athletes commit crimes while they are on the baseball diamond, football field, basketball court, boxing ring or the ice of a hockey arena. ...

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We find that the PGA simply watches its game grow richer purses, more television exposure and more people playing golf. ... Though Finchem (Tour commissioner who was President Carter economic adviser in 1978-79.) game has grown increasingly large, he admits that competing for the sports dollar long-term is much more challenging now than it was five years ago. ...

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Imagine you are watching a high school basketball game. ... Limon's case has fueled debate over whether athletes should be held accountable in criminal court for what they do in a game(Shannon,2000). ... This was an obvious case of rules violation and intent to harm and also out of the context of the game. ... One example is hockey player Marty McSorley, who had charges of assault with a weapon filed against him for slashing a stick against the head of an opponent in the closing seconds of a National Hockey League game. ...

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" By the year 2014, I see my husband and I working full time in the ministry. We will be pastors of one of the largest churches in the country. Our church will have an international outreach mission, which will have tremendous impact on people lives all over the world. Since charity starts at ho...

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