Basketball Game History: Had Popularized US Soldiers During World War II

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YOGYAKARTA - Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America, almost the equivalent of the NFL. However, basketball has one thing the NFL doesn't have. While the NFL is something America only has, basketball is a sport that has itslaws around the world. Then what is the history of basketball playing like?

It's a popular sport, to watch a game, bet on basketball, and even engage in fan activities like fantasy basketball.

No matter how much we like it, and how much it sheds light on our lives, it's rare that we really know the origin of this sport and where it all started. Today we will take you on a journey to understand basketball history and how basketball got to what it is today."

Basketball was discovered in December 1891 by Canadian pastor, educator and doctor James Naismith. Naismith introduced the game as he was an instructor at the Men's Youth Christian Association Training School (now Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts. At the request of his superior, Dr. Luther H. Gulick, he holds a passionate recreation that is suitable for indoor winter games.

The game involved elements of American football, football, and hockey, and the first ball used was football. The team has nine players, and the goal is a basket of wood attached to the wall. In 1897-1898, a team of five members became standard.

The game quickly spread across the country and to Canada and other parts of the world, played by women and men; it also became a popular informal outdoor game. US soldiers in World War II (1939-1945) popularized the sport in many other countries.

A number of US universities adopted the game between around 1893 and 1895. In 1934, the first college match was staged at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and college basketball began to attract increased interest. In the 1950s basketball had become a major college sport, paving the way for growing interest in professional basketball.

The first pro league, the National Basketball League, was formed in 1898 to protect players from exploitation and promote less rough games. The league only lasted five years before disbandment; its destruction gave birth to a number of loosely organized leagues across the northeastern United States. One of the first and greatest pro teams was Original Celtics, which was held around 1915 in New York City.

They played as many as 150 games in one season and dominated basketball until 1936. Bangkis Globetrotters, founded in 1927, a well-known exhibition team, specializes in funny field saturation and expert ball handling.

In 1949 the following two professional leagues, the National Basketball League (formed in 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946) joined forces to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). Boston Celtics, led by their center Bill Russell, dominated the NBA from the late 1950s to 1960s.

In the 1960s, pros from the beach to the beach played in front of millions of people every year. Wilt Chamberlain, center of the Los Angeles Lakers, was another leading player during the era, and his fight with Russell was highly anticipated. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, also a center, became famous in the 1970s. His famoussky hook while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and dominating opponents.

The NBA experienced a decline in popularity during the late 1970s, but bounced back, especially through the growing popularity of its most prominent players. Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, and Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers were credited with injecting excitement into the league in the 1980s through superior skills and competition for a decade.

During the late 1980s Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls starred and helped the Bulls dominate the NBA during the early 1990s. The new generation of basketball stars, including Orlando Magic's Shaquille O' Neal and Charlotte Hornet's Larry Johnson, have supported the growing popularity of the NBA.

In 1959, Basketball Hall of Fame was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts. His list includes the names of great players, coaches, referees, and people who have contributed significantly to game development. The formation of the National Basketball League, and the Basketball Association of America created a strong attraction nationally, to Canada and elsewhere around the world.

Basketball game has become a world phenomenon in a matter of years. Development and growth in the NBA since 2000 means anything from isotonic beverage sponsors, coaching brands, hot dogs, and online casino brands all looking to take part in the NBA exposure. This resulted in an increase in the amount of coverage against the game, meaning sponsorship deals and support came flooding from many roads.

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