BASKETBALL BY Joel Hawkins

BASKETBALL:court

The circle in the middle of the court is where the game starts with the jump ball whoever wins the jump starts with the ball. The two lines and the circle coming out away from the hoop is called the“KEY”. When a player gets a foul they come to this circle called the “free throw line” they take two shots from this line without anyone any one trying to block your shot. Your team and the opposing team stand behind the black lines coming off this circle. http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/basics/basics.html

BASKETBALL: personal fouls PERSONAL FOULS include any type of illegal

physical body contact. Hitting Pushing Slapping Holding Illegally contacting a defender in order to get to the basket.

CHARGING

A offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over an offensive player. The ball is given to the team that the foul was committed upon.

BLOCKING

Blocking is illegal personal contact resulting from a defender not establishing position in time to prevent an opponents drive to the basket. http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/basics/basics.htmlet .

BASKETBALL: positions

CENTER: center is normally your tallest player. they are normally positioned near the basket.

FORWARD: there are to forwards and they are most likely to be your next two tallest players. They are the two players that cover the sides and the corners and are called in to get rebounds.

GUARD: these are most likely going to be your two shortest players and they should be really good at dribbling fast , seeing the court and passing. http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/basics/basics.html

KOBE BRYANT

One of the most famous players of all time. BORN : August 23 1978 Philadelphia. HEIGHT : 1.98m. POSITION : shooting guard. TEAM:LA Lakers PARENTS : Joe Bryant , Pam Bryant. SIBLINGS : Shaya Bryant, Sharia Bryant NUMBER : 24 SALLERY: (2012-2013) $27,849,149. TEAM MATES : Steve Blake , Earl Clark , Chris Duhon, Devin Ebanks ,

Pau Gasol , Jordan Hill , Dwight Howard , Antawn Jamison , Jodie Meeks , Darius Morris , Steve Nash , Robert Sacre , Metta World Peace.

http://espn.go.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers

BASKETBALL : HISTORY James Naismith was the man who invented the sport basketball. He

discovered the sport in 1891. He also invented the very first football helmet. BORN : November , 6, 1861 DIED : November 28,1939 EDUCATION:

The Presbyterian College, Montreal, McGill University, Springfield College.

Today, Basketball has grown to be of the worlds most popular sports.

BASKETBALL : TEAM (NBA)

The following is a list of the current 30 National Basketball Association teams. Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Charlotte Bobcats Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Jersey Nets New Orleans Hornets New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Washington Wizards

BASKETBALL : Nemingha Sharp Shooters

These are the Nemingha Sharp Shooters.We won every game we played until the very last game. It was for the B grade champions. But we come up short losing by 6 points. But runners up is not to bad. In order the line goes Ryland Sainsbury Matt Corney Joel Hawkins (me) Jacob Collier and Brodie Parker. Coach Mr Parker (Brodie Parkers dad) Ryland , Matt and Jacob got into the North-west and won state they played 3 games every day for 4 days straight and didn’t lose one of them.

BASKETBALL : Sydney Kings

The team first started in 1888.

Their stadium is called “THE KINGDOM”.

The team is made up of the following players: Ben Madgen, Callum Jenkins, Luke Martin, Dann Graeme, Daniel Joyce, Ian Crosswhite, Aaron Bruce, Corin Henry, Tom Garlepp, Kevin White, Jarrad Weeks, James Harvey and Darnell

Lazare.

BASKETBALL : PARALYMPICS

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The Paralympics basketball is different to normal basketball because the people that play this basketball are in wheelchairs.

The 1940s saw the beginning of wheelchair basketball. It has been clearly documented that the game of wheelchair basketball was invented by World War II veterans with disabilities in US Veterans Administration Hospitals at the tail end of the war.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_basketball

BASKETBALL : MICHAEL JORDAN

Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and majority owner and chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Born: February 17, 1963 (age 50), Brooklyn

Height: 1.98 m

Spouse: Juanita Vanoy (m. 1989–2006)

Children: Marcus Jordan, Jasmine Michael Jordan, Jeffrey Michael Jordan

Parents: James Jordan, Deloris Peoples.

BASKETBALL : MIAMI HEAT

The Miami Heat are a professional basketball team based in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association.

Founded: 1988

Head coach: Erik Spoelstra

Arena: American Airlines Arena

Location: Miami

NBA championships: 2006, 2012

Nicknames: Heat, The Heatless

BASKETBALL : LA LAKERS

The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association.

Head coach: Mike D'Antoni

Arena: Staples Center

Location: Los Angeles

Division: Pacific Division

NBA championships: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010

Nicknames: Showtime, The Lakers, Lakers

BASKETBALL : BOSTON CELTICS.

The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC.

Head coach: Doc Rivers

Arena: TD Bank Garden

Location: Boston

Mascot: Lucky the Leprechaun

NBA championships: 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008

Nicknames: Celtics, The Green, Celts, The C's, C-Green Smash Machine

BASKETBALL : NEW YORK KNICKS.

The New York Knickerbockers, referred to as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City, New York. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association.

Head coach: Mike Woodson

Arena: Madison Square Garden

Location: New York City

Division: Atlantic Division

Conference: Eastern Conference

NBA championships: 1970, 1973

BASKETBALL : Chicago Bulls Conference Eastern Conference Division Central Division Founded 1966 History Chicago Bulls (1966–present) Arena United Center City Chicago, Illinois Team colors Red, black, white Owner(s) Jerry Reinsdorf General manager Gar Forman Head coach Tom Thibodeau D-League affiliate Iowa Energy

Championships 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Conference titles 6 Eastern (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Division titles 9 1 Midwest (1975); 8 Central (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)

BASKETBALL : Minnesota Timberwolves Conference Western Conference Founded 1989 History Minnesota Timberwolves (1989–present) Arena Target Center (1990–present) City Minneapolis, Minnesota Team colors Slate Blue, Black, Silver, Green Owner(s) Glen Taylor General manager David Kahn Head coach Rick Adelman D-League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce

Championships 0

Conference titles 0

BASKETBALL : NEW ORLEANS HORNETS Conference Western Conference

Division Southwest Division

Founded 1988

History Charlotte Hornets

1988–2002

New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets

2005–2007

New Orleans Hornets

2002–2005, 2007–2013

New Orleans Pelicans

2013–

Arena New Orleans Arena

City New Orleans, Louisiana

Team colors Creole Blue, Purple, Dark Purple, Mardi Gras Gold, White

BASKETBALL : Toronto Raptors

Conference Eastern Division Atlantic Founded 1995 History Toronto Raptors (1995–present) Arena SkyDome (1995–1999)

Air Canada Centre (1999–present) City Toronto, Ontario, Canada Team colours Red, Black, Silver Owner(s) Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment General manager Bryan Colangelo Head coach Dwane Casey D-League affiliate Bakersfield Jam

Championships 0

Conference titles 0

Division titles 1 (2007) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Raptors

BASKETBALL : Milwaukee Bucks

Conference Eastern Conference Division Central Division Founded 1968 History Milwaukee Bucks (1968–present) Arena BMO Harris Bradley Center City Milwaukee, Wisconsin Team colors Hunter Green, Natural Red, Silver, White Owner(s) Herb Kohl General manager John Hammond Head coach Jim Boylan D-League affiliate Fort Wayne Mad Ants

Championships 1 (1971)

Conference titles 2 (1971, 1974)

Division titles 13 (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 2001) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Bucks

BASKETBALL : Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association.

Head coach: Lionel Hollins

Arena: FedExForum

Mascot: Griz

Location: Memphis

Division: Southwest Division

Conference: Western Conference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Grizzlies

BASKETBALL : THE BALL The ball first purpose-built basketballs were made from

panels of leather stitched together with a rubber bladder inside. A cloth lining was added to the leather for support and uniformity (identity). A molded version of the early basketball was invented in 1942. From 1967 through 1976, the American Basketball Association (ABA) used a distinctive red, white and blue basketball that is still seen from time to time. For many years, leather was the material of choice for basketball coverings, however in the late 1990s, composite materials were put forth and have rapidly gained acceptance in most leagues due to their superior performance in harsh outdoor game conditions. htt:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_(ball)

BASKETBALL : THE BALL TODAY

Balls are generally designated for indoor (generally made of leather or absorbent composites), or all-surface use (generally made of rubber or durable composites, also known as Indoor/Outdoor balls). Indoor balls tend to be considerably more expensive than all-surface balls due to cost of materials. In addition, brand new all-leather indoor balls must be "broken in" first to achieve optimal grip before use in competition. The abrasiveness of asphalt and the dirt and moisture present in an outdoor setting will usually ruin an indoor ball within a very short period of time, which is why an indoor/outdoor ball is recommended for recreational players. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_(ball)

BASKETBALL : BACKBOARD The top of the hoop is 10 feet above the

ground. Regulation backboards are 6 feet wide (72 inches) by 42 inches tall. All basketball rims (hoops) are 18 inches in diameter. The inner square on the backboard is 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall. Fibre glass is what the backboards are normally made out of. The fibre glass gives the ball an extra spring. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backboard_(basketball)

BASKETBALL: BACKBOARD INFO

The first glass backboard was used by the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team at the Men's Gymnasium at Indiana University.[1] After the first few games at their new facility in 1917, spectators complained that they couldn't see the game because of opaque wooden backboards. As a result the Nurre Mirror Plate Company in Bloomington was employed to create new backboards that contained one-and-a-half inch thick plate glass so that fans could see games without an obstructed view. As a result, it was the first facility in the country to use glass backboards.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backboard_(basketball)

BASKETBALL : time length

In basketball, there are four quarters which each go for 10 minutes. At the end of each quarter, a buzzer goes of which marks the time. There is a time keeper which tells the referee how much time there is left in the game. This person also keeps score and puts the score on the board.

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