Who invented basketball?
Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian physical education teacher working in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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What famous sports movie starred a Golden Retriever?
A Golden Retriever named Buddy starred in the 1997 movie "Air Bud" as a dog who plays basketball. Before that he appeared as Comet on the TV sitcom "Full House."
Did basketball originally allow dribbling?
James Naismith's original 13 rules of basketball didn't include dribbling. Players had to pass the ball from where they caught it.
Did James Naismith have a winning record as a coach?
James Naismith is the only University of Kansas basketball coach with a losing record.
Who scored 100 points in an NBA game?
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game on March 2, 1962, a record that still stands.
When was the shot clock introduced?
The NBA introduced the 24-second shot clock in 1954 to stop teams from stalling, an idea pushed by Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone.
When did the NBA add the three-point line?
The NBA added the three-point line for the 1979–80 season.
What was the Dream Team?
The 1992 US Olympic basketball "Dream Team," featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, was the first US Olympic team with NBA players and won gold in Barcelona.
Where was the first Olympic basketball tournament played?
Basketball debuted at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where games were played outdoors and the final was played in pouring rain.
Who has won the most NBA championships?
Bill Russell won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, the most by any player.
Where is the Basketball Hall of Fame?
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the sport was invented.