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Basketball

The game of basketball, including positions, basketball hoop sizes, and court sizes. Includes all levels of basketball.

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How do you do a floater in basketball?

To shoot a floater in basketball normally you will want to be in or right around the paint but close to the hoop, the take off like you are doing a layup depending on the side of the hoop you are on but do not take off with 2 feet. After this release the ball in a high arc with one or 2 hands it is your choice and the point is to float it over the player trying to block your shot.

Were baseball and football national sports in 1900?

In the United States, technically baseball is the older professional sport. By 1856 baseball was considered to be the national past time. In 1857, the first professional baseball teams were established. Professional football did not make its debut until 1892.

What NBA player has the highest winning percentage?

As December 4 of 2010 Avery Johnson with .707(with five years in this charge), then Phil Jackson with .705

What is the knicks starting line up?

The Starting Line up of the 2012 NY Knicks is as follows:

PG Raymond Felton

SG Jason Kidd

SF Ronnie Brewer

PF Carmelo Anthony

C Tyson Chandler

This is as of November 11, 2012

Who did the first in between the legs dunk?

No one knows the first player to dunk a basketball, but the first one to dunk a ball in an official game was Bob Kurland. Kurland made his first dunk while playing college ball at Oklahoma State University in 1944 in a game against Temple.

What are some good sports?

football

American soccer or english football is the most popular sport in the world, being played by more people than american football and baseball combined.

Who is the captain for Boston Celtics?

Paul Pierce has been on the team the longest!!!!!!!!!!! Paul Pierce

When does the NBA basketball season start 2014?

Preseason? October 9th

Regular Season? Oct 30th

Do you need drink lot of water in basketball?

Basketball players should not drink a lot of water during a game. To best benefit themselves and avoid dehydration, they should drink a lot of water before a game and after a game.

The highest scoring half in NBA history?

Most points by one team in a half is 49 (achieved twice - Green Bay vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 2, 1983 in the first half; Chi. Bears vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1941 in the second half).

Most combined points by a team in a half is 70 (Houston (35) vs. Oakland (35), Dec. 22, 1963)

How many timeouts does a team get per game?

High school is 5; 3 60 second time outs and 2 30 second time outs

Who is the tallest shooting guard ever?

Yao Ming is a 29 year old that is a 7'6 foot

How far out is the 3 point line from the basketball post?

High School: Arc radius 19 feet 9 inches (6.02 m), no less than 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) from each sideline.

NCAA College: Arc radius 20 feet 9 inches (6.32 m), no less than 4 feet 3 inches (1.30 m) from each sideline.

FIBA: Arc radius 6.75 meters (22.1 ft), no less than 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) from each sideline.

WNBA: Arc radius 22 feet 1.75 inches (6.7501 m), no less than 3 feet 4 inches (1.02 m) from each sideline.

NBA: Arc radius 23 feet 9 inches (7.24 m), no less than 3 feet (0.91 m) from each sideline.

Which sport is watched more football or basketball?

That is true in a way. In the US basketball is more popular than soccer. That is why basketball players are paid more. In other countries, soccer is more popular so soccer players get paid more. Soccer in the US is becoming increasingly popular. Soon soccer players could be paid as much as basketball players.

Does Utah have a pro basketball team?

Yes. Utah Jazz basketball, Real Salt Lake soccer, Salt Lake Bees baseball, Utah Grizzlies Hockey, there is also an arena football team.

How much does Dwyane Wade weigh?

It is reported that Wade has lowered his body fat from 4.3 to 3.5 during 2011 lockout.

Which State is home to the basketball teams Mavericks Rockets and Spurs?

The home of the Mavericks, Rockets, and Spurs is Texas. The team that is located in the northeastern part of the state is the Rockets.

Where does Bill Russell live today?

"Bill" Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won eleven NBA Championships during Russell's thirteen-year career

Who will win the series LA Lakers or Orlando Magic?

La Lakers, though would like to see my team Orlando win. Think the Lakers will have too many "go to" guys inside, plus Howard will NOT be as dominant against Gasol, Bynum and

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