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Basketball
The game of basketball, including positions, basketball hoop sizes, and court sizes. Includes all levels of basketball.
10,661 Questions
What is the name of the Detroit pistons mascot?
PAWS is the mascot of the Detroit Tigers. He's a striped tiger that was officially adopted in May of 1995 by the Detroit Tigers baseball team. His name is officially written by the team in all capital letters.
Yao Ming is 7' 6" (2.29 m). He is the tallest player in the NBA. He currently plays for the Golden State Warriors
What does choking mean in basketball?
Chocking is when a voice becomes husky or strained usually due to emotion. Chocking also means to cram full, to secure, or to close as tightly as possible.
Where and when were the first basketball players paid?
The first time basketball players got paid was in 1896
How many points do you get for a goal in basketball?
not sure about college basketball, but the NBA it is 2 points per basket. if the shooter is fouled whilst making the shot he will then have the chance to make a free throw. if the ball goes in the basket then he takes 1 free-throw to make a total of 3 points. if the ball misses the basket then he takes 2 free-throws to make a total of 2 points.
How old was Shaquille O'Neal when he was drafted into the nba?
Shaquill O'neal has been playing in the NBA for 17 years.
How many rings do Kobe Bryant have?
Kobe Bryant has 5 NBA championship rings which he won with the LA Lakers in the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and the 2010 seasons.
Who is the highest scoring nba player ever?
Micheal Jordan.
League leader in scoring, with 10 titles (1986-1993, 1996-1998)
Finished his career with 32,292 points, third place in scoring, and a career average 30.12 ppg, the best in NBA history
How many NBA players are from Lebanon?
Lebanon's National Olympic Committee sent 8 athletes to the 2004 Games in Athens.
Who are the richest basketballers?
The richest basketball player of all time is Michael Jordan with a net worth of $650 million. Other rich basketball players include Magic Johnson, Shaquille Oâ??Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning, Reggie Miller, Juwan Howard, Tracy McGrady, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade, Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen and Chris Paul.
How do you practice basketball if you dont have a hoop?
You can practice by running and trying to get fit, but with the ball skills just try and pretend thet there is a ball, you can also get some cones or mark out a line and zig zag around them :)
What year did Kareem retire in?
Kareem was born April 16, 1947 and retired after the 1988-89 season. That made him 42 years old when he played his final game, which was Game 4 of the 1989 NBA finals when the Detroit Pistons completed a sweep of the Lakers, winning 105-97.
Which sport makes more money basketball or hockey?
If you are really good in football for example like Peyton Manning he gets paid about 25 million dollars. That's if your good, but if you an average player than the average salary would be about 500,000 to 2 million dollars. Unless if your sponsored by Nike or something. But in basketball you get paid much more because if your good like Lebron James, he gets about 80 million dollars. An average player in the NBA would get about 5 million to 10 million depends on how much time your on the court.
How many points is a field goal worth in football?
3 points. But a drop kick (which is similar to a field goal) is worth 2 points. A drop kick is where you drop the ball on the ground and let it bounce up in the air then kick it through the goal posts. This is very difficult to do and is very rarely tried in the nfl.
What is the job outlook for basketball?
you cant retire until your contract is up. trust me you wouldn't want to stop.....this is Kobe Bryant holla at me.......
Who has more endurance a basketball player or a soccer player?
Ray Allen because he is one of the only players ever to keep on running around screens just to get the ball. Also most of the times he is assigned to the other team's star (Kobe, Wade, Monta,etc).
How many do you need for a basketball game?
Well that depends on what kind of team you're talking about. I'm in high school and our basketball program has 20 games per season. But in middle school i only played 12 games. It really depends on what conference you're in and what school you go to.
Who is the greatest player of NBA in all time?
Larry Bird
He was the best ever: the greatest, most creative passer ever; one of the greatest defensive re-bounders, the greatest all around shooter, the greatest clutch shooter, and played great team defense. Add to all these qualities his great basketball intelligence, mental toughness, and pure skill, and you have, by far, the greatest player of all times!
Larry was a great shooter with few dunks unlike Jordan who had many dunks to increase his shooting percentage. Larry was also a better rebounder, free throw shooter, and passer than Jordan. Larry entered the NBA one year late, after sitting out a year in college, and missed almost another full year in his prime with a foot injury. He was not a selfish shooter but just wanted to win and would get all of his teammate involved. He averaged over 10 rebounds per game for his career - not bad for someone who couldn't jump! He was both the first AND second player ever to shoot over 50% from the field AND over 90% from the line for a season - and this from a long range shooter! He was the best ever with a ful command of the game and awareness of what was happening - always.
What size are men and women's basketballs?
Men's basketballs are Size 7. Women's basketballs are Size 6. Children's basketballs are Size 5 and 3.
- Size 3: circumference 22 to 22.5 inches, weight 10-11 ounces, recommended for small children (age 5-8). It has a diameter of 7 to 7.16 inches and a radius of 3.5 to 3.58 inches.
- Size 5: circumference 27.25 to 27.75 inches, weight 16.6-18 ounces recommended for boys and girls under 12 years old (junior league). It has a diameter of 8.67 to 8.83 inches and a radius of 4.34 to 4.42 inches.
- Size 6: circumference 28.5 to 29 inches, weight 20 ounces, recommended for boys and 12-14 and girls and women age 12 and up. This is the official game ball for women's high school, university and professional basketball. It has a diameter of 9.07 to 9.23 inches and a radius of 4.54 to 4.62 inches.
- Size 7: circumference 29.5 to 30 inches, weight 22 ounces, recommended for men and boys age 15 and up. This is the official game ball for men's high school, university and professional basketball. It has a diameter of 9.39 to 9.55 inches and a radius of 4.7 to 4.77 inches.
What are the two out of bounds lines in basketball?
The boundary lines you are referring to would probably be the sidelines or baselines. The rest of the lines on a basketball court include:
- Sidelines
- Baselines
- Mid Court Line
- Three Point Line
- Free Throw Line
- Free Throw Circle
- Lane Line
- Center Circle
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How many basketball teams California have?
There are 4 teams in the NBA that are for the state of California:
Los Angelas Clippers
Houston rockets back to back championship what year was it in?
On July 30, 1993, Leslie Alexander purchased the Rockets. In Tomjanovich's second full year as head coach, the Rockets began the 1993-94 season with an NBA record start of 15-0. With Hakeem Olajuwon as their center, the Rockets defeated the New York Knicks in seven games to win the championship.
What was Michael Jordan's position in the NBA?
Michael Jordan played the shooting guard (2 guard) position. He was the best in his time, and will forever be the best at his position.
Shooting guard - for the Chicago Bulls. and at the end of his career, for the Washington Wizards.
