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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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Who owned the New Jersey Nets in 1984?

The New Jersey Nets were owned by seven businessmen dubbed the "Secaucus Seven", led by Alan Cohen and Joseph Taub. They owned the team until 1998 when they sold it to a group led by Raymond Chambers and Lewis Katz.

How many Times did Tim Duncan lead the spurs to championships?

Tim Duncan has lead the Spurs to 4 championships. Each one of them came with the help of another superstar, whether it be David Robinson or Manu Ginobili. Three of them came after the 2000's with one coming before.

What type of knee pads does Derrick Rose wear?

They are either Mcdavid pads, or some new kind of Adidas sleeve. For a bit, he was wearing the new Adidas elbow padded sleeves, but on his knees, maybe they made them custom. I want to know as well which they are.

He actullay wears white and black the addidas TECHFIT™ PADDED COMPRESSION KNEE SLEEVE

What are the disadvantages of a basketball game?

you could puullllll a muscle idk!?!?! you could fall

you could trip

you could beyelled at

you couold miss a basket

get hit in the face

get pushed

break a limb

this is bolllocks, missing a basket :L

Which NBA player was nicknamed Mad Dog?

Fred Carter, who played with the Bullets, 76ers, and Bucks between 1969-1977, was known as Mad Dog.

How does sport have an impact on the world?

Sports tend to have a large influence on society, and depends on the sport as well. Some sports are a big part of the culture such as football, and people can dedicate their whole weekends to watching it, and buy a lot of merchandise as well.

What was Kobe Bryant's average score per game in 2008?

How many 50 point game loses did Michael Jordan? ... How many points does Kobe Bryant average in 2008-2009? What is Kobe Bryant's high score in a single ...

Did Kansas Win?

Through 2013, Kansas has won the NCAA men's basketball tournament known as March Madness three times (1952, 1988 and 2008).

What is the marking on a basketball board above the ring?

how do we find out the size of the markings of the inner square on the backboard

What team played yesterday?

On the 3-Jan-2010, Manchester United played Leeds United in the FA Cup, suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat.

Their next game is on 6-Jan-2010 at local rivals Manchester City in the semi-finals of the League Cup.

Their next Premier League game is away to Birmingham City on 9-Jan.

Are the dimensions of a high school a college and an NBA basketball court the same?

Girls Basketball always use 28.5 Boys Basketball uses 28.5 up until 7th grade. In 7th grade through NBA ball a 30.1 is used.

What is the largest arena in college basketball?

The largest actual basketball arena (one specifically built for basketball) in the US, collegiate or professional, is Rupp Arena, where the University of Kentucky basketball team plays, and which has an official seating capacity of 23,500.

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

The Carrier Dome, where the University of Syracuse's football, basketball, and lacrosse teams play, and which has a listed seating capacity of 33,000.

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

The largest NBA arena is the Palace at Auburn Hills, where the Detroit Pistons play, and which has a seating capacity of 22,076.

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

Why is a basketball circular?

The invention of basketball is pretty basic. A football coach was looking for a way to keep his players in shape, so he nailed a peach basket to a tall post. He told his players to get the ball in the basket and prevent the other players from doing so. It just made most sense to make the ball circular so that it could be shot into the basket.

How much money does an average basketball player earn?

Rookies make $1 million. Sometimes it goes up to $60 million for a 5 year contract if you are very good.

What hotels do NBA teams stay at?

Historically, visiting teams used to stay at the Hyatt because that was the cool, modern hotel downtown and also it was right across the street from the Mecca, which is where the Bucks used to play. However, currently, visiting teams stay at the Pfister, which is downtown Milwaukee's most affluent, elogant hotel. It is on the east end of downtown, closer to the lake.

What is full court press defense in basketball?

I have no idea what full press defense is. You tell me.

What school did Jame Naismith go too?

what college did James Naismith go to? in which facility did basketball get invented? in which state was basketball invented? what does NCAA,CBA and NBA stand for? what was the first college basketball league called? name two teams which were in this league. what was the most interesting fact you learned about history of basketball? thank you!

What is a basketball player with a number 17?

Andrew Bynum:LA Lakers Chris Douglas-Roberts:New Jersey Nets Brent Barry:Houston Rockets Anderson Varejao:Cleveland Cavaliers Mike Dunleavy:Indiana Pacers Ronnie Price:Utah Jazz Louis Amundson:Phoenix Suns :D