BasketballandNBAintroduction篮球介绍(英文版).ppt

BASKETBALL IN AMERICAN Origin of Basketball ! The origins of the game of basketball can be traced back to a gentleman by the name of Dr. James Naismith. In 1861, Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. During his early school days, Naismith would play a game called duck on a rock whereby the child would endeavor to knock the duck off the top of the rock with a toss of another rock. Dr. James Naismith Later on, Naismith would go on to McGill University in Montreal and would later become McGill Universitys Athletic Director. He would subsequently move on to YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts and in 1891, the game of basketball began. Given the cold Massachusetts winters, Naismith needed to find a recreational activity that could be played indoors and he preferred a sport that would develop skill and one that was not exclusively relying on strength. The first game was played with two peach baskets for goals and a soccer ball. Further to his credit, Naismith became a medical doctor specializing in sports physiology and a Presbyterian minister. Naismith was able to see his beloved sport of basketball, gain acceptance in numerous countries through the YMCA since 1893. As well, the sport of basketball was brought forth at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. As we speak, the game of basketball has become a very popular professional sport. Catherine Kenyeres is a successful author and publisher for Catherine has written numerous articles for the sports enthusiast Now basketball is the second sports in the world. Everyone know the first---Football. During so many people’s effort basketball become more and more famous! Having watch the origin of basketball Now we introduce the….. Most famous basketball play IN THR WORLD !!! National Basketball Association In 1946,World WarⅡhad just recently ended. More and more people were flooding to sporting events, especially college basketball. Max Kase, a sports editor of the New York told the owner of the National Hock