Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players score points by shooting (throwing) a ball through an elevated hoop located on either side of the rectangular court. To advance the ball down the court, players must bounce the ball (dribble) or pass it to a teammate. Points can be earned by shooting a three-pointer (behind the three-point line), a two-point field goal (anywhere not beyond the three-pointer), or a one-point foul shot (after the referee determines a foul). Basketball requires considerable skills related to teamwork, accuracy, ball handling, speed, agility, size and strength. Basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports.

How long is a basketball game?

The average NBA basketball game lasts between two and two and a half hours. Although there are only 48 total minutes of time on the clock in an NBA game, the regulation time is stopped often for fouls, timeouts, and when the ball is out of bounds.

What is a triple double in basketball?

A triple-double in basketball is a term used to describe the impactful performance of a player that achieved a double-digit number in three of the five statistical basketball categories of points, assists, rebounds, steals, and blocked shots.

How many periods are in basketball?

College basketball games are played with two 20 minute periods, while professional NBA basketball games consist of four quarters of 12 minutes each.

Basketball Guides
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6’0” | 1.83 m
June 7, 1975
Allen Iverson
183.000
1975.00
129000
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Allen Iverson
6’10” | 2.08 m
March 11, 1993
Anthony Davis
208.000
1993.00
578000
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3D
Anthony Davis
9.43”-9.51” | 24-24.2 cm
Basketball
24.200
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3D
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6'9" | 2.06 m
February 12, 1934
Bill Russell
206.000
1934.00
82000
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3D
Bill Russell
6’8” | 2.03 m
May 29, 1984
Carmelo Anthony
203.000
1984.00
489000
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3D
Carmelo Anthony
6’6" | 1.98 m
February 20, 1963
Charles Barkley
198.000
1963.00
176000
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3D
Charles Barkley
6’1" | 1.85 m
May 6, 1985
Chris Paul
185.000
1985.00
287000
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3D
Chris Paul
6’2” | 1.88 m
July 15, 1990
Damian Lillard
188.000
1990.00
206000
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3D
Damian Lillard
7’0” | 2.13 m
June 19, 1978
Dirk Nowitzki
213.000
1978.00
83000
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3D
Dirk Nowitzki
6’4” | 1.93 m
January 17, 1982
Dwyane Wade
193.000
1982.00
294000
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3D
Dwyane Wade
6’11" | 2.11 m
December 6, 1994
Giannis Antetokounmpo
211.000
1994.00
472000
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3D
Giannis Antetokounmpo
5’9” | 1.75 m
February 7, 1989
Isaiah Thomas
175.000
1989.00
471000
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3D
Isaiah Thomas
6’5” | 1.96 m
August 26, 1989
James Harden
196.000
1989.00
419000
GUIDE
3D
James Harden
6’8” | 2.03 m
March 3, 1998
Jayson Tatum
203.000
1998.00
160000
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3D
Jayson Tatum
6'7" | 2.01 m
September 14, 1989
Jimmy Butler
201.000
1989.00
307000
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3D
Jimmy Butler
7’0” | 2.13 m
March 16, 1994
Joel Embiid
213.000
1994.00
207000
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3D
Joel Embiid
7’2” | 2.18 m
April 16, 1947
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
218.000
1947.00
139000
GUIDE
3D
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
6'7" | 2.01 m
June 29, 1991
Kawhi Leonard
201.000
1991.00
1400000
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3D
Kawhi Leonard
6’10” | 2.08 m
September 29, 1988
Kevin Durant
208.000
1988.00
1100000
GUIDE
3D
Kevin Durant
6’11" | 2.11 m
May 19, 1976
Kevin Garnett
211.000
1976.00
61000
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3D
Kevin Garnett
6’6” | 1.98 m
August 23, 1978
Kobe Bryant
198.000
1978.00
393000
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3D
Kobe Bryant
6'9" | 2.06 m
December 7, 1956
Larry Bird
206.000
1956.00
144000
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3D
Larry Bird
6'9" | 2.06 m
December 30, 1984
LeBron James
206.000
1984.00
1810000
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3D
LeBron James
6'7" | 2.01 m
February 28, 1999
Luka Dončić
201.000
1999.00
478000
GUIDE
3D
Luka Dončić
6'9" | 2.06 m
August 14, 1959
Magic Johnson
206.000
1959.00
203000
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3D
Magic Johnson
6’6" | 1.98 m
February 17, 1963
Michael Jordan
198.000
1963.00
499000
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3D
Michael Jordan
7’0” | 2.13 m
February 19, 1995
Nikola Jokić
213.000
1995.00
135000
GUIDE
3D
Nikola Jokić
7’0” | 2.13 m
August 5, 1962
Patrick Ewing
213.000
1962.00
67000
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3D
Patrick Ewing
6’3" | 1.91 m
November 12, 1988
Russell Westbrook
191.000
1988.00
496000
GUIDE
3D
Russell Westbrook
7’1” | 2.16 m
March 6, 1972
Shaquille O’Neal
216.000
1972.00
327000
GUIDE
3D
Shaquille O’Neal
6’3" | 1.91 m
March 14, 1988
Steph Curry
191.000
1988.00
431000
GUIDE
3D
Steph Curry
6’3" | 1.91 m
February 7, 1974
Steve Nash
191.000
1974.00
76000
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3D
Steve Nash
6’11" | 2.11 m
April 25, 1976
Tim Duncan
211.000
1976.00
82000
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3D
Tim Duncan
7’1" | 2.16 m
August 21, 1936
Wilt Chamberlain
216.000
1936.00
145000
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3D
Wilt Chamberlain
Yao Ming
107000
7’6” | 2.29 m
September 12, 1980
Yao Ming
229.000
1980.00
107000
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3D
Yao Ming
6’6" | 1.98 m
July 6, 2000
Zion Williamson
198.000
2000.00
848000
GUIDE
3D
Zion Williamson
Tim Duncan
Height comparison drawing of Tim Duncan compared to other basketball players

Tim Duncan is now an assistant basketball coach for the San Antonio Spurs. He played both the power forward and center positions for the Spurs, becoming a fifteen-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA MVP, five-time NBA Champion, and three-time NBA Finals MVP besides other many defensive accolades. Tim was often relaxed and focussed during play, plus possessing an easy-going and simple personality showing consistency and with the most career double-doubles in the league. Tim is among the few extraordinary power forwards in NBA History. Besides basketball, he is also a good swimmer and operates the Tim Duncan Foundation for raising health awareness and supporting youth education.

Tim Duncan played the power forward and center positions at a height of 6’11" (2.11 m).

Collection of drawings of Tim Duncan measured with overall height
Tim Duncan is now an assistant basketball coach for the San Antonio Spurs. He played both the power forward and center positions for the Spurs, becoming a fifteen-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA MVP, five-time NBA Champion, and three-time NBA Finals MVP besides other many defensive accolades.

Tim Duncan played the power forward and center positions at a height of 6’11" (2.11 m).

Collection of drawings of Tim Duncan measured with overall height
Tim Duncan
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Positions: Power forward, center

Years Active: 1997-2016

Birthday
April 25, 1976

Drawings include:
Tim Duncan standing, shooting, dribbling

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Steph Curry
Scaled comparison drawings of Steph Curry and related basketball players

Stephen ‘Steph’ Curry is an American basketball player. He was born in Ohio in 1988 to a sporting family - his father is Dell Curry, a former player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his brother is Seth Curry of the Dallas Mavericks. Steph Curry played college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats before being signed by the Golden State Warriors, who he has played for since 2009. In the 2014-2015 season, Curry led the Warriors to their first championship win since 1975. He is married to actress Ayesha Alexander - they have three children together. He is an outspoken Christian and loves to play golf.

Steph Curry plays the point guard and shooting guard positions at a height of 6’3" (1.91 m).

Collection of drawings of Steph Curry measured with overall height
Stephen ‘Steph’ Curry is an American basketball player. He was born in Ohio in 1988 to a sporting family - his father is Dell Curry, a former player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his brother is Seth Curry of the Dallas Mavericks. Steph Curry played college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats.

Steph Curry plays the point guard and shooting guard positions at a height of 6’3" (1.91 m).

Collection of drawings of Steph Curry measured with overall height
Steph Curry
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6’3" | 1.91 m
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Positions: Point guard, shooting guard

Years Active: 2009—

Birthday
March 14, 1988

Drawings include:
Steph Curry standing, shooting, dribbling

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Russell Westbrook
Illustrated diagram comparing the height of Russell Westbrook to other basketball players

Russell Westbrook is not only a star in the court but also in the fashion space because of his colorful and creative outfit. Friends say he has a ridiculous prowess combined with speed and agility, but that has done little to undo his poor reputation of being difficult to cooperate with. The point guard bagged two gold medals after playing in the 2010 and 2012 FIBA World Championship. Now playing for the Houston Rockets after being traded from the Oklahoma City, Russell is a nine-time NBA All-Star and eight-time All-NBA Team. He has also won back-to-back NBA All-Star Game MVP awards and gone into history books for garnering more triple-double in a season.

Russell Westbrook plays the point guard position at a height of 6’3" (1.91 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Russell Westbrook in multiple poses measured with overall height
Russell Westbrook is not only a star in the court but also in the fashion space because of his colorful and creative outfit. Friends say he has a ridiculous prowess combined with speed and agility, but that has done little to undo his poor reputation of being difficult to cooperate with.

Russell Westbrook plays the point guard position at a height of 6’3" (1.91 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Russell Westbrook in multiple poses measured with overall height
Russell Westbrook
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6’3" | 1.91 m
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Positions: Point guard

Years Active: 2008—

Birthday
November 12, 1988

Drawings include:
Russell Westbrook standing, shooting, dribbling

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Zion Williamson
Scaled comparison drawings of Zion Williamson and related basketball players

Zion Williamson probably is one with the most freshman accolades compared to other NBA players because of his young age. He was awarded ACC Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year on five occasions, and ACC Athletic of the Year while still with Duke besides a Wayman Tisdale Award. Now playing forward position for New Orleans, Zion Williamson gained attention from his slam dunks in high school and his effort made the school play in three straight State Championships. Zion has also played for the Pelicans, and though he is considered stocky for the game, he is still recognized for his leaping abilities, speed, compassion, and willingness to help others.

Zion Williamson plays the power forward position at a height of 6’6" (1.98 m).

Set of illustrations of Zion Williamson in various poses measured with overall height
Zion Williamson probably is one with the most freshman accolades compared to other NBA players because of his young age. He was awarded ACC Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year on five occasions, and ACC Athletic of the Year while still with Duke besides a Wayman Tisdale Award.

Zion Williamson plays the power forward position at a height of 6’6" (1.98 m).

Set of illustrations of Zion Williamson in various poses measured with overall height
Zion Williamson
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Positions: Power forward

Years Active: 2019—

Birthday
July 6, 2000

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Zion Williamson standing, shooting, dribbling, dunking

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LeBron James
Height comparison drawing of LeBron James compared to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

LeBron James is an American basketball player. He was born in Ohio, in 1984 and began playing basketball in high school. He was selected as the first overall pick for the 2003 NBA draft for his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. He established himself as one of the leading players, but left in 2010 to become a free agent, choosing to sign a contract with the Miami Heat - a decision marred with controversy. In 2018, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron is married to his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson - they have three children together. It is currently often debated if he or Michael Jordan is the best basketball player of all time.

LeBron James plays the small forward and power forward positions at a height of 6'9" (2.06 m).

Series of elevation drawings of LeBron James in multiple poses measured with overall height
LeBron James is an American basketball player. He was born in Ohio, in 1984 and began playing basketball in high school. He was selected as the first overall pick for the 2003 NBA draft for his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. It is currently often debated if he is the best of all time.

LeBron James plays the small forward and power forward positions at a height of 6'9" (2.06 m).

Series of elevation drawings of LeBron James in multiple poses measured with overall height
LeBron James
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6'9" | 2.06 m
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Positions: Small forward, power forward

Years Active: 2003—

Birthday
December 30, 1984

Drawings include:
LeBron James standing, shooting, dribbling, defending, dunking

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