Basketball

Basketball

Description
Description

Basketball is a fast-paced sport played on a rectangular court, typically indoors. Two teams, each with five players, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop, a raised netted ring. Points are scored differently depending on where the shot is taken: two points for shots made inside the three-point line and three points for those outside it. Free throws, awarded after certain fouls, are worth one point each.

Key skills in basketball include dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defending. Physical fitness, agility, and teamwork are crucial.

The United States is the sport's hotspot, home to the NBA, the world's premier basketball league. Other countries with strong basketball leagues include Spain (Liga ACB), Greece (Greek Basket League), and Russia (VTB United League). Basketball is a significant sport in the Olympics and has a worldwide following, with numerous countries participating in international competitions like the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

History
History

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith in Massachusetts, USA, as an indoor sport to keep athletes active during winter. Originally, it was played with a soccer ball and peach baskets as goals. The game quickly spread, evolving significantly over time. The peach baskets were replaced with metal hoops and backboards, and a specifically designed basketball was introduced.

The sport became popular in American colleges, leading to the formation of professional leagues. Key developments include the establishment of the NBA and the integration of the sport into the Olympic Games. Over the decades, basketball has grown into a global phenomenon, with professional leagues and international competitions worldwide.

Future
Future

Basketball is expected to continue growing in popularity and diversity. Technological advancements will likely enhance player training and game analysis, with virtual reality and AI playing significant roles. The sport's global reach is expanding, with increasing interest and investment in countries beyond the United States. This growth fosters a more diverse talent pool, enriching the sport's competitiveness and appeal.

Variations like 3x3 basketball, already recognized in the Olympics, offer a faster-paced, more accessible version of the game, appealing to a broader audience. Community and grassroots initiatives are emphasizing basketball's role in youth development and social inclusion, making it more than just a competitive sport.

Common Questions
Common Questions
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.

Sports

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

Dominance is perhaps what many uses to describe Kahwi Leonard despite his quiet nature and low profile. The Raptors played in their first NBA championship in 2019 thanks to his effort to guard against opposing star players. Labeled “Klaw” or “Claw,” the small forward, now playing for LA Clippers, has won two Defensive Player of the Year awards, bagged six All-Defensive Team selections besides taking home the All-Star award four times. The American has also played for the Spurs and is also a two All-NBA First Team Selections. He has the skills to shoot from midrange, position up opponents, and do pull-up jumpers and fadeaways.

Kawhi Leonard plays the small forward and shooting guard positions at a height of 6'7" (2.01 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Kawhi Leonard in multiple poses measured with overall height
Dominance is perhaps what many uses to describe Kahawi Leonard despite his quiet nature and low profile. The Raptors played in their first NBA championship in 2019 thanks to his effort to guard against opposing star players. Labeled “Klaw” or “Claw,” the small forward is now playing for LA Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard plays the small forward and shooting guard positions at a height of 6'7" (2.01 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Kawhi Leonard in multiple poses measured with overall height
Kawhi Leonard
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Positions: Small forward, shooting guard

Years Active: 2011—

Birthday
June 29, 1991

Drawings include:
Kawhi Leonard standing, shooting, dribbling

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Basketball Backboards
Drawing of a Regulation Basketball Backboard with dimensions for height and width

Basketball backboards are flat elevated vertical boards with mounted baskets, or rims, used to assist or return the basketball after a shot in a game of basketball. Commonly made of Plexiglas or tempered glass, backboards are designed to prevent shattering when a player dunks. Regulation basketball backboards have a width of 72” (183 cm) and a regulation height of 42” (107 cm) with an inner rectangle that is 24” (61 cm) wide and 18” (45.7 cm) tall. Backboard heights may vary up to 48" (121.9 cm) adding extra length at the bottom of the backboard. For casual non-regulation courts, smaller Fan-Shaped Backboards are often used. Basketball rims are hung 10’ (3.05 m) above the court floor.

Fan-Shaped Backboard
Fan Shaped Basketball Backboards are non-regulation backboards that are typically found on casual courts at playgrounds or indoor side courts. Fan Shaped Backboards are smaller than Regulation Rectangular Backboards and have widths of 54” (137.2 cm) and heights of 33” (83.8 cm).

Collection of drawings of a Regulation Basketball Backboard illustrating the front, side, and plan views
Basketball backboards are flat elevated vertical boards with mounted baskets, or rims. Regulation basketball backboards have a width of 72” (183 cm) and a height of 42” (107 cm) with an inner rectangle that is 24” (61 cm) wide and 18” (45.7 cm) tall. All rims are hung 10’ (3.05 m) above the court.

Collection of drawings of a Regulation Basketball Backboard illustrating the front, side, and plan views
Basketball Backboards
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Height (Regulation): 42” | 107 cm
Height (Extended): 48” | 121.9 cm
Width: 72” | 182.9 cm
Height (Rim): 10’ | 3.05 m to court
Height (Inner Rectangle): 18” | 45.7 cm
Width (Inner Rectangle): 24” | 61 cm
Border (Outer): 3” | 7.6 cm
Border (Inner): 2” | 5 cm

Birthday

Drawings include:
Basketball Backboard front elevation (regulation), side, plan, front (fan shaped)

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Bill Russell
Scaled comparison drawings of Bill Russell and related basketball players

Bill Russell may be the most decorated former NBA player in basketball history. The former Boston Celtics player has a bronze statue in his honor in Boston and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom as a player and as a champion for human rights. He too has been admitted to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and FIBA Hall of Fame. Bill played the center position and bagged a gold medal in the Olympics, eleven NBA Championship, twelve All-Star awards, and five NBA MVP. In the field, Bill was recognized by his intelligence, sense of humor, and his man-to-man defense and shot-blocking tactics.

Bill Russell played the center position at a height of 6'9" (2.06 m).

Set of illustrations of Bill Russell in various poses measured with overall height
Bill Russell may be the most decorated former NBA player in basketball history. The former Boston Celtics player has a bronze statue in his honor in Boston and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom as a player and as a champion for human rights.

Bill Russell played the center position at a height of 6'9" (2.06 m).

Set of illustrations of Bill Russell in various poses measured with overall height
Bill Russell
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6'9" | 2.06 m
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Positions: Center

Years Active: 1956-1969

Birthday
February 12, 1934

Drawings include:
Bill Russell standing, shooting, dribbling

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Patrick Ewing
Scaled comparison drawings of Patrick Ewing and related basketball players

Like Steve Nash, Patrick Ewing began his sporting journey playing cricket and soccer before showing interest in basketball. The former Jamaican-American basketball player is now Georgetown University Men’s team head coach having played for Orlando Magic, Seattle Supersonics, and New York Knicks. Playing the center position, Patrick is an eleven-time All-Star who won gold medals in the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games with the USA team. He has been admitted to the Basketball Hall of Fame on two occasions and also the US Olympic Hall of Fame. Patrick Ewing’s unyielding dedication, ambition, and determination to achieve his goals made him be recognized for being a defensive stalwart.

Patrick Ewing played the center and power forward positions at a height of 7’0” (2.13 m).

Set of illustrations of Patrick Ewing in various poses measured with overall height
Like Steve Nash, Patrick Ewing began his sporting journey playing cricket and soccer before showing interest in basketball. The former Jamaican-American basketball player is now Georgetown University Men’s team head coach having played for Orlando Magic, Seattle Supersonics, and New York Knicks.

Patrick Ewing played the center and power forward positions at a height of 7’0” (2.13 m).

Set of illustrations of Patrick Ewing in various poses measured with overall height
Patrick Ewing
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7’0” | 2.13 m
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Positions: Center, power forward

Years Active: 1985-2002

Birthday
August 5, 1962

Drawings include:
Patrick Ewing standing, shooting, dribbling, dunking

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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Illustrated diagram comparing the height of Giannis Antetokounmpo to other basketball players

A sturdy figure, athleticism, ball-handling skills, and speed are perhaps the few characteristics Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo is known for besides his complex name and the ability to play all the five positions. The Greek man, labeled “Greek Freak” first showed his talents at Filathlitikos before moving to Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis broke history in 2016-17 by finishing top 20 in all the five statistics in a regular-season winning the NBA MVP and also named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Besides his accurate passes, explosive shots, and aggressive tackles, Giannis is an inspiration to many people and has played for Greece in the European Basket competition and FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo plays the power forward and small forward positions at a height of 6’11" (2.11 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Giannis Antetokounmpo in multiple poses measured with overall height
A sturdy figure, athleticism, ball-handling skills, and speed are perhaps the few characteristics Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo is known for besides his complex name and the ability to play all the five positions. The Greek man, labeled “Greek Freak” first showed his talents at Filathlitikos.

Giannis Antetokounmpo plays the power forward and small forward positions at a height of 6’11" (2.11 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Giannis Antetokounmpo in multiple poses measured with overall height
Giannis Antetokounmpo
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6’11" | 2.11 m
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Positions: Power forward, small forward

Years Active: 2013—

Birthday
December 6, 1994

Drawings include:
Giannis Antetokounmpo standing, shooting, dribbling, dunking

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