Basketball The game of basketball has come a long way over the past three decades. Once played with wooden peach baskets affixed to the wall, basketball has grown into a popularized sport here in the United States and other countries around the world. Today young children look up to players like Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Shaqeal O'Neil who helped make basketball what it is today. Playing basketball is fun. It is a …showed first 75 words of 475 total…

…showed last 75 words of 475 total…equals a good shot." In short, the game of basketball is fun. Though at first it may seem hard, learning the game of basketball is not all that difficult. Like any other sport, basketball takes practice and dedication. The best thing about basketball is that it can be played year round. One can play on indoor and outdoor courts. It is also a good way to stay in shape and out of trouble. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**