Essay about Evolution and History of Basketball

Basketball is one of the most popular which is beloved sports that is played today. Michael Jordan, who played for the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls once said, “Just play, have fun, and enjoy the game” (BrainyQuote 2016). Whether playing with friends for fun or by professionals for entertainment or simply watching from home, basketball is very enjoyed all over the world. Beginning with a unique history, basketball has evolved over time from a simple idea into a professional career choice for those with the unique skill set.

“According anywhere from Australia to the United States and everywhere in between the game of basketball is played.” (Faurschou, “History of basketball”). The game is played anywhere where you can get a ball and something to throw the ball through. “G.L Pierce patented basketball on June 25, 1929.” (Bellis, “Basketball-James Naismith”). Basketball became an official Olympic sport in the 1936 game.

Sports have always been a hot topic in the academic world. They are seen as a great extracurricular activity that creates a sense of community between players. On the other hand, sports are viewed as a distraction from school. Everyone can agree that sports have become the focal point at many schools leading teachers to feel academics have become secondary. The seemingly endless debate is addressed by Dr. Mark Edmundson in an article of his that was published in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Basketball as it is known today invented by Physical Education Instructor Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in the town of Springfield, Massachusetts. He invented it to condition young athletes during cold months and for it being an less injury prone sport than football. Why is basketball good for either the players or spectators? There are ways to show why basketball is a good sport for either player or spectators, by showing facts and experiences me and the people encountered playing basketball. Basketball is the best sport due to its rules, facts, health and fitness benefits, and people’s experiences.

To begin with, James was doing great in school and made his parents proud by maintaining decent grades but everything changed once the tragedy of Hunter Jordan’s death occurred. James saw Jordan as a father role model and was so hurt with his death. In the book Mcbride says, “ I always thought of him as Daddy,” (Mcbride 6). James focus on school change drastically. He was doing so horrible in school that he dropped out. “ I virtually dropped out of high school after he died, failing every class,” ( 6). Hunter

When James was 18 years old he went to Princeton University and was their first graduate student. (5 “Felzenberg.”) While at Princeton he studied Greek and Latin and some other subjects. In 1774 he was elected Orange county committee. (1"James.”) He decided to have a political career instead of a military career. (1"James .”) When he got into politics he wanted to do it so he could make it a

In the year 1774, the particular year where Spencer died, James decided to attend the College of William & Mary wanting to study law instead of managing his father's estate. Although he did not finish pursuing his goals of completing college due to his joining of the army to battle in the American Revolution. His first rebellious act was to steal weapons from the storage of the Royal

James Wilson was born September 14, 1742 in Scotland. He studied at many universities but he never earned a degree. Then in 1766 he moved to America, where he tutored and taught

Jim Thorpe the all time STAR. Jim Thorpe Was a Native American and perhaps the United States greatest Athlete of the twenty century. He was great at basketball and football and the olympics. He won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics but was stripped of his gold medals for the violation of the amateur eligibility rules.

James was not very wealthy growing up, his family got the necessities but couldn’t afford much extra. His mother tutored him until he got into Campbell Academy. He was the oldest of 8 kids so he was expected to get all of his father’s things. Then, things changed when his father died in 1774, when James was 16 years old. Shortly after his father’s death, he entered the College of William and Mary. He was in college two years before he stopped to join the continental army. In 1817, he became president. He was the last American president of the “Virginia Dynasty”.

James wanted to accomplish all of his dreams with blood, sweat, and tears of hard work, and loyalty to the game he loved.

Calls from schools like University of Wyoming, Harvard and Dartmouth were as frequent as the sun rising; however, my grandparents believed strongly that sports were for fun only. A college’s purpose was to get an education, and that would be my mom’s focus.

James studied naval science in college and earned his bachelor's degree at the Navel Academy. He also earned a master's in astronomical engineering at the University Of Michigan. Additionally, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from William Jewell Collage and another honorary doctorate from Samford University.

The video is all about the life of student athletes as a student and as an athlete and how they balance it. The documentary includes experts who guide the student athletes in their career and the student athletes who explained for themselves. It shows the role of education in student athletes’ life and how important it is for their future career. The role of being an athlete to represent their school during seasonal games and the pressure from the people around them can be seen in this documentary.

Despite being a full-time student, James has shown that he is capable of juggle between work and school as he works toward his career goal. He is always early for his shifts and is willing to stay late to help out with the staff even if his shift has ended. Every time I see him, he seems to be enthusiastic about this