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    14. Early Basketball Dynasties Several teams in both college and the professional level formed early dynasties. Some say that this contributed to the unpopularity of the game during their reigns because the outcomes were too predictable. In the NBA, the Minnesota Lakers had a dynasty going; led by Mikan, they won championships in 5 of 6 seasons from 1949 to 1954. Even as the league changed its rules, and as Mikan's scoring dipped, the Lakers rolled. However, the game itself was becoming harder

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    Hello today I will talk about Basketball. I will specifically talk about the history of it, current, and the legends of it. I hope by the end of this Basketball will be your favorite sport as it is mine. The first subject I will talk about is the history of Basketball. Basketball was created by a man named James Naismith in 1891. James was told to teach a P.E. class at the YMCA training school in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was told to come up with a game to entertain the boys being coached

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    Speech About Basketball

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    Greif Writing- 3 December 19, 2017 The World of Basketball As I watched the basketball game I could hear the ref blowing his whistle every 10 seconds. I could smell the salty sweat dripping from the players forehead. Basketball is a fun and hard core sport that you can play with your friends, and against your peers. Today you will learn about how basketball is appealing, a both gender sport, good for your health, has great history, and will have a great future.

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    Basketball Then Vs Now

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    Did you know basketball has been around for almost 85 years? Many people from all around the world play basketball. It is played with a ball from a variety of sizes and with a hoop from many different heights. The history of basketball has evolved over the years from the first game ever played making improvements to the rules along with how leagues are formed to todays games. The first basketball game was a complete disaster compared to today’s games. The score of the first game was 1-0! The score

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    College Basketball Wage Gap Society today is a cruel and vicious beast that needs to be dealt with. Men today make more than women in some parts of the workforce. In the college world of sports, Basketball in specific, money is made based off of statistics. Men and Women in College Basketball should not make the same. First let’s take a look at The University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sherri Coale. Sherri Coale is currently the number one paid coach in College Basketball in the

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    used to score three-points in a basketball game. It is the most rewarding shot in basketball. The three-point shot takes more force and accuracy than a free throw, jump shot, or a lay up. It also takes more arch and great form. What are some of the fundamentals of three-point shooting in basketball? Being prepared to shoot, because you have to be ready to shoot or you will miss your chance for a shot. Force is a big fundamental of three-point shooting in basketball because you need lots more force

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    working on her families ranch. Agnes was sent to Stanford University by her mother by her mother in hopes it would make her more lady like. Instead she picked up playing basketball, which turned out to be more than a hobby. Agnes didn’t like that basketball was a mens sport. She was now preparing for the first ever college women basketball game. More than five hundred women showed up for the game. The game was about to begin and Agnes was feeling the pressure. She was the guard and the women on the other

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    with dementia a form of Alzheimer's disease. She was the reason I ever watched women's college basketball! Her basketball resume is unmatched you could put her up against any basketball coach in history men or women she would hold her own. In her 38 seasons she shattered the record books while creating the “dynasty” and brand of Tennessee women's basketball. She has the most career wins (1098) in NCAA history setting the standard for every college coach to chase after. The measuring stick for every

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    loving family that will help him achieve his goals. Firstly, Xzavier has many interesting hobbies. Xzavier is interested in basketball and would like to transfer to another college and play college basketball. He would even like to eventually become a basketball coach. He also likes to play video games. He plays video games on his Playstation 4 console. He likes to play basketball and football video games, NBA 2K16 and Madden NFL 16 respectively. Xzavier also likes to exorcise at pulse gym. He works

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    Throughout basketball history, there have been many amazing players to be a part of the NBA. The NBA, also known as the National Basketball Association, is not only the foremost men’s professional basketball league in North America, but is also widely considered to be the top-ranking men’s professional basketball league in the world. One of the most controversial topics in the history of NBA today is whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the best player to ever be a part of this association.

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