Bright idea With an ordinary soccer ball, Naismith assembled his class of 18 young men, appointed captains of two nine-player teams, and introduced them to the game of Basket Ball (then two words). Naismith, who had outlined 13 original rules, dispatched the school janitor to find two boxes to be fastened to the balcony railing at opposite sides of the gymnasium, where they would serve as goals. The school janitor, however, only found two half-bushel peach baskets, and the game was played with these.

How it has Improved Basketball back in the day, had short shorts and long socks. The fashion has changed and so has the names of some teams and uniforms.

Facts The Point guard Shooting guard Small forward Power forward Center 5 players on the court at a time

fouls If you have 5 fouls you are out of the game. If you start fighting, you get a technical your out of the game if you get 2, or 6 fouls

Play offs The season for basketball is important to all NBA players. But it is the playoffs that matter the most. If the players win the playoffs they become that years champions and get there rings.

The Basketball Hall Of Fame They named the basketball hall of fame after Naismith, since he was the man who brainstormed the great game of basketball.

Last 10 Years champions 10: LAKERS!!! 09: LAKERS 08: CELTICS 07: SPURS 06: HEAT 05: PISTONS 04: PISTONS 03: SPURS 02: LAKERS 01: LAKERS 2000: LAKERS 99: SPURS 1998: JAZZ

All star weekend Over the years, the NBA host a 3 point shoot out, dunk contest, and an east vs. west basketball game.

JORDAN The most anticipated retired NBA player. Yeah, he’s that good.