1. Basketball By Jasmine Jones

2. Facts Basketball was invented in December 1891 by Canadian Clergyman (an Educator) and James Naismith (a Physician)

3. Facts Dr. Luther H. Gulick, he organized a vigorous recreation suitable for indoor winter play. The game involved elements of American football, soccer, and hockey, and the first ball used was a soccer ball.

4. About Playing There is different positions in Basketball. One is the post (me play that). This spot is at the base line or where the two block things are on the court.

5. There is also point guards. They are the people that bring up the ball up the court and mostly shoot 3s(awsome right)!

6. Did you know? Scottie Pippen has played his entire professional career with the Chicago Bulls he was actually selected by the Seattle Supersonics in the 1987 NBA Draft. He was traded to the Bulls in a draft-day deal.

7. The Boston Celtics have won 16 NBA championships, more than any other team in the NBA.

8. Michael Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls and became a star right away, scored 16 points in first official game and he never looked back !

10. LeBron James

11. Michae l Jorda n

12. Steve Nash

13. Robert Parish

14. Charles Barkley

15. Magic Johnson

16. Patrick Ewing

17. Larry Bird

18. Well that sums up my Presentation :D

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