1. Facts about Basketball

2. Basketball
Basketball is a sport that I
love very much. It keeps
me in shape and it is very
fun to play. I enjoy it so
much that I decided to
research and find out more
information about the
sport. I want to share with
you my top five favorite
facts about basketball.

3. Fact # 1: In 1946, the Basketball Association of America was
formed.
Many of you are familiar with
the NBA or the National
Basketball Association.
Presently, the National
Basketball Association is the
highest professional
basketball league in the
United States. However, did
you know that the NBA would
not exist today if it wasn't for
its predecessor? The BAA is
the foundation of modern
basketball in the United
States.

4. Fact # 2: The first balls made specifically for basketball were brown.
Most basketballs that you
find today have an orange
surface and black ribs.
Aside from the standard
ball with an orange surface
and black ribs, basketballs
do come in a variety of
colors. My friend’s sister
has a basketball that’s
even pink!

5. Fact # 3: Dribbling a basketball only became a major part of the game
around the 1950s, as manufacturing improved the ball shape.
When people think of
basketball, we often think of
the act of dribbling.
However, the third fact I
want to share with you may
surprise you. Dribbling a
basketball only became a
major part of the game
around the 1950s, as
manufacturing improved the
ball shape.

6. Fact # 4: Basketball is one of the few games that
requires jumping as a skill.
As a kid, I liked to jump
on the trampoline. My
mother suggested that I
play basketball. When
I'm playing a game, I
often have to block
people from getting the
ball into the hoop.
Jumping definitely
comes in handy.

7. Fact # 5: Basketball was originally played with a soccer
ball!
The final fact that I want
to share with you might
surprise you the most.
Basketball was originally
played with a soccer ball.
When I read this fact, I
could not believe it. I even
tried to play basketball
with a soccer ball just to
test that fact. I can
honestly tell you, I prefer
my basketball over a soccer
ball.

8. Conclusion and Thanks
I really hope you learned
some interesting facts
about basketball after
reading this. I enjoy playing
basketball. It inspires me.
The key to basketball is
knowledge. I think by
learning about the sport
you love, you'll become a
better player.