Basketball Quotes, Sayings about basketball sport

Did James Naismith invent the game of basketball by hanging a peach basket on the wall of a gymnasium? Just about everyone now agrees that this is the way the game began. Basketball is not an “American” game, which is the way most people refer to baseball. In fact, the inventor of the game was born in Canada. Of course, we’ve come a long way from the time when a round ball and a woven basket nailed to a wall were all the equipment needed.

Basketball is now played in almost every nation around the world. It has become an Olympic Sport and a business that accounts for the movement of billions of dollars in the world economy. While this game doesn’t necessarily have the same aura as baseball (at least in the United States) it certainly has thousands of fanatics. There are young men and women in nearly every nation who seemingly must have some time on the court every day.

In addition, this game has given moments of joy to thousands of youngsters around the world, especially with the antics of such entertainment groups as the Harlem Globetrotters. Whether you are a fan, an avid follower of a specific team or a star who is recognized by the fans, basketball is a fascinating game that has spawned some interesting thoughts and comments.