1. History of The Slam Dunk
March 06, 2011
Did you know the Slam Dunk was originally called a Dunk Shot?
The actual term Slam Dunk was created by the LA Lakers announcer - Chick Hearn.
For the record the definition of a Slam Dunk is a Basketball shot where the Basketball player jumps with 2 feet off the ground and slams the...
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2. How to pick your Basketball Player Number
January 25, 2011
Picking a Basketball Player number can sometimes be a very difficult task. To answer some of the criteria about how to select a basketball Playing number let’s look at how some of the most well-known basketball stars selected their numbers.
MICHAEL JORDAN As many people know Michael Jordan...
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3. Choosing a Basketball Team Name and Mascot for Your Basketball Team
January 20, 2011
Choosing a Basketball Team Name and Mascot can be a very daunting task. The best way to come up with a suitable Basketball Team Name and or Mascot is to consider the following:
1. Landmarks or Physical Features of the geographical area that your team is located in. A good example of this...
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4. Basketball Uniforms and Colour Choice
January 12, 2011
When it comes to designing basketball uniforms there are several important points to consider. There is the actual basketball uniform design, inclusive of neck and shoulder trims, team name font, player name font, number font, placement of sponsor logos i...
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5. Two Stand out Basketball Icons who have changed Basketball Fashion
December 10, 2010
There are two stand out personalities when it comes to game changing practical fashion on the basketball court.
The first is John Havlicek. Havlicek played for the Boston Celtics in the 1960’s. At this time all NBA players were wearing high top shoes. Havlicek decided to buck the trend ba...
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6. NBA JERSEY DESIGNS FOR 2010/2011
December 05, 2010
The 2010/2011 NBA Jerseys have been revealed! Retro style uniforms have made a comeback in a big way. Uniforms colors are more towards the pastel spectrum. Also of interest is that fabrics are lighter due to the mesh material that has used for the uniforms. Overall Logos of yesteryear are als...
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7. Basketball Player Positions
November 21, 2010
Every player on the court has an integral role in a team’s success. Every player has a position and with that position comes a job description. Their traditional role is to push the ball up court and start the offensive wheel turning.
Point Guard
Also known ...
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8. Basketball Talk
November 21, 2010
Just new to the basketball? Do you need to get up to speed with Basketball terminology? If so what follow is the essential terms you need to know regarding basketball moves.
Backcourt: The half of the court with the basket one’s team is defending.
Bank Shot: A shot t...
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9. History of Australian Basketball
November 16, 2010
The Australian National Basketball League has seen many great local and imported talents playing on our courts. The NBL has been a launching pad for some of the NBA’s great players. However, it wasn’t always like this. Australia is a very young country and its first Basketball Association...
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10. How to Design a Basketball Uniform
November 01, 2010
So, you have been given the task of designing your team’s basketball uniform. Don’t let it daunt you – embrace it!! It’s a fun process!
Listed below are the essential components to choosing the right design for your team.
1. Team Colours
Traditionally teams...
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Author: Paul Smith
