How basketball game play

HOW BASKETBALL GAME PLAY 

We Are Adult Males By Gilbert Rogin, "Playing a Child's Game"

Bill Russell, the greatest basketball player of all time, is the man with a beard who is laughing at his daughter. However, he has less interest in sports. His sharp, frequently irate thoughts about the current Black-White conflict and his part in it are included here.

By Susan Orlean, Shoot the Moon

Everywhere Felipe Lopez goes, white males in suits pursue him. They're everywhere. Seldom do they miss one of Felipe's matches or competitions...

By Michael Lewis, The No-Stats All-Star

Shane Battier improves his team on the court—often significantly—while also making his opponents worse—also frequently significantly—but his greatness is not measured in box scores or in slam dunk contests.

Wright's History of Flight

Naismith's five principles—a large, light ball that must be handled with the hands; no running with the ball; no player being prevented from obtaining the ball while it is in play; no personal contact; and a horizontal, elevated goal—form the basis of the game's laws. The governing bodies of the many sports disciplines provide detailed explanations of the rules, which address various aspects of the game such as the playing field and equipment, officials, participants, time and scoring, fouls, and infractions. Two timers, two scorekeepers, two referees and two umpires (two referees and a crew chief in NBA play) make up the officials. Each squad has a player who serves as captain and represents the group in all situations.

Even though it's technically a noncontact sport, basketball is a violent activity. The ball can be passed or bounced (dribbled) by a player to set themselves up for a shot attempt by themselves or a teammate. A player commits a foul whenever he makes contact with an