For P.E we had to create a DLO on a sport on the DLO we had to write and explain the history behind the sport, where they originated, a famous player and why that player is considered famous and some significant changes that has occurred/ Rule changes/ equipment, (ETC)
This is my DLO:
The NBA started out as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It changed its name to the National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL)
When and where did the NBA originate -
The league was founded in New York City on June the 6, 1946.
famous NBA player -
Michael Jordan:
Michael Jordan, is an former professional basketball player and the owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. He played 15 seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls
Why is he considered famous -
Michael Jordan is considered to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA. He was known for his all around basketball ability including scoring, passing, and defense. He won 6 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and won the NBA Finals MVP each time.
What significant changes have happened in the NBA - Rule changes/profession/equipment -
The NBA has changed & evolved over the years and is very much a different game than it was a couple of decades ago and even a couple of years ago and there has been a lot of rule changes, these are some of the main rule changes.
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1951 — Lane widened from 6 feet to 12 feet
1954 — 24-second clock is introduced
1955-1964 — No rules changes
1964 — Lane widened from 12 to 18 feet
1972 — No foul shots are attempted, except shooting fouls, until fifth team foul
of period
1977 — Force-out rule is eliminated
1978 — Number of referees increased from two to three
1979 — 3-point line established 22 feet in the corners extending to 23 feet, 9 inches at top of key
1979 — Referees reduced from three to two
1981 — “3 to make 2” and “2 to make 1” free throw rules eliminated
1984 — The 2-3-2 Finals format adopted, changing from 2-2-1-1-1 format
1988 — Number of referees permanently increased from two to three
1992 — Shot clock is reset only when ball hits the rim (previously it was reset if ball hit either the rim or backboard)
1994 — Three shots awarded for foul on 3-point attempt
1994 — 3-point line shortened to a uniform 22 feet around the basket
1997 — 3-point line lengthened to original 23 feet, 9 inches, except in the corners where the distance remained at 22 feet
1997 — A “no-charge” area established with a half circle with a 4-foot radius measured from middle of goal
2000 — Timeouts increased from six to seven, fourth-period timeouts increased from three to four
2001 — Illegal defense eliminated and zone defense allowed. Defensive 3-second rule prohibits defensive player from being in lane without guarding offensive player
2001 — The time to advance ball past midcourt reduced from 10 seconds to 8 seconds
2002 — Instant replay implemented for review of certain last-second plays
2007-15 — Expansion of instant replay every year except 2010-11
2017 — Timeouts reduced from nine to seven per team per game with no more than two after the 3-minute mark of the fourth quarter
2018 — Shot clock reset to 14 after an offensive rebound rather than 24
NBA equipment needed to play a game of basketball.
Two hoops, including rims, nets and backboards.
One ball.
Two teams - different team jerseys.
