Basketball

When James Naismith climbed a ladder and pounded peach baskets into the walls on opposite ends of a YMCA gym in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891, the massive moment marked the invention of basketball and the birth of a sport that has been treasured ever since throughout the US and the world. From Michael and Magic to Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Steph Curry, and LeBron James, the NBA continually features some of the greatest athletes in the world performing fabulous feats on the hardwood. Spectacular shooting, rim-rattling dunks, and aerial acrobatics--basketball has it all! The Inside Sports series takes readers on an exciting journey through the history, evolution, and greatest moments of the world's most popular sports. From the earliest days of the game to the record-breaking athletes of today, each book explores the rules, rivalries, and legendary performances that have shaped the sport and captured the hearts of fans everywhere.