20th+Century+Basketball

20th Century Basketball (Above) Larry bird driving to the whole for a layup.

Basketball in the 20th century was the start of basketball becoming a skill level sport. When basketball was created in the 1800s, it was just simply putting the ball in the hoop. But when 7 major players in the 60s-80s showed up the game was changed forever! (Left) Dr.J about to give a mean cross over. The NBA in the 1960s was led by players such as Kareem Abdul-Jubar and Wilt Chamberland.The things they were able to do in a game was amazing. Wilt Chamberland set the record for most points a game with 100 points!The fans and viewers were amazed at what they were able to do.Then the 80s came around.Basketball in the 80s was a completely changed game.There was not just one major players in the NBA but there were several. media type="custom" key="9646214" align="center"