Short Term Impact
The sport Basketball was established in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith. The Basketball association has changed in a very significant way, at first them required 9 players, a goalkeeper, two guards, three centres, two wings and a home man. The first proffesional Basketball league was formed in 1898, (NBL) National Basketball League, they were formed and they had only six teams.
In 1925 the first major proffesional league of basketball is formed, the American Basketball Association. But in 1931 the league dispands, and then 1933-34 it was restarted and they began to play again.
In 1949 the American Basketball Association and National Basketball League combine to form the NBA. The league is made up of 17 team's and 3 divisions. In 1950 Charles Cooper was the first African-American to get Drafted. That change motivated other African-American athletes into professional sports such as Jackie Robinson. Soon after other outbursts for equality rose up such as Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat.
In 1925 the first major proffesional league of basketball is formed, the American Basketball Association. But in 1931 the league dispands, and then 1933-34 it was restarted and they began to play again.
In 1949 the American Basketball Association and National Basketball League combine to form the NBA. The league is made up of 17 team's and 3 divisions. In 1950 Charles Cooper was the first African-American to get Drafted. That change motivated other African-American athletes into professional sports such as Jackie Robinson. Soon after other outbursts for equality rose up such as Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat.