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Kollin Diaczun Informational Speech
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Actions Are Louder Than Coaches
Introduction
Intro
¨Irving and Curry, 1 on 1, Irving puts it up. IT'S GOOD from way downtown! And the Cavaliers by 3!¨ This was said in the 2015-2016 NBA season, Game 7 of the NBA Finals. A game between the Cavaliers and the Warriors. With this shot Kyrie Irving won the game for the Cavs, but not without some defense from the rest of their team. I will be explaining how the game of basketball spread and why people love it so much.
Only First 10 Seconds
Finals Video
Where/When/Who
December 31st,1831 at a YMCA in Springfield Massachusetts. Invented by James Naismith to teach children a new activity that they could do inside.
When/Where/Who
How It Was Spread
Spread of Game
YMCA students who learned it took it and spread it across the world, often on missionary trips.This was instrumental in the spread and the popularity of basketball.
Popular Far and Wide
It traveled so far in fact, the first ever tournament was held between the U.S, France, and Italy in 1919. The NBA [most popular league today] was started in 1946
Popular Far and Wide
Why do People Play It?
People play it for a lot of different reasons. If you make it all the way to a professional league then a lot of financial gain can be earned. People also play it because its fun and it also helps them through childhood abuse.
Why
Abuse
Abuse
Many children use this sport as an outlet, you don’t need anyone to practice the sport of basketball. Many children who are abused feel alone in their life, and basketball brings joy to their lives. They could even form long time relationships with this sport. For example, a great 2 way NBA superstar guard by the name of Jimmy Butler had a really rough childhood. He was abandoned by his father shortly after he was born. Then at 13 he was kicked out of his home by his mom. Signed by Nike expansion Jordan Brand. He really takes Striving For Greatness to a whole other level. He is known for his incredible work ethic and excellent discipline.
Fiances
Finances
The benefits for this to professional basketball players is huge. Thirdly, It’s the most paid job in the U.S according to The Balance Careers. This sport pays, so all the hard work and dedication definitely pays off. Players could support their families, families that could’ve been less fortunate. They also could use this money to support charities.
Fun
A reason a lot of people play it though, is because it´s a lot of fun. Players would not do this if they did not think it was fun right? You get to gain new friendships from it that make it a lot funner.
Fun
Conclusion
Conclusion
The history of basketball, the start of the leagues, and the impact of basketball are all very important factors that make the game so great. The game is really important to a lot of people. A lot of people make bonds over it. It is a fun game that many others enjoy.
Works Cited
Works Cited
Doyle, Alison. “Which Professional Athletes Get Paid the Most?” The Balance Careers, The Balance Careers, 20 Nov. 2019, www.thebalancecareers.com/best-paid-sports-careers-4135956.
History.com Staff. “Who Invented Basketball?” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 8 June 2014, www.history.com/news/who-invented-basketball.
Editors, SportyTell. “Jimmy Butler Biography Facts, Childhood And Personal Life.” SportyTell, SportyTell, 10 June 2019, sportytell.com/basketball/jimmy-butler-biography-facts-childhood-personal-life/.
Logan, Catalina. “The Effects of the Game of Basketball on America.” SportsRec, 15 Oct. 2019, www.sportsrec.com/6534424/the-effects-of-the-game-of-basketball-on-america.
“Positive Effects of Playing Basketball.” LouieLyn_04, bamzkie04.weebly.com/positive-effects-of-playing-basketball.html.
Images Cited
Images Cited
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8yCJgsF_4
https://springfield.edu/where-basketball-was-invented-the-birthplace-of-basketball
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-12-domestic-abuse-survivors-long-term-illnesses.html
https://9to5mac.com/2019/08/01/most-cash-rich-company/