Basketball

Basketball - sports team play with the ball. Basketball is played by two teams, each consisting of five players. The aim of each team - to score the ball with hands in a ring with mesh to prevent the opponent and the other team take the ball and throw it in your basket. Basket is located at a height of 3.05 meters from the floor. From each team on the court is located at 5 people, only 12 people team, the replacement is not limited. A goal of the near and middle distance, scored 2 points, with long distance - 3 points. Free throw is estimated at one point. The standard size of a basketball court 28 feet long and 15 meters in width. Basketball - one of the most popular sports in the world. Basketball is part of the Olympic program since 1936. The inventor of the game James Naismith was there as a guest. Regular FIBA World Championship for men conducted in 1950 among women - in 1953 and European Championships - in 1935.
In Europe, international club competitions are held Euroleague ULEB, European Cup ULEB Cup Challenge.
Competitions in basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics will be held from July 28 to August 12. Will be raffled off two sets of awards for men and women.
Will be attended by 12 men and 12 women's teams and 12 athletes in each, but the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) would like to participate in the men's tournament, 16 teams, but these plans require the approval of the International Olympic Committee

LeBron Raymone James (born LeBron Raymone James; December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio) - American professional basketball player who currently plays for the National Basketball Association team, "Cleveland Cavaliers". Olympic champion in 2008. Playing the small forward position at number 23. March 20, 2005 LeBron scored 56 points, "Toronto Raptors" by setting a personal record of achievement.

Michael Jordan, nicknamed the "terrible", was born in 1963. Michael received his popularity, playing for the "Chicago Bulls". Not once was one of the best basketball players in the world. He has five titles in the category, which includes the best basketball players. Playing for the 'Chicago Bulls' six times brought her victory in the league of the NBA. Since 2000, Michael Jordan is the manager of the basketball team, "Washington Wizards" for which played in 2003.
Michael is one of the few players that a lot of time was voted the best player in the NBA.

Shaquille O Neal
He was born the famous 216-inch center-basketball player, "Phoenix Suns" in 1972, the city of New York, New Jersey. The athlete is recognized as one of the best players in NBA history. O'Neal began his career in the "Los Angeles Lakers." Three years in a row wearing the honorary title of champion of the NBA.
In addition to basketball Shaquille O Neil released several rap albums and starred in such films as "Kazan" (1996) and "Steel" (1997).

Kobe Bryant
Shooting Guard, "Los Angeles Lakers 'Kobe Bryant was born in 1978, the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For this team is playing with Kobe in 1996, where he and Shaquille O Neal helped the team three times to become the champion of the NBA.
Bryant is a five-time champion of the association and not once been called the most productive NBA basketball player. In addition, the basketball player more than once played for the NBA stars. In 2007 and 2008 received a gold in the championship of America and the Olympics. Among the top five, where the most famous athletes of the decade.