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While Basketball is not as popular in Canada as in the US it could be considered to be Canadian, because James Naismith, the inventor of the game, was a born Canadian.
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Why is James Naismith a great Canadian?
James Naismith is a great Canadian because he invented the sport of basketball. Basketball is considered by some to be the second most popular sport in the world. Note that Naismith was living in Springfield, Massachusetts, when he invented basketball.
How was the inventing of basketball important to Canada?
Basketball was invented by a Canadian however, the sport was not important to Canada at all. It took hold in colleges and later at the professional level in the US. Much later on, basketball became an international sport of sorts, however, nowhere is basketball more loved then in the US.
How many years basketball been going on?
The origin of Basketball is actually a Canadian Sport with peach baskets from 1891, so 118 years old as of 2009
What is the Canadian shields most popular sport?
Football(Soccer)/Rugby/Handball/Basketball/Cycling and many more :)
What is a better sport Basketball or Baseball?
Basketball is a better sport
How big is the sport basketball?
Basketball is the bigest sport in the world.
Is basketball a good sport?
Basketball is the best sport ever
What are Selena Gomez interests?
Selena is currently interested in her Canadian tour and her Canadian boyfriend Justin Bieber. She also enjoys acting and her favorite sport is basketball.
What is Bow Wow favorite sport?
Bow wow's favorite sport is basketball
What is Austin mahone's favorite sport?
his favorite sport is basketball.
Is ushers favorite sport basketball?
Yes basketball is his favorite sport!!
Is basketball your sport?
I love basketball! :) Its a fantastic sport,everybody should be involved
