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COURT AND DIMENSIONS on NBA





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a. The playing court shall be measured and marked as shown in the court diagram.

b. A free throw lane shall be marked at each end of the court with dimensions and markings as shown on the court diagram. All boundary lines are part of the lane; lane space marks and neutral zone marks are not. The color of the lane space marks and neutral zones shall contrast with the color of the boundary lines. The areas identified by the lane space markings are 2" by 8" and the neutral zone marks are 12" by 8".

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Steve Nash - More Than an Outstanding Point Guard


Steve Nash, born Stephen John Nash, plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Phoenix Suns. The Canadian player graduated on scholarship at the Santa Clara University after starting out his basketball career as early as high school. His college team, the Broncos, appeared thrice at the NCAA tournament during his four-season stay. He was awarded the NCAA West Conference Player of the Year for two years.

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Kobe Bryant aka Mask Man


For all the Lakers fans who’ve grown quite fond of the “Kobe Mask” through three exciting post-All-Star games, even its job isn’t secure as Bryant searches for the best way to maximize his performance while not 100 percent.

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About Blake Griffin


 Blake Griffin
#32 – Forward | Los Angeles Clippers







Heralded as one the NBA’s most exciting players, Blake Griffin has transcended the game of basketball and has accomplished more in his rookie season than what an average NBA player achieves in a career.


No matter how easy he makes it look, Blake’s ability did not just magically come together overnight. Blake’s parents, Tommy and Gail, instilled the value of hard work in their sons Blake and older brother Taylor from childhood when they were home-schooled as youngsters until high school. Tommy started with Blake as a toddler, working out with him and teaching him how to shoot baskets in the gym.

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Basketball Shoes Which Can not Be Worn in the NBA








Ballers, do you still remember the first time Reebok Pumps that he can make the leap we are so much higher? One former NBA player, Dee Brown, never wore these shoes during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1991. And before his last dunk, he was seen pumping his shoes so impressed that so you can jump higher. But in fact, Those shoes do not really make you jump higher. Dee Brown himself does indeed have basically jump really high, so with or without the shoes, he can still dunk champion as well really.

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About Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was selected directly out of high school with the 13th pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Hornets and then traded to the Lakers and is considered, along with Micheal Jordan, as one of the all time NBA greats in his position of shooting guard. A five time world champion and perennial all star, Bryant rebounded from a period of personal problems to once again become a fan favorite.

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About Michael Jordan

Born: February 17, 1963
Brooklyn, New York

African American basketball player
Basketball superstar Michael Jordan is one of the most successful, popular, and wealthy athletes in college, Olympic, and professional sports history.

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