Paul Koenig had dug a hole at the end of his property .
Paul Koenig installed an in - ground hoop that hung over the street , making sure the rim was exactly 10 feet above the blacktop surface .
Paul Koenig had dug a hole at the end of his property and installed an in - ground hoop that hung over the street , making sure the rim was exactly 10 feet above the blacktop surface .