I like to play basketball with my friends. It is a fun sport that is exciting to play.
can you believe that basketball was invented in 1891? 
Wow that is a long time ago. I remember hearing it was invented by a coach is that right?
no, it was actually invented by Doctor James Naismith
Oh, ok. I think the first version actually used a basket for scoring. Now we have hoops that allow the ball to go through.
the game became established fairly quickly and grew very popular first in America and then throughout the world