Oral anglais NBA: Basketball in USA (NBA)

« Basketball in USA (NBA) Intro : James Naismith, sports teacher, invented basketball in 1891 in United States to maintain the physical condition of his students during the winter.

The sport quickly became popular and spread to universities and high schools across North America.

Indeed, basketball is much more developed in the United States than in Europe and is played professionally in high school.

The best university basketball players are integrated or "drafted" in the NBA. The NBA (National Basketball Association of America) is the first basketball league in the United States and recognized as the best in the world.

It was created in 1946 and is currently chaired by Adam Silver. Now, basketball, along with hockey, baseball, and American football, is one of the four most popular sports in the United States. But, why is the NBA so popular and what are its different impacts on American society? - NBA : 30 teams separated 30 teams divided into two Conferences: East and West. Each team play 82 games and then it’s the playoffs. - Racism ? Yes the NBA plays an important role against Racism; For example, during the recent events with George Floyd, many players had refused to play and took part in the Black Live Matter movement by going to protests.

This had also allowed many fans to do as their idols and take part in the movement.

This shows the influence of the NBA. NBA has long been seen as a social lift for the black American community and a - symbol of diversity.

Indeed, it is a sport which is accessible to all and since 1906 playgrounds have been installed in poor neighborhoods. - Why this subject ? I chose this subject because I have been playing basketball in a club for several years and I was interested in knowing more about.... »