Basketball is undoubtedly the most popular ball sport in the world next to football. Basketball promises non-stop action, a fast and permanent back and forth. Basketball players are excellent athletes who are able to transform a large body mass into elegant movement and at the same time handle a ball with skill. All this makes it an aesthetic pleasure to watch them practice their sport. Millions are fascinated by it, but millions also practice the game themselves. Basketball is a sport for both men and women; basketball has a long history and writes exciting stories; basketball produces superstars and great teams; basketball inspires writers, filmmakers and musicians - and if you want to learn more, this book will give you 111 good reasons to love the sport.