Tag: Basketball

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The product X  was a collaboration between Nike & X Foundation & became one of the largest social cause campaigns in history.
The idea was based on a similar product that Nike used to market for basketball called ‘baller’. The colour was chosen due to its connection with a certain sport. It ended up being a good selection, as the colour popped when worn by celebrities across the world.
Identify X.

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Livestrong band, associated with Lance Armstrong & his foundation for fighting cancer.
The product was manufactured by Nike & became more successful than anyone imagined.
The colour yellow was chosen because of its tie to Lance. The rider with the fastest cumulative time during the Tour de France earns the right to wear the yellow jersey.
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The following is the graph of 3 point attempts being taken in basketball over the years.
Which 6ft 3in & 4 times NBA champion is credited with changing the sport, and increasing this trend?

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Stephen Curry.
Read this Amazing Article on the life & impact of the player.
Here's an Article on the Evolution of the 3-point shot in basketball.

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Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most celebrated basketball teams in NBA. However my question is, why is the team called Lakers, when Los Angeles area is not known for its lakes.
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Because the team did not start in Los Angeles!
It started as Minnesota Lakers, an area adjacent to the Great Lakes in the US. Over the years, due to changes in ownership, the team moved from Minnesota to Los Angeles & eventually got renamed as Los Angeles Lakers.
Read More about the history of the team.