It is known that Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 in Massachusetts, however, a similar gameplay with crooked gear in coastal North America has been documented as early as 1591.  The idea of Naismith was to train athletes indoors during winters. The game saw a series of modifications with time and became an instant hit among men and women. It was seen as a less traumatic sport in comparison to football and rugby. Initially, the YMCA and later the NBA largely popularized the sport across the globe. This enabled it to secure a spot in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and the rest is history! What kind of injuries do you think are possible in this game?