Today basketball is one of the world's most popular played. THERE are professional basketball leagues in many countries,and it is sport at the Olympic Games. FANS love watching basketball because it is fast and exciting. Top players like Shaquill O'Neal are heroes to millions of fans. You can play basketball in the street or in the park. You can play by yourself,one-on-one,or in a team. Basketball is possibly the coolest game in the world. Brands like Nike and,Reebok make millions of dollars every year by designing and selling basketball fashion. Every year, Americans spend over 2 billion on basketball shoes! Eminem and other rap stars have also made basketball fashion popular.