Field goal (basketball)In basketball, a field goal is a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the location of the attempt on the basket. Uncommonly, a field goal can be worth other values such as one point in FIBA3x3 basketball competitions or four points in the BIG3 basketball league.
Dwyane WadeAmerican basketball player (born 1982) Dwyane WadeWade with the Miami Heat in 2011Utah JazzTitleCo-ownerLeagueNBAPersonal informationBorn (1982-01-17) January 17, 1982 (age 44)Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)Career informationHigh schoolHarold L. Richards(Oak Lawn, Illinois)CollegeMarquette (2001–2003)NBA draft2003: 1st round, 5th overall pickDrafted byMiami HeatPlaying career2003–2019PositionShooting guardNumber3, 9Career history2003–2016Miami Heat2016–2017Chicago Bulls2017–2018Cleveland Cavaliers2018–2019Miami Heat Career highlights 3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013) NBA Finals MVP (2006) 13× NBA All-Star (2005–2016, 2019) NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010) 2× All-NBA First Team (2009, 2010) 3× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2006, 2011) 3× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2012, 2013) 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009, 2010) NBA scoring champion (2009) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA 75th Anniversary Team No. 3 retired by Miami Heat Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2006) Consensus first-team All-American (2003) Third-team All-American – SN (2002) Conference USA Player of the Year (2003) 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2002, 2003) No. 3 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles Career statisticsPoints23,165 (22.0 ppg)Rebounds4,933 (4.7 rpg)Assists5,701 (5.4 apg) Stats at NBA.com Stats at Basketball Reference Basketball Hall of Fame Medals Men's basketball Representing the United States Olympic Games 2008 Beijing Team competition 2004 Athens Team competition World Cup 2006 Japan Team competition Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. (/dweɪn/ DWAYN or /duˈwaɪeɪn/ doo-WY-ayn, born January 17, 1982) is an American basketball executive and former professional player who is a co-owner of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Foul (basketball)In basketball, a foul is an infraction of the rules more serious than a violation. Most fouls occur as a result of illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior. Fouls can result in one or more of the following penalties: The team whose player committed the foul loses possession of the ball to the other team. The fouled player is awarded one or more free throws. The player committing the foul "fouls out" of the game.
Out of boundsIn sports, out of bounds (or out-of-bounds) is the state of being outside the playing boundaries of the field. The legality of going out of bounds (intentionally or not), and the ease of prevention, vary by sport. Sports that use this term include American football, Canadian football, field lacrosse, basketball, rugby union, rugby league, and association football.
BasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players each (excluding substitutes) oppose one another on a rectangular court. Players compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball through a hoop (a basket mounted to a backboard) at each end of the court. Teams alternate between offense (when they attempt to score), and defense (when they try to prevent the opposing side from scoring).
National Basketball AssociationNorth American professional basketball leagueThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.
Bill RussellAmerican basketball player and coach (1934–2022)
Center (basketball)The center (C), or the centre, also known as the five, the big or the pivot, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is almost always the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In the NBA, the center is typically close to 7 feet (2.13 m) tall; centers in the WNBA are typically above 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m). Centers traditionally play close to the basket in the low post.
Goaltending (basketball)Goaltending is a violation of the rules in the sport of basketball. It consists of certain forms of player interference with the ball while it is on its way to the basket.
LayupA layup or lay in basketball is a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, "laying" the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket. The motion and one-handed reach distinguish it from a jump shot. The layup is considered the most basic shot in basketball. When doing a layup, the player lifts the outside foot, or the foot away from the basket. An undefended layup is usually a high percentage shot.
National Federation of State High School AssociationsThe National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States. NFHS's headquarters are located in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Member and affiliate associationsOver 19,500 high schools belong to associations that are members of the NFHS.
Power forwardThe power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. Traditionally, power forwards have played a role similar to centers and are typically the tallest or second tallest player on the court. They are also usually leaner than centers. During an offensive possession, the power forward typically plays with their backs toward the basket and are typically a "go-to" position in regard to scoring in the post.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.