James Naismith

The Composite Guide to Basketball.

— James Naismith

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

— James Naismith

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop…

— James Naismith

The greatest team that ever stepped out onto the floor.

— James Naismith

In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

— James Naismith

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

— James Naismith

Basketball is a pure invention,

— James Naismith

Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

— James Naismith

I want to leave the world a better place for me having been here.

— James Naismith

Its a different world. I live in that world, but sometimes I dont understand it.

— James Naismith

There were 18 in the class. I selected two captains and had them choose sides. I placed the men on the floor.…

— James Naismith

Normally we have a high and a low. This is something so unusual that I dont think we know what the upper…

— James Naismith

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

— James Naismith

I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of…

— James Naismith

Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They…

— James Naismith