German+Basketball

__**German Basketball **__

__ The Rise of German Basketball: __ ---Basketball has always taken a backseat to soccer in Germany, although the sport gained much popularity in the latter half of the 20th century. Political unrest throughout the Hitler era, made it difficult for a western sport, such as basketball, to succeed. American basketball camps across Europe added to the basketball craze. This also allowed Germans to become intrigued in the sport. This led to the rise of Dirk Nowitzki, a premier scorer in the NBA. Germany could be on the rise, as the finished the 2007 year ranked #7 by FIBA. Basketball is played by many in Germany, numbering more than 5,000,000 participants.



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