# 第7章：地理と文化

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Basketball around the world and in culture: where its words came from, the game in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, streetball, films, songs, shows and books, sneaker adverts, and the museums and statues.

## 7.71 Where the Words Came From

Slam dunk, three-peat, Final Four, posterize, the Euro step and alley-oop.

### テスト 1: the origins of basketball words

- He called Lakers games for more than 40 years. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- His Lakers were chasing a third straight title. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- A Cleveland sportswriter used it in a preview. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- The moment looks like a poster on a bedroom wall. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- Šarūnas Marčiulionis and Manu Ginóbili were early masters. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- Like the fairy tale, it lasts until the clock strikes. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- Havlicek later took over the role. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- The cage years, 1939, 1975 and 1988. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- The Lakers of the early 1980s, the Pistons of the late 1980s, the Clippers of 2011 and the Warriors from 2012. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))
- Acrobats shouted 'allez hop!' as they jumped. (出典: NBA History (nba.com); NCAA (ncaa.com); US Patent and Trademark Office records ('Three-peat'))

## 7.72 Basketball Across Europe

Lithuania's second religion, Spain's first NBA player, Sombor, Italy and the Grateful Dead.

### テスト 1: basketball in Europe

- The country of under three million produces star after star. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- The Unified Team was made up of former Soviet states; many Lithuanians had played for the Soviet Union a few years before. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- He went back to Real Madrid after one season. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- He has said horses are his first love. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- He played for Nanterre and Metropolitans 92 before the NBA. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- He coached Dirk from his teens to the end of his career. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- He spoke Italian fluently. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- 1986, 1998 and 2023. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- From the Baltic to the Mediterranean. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))
- The shirt showed a skeleton slam-dunking in Lithuania's colours. (出典: FIBA (fiba.basketball); Lithuanian Basketball Federation (lkf.lt); NBA History (nba.com))

## 7.73 Basketball in Asia

Gilas Pilipinas, the first Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indian players, Linsanity and Slam Dunk.

### テスト 1: basketball in Asia

- 'Gilas' is a Filipino word for bold or daring. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- He joined the Dallas Mavericks. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- He was the ninth pick. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- The 1.73 m guard played four games for Phoenix. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- The 2.21 m centre played for Portland. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- He was a second-round pick. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- He scored 38 against Kobe Bryant's Lakers in February 2012. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- Each lies further east than the one before. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- 1990, 2012 and 2019. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))
- It has sold well over 100 million copies. (出典: FIBA Asia (fiba.basketball); PBA (pba.ph); B.League (bleague.jp); NBA History (nba.com))

## 7.74 Basketball in Africa

BAL champions, Senegal's academy, Kigali's arena, Luol Deng and Cape Verde.

### テスト 1: basketball in Africa

- His full name is Walter 'Edy' Tavares. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- The final was played in Kigali. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- Young players from across Africa train there. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- He later played for Spain's national team. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- He was born in South Sudan and grew up in London. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- It has a population of about half a million. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- It beat Petro de Luanda in the final. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- 1984, 2015 and 2021. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- Cairo, Dakar, Kigali and Johannesburg. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))
- It opened in 2019. (出典: Basketball Africa League (thebal.com); FIBA Africa (fiba.basketball); NBA Africa (nba.com/africa))

## 7.75 Basketball in the Americas

Mexico, Brazil, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and Panama.

### テスト 1: basketball in the Americas

- The centre played for the Phoenix Suns. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- He was the first Brazilian to win an NBA title. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- He joined the Milwaukee Bucks in 1988. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- Phoenix took him. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- He moved to Massachusetts at 12. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- It stands for Baloncesto Superior Nacional. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- He was born in Panama City and moved to New York as a boy. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- 2002, 2004 and 2010. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- Nassau, San Juan, Caracas and Buenos Aires. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))
- It was the opening game of the tournament in Athens. (出典: FIBA Americas (fiba.basketball); NBA History (nba.com))

## 7.76 Streetball and Playgrounds

Rucker Park, Venice Beach, AND1, the Goat and The Cage.

### テスト 1: streetball and playgrounds

- The park was later named after him. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- They sit right next to the beach walk. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- Its videos showed tricks from city courts. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- He skipped along as he dribbled. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- The name came from a teacher's mispronunciation of his surname. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- Fans stormed the court afterwards. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- It is one of the unwritten rules of the playground. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- 1950, 2002 and 2011. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- From Greenwich Village up to the north of Manhattan. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))
- It is on West 4th Street in Greenwich Village. (出典: NYC Parks, 'Holcombe Rucker Park' and 'West 4th Street Courts' (nycgovparks.org); NBA (nba.com))

## 7.77 Basketball on Film

Coach Carter, White Men Can't Jump, He Got Game, Hoop Dreams, Air and Space Jam.

### テスト 1: basketball films

- It is based on a real high school coach in California. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- They beat playground players for money. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- Denzel Washington played his father. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- Filming went on for about five years. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- His team starts winning once he shows his secret. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- Matt Damon played the Nike scout Sonny Vaccaro. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- The story turns on a gemstone he wants to buy. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- 1985, 1992, 1998 and 2005. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- 1994, 1996 and 1997. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)
- A sequel with LeBron James followed in 2021. (出典: American Film Institute catalogue (afi.com); the studios' release records)

## 7.78 Songs, Shows and Books

Inside the NBA, Roundball Rock, Shaq Diesel, The Last Dance and Kurtis Blow.

### テスト 1: basketball in music, TV and books

- The hosts send the team off with a fishing-trip video. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- He was also a TV presenter. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- It sold more than a million copies. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- It has won many Emmy awards. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- It was shown in ten parts. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- It is often called the best book on basketball. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- Its covers became collectors' items. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- 1984, 1990, 1993 and 2020. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- 1981, 1992 and 2009. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)
- It lists star players of the day in its lyrics. (出典: NBA (nba.com); Turner Sports (TNT); RIAA certifications (riaa.com); publishers' catalogues)

## 7.79 Sneaker Culture and Ads

Mars Blackmon, 'Be Like Mike', Lil' Penny, H-O-R-S-E and Uncle Drew.

### テスト 1: sneaker culture and adverts

- The character came from a Spike Lee film. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- The story helped sell the shoe in huge numbers. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- The jingle became a hit of its own. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- Chris Rock voiced the puppet. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- Their shots got ever more ridiculous. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- The adverts later became a film. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- One hung on a building in downtown Cleveland. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- 1985, 1991, 1993 and 2012. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- 1985, 2003 and 2015. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))
- Rare pairs can sell for many times their price. (出典: Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Pepsi campaign archives; NBA (nba.com))

## 7.80 Museums and Monuments

The world's largest basketball, Petrović in Lausanne, Russell, Magic, Mikan and Auerbach.

### テスト 1: basketball museums and statues

- The ball weighs about ten tonnes. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- It was put up after his death in 1993. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- It shows him surrounded by blocks with his values carved on them. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- Others followed in the years after. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- It opened in 2006. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- He led the Minneapolis Lakers to five titles. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- It stands outside the team's arena. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- 2012, 2017 and 2024. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- 1968, 1999 and 2006. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)
- He lit a cigar on the bench once a win was safe. (出典: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (wbhof.com); Olympic Museum, Lausanne (olympics.com); NBA teams' official sites)

出典: Primary/official sources only, no Wikipedia citations: the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA, FIBA, the EuroLeague, the NCAA, the WNBA, clubs' and universities' own histories, auction houses' published results and named reputable media.

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