“There are people around the world playing basketball of all shapes and sizes.” Following World War II, wheelchair basketball was invented. “One of the sad parts of history is that every time we have a war, there are more folks that suddenly need that diversion and wheelchair basketball has definitely thrived… Try sitting in a chair and throwing a free throw… “During our stay in Springfield the Basketball Hall of Fame held its 2008 Enshrinement Ceremony. This year, 7 players, coaches, and announcers were inducted into the Hall including Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Cathy Rush, and Dick Vitale.Growing up, Paul went to college basketball games in Boston and to Celtics games with his father, Pierre Lambert, who told him, “A ball is a perfect toy.” Basketball is a perfect example of his words, it is one of the most accessible games, played on courts and streets across the globe. Basketball has grown far beyond the expectation of Dr. Naismith, who first played with two peach baskets and ball that barely bounced.