Basketball Came Full Circle Last Night

The Toronto Raptors are the NBA Champions!

I don't know if you watched the game last night, but my entire family was glued to the TV—even Grandpa, who didn't even bother to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs because the Edmonton Oilers weren't in.

What a fast-paced, intense game! And what a win for Canada—the Raptors are our nation's only NBA basketball team, and they've never won the title. Which is kind of funny because did you know that a Canadian invented basketball? Yep. Dr. James Naismith in December 1891.

And not only that, but the first NBA game was played in Toronto on November 1, 1946.

So, it's about time basketball came full circle last night—with the Raptors bringing home the title. Whoot! And watching the playoffs with my family made me realize that I actually like basketball. The skills involved are amazing, and I love the pace. Maybe I'll give it a try next year at school.

If you didn't know that basketball was invented by a Canadian, you're not alone. In fact, there are many inventions that are Canadian that might surprise you—like insulin, the IMAX theatre, and canola. You can read about a bunch of them in the Superman Duffy graphic novel, "O"—which you can order free from the Alberta Canola Producers' Commission.

Gotta jet! I'm counting down the last days until school ends—and today, I'm wearing my Raptors T-shirt. Have a great weekend!

~ Chase Superman Duffy