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Nai⋅smith

[ney-smith]
–noun
James, 1861–1939, U.S. physical-education teacher and originator of basketball, born in Canada.
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Nai·smith   (nā'smĭth')   
Canadian-born American sports educator who originated the game of basketball (1891).
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