The life and legacy of Dr. Information About Basketball Man DVD on our online store. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball and its 13 original rules, is told through the mission of his grandson, Ian, who travels the country in an RV, carrying the original rules in a golden attached case, spreading the cause of sportsmanship. 30 minutes of bonus footage included. The first ever instructional basketball film shot in 1927 also included.