The Milwaukee Bucks were the first NBA team. They were founded in 1968 and played their first game in October of that year. The Origins of the NBA On November 1, 1946, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) was founded in New York City. The BAA was the first professional basketball league in the United…
The first black coach in the NBA was Bill Russell, who was hired by the Boston Celtics in 1966. The first black coach in the NBA was Bill Russell Bill Russell was the first black coach in the NBA. He coached the Boston Celtics from 1966 to 1969. He is a Hall of Famer and…
The 2008 NBA Finals MVP was Kobe Bryant. He led the Lakers to a 4-2 series victory over the Celtics with some clutch shooting and great defense. Introduction The National Basketball Association Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals face each other…
The 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year was Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant was drafted 2nd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft and quickly made an impact on the league, averaging 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Luka Doncic Luka Doncic was unanimously voted the NBA’s Rookie of the Year…
It’s that time of year again! The NBA MVP award is up for grabs and the race is heating up. Who do you think should take home the hardware? Russell Westbrook The NBA MVP award is one of the most prestigious awards in basketball. It is given to the player who is considered to be…
We all know that the three-point shot is a staple of the modern NBA game. But who was the first player to ever make one in an official NBA game? Introduction In the 1976-77 season, the NBA introduced the 3-point shot. The following season, Rick Barry of the Golden State Warriors became the first player…
We all know that the NBA is a three-point shooting league. But who are the best three-point shooters in the league? We took a look at the numbers to find out. Steph Curry Steph Curry is one of the best shooters in the NBA. He has set numerous records for most three-pointers made in a…
The NBA Finals are upon us and the question on everyone’s mind is: who is winning? We’ll take a look at the teams and the odds to see who is most likely to come out on top. The teams The Golden State Warriors are currently in the lead with 3 wins. The Toronto Raptors have…
Keep up with the latest NBA games by checking out our blog post on who is playing tonight. Eastern Conference The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are facing off tonight in what is sure to be an exciting game. These two teams have been dominant in the Eastern Conference all season and are currently…
Who scored the most points in a single NBA game? That record belongs to Wilt Chamberlain, who tallied 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks in 1962. Wilt Chamberlain Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored in a single game with 100. The game was played on March 2,…
The NBA playoffs are in full swing and we’ve got all the info you need to know about who’s playing today. Stay up to date on the latest scores and matchups, and get the inside scoop on which teams are looking to take home the championship title. Eastern Conference The Eastern Conference is up first…
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