Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Wat Misaka becomes an NBA trail blazer; Bob Pettit hits a scoring milestone; Mark Price's Cavaliers jersey is retired
Wat Misaka becomes an NBA trail blazer; Bob Pettit hits a scoring milestone; Mark Price's Cavaliers jersey is retired
The original NBA 2K hits store shelves; Dirk Nowitzki is the all-time non-American scoring leader; Drazen Petrovic's jersey is retired
The original NBA 2K hits store shelves; Dirk Nowitzki is the all-time non-American scoring leader; Drazen Petrovic's jersey is retired
Dave DeBusschere becomes player-coach of the Pistons; the Knicks build the "million dollar" backcourt; Red Holzman comes back to replace Willis Reed
Dave DeBusschere becomes player-coach of the Pistons; the Knicks build the "million dollar" backcourt; Red Holzman comes back to replace Willis Reed
Bird and Dr. J duke it out; George Mikan makes his pro debut; NBC wins NBA broadcasting rights; the van Breda Kolffs make father-son history
Bird and Dr. J duke it out; George Mikan makes his pro debut; NBC wins NBA broadcasting rights; the van Breda Kolffs make father-son history
The Pistons fire coach Dick Vitale; Jack McKinney is injured in a bike accident; the Cavs play their first game in Cleveland proper
The Pistons fire coach Dick Vitale; Jack McKinney is injured in a bike accident; the Cavs play their first game in Cleveland proper
Magic Johnson announces his retirement; Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain face off for the first time; Steph Curry sets a three-point field goal record
Magic Johnson announces his retirement; Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain face off for the first time; Steph Curry sets a three-point field goal record
Dr. J goes Hollywood; Shaq makes his NBA debut; James Naismith is born
Dr. J goes Hollywood; Shaq makes his NBA debut; James Naismith is born
Elgin Baylor announces his retirement; the U.S. wins its first FIBA World Cup title; the Hawks move to St. Louis
Elgin Baylor announces his retirement; the U.S. wins its first FIBA World Cup title; the Hawks move to St. Louis
The Hornets and Magic begin play; George Mikan unleashes in the NBA; Billy Cunningham is named head coach of the Sixers
The Hornets and Magic begin play; George Mikan unleashes in the NBA; Billy Cunningham is named head coach of the Sixers
Randy Smith is "Iron Man"; Argentina wins the first FIBA World title; debuts for Kobe, the Staples Center, the T-Wolves, the Raptors, the Grizzlies, the Nets in Brooklyn, and the In-Season Tournament
Randy Smith is "Iron Man"; Argentina wins the first FIBA World title; debuts for Kobe, the Staples Center, the T-Wolves, the Raptors, the Grizzlies, the Nets in Brooklyn, and the In-Season Tournament
The Suns and Jazz face off in Tokyo; the ABL begins play; Andrew Bynum is the youngest player in NBA history
The Suns and Jazz face off in Tokyo; the ABL begins play; Andrew Bynum is the youngest player in NBA history