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42 years ago, in December of 1983, the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets faced off in what would become one of the most extraordinary games in NBA history. This …
On October 6, 1993, Michael Jordan announced his retirement from basketball, due to a loss of desire to play the game, and the death of his father. The sudden retirement of the …
After being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1990, Toni Kukoč continued to play in Europe, where he would become the EuroLeague’s Final Four MVP three times, until finally reporting to …
Dirk Nowitzki and his shooting coach Holger Geschwinder are more than friends. They are family. Geschwinder discovered young Dirk in Würzburg, Germany and had been his coach throughout his entire career. …
19 years ago today, in a surprising move that sent ripples through the basketball community, the NBA announced its decision to part ways with the synthetic basketball introduced at the …
17 years ago today, on December 10, 2008, Carmelo Anthony, the star forward for the Denver Nuggets, had one of the most remarkable offensive performances in NBA history. In just …
In basketball history, there are moments that transcend the sport, leaving an indelible mark on the collective memory of fans. One such extraordinary feat unfolded on 21 years ago today, …
14 years ago today, a trade that would have made Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant teammates, was vetoed by then NBA Commissioner David Stern. The Lakers had agreed to a …
Larry Bird, who celebrates his 69th birthday today, was not only one of the greatest players in NBA history, he also was the league’s greatest trash talker. Unlike others, he …
Today is NBA legend, Larry Bird’s 69th birthday, so it’s only fair to look back at one of his memorable moments. Valentine’s Day 1986, the Celtics came into Portland winning …
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