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On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals. Magic was …
24 years ago today, Allen Iverson was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2000-01 season, at 6-foot and 165 pounds becoming the shortest and lightest MVP in league …
On May 14, 1996, basketball fans witnessed the end of an era as Earvin “Magic” Johnson officially announced his retirement from the NBA—for the second time. After a brief comeback …
Four of the greatest players of the 1980s were conspired to go to the four biggest NBA markets in America to help increase the popularity of the league. Magic Johnson, …
In March of 2023, the NBA world received sad news, when it was revealed that NBA legend Willis Reed has passed away at age 80. Reed, who played for the New …
30 years ago today, in Game 1 of the 1995 Conference Semifinals, Reggie Miller scored 8 points in 8.9 seconds to win the game for the Pacers, after trailing 105-99, …
When we think of Michael Jordan’s most memorable moments, a couple of shots and plays come into mind immediately, one of which is ‘The Shot’ – Jordan’s iconic buzzer-beating game-winner …
On this day, 44 years ago, a young Larry Bird stepped onto the court for Game 1 of the 1981 NBA Finals, not merely to play but to etch his …
Eighteen years ago today, the Golden State Warriors etched their names into NBA history with a stunning 111-86 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff …
The year was 1984, and the Detroit Pistons were locked in a fierce battle with the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The series was …
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