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On December 21, 1891, the first ever “basket ball” game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts, after Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith created the indoor sport to keep athletes indoors during the …
32 years ago today, on January 14, 1993, the Portland Trail Blazers retired the uniform #77. This meaningful act served as a tribute to the Blazers’ extraordinary championship season in …
On January 13, 1999, basketball legend Michael Jordan shocked the world by announcing his second retirement from the NBA. The announcement came just before the start of the lockout-shortened 1998-99 …
Today, NBA legend Darryl Dawkins would have celebrated his 68th birthday. Unfortunately, he died of a heart attack on August 27, 2015, at the age of 58. Dawkins had one …
Today is NBA Legend Glenn Robinson’s birthday, so lets look back at his incredible career: Glenn Robinson, affectionately known as “The Big Dog,” carved out his own niche as a …
In a recent interview, Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith shared a fascinating insight into NBA legend Michael Jordan’s mindset during his prime. According to Smith, Jordan “would have been …
Clyde Drexler undoubtedly was one of the best players in the 80s and 90s, but his career is defined by Michael Jordan, whose shadow he was in for the better …
Wilt Chamberlain’s name stands as a beacon of dominance and unparalleled achievements. Among his many records, one particularly awe-inspiring feat is often overlooked—the streak of 47 consecutive complete games during …
On January 5, 1988, Hall of Famer Pete Maravich died at the young age of 40 after suffering a heart attack, as a consequence of a previously undetected heart defect, while …
Red Auerbach is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Boston Celtics. He was the head coach of the Celtics from 1950 to 1966, leading …
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