Vintage Basketball

Let’s throw it back to one of Magic Johnson”s most legendary performances. On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for the injured …

Celebrating the 98th Birthday of a Basketball Icon On this special occasion, as basketball enthusiasts and fans alike come together to celebrate the 98th birthday of Bob Cousy, it is …

Before LeBron James had played a single NBA game, sneaker companies were already competing for the right to build their basketball business around him. One of the most aggressive pitches …

On August 8, 1992, the world witnessed a seismic shift in basketball history. For the first time, the United States Olympic Men’s Basketball Team featured active NBA players, and they …

30 years ago: The year was 1996, and the Atlanta Olympics were in full swing. Shaquille O’Neal, the dominant force on the basketball court, had just helped the United States …

The Golden Voice’s Unmatched Streak: In the realm of sports broadcasting, certain names resonate as pioneers, and Chick Hearn is undoubtedly one of them. Known as the “Voice of the …

Few players had as many incredibly savage poster-dunks on opponents as Shawn Kemp, who celebrates his birthday today. Three of his most memorable dunks, also three of the NBA’s most …

Quadruple-doubles are among the rarest achievements in the NBA. The league has officially recognized only 4 quadruple doubles. Nate Thurmond, Hakeem Olajuwon, Alvin Robertson and David Robinson are the only …

On August 3, 1949, basketball history was forever changed. After years of competition and fragmentation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL) officially merged to …