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The Golden State Warriors’ 1975 NBA Championship wasn’t just a victory—it was a statement. Against all odds, the Warriors delivered one of the most dominant and unexpected sweeps in NBA …
The 1994-95 NBA season introduced two electrifying young stars—Jason Kidd and Grant Hill. Their immediate impact on the league was undeniable, leading to a rare occurrence: for the first time …
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 …
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