Vintage Basketball Classics & Highlights | Open Court – Relive iconic NBA moments with throwback videos, classic game recaps, and player retrospectives in our Vintage section.
I. Opening bell: Boston Garden, November 7, 1959 The curtain rose on the greatest one-on-one theater the NBA has known: Philadelphia Warriors rookie Wilt Chamberlain, a behemoth of points waiting …
34 years ago today, on November 7, 1991, the sports world was rocked by an announcement that would transcend basketball and resonate far beyond the courts. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one …
In Hollywood history, there are actors who leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Chuck Connors, known for his iconic role as Lucas McCain in the television series “The …
In NBA history, there are records, and then there are records that seem destined to stand the test of time. One such record is Wilt Chamberlain’s remarkable streak of 65 …
I believe that it’s essential to pay homage to the origins of the NBA every once in a while. The NBA’s journey began with a single game, 79 years ago …
Seventy-five years ago today, on October 31, 1950, Washington Capitols forward Earl Lloyd jogged onto the floor in Rochester, New York, and changed the NBA forever. He scored six points …
In the storied history of the National Basketball Association, few innovations have had as profound an impact on the game as the introduction of the 24-second shot clock and the …
On October 29, 1996, the NBA paused its regular season to celebrate something far bigger than a single game; it honored its legacy. At a press luncheon held at the …
In the 1970s, Spencer Haywood was an absolute NBA superstar, competing in four NBA All-Star Games, making 4 All-NBA Teams, and prior to that, winning an Olympic gold medal, and …
Did you know that the greatest basketball player of all times once lost to a corporate executive? Well, it’s true. A guy named John Rogers Jr. is the lucky one being …
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