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Today, the NBA is one of the most popular sports in America, but that wasn’t always the case. The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1949, a result of a merger of competing organizations Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL). At that time, the new league was comprised of 17 teams, 11 from the BAA and six from the NBL. The games were slower than the ones we watch today, though. The addition of the 24-second clock in 1954 sped up the game, added additional points to the board and drew in a new audience as the NBA was struggling to retain fans and teams.
Today, the NBA is comprised of 30 teams, including 29 in the United States and the Toronto Raptors, divided into two conferences of three divisions each having five teams. The NBA didn’t implement a three-point line until 1979. Today, with superstar player Steph Curry holding the record for the most three-point shots in a season, it may be hard for young NBA fans to imagine a time when it wasn’t a major part of the game. The 80s and 90s saw the popularity of superstar players, most notably Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, and growing interest in the industry.
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Paul Pierce Married an Interior Designer & Had 3 Kids
Paul Pierce earned the nickname "The Truth" for a reason. The longtime NBA player scored more than 26,000 points, won…
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Charles Barkley Rips Politicians: “They Divide & Conquer”
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National
LeBron’s “Space Jam” Trailer is Filled With Classic (And New) Characters
On Saturday, April 3, 2021, Warner Bros. Pictures dropped the first trailer for a film that is sure to become the Summer…
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Inside Tristan Thompson & Khloe Kardashian’s Dramatic Love Life
Tristan Thompson is a man looking for some respect. Fans trash the NBA player's game while his baby mama trashes his…
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Kobe Bryant’s Oldest Daughter Signed a Modeling Contract & Got Into College
The modeling world just added its next big star. Natalia Diamante Bryant, the oldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant…
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Chris Bosh Married a Model & Raise a Happy Family Together
Chris Bosh is well-known in the NBA, from Toronto to Miami. The Hall of Fame finalist had his career cut short…
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Grant Hill’s Net Worth: How the NBA Legend Built His Massive Fortune
Grant Hill is a renaissance man. From double degrees to double-doubles, the African-American basketball player always leaves his fans wanting more;…
College Basketball
Zion Williamson’s 70-Yard Football Throw Showed His Crazy Strength
Transcendent athletes are filled with raw talent that could translate into different sports with the right coaching, and the best…
NBA
James Harden’s Rumored Dating History is Even Longer Than His Beard
James Harden runs the floor for the Brooklyn Nets. "The Beard" balls alongside sharpshooter Kevin Durant and miniature magician Kyrie Irving. Harden gained his…
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Science Teacher’s “Backflip Dunk” Wows Entire Student Body
The NBA Dunk Contest has largely disappointed in recent years. From Michael Jordan versus Dominique Wilkins in 1988 to the…
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Adrian Wojnarowski is NBA’s News King & His Bank Account Proves It
NBA Twitter is a rugged terrain to navigate. Varying opinions are thrown out and takes become hotter than an August…
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Elgin Baylor, Legendary Lakers Hall of Famer, Dead at 86
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Scottie Pippen’s Net Worth: How Six Titles Made “Robin” Rich
Maverick had Goose. Han Solo had Chewbacca. Bread has butter. Dynamic duos feed off each other to fuel their greatness.…
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Beauty Queen Wows Crowd in Jumbotron Dance-Off
Watching fans dance on jumbotrons is nothing new. It’s a classic mid-game treat that has gone on forever. Although some…
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Candace Parker Balances Life as a Basketball Star & Single Mom
WNBA star Candace Parker powers her way through a busy schedule. She plays for the Chicago Sky, she's a studio…
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Who Is Charles Barkley’s Unknown Wife?
Charles Wade Barkley is a one-of-a-kind personality. The former NBA player can crack jokes with the best of them alongside…
College Basketball
Basketball Cop Embarrasses High Schooler in Front of His Classmates
No matter where you live, or where you travel, it’s easy to find out how much ball is life. Great…
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Chris Webber Dated Tyra Banks Before Finding His Forever Love
On the basketball court, Chris Webber was a bad, bad man. Being a member of the Fab Five and a…
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Michael Jordan Found Love Again After His Expensive Divorce
Anyway you slice it, Michael Jordan is the greatest. You can start with the six NBA championships, five MVP awards…
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Beauty Queen Wows Crowd in Jumbotron Dance-Off
Watching fans dance on jumbotrons is nothing new. It’s a classic mid-game treat that has gone on forever. Although some…
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Scottie Pippen’s Net Worth: How Six Titles Made “Robin” Rich
Maverick had Goose. Han Solo had Chewbacca. Bread has butter. Dynamic duos feed off each other to fuel their greatness.…
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Steve Kerr’s Net Worth: How 8 NBA Championships Made Him Rich
When it comes to basketball, Steve Kerr has done it all. There isn’t a single person in history who boasts…
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Dennis Rodman’s Net Worth: How “The Worm” Earned (And Lost) His Money
Dennis Rodman has lived one of the more unusual lives of any NBA players in history. Most sports fan know…
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Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Sir Charles” Today?
Charles Barkley is one of the NBA's most outgoing personalities and has never been afraid to speak his mind. His…
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LeBron & Savannah James Are Raising a Family of Future Stars
Popular guy notices girl with glasses. Girl gets a makeover, takes off glasses and *gasp* she's beautiful. Guy asks girl…
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Dwyane Wade’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Flash” After Retirement?
Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest players of his generation. D-Wade's decorated NBA career is only part of his…
College Basketball
Zion Williamson’s 70-Yard Football Throw Showed His Crazy Strength
Transcendent athletes are filled with raw talent that could translate into different sports with the right coaching, and the best…
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Allen Iverson’s Iconic Practice Rant Never Gets Old
What are we talking about? That's right, practice. The iconic Allen Iverson practice rant turns 19 this year, and we're…
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Michael Jordan’s Clutch NCAA Title Shot Sparked His Legacy
Only 32 seconds remaining. North Carolina's inbounding following a timeout. Georgetown leads 62-61. The NCAA championship game on the line. The…
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Charles Barkley’s “I Am Not a Role Model” Commercial is Vintage Chuck
Charles Barkley is one of the most polarizing professional athletes in history. That is not up for any sort of…
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Science Teacher’s “Backflip Dunk” Wows Entire Student Body
The NBA Dunk Contest has largely disappointed in recent years. From Michael Jordan versus Dominique Wilkins in 1988 to the…
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Dominique Wilkins’ Net Worth: The “Human Highlight Film” Reeled in Millions
The highlight is embedded in how we consume sports today. The most bewildering plays in a brief clip. They're what…
College Basketball
Basketball Cop Embarrasses High Schooler in Front of His Classmates
No matter where you live, or where you travel, it’s easy to find out how much ball is life. Great…
