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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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Yao Ming’s Wife Was an Olympic Basketball Player, Too
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Steve Kerr Met His Wife on a Blind Date & Had 3 Kids
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Russell Westbrook Married His College Sweetheart, And They’re Changing Lives
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Adrian Wojnarowski is The NBA’s Scoop King & His Bank Account Proves It
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College Basketball
Cade Cunningham’s Daughter Drives Him to Be Great
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Who Are Jalen Green’s Parents?
Top 2021 NBA draft prospect Jalen Green's NBA dream has been a long time in the making. Recruited by Division…
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Jalen Suggs’ Girlfriend is a Basketball Star Herself
Jalen Suggs is charging into the NBA. The one-and-done Gonzaga Bulldog built a remarkable legend in just one year. From…
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Could Scottie Barnes Become FSU’s Best NBA Player Ever?
Position-less basketball is more relevant than ever in today's landscape. The ideal player can defend across multiple positions and score…
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Who is Adam Silver’s Wife?
As a professional sports commissioner, you're the spokesperson and moderator of the league's most powerful people. You manage billions in…
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The 10 Best NBA Draft Classes Ever, Ranked
The strength of an NBA Draft class varies from year to year. Some classes are loaded with potential All-Star players…
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Jalen Green’s Girlfriend Previously Dated a Famous Rapper’s Son
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College Basketball
Evan Mobley’s Dad Was a Star Hooper Before Coaching Him
American basketball fans have been hearing about Evan Mobley for a long time. They've heard he's like the best players…
College Basketball
Jalen Suggs and Paige Bueckers are Lifelong Friends
Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs and UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers are two of the biggest names in college basketball, each coming…
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Sue Bird’s Net Worth: How The WNBA & Olympic Icon Made Millions
Sue Bird is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. There is no sense in trying to debate…
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Breanna Stewart’s Net Worth: How Rich is the Underpaid WNBA Star?
The UConn women's basketball program has churned out some of the best players the sport has ever seen. Sue Bird,…
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The NBA’s Tallest Players Are Skyscrapers Among Regular Folks
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Gregg Popovich’s Net Worth: How “Pop” Coached His Way to a Huge Fortune
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I Saw The New “Space Jam,” And I Didn’t Hate It
If you rated my expectations for "Space Jam: A New Legacy" on scale from 0 to 100, mine were a…
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LeBron James’ Net Worth: How “King James” Compiled His Massive Fortune
LeBron James is the greatest basketball player on the planet. Debate all you want about whether Michael Jordan is the…
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Michael Jordan’s Kids Have a Life Outside of His Airness’ Shadow
Not much needs to be said about all-time all-timer Michael Jordan or his Hall-of-Fame basketball career. Six NBA Championships, five…
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Scottie Pippen’s Ex-Wife is a Reality TV Star
Scottie Pippen is a household NBA name. The basketball player who played second fiddle to Michael Jordan on the Chicago…
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The NBA’s Tallest Players Are Skyscrapers Among Regular Folks
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Michael Jordan’s 10 Best Playoff Games Made “His Airness” a Legend
For 15 sensational seasons, Michael Jordan defined the game of basketball. He was truly larger than life, the greatest NBA…
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Shaq’s Kids: Where Are The 6 O’Neal Children Today?
At every level of basketball, Shaquille O'Neal dominated. He was the McDonald's All-American Game MVP after his prep career in…
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The Shortest Players in NBA History Prove Size Doesn’t Matter
The stature of professional athletes is one of the easiest things to point out, especially in professional basketball when there…
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Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How “Sir Charles” Built a Royal Fortune
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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Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth Is Bigger Than His Mouth
There may not be a more annoying person in American sports than Stephen A. Smith. Actually, let me rephrase that: ESPN's…
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Mark Cuban’s Net Worth: How the Mavericks & “Shark Tank” Made Him Billions
One of the most famous owners in sports is also known for his time on television as an investor, so it…
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Net Worth is Even Bigger Than He Is
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey to Lucille O'Neal and Joe Toney. That kid…
College Basketball
Could Scottie Barnes Become FSU’s Best NBA Player Ever?
Position-less basketball is more relevant than ever in today's landscape. The ideal player can defend across multiple positions and score…
College Football
Maria Taylor’s Height Made Her a 2-Sport Star at Georgia
On Saturdays in the fall, as fans watch college football, Maria Taylor is in her element. She paces around the…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Net Worth: The Greek Freak Has a Freaky Fortune
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