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Basketball Invented
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Backboard was added
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5 players at a time
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Rims with open nets became standard
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Player ejected after 5 fouls
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Dribbler is allowed to shoot
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Designated free throw eliminated
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3 second lane rule introduced
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Nat Clifton, Earl Lloyd, and Charles Cooper became the 1st black players to play in the NBA
Nat Clifton, Earl Lloyd, and Charles Cooper -
NBA adds third referee