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Basketball Begins
Dr. James Naismith invents the game of basketball. -
First Ever Pro Game.
First Ever Pro Game is played in Trenton, NJ -
The BAA
Maurice Podoloff founds the Basketball Association of America. -
Birth of the NBA
Six teams from the NBL join the BAA resulting in the formation of the NBA. -
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NBA Rule Changes
Rule Changes include a wider foul lane, added a shot clock, and added free throws. -
Wilts 100 Point Game.
Wilt Chamberlain scores a NBA record high 100 points in one game. -
Expansion
The NBA expands to fourteen teams. -
ABA Emerges.
Former ABA teams join the NBA and ABA folds. -
Addition of the 3 point line.
NBA adds a 3 point line to the game. -
Michael Jordan Debuts.
Michael Jordan makes his rookie debut as a Chicago Bull. -
NBA Players to the Olympics
FIBA allows the NBA to send players to the olympics coining the "Dream Team" -
Kobe Bryant Debut
Kobe Bryant makes his debut as a Los Angeles Laker. -
Lebron James Debut
Lebron James makes his NBA debut as a Cleavland Cavalier. -
Jeremy Lin Debut.
Jeremy Lin makes his debut as a New York Knick being a enormous NBA sensation.