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NBA History

By Pmorris1

  • 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.
  • Period: to

    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.