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In New York, U.S. the NBA was created on August 3, 1949. The NBA had 11 teams in its first season. Three of those franchises are still playing: the Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors, and the New York Knicks. -
American basketball adopted the name National Basketball Association at the start of 1949-50. -
The 1960s were dominated by the Celtics. Boston won eight straight championships in the NBA from 1959 to 1966. This championship streak is the longest in the history of American professional sports. -
The League added the ABA's three point field goal beginning in 1979. -
On February 1, 1984 David Stern became commissioner of the NBA. Stern has been recognized as playing a major role in the growth of the league during his career. -
Hakeem Olajuwon won back to back titles with Houston in 1991 -
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant started the 2000s with three consecutive championships for the Lakers. -
At the start of 2010 LeBron James and Chris Bosh signed with Miami. Miami dominated the league, reaching the finals for four straight years. -
In 2024 Stephen Curry won the Clutch Player Award. He won this because he led the league in several clutch categories.