When can you find a reprieve from professional sports?
The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League All-Star Game.
Who scored 100 points in an NBA game?
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game on March 2, 1962, a record that still stands.
When was the shot clock introduced?
The NBA introduced the 24-second shot clock in 1954 to stop teams from stalling, an idea pushed by Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone.
When did the NBA add the three-point line?
The NBA added the three-point line for the 1979–80 season.
What was the Dream Team?
The 1992 US Olympic basketball "Dream Team," featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, was the first US Olympic team with NBA players and won gold in Barcelona.
Who has won the most NBA championships?
Bill Russell won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, the most by any player.