He holds the record for the most points scored in NBA history.
Lebron James
Game Format
Four 12-minute quarters (48 minutes total) with 5-minute overtimes
They have the most championships in NBA history (18). Legendary center Bill Russell won 11 of those titles in just 13 seasons.
Boston Celtics
who Played all 13 of his NBA seasons (1979–1992) for the Boston Celtics, winning three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986).
Wilt Chamberlain
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professional American basketball player for the Golden State Warriors and widely regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history
Team Size
5 players on the court per team (up to 7 substitutes)
Originally an ABA team, their black-and-white color scheme and minimalist logo were directly inspired by the classic New York subway signs.
Brooklyn Nets
The NBA's first true superstar and dominant big man
George Mikan
Bam Adebayo
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was drafted 41st overall by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft—reportedly while a Taco Bell commercial was playing on television.
Nikola Jokic
Shot Clock
24 seconds (resets to 14 seconds after offensive rebounds or rim contact)
Alongside Boston, they are one of only two original franchises that have never moved cities or changed their nickname. They also won the first game in NBA history in 1946.
New York Knicks
The ultimate winner; anchored the Celtics defense to 11 championships.
Bill Russell
Kobe Bryant
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He holds the highest career regular-season scoring average in NBA history at 30.12 points per game.
Michael Jordan
Scoring
2 points inside the 3-point arc (23'9"), 3 points beyond it, 1 point per free throw
The franchise actually began in New York as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to Philly in 1963 and renaming themselves after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
76ers
The most statistically dominant force ever, famously scoring 100 points in a single game.
Wilt Chamberlain
Luka Dončić
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selected 33rd overall (second round) in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, where he played from 2018 to 2022 before signing with the Knicks.
Foul Limit
6 personal fouls result in fouling out; free throws apply after 4 team fouls in a quarter
Founded in 1995, their name was chosen by a fan vote fueled heavily by the massive popularity of the movie Jurassic Park at the time
Toronto Raptors
The premier playmakers who revolutionized guard play and triple-doubles.
Bob Cousy & Oscar Robertson
Devin Booker
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