Aliases
A.K.A. The Joker
Nikola Jokic
These two storied franchises have over thirty championships between the two and have met many times across the league's history.
Celtics vs Lakers
This player holds the single game high score record with 100 points.
Wilt Chamberlain
This was Charlotte's mascot before reclaiming the Hornets name once the New Orleans team changed to the Pelicans.
Charlotte Bobcats
While similar to the Reggie Miller rule, this player's version includes using unnatural movement to make contact with the defender to create a foul.
James Harden
A.K.A. Doctor J
Julius Erving
These two brought the NBA into the mainstream in the 80's with the continuation of their '79 NCAA title game.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson vs Larry Bird
The all-time leader in steals and assists with 3,265 and 15,806 respectively.
John Stockton
In 1995, the NBA added these two teams to the league, stretching its presence to Canada.
Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies
The hoops had to be redesigned a second time due to this player not only shattering the glass, but pulling the whole stanchion down.
Shaquille O'Neal
A.K.A. The Answer
Paul Pierce
These two Eastern conference teams had many clashes in very physical match-ups due to one team's implementation of the "Jordan Rules".
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
LeBron James is the all-time league leader in these two stats.
Points and Rebounds
The Oklahoma City Thunder were known as this prior to 2008.
Las Vegas Stars
Prior to him breaking the rule and paying the fines, NBA players were only allowed to wear shoes that were solid black or white.
Penny Hardaway
A.K.A. The Big Fundamental
Rasheed Wallace
These two centers were the stars of the early NBA, pitting the best defense against a one man scoring machine.
Bob Cousy vs George Mikan
The all time leader in total games played, 1,611 in 21 seasons.
Kevin McHale
The city where the Los Angeles Lakers originally hailed from.
Milwaukee
Many rules were changed to keep this player further from the hoop, including offensive interference, widening the key, and staying above the free throw line until the ball touches the rim.
Bill Russell
A.K.A. Pistol Pete
Peter Parker
From 1999-2005, these two teams were the only ones from the West to make it to the finals, often through each other.
Lakers vs Pistons
This player holds the record for most consecutive games played at 1,192.
Andre Miller
The home town with a much better match to the namesake of the Utah Jazz.
St. Louis Jazz
His post game was so effective, the NBA created a five second limit for a player to have their back to the basket.
Patrick Ewing