Years
What year did the BAA and the NBL combine to make the NBA?
1949
Who became the new president of the NBA when it was formed?
Maurice Podoloff
What influence did the NBA have on children?
Black NBA players acted as role models and inspiration to black communities.
When did the NBA absorb 4 teams from the ABA?
1976
Name two of the first three black men to join the NBA *Bonus points for nicknames!
Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton
How many teams were originally in the NBA?
17 teams
What year did the first black person join the NBA?
1950
Who's the GOAT?
Michael Jordan
How long was the shot clock when it was introduced?
24 seconds