1940s-60s
Which company merged with the BAA?
The NBL (National Basketball League)
First player to ever score 100 points
Wilt Chamberlain
Most influential shoe brand to the NBA
The Air Jordans
Major player who bridged the gap between pop culture and the sport.
Lebron James
How many teams were originally in the NBA?
Eleven teams
The 1964 Rule change
The Lanes were widened from 12 to 18 feet
When was the Three Point Line created?
1979-80 season
New type of play style compared to the 90's.
Flashy play style and more aggressive plays.
When was the BAA (Basketball Association of America) formed?
June 6th, 1946.
The player in the NBA Logo
Jerry West
One of the most hated teams in the 90's.
The "Bad Boy" Pistons
The new point average for many players in the league now.
30+ points
Why was the Shot Clock created?
To Lessen boredom of the fans/Make games exciting
The 1978 rule change
Increase of referees, from two to three.
What was the Jordan Rule?
Defensive tactics used to target and contain Jordan on the court.
Player drafted in 1996, fined over $87,500.
Allen Iverson
When was the NBA formed?
August 3rd, 1949.
The creator of the NBA logo.
Alan Siegel
How far away is the Three Point Line from the basket?
23 feet and 9 inches.
The most viewed NBA game of all time.
Game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals.