In a tale that has become legendary, Kenn Solomon, the man formerly behind the Denver Nuggets’ mascot Rocky, recently recounted his unforgettable mid-game encounter with NBA Hall of Famer Charles …
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18 Years Ago, Peja Stojakovic Made History By Starting Game Off Scoring 20 Consecutive Points
by Len Werleby Len WerlePeja Stojakovic was one of the top shooters in the game, an excellent free throw shooter with excellent ball handling ability. Peja was an All-Star in 2002, 2003 and 2004, won …
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Darryl Dawkins Destroying Backboards 45 Years Ago Led To NBA Adopting Breakaway Rims
by Len Werleby Len WerleNBA legend Darryl Dawkins was known for his towering presence on the court and his flamboyant personality off it, Dawkins, affectionately dubbed “Chocolate Thunder,” a name that was given to him …
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31 Years Ago Today, The Nets Retired Drazen Petrovic’s Jersey Following His Tragic Death
by Len Werleby Len WerleDražen Petrović was a legend in the making. He was a skilled player, a fierce competitor, and a true champion. Tragically, Petrović was killed in a car accident in Germany …
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34 Years Ago Today, The Phoenix Suns Set Scoring Records In Rout Of Denver Nuggets
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasOn this day 34 years ago, the Phoenix Suns delivered an unforgettable performance, routing the Denver Nuggets 173-143 in a game that would go down in history. The Suns’ offense …
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35 Years Ago, The Milwaukee Bucks And Seattle SuperSonics’ Played An Epic Five-Overtime Game
by Len Werleby Len Werle35 years ago today, on November 9, 1989, basketball fans witnessed an epic battle that would go down in NBA history. In a game that lasted five overtime periods, the …
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46 Years Ago, The Longest Official NBA Game In Which Some Players Played For Both Teams Tipped-Off
by Len Werleby Len WerleOn February 7, 1979 Harvey Catchings, and Ralph Simpson were traded for Eric Money and Al Skinner in a trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets. Most of …
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The Invention Of Basketball Explained By James Naismith Himself
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasJames Naismith, the inventor of our beloved sport, was born exactly 163 years ago today. University of Kansas researcher, Michael J. Zogry, discovered an audio at the Library of Congress in …