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Basketball History

All about the history of basketball. Includes questions about the first game ever played, the history of how basketball was created, and about the most points ever scored in one game.

6,089 Questions

Who won NBA championship ring in 2009?

2009 Super Bowl XLIII MVP

The winner of the MVP Award for the 2009 Super Bowl XLIII was Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes.

How old was Jordan when he was drafted?

21. he was born in February 1963.The 1984 NBA draft was in June, 1984.

What was James Naismith's inspiration?

He invented basket ball and lots of other thing's

When did the Suns last win an NBA title?

The Suns have NEVER won an NBA Title. They lost twice in 1976 to the Celtics and 1993 to the Bulls.

What it takes to become an NBA player?

Ahthleticism, Size, Skill, Knowledge, Heart, Willingness to be a team player...and some luck.

What team has the most national championships in basketball?

UCLA Bruins - 11 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, and 1995

What is the highest team shooting percentage in a single game in NCAA men's basketball history?

In the 1985 Georgetown vs. Villanova championship game, Villanova set the record by shooting 79% from the field

Top 50 scorers in NBA history?

1.)Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-38,387 Points Career-1969-1989

2.)Karl Malone-36,928 Points Career-1985--2004

3.)Michael Jordan-32,292 Points Career-1984-2003

4.)Wilt Chamberlain-31,419 Points Career-1959-1973

5.)Kobe Bryant-30,320 Career-Not Retired

6.)Shaquille O'Neal-28,596 Points Career-1992-2011

7.)Moses Malone-27,409 Points Career-1976-1995

8.)Elvin Hayes-27,313 Points Career-1968-1984

9.)Hakeem Olajuwon-26,946 Career-1984-2002

10.)Oscar Robertson-26,710 Points Career-1960-1974

11.)Dominique Wilkins-26,668 Points Career-1982-1999

12.)John Havlicek-26,395 Points Career-1962-1978

13.)Alex English-25,613 Points Career-1976-1991

14.)Reggie Miller-25,279 Points

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Which pair of Air Jordans did Michael wear at his last game in the 1998 NBA finals?

actually the intellectually improved answer of this legend is that he did not wear air Jordan he actually wore Larry birds after he left his shoes their at the end of a party which lasted all night

Who were the major sports figures of the 1950's?

Y.A. Tittle, QB - San Francisco
Jim Brown, FB - Cleveland
John Unitas, QB
Jackie robinson
willie mays
yogi berra
mickey mantle
ernie banks
Warren Spahn
Don Newcombe
Bob cousy
Bob Pettit
Bill Russell
Elgin Baylor
Bobby Hull
Gordie Howe
Jean Beliveau

What is the highest score a team has ever had in a basketball game?

The most points scored by an NBA team in a single game was 186 points by the Detroit Pistons. On December 13, 1983 the Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184.

When was the sport basketball invented?

James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 in the Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Who was the first to make a half court shot in basketball?

Dakota Craddock from Binger, Oklahoma made 167 three pointers in a row. Dakota Craddock from Binger, Oklahoma made 167 three pointers in a row.

Who is the active nba player that has won the most championships?

As of 2008 start,

SHAQ #4 Tim DUNCan the DUNKMAN #4

As of 2010 - 2011 start; Kobe Bryant and Deryk Fisher now each have (5)

Who is the tallest female supermodel?

The world's tallest living woman was Sandy Allen until she passed away on August 14, 2008. She was 7 feet 7.25 inches tall. No successor to her title has yet been identified.

What does the runner up in the NBA finals get?

Nothing. Except for a Western or Eastern Conference Finals Champion Trophy signifying that they represented their particular conference in the NBA Finals.

Who is the unc mens basketball all time steals leader?

Johnny Rhodes from Maryland (1992-96) with 344. He also has the ACC record for steals per game for his career (2.82), steals in a single season (110), and steals per game for a single season (3.7).

See this 2012 ACC press release for reference: http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020912aaa.html

What was Michael Jordans scoring record for one game?

Michael Jordan's highest scoring game was 69 points in an overtime contest against the Cavaliers in 1990. His next highest was 64 in another overtime contest. His best in a regulation game was 61 in 1987. Wilt Chamberlain owns the record with 100 (that was in regulation) in 1962. By comparison, Kobe Bryant has 81, 62, and 61 point highs in three regulation games throughout his career.

Who scored a 186 points in a NBA game?

For one single game, no one. Only Wilt Chaimberlain scored 100 points in a game, with the next closest player being Kobe Bryant with 81 points.

For the entire season, that would be Raif LaFrentz. He scored 100 total points for the 2006-2007 season.