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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
Why are basketball players called cagers?
In the initial era of basketball as we know it, an out of bounds pass was awarded to the first person to possess it. Well, it didn't take long for this rule to cause problems. Players were fighting for balls off of the court...fans were getting involved...and it was more like today's pro wrestling than it was basketball. Well, like hockey, it was decided that it would be an improvement for fans if the court was "caged" with a fence, and the patrons were protected. The players eneded up playing in a "cage," and thus the tag "Cagers" became a common term of endearment. Soon after the decision to "cage" the court came an even better one - to change the out of bounds rule altogether. Once the rule was changed, the fence was removed, and the "cagers" became a thing of the past. Now you know.
Who are the nba top 200 all time scorers?
This list is accurate as of February 17, 2010. Players' names listed in bold and italicized are active players who are still on that team's roster. (Tim Duncan will soon eclipse David Robinson as San Antonio's all-time high scorer).
- Atlanta Hawks: Dominique Wilkins 23,292
- Boston Celtics: John Havlicek 26,395
- Charlotte Bobcats: Gerald Wallace 6,690
- Chicago Bulls: Michael Jordan 29,277
- Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James 14,605
- Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki 20,341
- Denver Nuggets: Alex English 21,645
- Detroit Pistons: Isiah Thomas 18,822
- Golden State Warriors: Wilt Chamberlain 25,434
- Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon 26,511
- Indiana Pacers: Reggie Miller 25,279
- Los Angeles Clippers: Randy Smith 12,735
- Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant 25,246
- Memphis Grizzlies: Pau Gasol 8,966
- Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade 11,326
- Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 14,211
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Kevin Garnett 19,041
- New Jersey Nets: Buck Williams 10,440
- New Orleans Hornets: Dell Curry 9,839
- New York Knicks: Patrick Ewing 23,665
- Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly Seattle Supersonics): Gary Payton 18,207
- Orlando Magic: Nick Anderson 10,650
- Philadelphia 76ers: Hal Greer 21,586
- Phoenix Suns: Walter Davis 15,666
- Portland Trailblazers: Clyde Drexler 18,040
- Sacramento Kings: Oscar Robertson 22,009
- San Antonio Spurs: David Robinson 20,790
- Toronto Raptors: Chris Bosh 9,865
- Utah Jazz: Karl Malone 36,374
- Washington Wizards: Elvin Hayes 15,551
What are 2 ways to advance the ball down the court in basketball?
A player can pass the ball to a player located further down the court or he can run while dribbling the ball. A player cannot move his feet while holding the ball.
What is the most points scored in the first half of an NFL game?
Most Points, Each Half
1st half:
49 Green Bay vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 2, 1983
48 Buffalo vs. Miami, Sept. 18, 1966
45 Green Bay vs. Cleveland, Nov. 12, 1967
45 Indianapolis vs. Denver, Oct. 31, 1988
45 Houston vs. Cleveland, Dec. 9, 1990
45 Seattle vs. Minnesota, Sept. 29, 2002
Most Points, Both Teams, Each Half
1st half:
70 Houston (35) vs. Oakland (35), Dec. 22, 1963
63 Philadelphia (42) vs. Detroit (21), Sept. 23, 2007
62 N.Y. Jets (41) vs. Tampa Bay (21), Nov. 17, 1985
62 Indianapolis (35) vs. Cincinnati (27), Nov. 20, 2005
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How many active Kentucky players are in the NBA?
14 former Kentucky players have NBA championships. If you would like a list of the players and the years they won with their teams, you can email at drummerbeav@msn.com Subject the mail KYplayersNBA and I will send you the list
How many Turkish basketball players are now in the NBA?
18. 11 people on first team 7 people reserves.
What NBA teams have the most championship?
The Steelers.
ANSWER
If you're asking about championships, the Packers have the most, with 12: nine in the pre-Super Bowl era, and three Super Bowl championships.
The Steelers have the most Super Bowl wins, with six.
Which player had the most tripledouble in NBA?
In the Regular Season its Oscar rRobertson with 181 trailed by Magic Johnson with 138
In the playoffs Magic Johnson is the leader in all time triple-doubles but i don't know by what number
Who holds the record for most 3 points in the nba?
First Kobe Bryant broke the record of Dennis Scott for three pointers in a game with 12 and then Donyell Marshall also made 12 three pointers in one game. Scott made 11 three pointers in 17 attempts on April 18, 1996 for the Orlando Magic in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Magic won the game 119-104.
When was Chuck Cooper drafted to the NBA?
Chuck Cooper was the second round draft choice, and 14th overall pick, of the Boston Celtics in the 1950 NBA draft.
Where and when were the first basketball players paid?
The first time basketball players got paid was in 1896
How old was Shaquille O'Neal when he was drafted into the nba?
Shaquill O'neal has been playing in the NBA for 17 years.
Who is the highest scoring nba player ever?
Micheal Jordan.
League leader in scoring, with 10 titles (1986-1993, 1996-1998)
Finished his career with 32,292 points, third place in scoring, and a career average 30.12 ppg, the best in NBA history
What year did Kareem retire in?
Kareem was born April 16, 1947 and retired after the 1988-89 season. That made him 42 years old when he played his final game, which was Game 4 of the 1989 NBA finals when the Detroit Pistons completed a sweep of the Lakers, winning 105-97.
Who is the shortest player in MLB history?
On August 19, 1951, at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis the St. Louis Browns were playing a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers.
In between games a 3 foot 7 inch, 65 pound midget named Eddie Gaedel jumped out of a 7 foot cake wearing a St. Louis Browns uniform with the number 1/8 as part of a promotional stunt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American League and the Falstaff Brewing Company, the radio sponsor of the Browns.
The story does not end here, in the bottom of the first inning Eddie Gaedel was sent in to pinch hit for Frank Saucier and after much debate the Browns manager produced a contract that was signed and filed two days earlier, but since it was a weekend the contract was not yet reviewed and voided by the league before the game, Eddie Gaedel was allowed to play.
The mighty Eddie Gaedel, the world's smallest baseball player, stepped up to bat, with a toy bat, and crouched, leaving a monsterous 1 1/2 inch strike zone.
Bob Cain was on the mound for the Detroit Tigers and after a laughing fit, got down to business and pitched to Eddie Gaedel.
Pitch 1: Ball - high
Pitch 2: Ball - high
Pitch 3: Ball - high
Pitch 4: Ball - high
The world's smallest baseball player walked on four straight pitches in his first and only at bat in his first and only baseball game.
After reaching base Jim Delsing was sent in as a pinch runner, but the Browns lost the game anyways.
After the stunt Major League Baseball made it mandatory that a contract must be approved by the league before the player can play.
Houston rockets back to back championship what year was it in?
On July 30, 1993, Leslie Alexander purchased the Rockets. In Tomjanovich's second full year as head coach, the Rockets began the 1993-94 season with an NBA record start of 15-0. With Hakeem Olajuwon as their center, the Rockets defeated the New York Knicks in seven games to win the championship.
What was Michael Jordan's position in the NBA?
Michael Jordan played the shooting guard (2 guard) position. He was the best in his time, and will forever be the best at his position.
Shooting guard - for the Chicago Bulls. and at the end of his career, for the Washington Wizards.
Who did the Phoenix Suns beat in 1993 to go to the semi-finals in the NBA championship?
The Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers in a best of 5 series in the first round of the 1993 NBA playoffs 3-2. The faced the San Antonio Spurs on the 2nd round and advance to play up against the Seattle Super Sonics in the Western Conference finals. Chicago Bulls won the NBA finals though with 4 wins to 2 on a best of 7 series.
