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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
How many NBA championships have the lakers lost?
As a franchise the Lakers have 16 NBA titles (championships).
The Los Angeles Lakers won 11 titles.
Before the move to L.A. the Minneapolis Lakers won 5 titles.
Has there ever been a tournament with only one number 1 seed in the final four?
Yes, but it is not common. So far it has only happened three times:
1980 Louisville #2, Iowa #5, Purdue #6 & UCLA #8
2006 UCLA #2, Florida #3, LSU #4 and George Mason #11
2011 Butler #8, UConn #3, Virginia Commonwealth #11, and Kentucky #4
What is the lenght of time for an NBA game?
It depends how long the game last, there could be delays, maybe the refs had to stop the clock numerous of times, or maybe the game went to overtime. An NBA broadcast may last for about two hours.
Who are the best Turkish basketball players?
There were four Turkish born players in the NBA in the 2009-2010 season:
1) Hedo Turkoglu
2) Mehmet Okur
3) Ersan Ilyasova
4) Semih Erden
No. Kevin Nash was never an NBA player.
He did play college basketball for the University of Tennessee and later played professional basketball in Europe but a torn ACL cut his career short.
Who were the winners of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award?
Complete list of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award winners:
- 2009-10 - Jamal Crawford (Atlanta Hawks)
- 2008-09 - Jason Terry (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2007-08 - Manu Ginobili (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2006-07 - Leandro Barbosa (Phoenix Suns)
- 2005-06 - Mike Miller (Memphis Grizzlies)
- 2004-05 - Ben Gordon (Chicago Bulls)
- 2003-04 - Antawn Jamison (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2002-03 - Bobby Jackson (Sacramento Kings)
- 2001-02 - Corliss Williamson (Detroit Pistons)
- 2000-01 - Aaron McKie (Philadelphia 76ers)
- 1999-00 - Rodney Rogers (Phoenix Suns)
- 1998-99 - Darrell Armstrong (Orlando Magic)
- 1997-98 - Danny Manning (Phoenix Suns)
- 1996-97 - John Starks (New York Knicks)
- 1995-96 - Toni Kukoc (Chicago Bulls)
- 1994-95 - Anthony Mason (New York Knicks)
- 1993-94 - Dell Curry (Charlotte Hornets)
- 1992-93 - Clifford Robinson (Portland Trail Blazers)
- 1991-92 - Detlef Schrempf (Indiana Pacers)
- 1990-91 - Detlef Schrempf (Indiana Pacers)
- 1989-90 - Ricky Pierce (Milwaukee Bucks)
- 1988-89 - Eddie Johnson (Phoenix Suns)
- 1987-88 - Roy Tarpley (Dallas Mavericks)
- 1986-87 - Ricky Pierce (Milwaukee Bucks)
- 1985-86 - Bill Walton (Boston Celtics)
- 1984-85 - Kevin McHale (Boston Celtics)
- 1983-84 - Kevin McHale (Boston Celtics)
- 1982-83 - Bobby Jones (Philadelphia 76ers)
NOTES:
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year award has been given out annually since the 1982-83 season.
How many members are there in the basketball hall of fame?
There are 278 members in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and 91 members in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Click on the 'Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame' link below to see the members and click on the 'Women's Basketball Hall of Fame' to see those members.
What player scored the most points in a playoff game in the nba?
Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics beat the record for most 3 pointers ever made in a game in the playoffs of 2009-2010. He scored 8 three pointers in all.
How long is an average NBA game?
A professional game is generally 48 minutes of playing time broken down into 4-12 minute quarters. A college game is 40 minutes of playing time broken down into 2-20 minute halves. A high school game is 32 or 36 minutes of playing time depending on the state. It is broken down into either 2-16 minute halves, 2-18 minute halves or 4-8 minute quarters. Summer leagues and tournaments vary, usually having 2-20 minutes halves with the clock not stopping until the final two minutes or so of each half. Younger players may play 24 minutes games or even as low as 20 minute games.
Which NBA players have the most championship rings?
The NFL Franchises with the most NFL League Championship rings are the Green Bay Packers (13), Chicago Bears (9), and New York Giants (8).
The first AFL-NFL World Championship Game was played on January 15, 1967, and was preceeded by the NFL Championship. The AFL-NFL World Championship Game was renamed the Super Bowl in 1969 after the merger of the AFL and NFL. The team franchises with the most overall NFL League Championships (including pre-merger NFL Championships, AFL-NFL World Championship Games, and Super Bowl games) are the Green Bay Packers (13), Chicago Bears (9), and New York Giants (8).
Some fans will argue that pre-superbowl championships do not count somehow, but the league did play full seasons from its founding in 1923 through 1965 and championships were awarded. Others will argue that the NFL and its teams do not officiallly recognize pre-superbowl championships, but that is incorrect. Although the name of the NFL League Championship game has changed over the years for a variety of expansion and marketing reasons, the main intent has not -- who won the championship game?
- Green Bay's SuperBowl II ring has three diamonds in honor of its three consecutive championships for the 1965 NFL Title, SuperBowl I, and SuperBowl II.
- Green Bay's SuperBowl XXXI ring denotes its twelve NFL Championships with 12 diamonds inside the "G" logo
- The Chicago Bears' SuperBowl XX ring and the New York Giants' SuperBowl XXV ring both have diamond surroundings indicating the number of championship games they had played in.
- The San Francisco 49ers remain the only team in NFL history to appear in more than one NFL Championship games without ever losing. The 49ers are the only team to have a perfect record, with 5 wins out of 5 NFL Championship game appearances.
In what city was basketball invented?
Basketball was invented Kansas by Dr. Naismith, a professor at KU. The University of Kansas' basketball arena is named the Dean A. Naismith Fieldhouse.
Who holds the high school record for free throw shooting in the state of Indiana?
Kyle Macy
Kenny Walker scored the most free-throws (550 out of 733 attempts for a .750 percentage). Kyle Macy has the highest percentage (.890)with 331 out of 372 attempts.
Who is Michael Jordan's favorite hockey team?
Michael Jordan grow up watching Magic Johnson, Dr Julius Erving...
Who was the first women to play basketball?
The WNBA was started in 1996, to allow girls a sport they could showcase their talent. This league has grown over the years. There are some very popular female basketball players. Heather and Heidi Burge are two such players. These two women are twins with heights upwards of 6'
What year did Arkansas win the NCAA Basketball tournament?
Arkansas razorbacks never won a national championship.
What NBA player has the 3rd most Finals Appearances?
bill Russel has the most finals appearneces at 16. he won 11.
Who invented the 1-3-1 zone defense?
The 1-3-1 zone defense in the game of basketball was invented by the Hall of Fame coach Clair Bee. Coach Bee became interested in zone concepts after observing the zone concepts of Coach Cam Henderson of Marshall University.
As of 2006 who is the shortest player to win a scoring title in the NBA?
No, the shortest player is Earl Boykins of the Charlote Bobcats at a height of 5'5".
