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National Basketball Association (NBA)

The NBA is a professional basketball league in America. The NBA started in 1946 and now has 30 franchised teams.

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Who was the first NBA commissioner?

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The first 'commissioner' of the NBA was Walter Kennedy, who was given the title in 1967. However, before the title 'commissioner' was used, that position was called 'president'. The first president of the NBA was Maurice Podoloff, who held the position between 1946-1963.

How many houses does Dwayne Wade have?

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LeBron James has 2 houses that would be labeled as mansions. He has one in Miami, and one in Cleveland, where he has returned to play.

Are there any third generation NBA players?

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Clay Matthews Jr., a linebacker, who was drafted out of USC in the first round of the 2009 draft by the Packers is a third generation player. His father was was a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. His grandfather played for the 49ers back in the 1950's. Also, his Uncle Bruce played for the Houston Oilers.

Who did the Bulls acquire in the 2008 draft?

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This is no brainer. The bulls SHOULD draft Michael Beasley out K-state. Why? because the Bulls have to many guards. They desperately need an inside presence. Some post play. So Beasley would be my pick. I would be upset if they dont pick Beasley.

What is the meaning of NOLA as the logo of the new uniform of New Orleans Hornets?

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NOLA = New Orleans Louisiana

It is a common initialism used for the city. It differentiated the uniforms from the ones used in Charlotte, the original home of the team. Charlotte renamed its Bobcats the Hornets when the New Orleans team was renamed the Pelicans in 2013.

Who is more paid a NBA player or a FIFA player?

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That depends on who you are talking about. Prime time great athletes in soccer, i.e. David Beckham, get paid $50 million a year. Most soccer players get paid less than that, though, much less. A good basketball player gets paid around $20 million a year.

Is WWE better than NBA?

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I Dont know its hard because nba is cool and wwe is cool if you were wondering what wwe and nba stands for? wwe stands for----world wrestling entertainment ------and nba stands for------ national basketball association and i dont really know which one is better like lakers is cool john cena is cool i will tell you all of the basketball teams-----------------------los angeles lakers -------boston celtics-------chicago bulls------denver nuggets------clevland cavillieers-----and more NBA ALLWAYS WINS

How old is Larry Bird?

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In 1979 Larry Bird was welcomed to the NBA and to the court of the Bonston Celtics as a First round Draft with high hopes.

He maintained these hopes by being now regarded as one of the best shooters or even NBA players ever.

He joined micheal jordan and Magic Johnson in 1992 in the US mens basketball team, and played for the first team ever to be pit bin the olympics. and played Absoluetely fantasticly.

Sadly a few weeks later on august 18 at the age of 38 he retired his jersey being number '33' in 1992. and shortly after was put in to the hall of fame in 1998.

How do you contact NBA pension fund office?

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go to nba.com the scroll to bottom find contact us then your done

Where was Ray Allen from the NBA born?

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86 Woodlawn Ave

Wellesley, MA 02481

Who did spud webb play for?

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1985/86-1990/91 - Atlanta Hawks

1991/92-1994/95 - Sacramento Kings

1995/96 - Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves

1997/98 - Orlando Magic

Is there 1 and 1 in the NBA?

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Yes, when your team is in what is called the bonus, you get a 1 and 1

What college did NBA player DeMarcus Cousins play for?

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NBA player DeMarcus Cousins played for Kentucky.

Is kirk married?

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James T. Kirk is not married although he relived a romance with the woman he was going to marry while he was in the "nexus." I hope this answers your question.

Who is the best player in NBA today who still plays?

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The best basketball player that is playing currently is without a doubt, Lebron James. The best retired basketball player is Michael Jordan.

What is the most dynamic height for an NBA player?

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It depends on what position you play, and in what league/ country. In the NBA, the average height is 6 foot 7 inches.

If your wondering what is the ideal height for each position in the NBA, the answer would be:

Point guard- 6'0- 6'5

Shooting guard- 6'5- 6'8

Small forward- 6'7- 6'10

Power forward- 6'9- 6'11

Center- 6'11 and taller.

What team can score more than 143 points in a quarter in NBA?

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Chicago Bulls with 175 points with 125 points by Michael Jordan in Live Match.

What is Michael Jordan's current job?

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Michael Jordan is no longer a professional sportsman. He plays golf as recreation, and owns a portion of the NBA basketball team known as the Charlotte Bobcats.

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