Wat Misaka Was A Pro Basketball Pioneer (And A Pretty Impressive Bowler, Too)
Today in 1947, Wat Misaka became the first non-white player to be drafted into what is now the NBA. Here's some of his story.
Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 Point Game Was Truly One Of A Kind
Today in 1962 one of the most stunning performances in the history of basketball, or really in all of pro sports: Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game.
In One Game, Jason McElwain Became A High School Basketball Legend
Today in 2006, a high school basketball team put its manager into the game. Jason McElwain not only played, he stole the show.
Basketball Great Lisa Leslie Scored 101 Points In A High School Game
Today in 1990, a high school basketball player scored 101 points in just 16 minutes. That was Lisa Leslie, who would become one of the biggest names in the WNBA.
Three Pro Basketball Players Once Played For Both Teams In A Single Game
Today in 1978, the New Jersey Nets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. But part of the game would be replayed the following March, and when it was, several of the players on each team had been traded to the other, and ended up playing in the game!
Gave Giannis A Ride
Jane's story is legendary in Wisconsin.
Take It To The (Gold) Hoop
Jeremy John Kaplan is the artist behind the Gold Nets Project, which has replaced hundreds of broken or missing nets with shiny golden ones, and encouraged local basketball players to think about stepping up and maintaining the courts too.
The Many Moods Of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Thirty years ago today was the last regular season game of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greats on and off the court.
Free Throw Wizard
He's got game.
Lebron James: New York… Knicks?
Did I miss another episode of "The Decision"?