Bob Cousy winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1957. source
Bob Cousy winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1957.
Bob Cousy was named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team in 1971. source
Bob Cousy was named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team in 1971.
Red Holzman helped lead the Knicks to two NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973. source
Red Holzman helped lead the Knicks to two NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973.
In 1996, Red Holzman was named one of Top 10 Coaches in NBA History. source
In 1996, Red Holzman was named one of Top 10 Coaches in NBA History.
Phoenix Suns ;The Suns Gorilla is one of the more famous mascots in the NBA. source
Phoenix Suns ;The Suns Gorilla is one of the more famous mascots in the NBA.
Phoenix Suns' last-place finish that season led to a coin flip for the number-one overall pick for the 1969 NBA draft with the expansion-mate Bucks. Milwaukee won the flip. source
Phoenix Suns' last-place finish that season led to a coin flip for the number-one overall pick for the 1969 NBA draft with the expansion-mate Bucks. Milwaukee won the flip.
Sacramento Kings made a run in the 1981 NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals. source
Sacramento Kings made a run in the 1981 NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals.
Sacramento Kings was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60% of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 1–40 on the road in a single season. source
Sacramento Kings was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60% of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 1–40 on the road in a single season.
Sacramento Kings began to emerge from mediocrity with the draft selection of Jason Williams in the 1998 NBA draft. source
Sacramento Kings began to emerge from mediocrity with the draft selection of Jason Williams in the 1998 NBA draft.
In the NBA Finals, teams are 0-32 after falling behind 3-1. But the Cleveland Cavaliers have already joined select company in advancing to a deciding Game 7. source
In the NBA Finals, teams are 0-32 after falling behind 3-1. But the Cleveland Cavaliers have already joined select company in advancing to a deciding Game 7.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, also have a number of dubious distinctions, such as former owner Ted Stepien's tenure source
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, also have a number of dubious distinctions, such as former owner Ted Stepien's tenure
Cleveland Cavaliers' luck changed as they landed the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. source
Cleveland Cavaliers' luck changed as they landed the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft.
In the 2014 off-season, James, now a free agent, announced he was rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers. source
In the 2014 off-season, James, now a free agent, announced he was rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Development League affiliate is the Oklahoma City Blue, which it owns. source
Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Development League affiliate is the Oklahoma City Blue, which it owns.
Oklahoma City Thunder played several preseason games before the 2008–2009 regular season, but only one of those games was in Oklahoma City. source
Oklahoma City Thunder played several preseason games before the 2008–2009 regular season, but only one of those games was in Oklahoma City.
In the 2012 NBA draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Baylor University forward Perry Jones III with the 28th overall pick. The Thunder also signed free agents Hasheem Thabeet and Daniel Orton. source
In the 2012 NBA draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Baylor University forward Perry Jones III with the 28th overall pick. The Thunder also signed free agents Hasheem Thabeet and Daniel Orton.
Changed its geographic name to Brooklyn Nets, and began playing in the new Barclays Center, starting with the 2012–13 NBA season. source
Changed its geographic name to Brooklyn Nets, and began playing in the new Barclays Center, starting with the 2012–13 NBA season.
On November 6, 2015, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they had purchased a new D-League team to be called the Long Island Nets. source
On November 6, 2015, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they had purchased a new D-League team to be called the Long Island Nets.
San Antonio Spurs have a winning head-to-head regular season record against every active NBA franchise. source
San Antonio Spurs have a winning head-to-head regular season record against every active NBA franchise.
San Antonio Spurs held the highest field-goal percentage in NBA Finals history, breaking the long held Chicago Bulls' record from 1991. source
San Antonio Spurs held the highest field-goal percentage in NBA Finals history, breaking the long held Chicago Bulls' record from 1991.
The highest margin of victory - 14.5-points - was achieved by San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals. source
The highest margin of victory - 14.5-points - was achieved by San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals.
The Memphis Grizzlies started the season 5–17 without Gasol, and then went 1–7 while he was limited to about 25 minutes per game. source
The Memphis Grizzlies started the season 5–17 without Gasol, and then went 1–7 while he was limited to about 25 minutes per game.
In the draft, the Vancouver Grizzlies selected Mike Bibby with the second overall pick. source
In the draft, the Vancouver Grizzlies selected Mike Bibby with the second overall pick.
The Vancouver Grizzlies had second pick in the 1999 draft. Despite having a good point guard in Bibby, they selected Steve Francis. source
The Vancouver Grizzlies had second pick in the 1999 draft. Despite having a good point guard in Bibby, they selected Steve Francis.
The Houston Rockets were founded in 1967 in San Diego by Robert Breitbard, who paid an entry fee of US $1.75 million to join the NBA as an expansion team for the 1967–68 NBA season. source
The Houston Rockets were founded in 1967 in San Diego by Robert Breitbard, who paid an entry fee of US $1.75 million to join the NBA as an expansion team for the 1967–68 NBA season.
Before the start of the 1971–72 NBA season, Hannum left for the Denver Houston Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets. source
Before the start of the 1971–72 NBA season, Hannum left for the Denver Houston Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves led by Tony Campbell with 23.2 ppg, went on to a 22–60 record, finishing in sixth place in the Midwest Division. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves led by Tony Campbell with 23.2 ppg, went on to a 22–60 record, finishing in sixth place in the Midwest Division.
In the 1995 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected high school standout Kevin Garnett in the first round (5th overall), and Flip Saunders was named head coach. source
In the 1995 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected high school standout Kevin Garnett in the first round (5th overall), and Flip Saunders was named head coach.
In 1999, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak with the sixth pick in the draft. source
In 1999, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak with the sixth pick in the draft.
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt approached Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams as they met in Texas on his idea of bringing an NBA team to Orlando Magic . source
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt approached Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams as they met in Texas on his idea of bringing an NBA team to Orlando Magic .