March 17, 2010 - The NBA's Board of Governors approves Michael Jordan's purchase of the Charlotte Bobcats team, for $275 million. He becomes the second black majority owner of a major professional sports team. source
March 17, 2010 - The NBA's Board of Governors approves Michael Jordan's purchase of the Charlotte Bobcats team, for $275 million. He becomes the second black majority owner of a major professional sports team.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time. source
Earvin "Magic" Johnson retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.
The Celtics won 61 games in Larry Joe Bird's rookie year — up from just 29 the year before. source
The Celtics won 61 games in Larry Joe Bird's rookie year — up from just 29 the year before.
Larry Joe Bird Nicknamed Larry Legend and The Hick from French Lick. source
Larry Joe Bird Nicknamed Larry Legend and The Hick from French Lick.
Julius Erving was was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the 40 most important athletes of all time. In 2004. source
Julius Erving was was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the 40 most important athletes of all time. In 2004.
The Sixers then decided to offer to buy Julius Erving's contract for $3 million. source
The Sixers then decided to offer to buy Julius Erving's contract for $3 million.
Bob Cousy took up basketball at the age of 13, as a student at St. Pascal's elementary school. source
Bob Cousy took up basketball at the age of 13, as a student at St. Pascal's elementary school.
Red Holzman was one of very few individuals to have won an NBA championship as both player and coach. source
Red Holzman was one of very few individuals to have won an NBA championship as both player and coach.
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.
In 1993, local businessman Peter M. Holt and a group of 22 investors purchased San Antonio Spurs from Red McCombs for $75 million. source
In 1993, local businessman Peter M. Holt and a group of 22 investors purchased San Antonio Spurs from Red McCombs for $75 million.
The initial "We Got Next" advertisement ran before eachThe Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) season until it was replaced with the "We Got Game" campaign. source
The initial "We Got Next" advertisement ran before eachThe Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) season until it was replaced with the "We Got Game" campaign.
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 1998, a year after signing Kevin Garnett to a six-year, $126 million contract, the Minnesota Timberwolves were then used as the poster child of irresponsible spending as the NBA endured a four-month lockout that wiped out much of the season source
In 1998, a year after signing Kevin Garnett to a six-year, $126 million contract, the Minnesota Timberwolves were then used as the poster child of irresponsible spending as the NBA endured a four-month lockout that wiped out much of the season
In the 2014/15 season, the Boston Celtics’ revenue amounted to over 180 million U.S. dollars. source
In the 2014/15 season, the Boston Celtics’ revenue amounted to over 180 million U.S. dollars.
According to a 2016 Forbes magazine report,the Dallas Mavericks are the ninth most valuable basketball franchise in the NBA, valued at approximately $1.4 billion. source
According to a 2016 Forbes magazine report,the Dallas Mavericks are the ninth most valuable basketball franchise in the NBA, valued at approximately $1.4 billion.
As of the 2013 season, the Dallas Mavericks have sold out 477 consecutive games since December 15, 2001, the longest currently running sellout streak in North American major league sports. source
As of the 2013 season, the Dallas Mavericks have sold out 477 consecutive games since December 15, 2001, the longest currently running sellout streak in North American major league sports.
The world record for time without sleep is 264.4 hours ( 11 days 24 minutes) by Randy Gardner in 1964. source
The world record for time without sleep is 264.4 hours ( 11 days 24 minutes) by Randy Gardner in 1964.
Scientists from Louisiana State University (LSU) writing have described a new technique for extracting DNA from rare and extinct animals in museum collections that will help bring the creatures into the age of genomic study. source
Scientists from Louisiana State University (LSU) writing have described a new technique for extracting DNA from rare and extinct animals in museum collections that will help bring the creatures into the age of genomic study.