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An offer he couldn’t refuse: 16 controversial moments involving David Stern
Have a holly, jolly birthday: Seven NBA or ABA players who were born on Christmas Day
No longer home for the holidays: 20 notable NBA transactions that took place in late December
Making a list, checking it twice: 11 notable NBA games on Christmas Day
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Don’t you forget about me: 80 basketball moments from the ’80s that changed the sport forever
As part of our Totally ’80s series, we explore the 80 most monumental, controversial, influential, unforgettable, and indescribable basketball moments from the 1980s.
An offer he couldn’t refuse: 16 controversial moments involving David Stern
We take a look back at the most controversial moments of David Stern’s long, successful, momentous career as an NBA league executive.
Have a holly, jolly birthday: Seven NBA or ABA players who were born on Christmas Day
It’s supposedly the worst birthday a kid could have (combined presents!), but these guys focused that childhood disappointment into a pro basketball future.
No longer home for the holidays: 20 notable NBA transactions that took place in late December
With the season typically about one-third finished, and teams starting to settle into understanding their potential and limits, late December is typically a busy time for trades, releases, free agency signings, and coaching changes.
Making a list, checking it twice: 11 notable NBA games on Christmas Day
It’s the season of giving, and on these 11 Christmas Day celebrations, the NBA reached into its big red bag and produced especially memorable games