In 2021, the NBA celebrated its diamond anniversary after 75 years. As tribute, we published a series of lists dedicated to that milestone and celebration.
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Listed legends: 75 players to track for the NBA 75th anniversary team
The NBA is about to announce its list of 75 Greatest Players, as voted on by players, coaches, executives, and members of the media. This is a follow-up to its list of the 50 Greatest Players that was released in…
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The ultimate standings: Power ranking the 45 NBA franchises by their all-time results
From its humble beginnings as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946 to its current status as a worldwide phenomenon, the NBA has had 45 franchises in 75 years, some more successful than others. We rank all 45 here, based on the following criteria: winning percentage, playoff appearances, titles and Finals appearances, and player accolades.
Extracurricular activities: 75 off-court moments that shaped the NBA
Going back to the invention of the game in 1891, we take a look at the 75 innovations, signings, mergers, rule changes, lawsuits, agreements, disagreements, trades, hirings, draft picks, and other off-court events that shaped the course of NBA history.
Squad goals: 75 greatest NBA teams
There’s been many great teams in NBA history, but these are the 75 that stand out above the rest, based on an objective ranking system of statistics, accomplishments, opponent strength, and individual components.
Noms de plume: 75 greatest NBA and ABA player nicknames
From the iconic to the cool to the slightly derisive, we count down the 75 greatest player nicknames in NBA history.
Instant classics: 75 greatest games in NBA history
All the ultimate barn burners, buzzer beaters, back-and-forth battles, incredible moments, and individual dominance are present in this list of the 75 greatest games in NBA history.
Founding ballers: 75 greatest players who participated in the inaugural NBA season (’46-’47)
Before it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 and officially formed the NBA, we had three seasons of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which the NBA officially sanctions. These are the 75 greatest players that were active in its inaugural ’46-’47 season.
Listed legends: 75 players to track for the NBA 75th anniversary team
The NBA is about to announce its list of 75 Greatest Players, as voted on by players, coaches, executives, and members of the media. This is a follow-up to its list of the 50 Greatest Players that was released in 1996. Today, we go through the players whose names are the most intriguing to keep in mind for the new list.