NBA History: Statistics, Awards & Notes
Need to know who won the MVP in 1998? Or who the all-time leader in offensive rebounds is? Need some origins of various aspects of the NBA, including other American pro leagues? The NBA History: Statistics, Awards & Notes page is the place to be.
2009 NBA All-Star Game - 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend
The 2009 NBA All-Star Game takes place on February 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona where NBA All-Stars and other NBA players converge for not only the NBA All-Star Game itself, but also the various events and activities of NBA All-Star Weekend. This will be the 58th NBA All-Star Game with NBA All-Star Weekend festivities starting on Friday, February 13, concluding on Sunday the weekend's main attraction - the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.
The 2009 NBA All-Star Game takes place on February 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona where NBA All-Stars and other NBA players converge for not only the NBA All-Star Game itself, but also the various events and activities of NBA All-Star Weekend. This will be the 58th NBA All-Star Game with NBA All-Star Weekend festivities starting on Friday, February 13, concluding on Sunday the weekend's main attraction - the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.
2008-09 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
The 2008-09 NBA season is upon us with NBA action starting on October 28, so it's about that time for some NBA previews and NBA predictions for this coming season. Which NBA teams will win their respective NBA divisions and how far will they go? How about NBA players? Which of them will raise their games above all others? Questions abound, but soon their will be answers. For now, check out the NBA season preview and predictions!
The 2008-09 NBA season is upon us with NBA action starting on October 28, so it's about that time for some NBA previews and NBA predictions for this coming season. Which NBA teams will win their respective NBA divisions and how far will they go? How about NBA players? Which of them will raise their games above all others? Questions abound, but soon their will be answers. For now, check out the NBA season preview and predictions!
2008 NBA Finals - How The Boston Celtics Made The 2008 NBA Finals
So, are you wondering how the Boston Celtics made it into the 2008 NBA Finals? Well, here's the postseason path taken by the boys from Boston and the teams left in their wake.
So, are you wondering how the Boston Celtics made it into the 2008 NBA Finals? Well, here's the postseason path taken by the boys from Boston and the teams left in their wake.
2008 NBA Finals - How The Los Angeles Lakers Made The 2008 NBA Finals
So, are you wondering how the Los Angeles Lakers made it into the 2008 NBA Finals? Well, here's the postseason path taken by the lads from L.A. and the teams left in the Lakers' dust.
So, are you wondering how the Los Angeles Lakers made it into the 2008 NBA Finals? Well, here's the postseason path taken by the lads from L.A. and the teams left in the Lakers' dust.
The Days of the 2008 NBA Playoffs
We track every single day of NBA games during the 2008 NBA Playoffs, so check for the results of each day, as well as a brief paragraph about what happened when you click on the respective day's link.
We track every single day of NBA games during the 2008 NBA Playoffs, so check for the results of each day, as well as a brief paragraph about what happened when you click on the respective day's link.
2008 NBA Awards Predictions
Some of your favorite writing staff of About.com contributors got together and rubbed the proverbial crystal ball to predict which NBA players will win the various NBA regular season awards - Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, as well as naming the All-NBA teams.
Some of your favorite writing staff of About.com contributors got together and rubbed the proverbial crystal ball to predict which NBA players will win the various NBA regular season awards - Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, as well as naming the All-NBA teams.
NBA Playoffs - 2008 NBA Playoffs Primer
The 2008 NBA regular season is in the books and it's time for 2008 NBA Playoffs to begin! Yes, folks, it's time for the show where NBA players step up their games to shine. It doesn't always work out that way for some because a team has to win and team has to lose. Check out this 2008 NBA Playoffs Primer to see which NBA teams are playing whom, as well as getting a little bit of NBA playoffs history knowledge.
The 2008 NBA regular season is in the books and it's time for 2008 NBA Playoffs to begin! Yes, folks, it's time for the show where NBA players step up their games to shine. It doesn't always work out that way for some because a team has to win and team has to lose. Check out this 2008 NBA Playoffs Primer to see which NBA teams are playing whom, as well as getting a little bit of NBA playoffs history knowledge.
NBA Playoffs - 2008 NBA Playoffs Schedule
Check out the 2008 NBA playoffs schedule and see when the battle of NBA teams begins and possibly ends, as well as the time for each NBA playoffs matchup and where the game will be televised.
Check out the 2008 NBA playoffs schedule and see when the battle of NBA teams begins and possibly ends, as well as the time for each NBA playoffs matchup and where the game will be televised.
NBA Playoffs - 2008 NBA Playoffs Matchups & Predictions
The 2008 NBA playoffs matchups are set! Check to see which NBA team is going against whom and how they did against each other during the NBA regular season. However, keep in mind that the NBA postseason is a different beast and anything can happen!
The 2008 NBA playoffs matchups are set! Check to see which NBA team is going against whom and how they did against each other during the NBA regular season. However, keep in mind that the NBA postseason is a different beast and anything can happen!
NBA Playoffs - Team by Team NBA Playoffs History
Here's a quicklist of links that lead to one of the best historical basketball databases around, if not the best, Basketball-Reference.com. I'll list all the NBA teams broken down into their respective NBA divisions and include a link to the their complete NBA playoffs history. IF they have one that is. Enjoy the history lesson!
Here's a quicklist of links that lead to one of the best historical basketball databases around, if not the best, Basketball-Reference.com. I'll list all the NBA teams broken down into their respective NBA divisions and include a link to the their complete NBA playoffs history. IF they have one that is. Enjoy the history lesson!
NBA Playoffs - All-Time NBA Playoffs Career Records
There have been many NBA players that have graced the NBA playoffs stage. Which players have risen above the others, helping their respective NBA team(s) and at the same time setting new standards and NBA records for NBA playoffs performance.
There have been many NBA players that have graced the NBA playoffs stage. Which players have risen above the others, helping their respective NBA team(s) and at the same time setting new standards and NBA records for NBA playoffs performance.
NBA Playoffs - Top All-Time NBA Playoff Individual Scoring Performances
Obviously, games are won by scoring more points than the other team. Here we take a look at the NBA players that did the most, points-wise, to help their respective NBA team win when it counts most - in the NBA playoffs.
Obviously, games are won by scoring more points than the other team. Here we take a look at the NBA players that did the most, points-wise, to help their respective NBA team win when it counts most - in the NBA playoffs.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Free Throw Percentage
Which players have been the most accurate from the free-throw line, fully taking advantage of their opportunities at the charity stripe. It's one thing to convert from the line during the NBA regular season, but getting it done in the NBA postseason deserves special kudos because every single point counts. NOTE: Minimum 125 free-throw attempts to qualify.
Which players have been the most accurate from the free-throw line, fully taking advantage of their opportunities at the charity stripe. It's one thing to convert from the line during the NBA regular season, but getting it done in the NBA postseason deserves special kudos because every single point counts. NOTE: Minimum 125 free-throw attempts to qualify.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Field Goal Percentage
Some might say that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. Well, how about trying to get a shot off with a seven-foot tall NBA player looking to reject your shot? Or an athletic and aggressive defender all over you once you get the basetball in your hands? How about having to deal with both of these types of players in the NBA playoffs where every shot counts?
Some might say that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. Well, how about trying to get a shot off with a seven-foot tall NBA player looking to reject your shot? Or an athletic and aggressive defender all over you once you get the basetball in your hands? How about having to deal with both of these types of players in the NBA playoffs where every shot counts?
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Games
You either have to be a special NBA player, on a special NBA team that is consistently good for years, or a lucky player in order to get on this most NBA playoff games list. Find out who has been through many moments of the postseason grind and lived to tell about it.
You either have to be a special NBA player, on a special NBA team that is consistently good for years, or a lucky player in order to get on this most NBA playoff games list. Find out who has been through many moments of the postseason grind and lived to tell about it.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Three-Pointers Made
There's nothing like a three-pointer to take the breath out of an opposing defense's lungs and some of the NBA players on this most NBA playoff three-pointers list are especially good at giving that knockout punch. In fact, the top two are known for their NBA postseaon flair for the dramatic.
There's nothing like a three-pointer to take the breath out of an opposing defense's lungs and some of the NBA players on this most NBA playoff three-pointers list are especially good at giving that knockout punch. In fact, the top two are known for their NBA postseaon flair for the dramatic.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Blocks
Can you think of anything more intimidating than a rejection of one's shot? A block is like a backspace key as it just instantly deletes and tells an offensive player, "Got you." See which NBA players defended the basket best during the NBA playoffs by returning or deflecting shots from the opposition.
Can you think of anything more intimidating than a rejection of one's shot? A block is like a backspace key as it just instantly deletes and tells an offensive player, "Got you." See which NBA players defended the basket best during the NBA playoffs by returning or deflecting shots from the opposition.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Steals
Usually, being a thief is a very bad thing. In fact, you can end up in jail for doing it. However, pilfering the pill in the NBA is a good thing. Especially during the NBA postseason where each possession is critical to winning not only a game, but a series, and maybe even an NBA championship. Here is a list of the top ball thieves during the NBA playoffs.
Usually, being a thief is a very bad thing. In fact, you can end up in jail for doing it. However, pilfering the pill in the NBA is a good thing. Especially during the NBA postseason where each possession is critical to winning not only a game, but a series, and maybe even an NBA championship. Here is a list of the top ball thieves during the NBA playoffs.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Assists
It's a team game and someone needs to pass the ball! Check out which NBA players are the top dime droppers in the history of the NBA postseason. You'll probably be surprised to see some of the top NBA scorers on this list as well... or maybe you won't since it is a team game!
It's a team game and someone needs to pass the ball! Check out which NBA players are the top dime droppers in the history of the NBA postseason. You'll probably be surprised to see some of the top NBA scorers on this list as well... or maybe you won't since it is a team game!
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Rebounds
Grabbing a defensive board not only stops the opposition from getting another chance at scoring, but it also gives the rebounder's team possession. Taking down an offensive board gives a team another chance to put the ball in the basket. Here is a list of the most prolific NBA postseason rebounders who have all made it to the NBA Finals multiple times. Yeah, rebounds are important.
Grabbing a defensive board not only stops the opposition from getting another chance at scoring, but it also gives the rebounder's team possession. Taking down an offensive board gives a team another chance to put the ball in the basket. Here is a list of the most prolific NBA postseason rebounders who have all made it to the NBA Finals multiple times. Yeah, rebounds are important.
NBA Playoffs - All-Time Career Records - Points
In the end, it's all about points in the NBA. The NBA team with the most points wins proves that - it's a rule, you know. However, just like fans of other sports like touchdowns, homeruns, and goals, us NBA fans are enamoured, for the most part, with points. So, which NBA players have scored the most during the NBA postseason? Well, the top player is arguably best ever.
In the end, it's all about points in the NBA. The NBA team with the most points wins proves that - it's a rule, you know. However, just like fans of other sports like touchdowns, homeruns, and goals, us NBA fans are enamoured, for the most part, with points. So, which NBA players have scored the most during the NBA postseason? Well, the top player is arguably best ever.
Analyzing The NBA Trades At The 2008 Deadline
There was a flurry of movement at the end of the 2008 NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday, February 21st. What the last day missed in terms of quality considering the previous big-time trades of All-Stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal, Jason Kidd, and Pau Gasol, it more than made up for it in quantity.
There was a flurry of movement at the end of the 2008 NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday, February 21st. What the last day missed in terms of quality considering the previous big-time trades of All-Stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal, Jason Kidd, and Pau Gasol, it more than made up for it in quantity.
2008 NBA All-Star Game Main Page
It's time for the NBA to shine once again. This weekend, the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend goes down in New Orleans, Louisiana. Yes, people, it's time for the world's best collection of basketball players to gather in one location and put on a show for its fans!
It's time for the NBA to shine once again. This weekend, the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend goes down in New Orleans, Louisiana. Yes, people, it's time for the world's best collection of basketball players to gather in one location and put on a show for its fans!
2008 NBA All-Star Shooting Stars Competition
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Shooting Stars Competition due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Detroit team comprises of Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, and Bill Laimbeer. The Chicago team has Chris Duhon, Candice Dupree, and B.J. Armstrong. Phoenix has Amare Stoudemire, Cappie Pondexter, and Eddie Johnson. San Antonio can count on Tim Duncan, Becky Hammon, and David Robinson.
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Shooting Stars Competition due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Detroit team comprises of Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, and Bill Laimbeer. The Chicago team has Chris Duhon, Candice Dupree, and B.J. Armstrong. Phoenix has Amare Stoudemire, Cappie Pondexter, and Eddie Johnson. San Antonio can count on Tim Duncan, Becky Hammon, and David Robinson.
2008 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade looks to make it a three-peat in this competition, defending his title against the New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd, New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, and Utah Jazz's Deron Williams.
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade looks to make it a three-peat in this competition, defending his title against the New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd, New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, and Utah Jazz's Deron Williams.
2008 NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge Game
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge Game due to take place on Friday, February 15th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The games pits the NBA's top rookies against the league's top sophomores. Last year's Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy of the Portland Trail Blazers leads the second-year players while second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics, Kevin Durant leads the rooks.
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge Game due to take place on Friday, February 15th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The games pits the NBA's top rookies against the league's top sophomores. Last year's Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy of the Portland Trail Blazers leads the second-year players while second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics, Kevin Durant leads the rooks.
2008 NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Toronto Raptors' Jason Kapono looks to defend his title against the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson, Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton, and the New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic.
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Toronto Raptors' Jason Kapono looks to defend his title against the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson, Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton, and the New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic.
2008 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Minnesota Timberwolves' Gerald Green defends his title against the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, and Toronto Raptors' rookie Jamario Moon.
Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest due to take place on Saturday, February 16th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The Minnesota Timberwolves' Gerald Green defends his title against the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, and Toronto Raptors' rookie Jamario Moon.
NBA All-Star Game and Event History
The NBA All-Star Game is when the best (and, let's be honest, most popular) NBA players from a particular (mid)season get together to see which Conference (East vs. West) is the best. However, as competitive as these games could be, the spectacle of dunks, no-look passes, and a lack of defense is just as prevalent. See the results of every NBA All-Star Game since its inception in 1951. Also, check the outcome of every NBA All-Star Weekend event, such as the slam dunk and three-point contests.
The NBA All-Star Game is when the best (and, let's be honest, most popular) NBA players from a particular (mid)season get together to see which Conference (East vs. West) is the best. However, as competitive as these games could be, the spectacle of dunks, no-look passes, and a lack of defense is just as prevalent. See the results of every NBA All-Star Game since its inception in 1951. Also, check the outcome of every NBA All-Star Weekend event, such as the slam dunk and three-point contests.
NBA All-Star Shooting Stars History
Three basketball players representing an NBA team/city - one current NBA player and WNBA player, plus one NBA legend - and six spots on the basketball court. All three players must convert shots from the designated six areas on the hardwood, in a set order, and they have to do it as fast as they can without going over two minutes. See which teams have been able to do it the fastest each year during this NBA All-Star weekend event.
Three basketball players representing an NBA team/city - one current NBA player and WNBA player, plus one NBA legend - and six spots on the basketball court. All three players must convert shots from the designated six areas on the hardwood, in a set order, and they have to do it as fast as they can without going over two minutes. See which teams have been able to do it the fastest each year during this NBA All-Star weekend event.
NBA Basketball - Best of 2007 - Best NBA Player of 2007
The year 2007 is about to end, so it's time to look back at the NBA's best of the year. Sure there are parts of two NBA seasons in the calander year, but that shouldn't stop us from doing up a Best of 2007, NBA style! So, a debate can go on forever, but who is the Best Player of 2007 according to About.com's very own Basketball Guide? It's a tough choice between Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and LeBron James.
The year 2007 is about to end, so it's time to look back at the NBA's best of the year. Sure there are parts of two NBA seasons in the calander year, but that shouldn't stop us from doing up a Best of 2007, NBA style! So, a debate can go on forever, but who is the Best Player of 2007 according to About.com's very own Basketball Guide? It's a tough choice between Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and LeBron James.
NBA Basketball - Best of 2007 - NBA Team
The year 2007 is about to end, so it's time to look back at the NBA's best of the year. Sure there are parts of two NBA seasons in the calander year, but that shouldn't stop us from doing up a Best of 2007, NBA style! Here, About Basketball picks the best NBA team for the year and there are a few choices, depending on what you're looking at specifically. Is it the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs or perhaps another NBA team, such as the Dallas Mavericks?
The year 2007 is about to end, so it's time to look back at the NBA's best of the year. Sure there are parts of two NBA seasons in the calander year, but that shouldn't stop us from doing up a Best of 2007, NBA style! Here, About Basketball picks the best NBA team for the year and there are a few choices, depending on what you're looking at specifically. Is it the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs or perhaps another NBA team, such as the Dallas Mavericks?
2007-08 NBA Season Predictions
The 2007-08 NBA season is knocking at the door and I'm ready to answer it with a smile on my face. However, before the official tip-off of the season, I'm going to make some predictions for the major NBA awards given to the top NBA players and NBA coach, as well as who will emerge as the NBA Finals champions. The Amazing Kreskin glasses firmly in place, let's begin to look into the future!
The 2007-08 NBA season is knocking at the door and I'm ready to answer it with a smile on my face. However, before the official tip-off of the season, I'm going to make some predictions for the major NBA awards given to the top NBA players and NBA coach, as well as who will emerge as the NBA Finals champions. The Amazing Kreskin glasses firmly in place, let's begin to look into the future!
Tim Donaghy Profile
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is being investigated for suspicion of gambling and fixing NBA games that he refereed. Learn a little bit more about the man under the microscope and at the center of the NBA betting scandal.
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is being investigated for suspicion of gambling and fixing NBA games that he refereed. Learn a little bit more about the man under the microscope and at the center of the NBA betting scandal.
NBA Finals - The Cavaliers Get No Respect
Cleveland native, Scott Sargent, tackles some issues about his Cleveland Cavaliers being in the NBA Finals. Sargent breaks it down the way only a Cavs fan could.
Cleveland native, Scott Sargent, tackles some issues about his Cleveland Cavaliers being in the NBA Finals. Sargent breaks it down the way only a Cavs fan could.
What Could Have Been - Tim Duncan And The Boston Celtics
Brendan Sullivan looks back at what could have been for the Boston Celtics if they had won the rights to draft Tim Duncan in the 1997 NBA Draft. And it's not so much what would have happened to the franchise, but to the fans themselves.
Brendan Sullivan looks back at what could have been for the Boston Celtics if they had won the rights to draft Tim Duncan in the 1997 NBA Draft. And it's not so much what would have happened to the franchise, but to the fans themselves.
All You Need To Know About The 2007 NBA Finals
The 2007 NBA Finals are here! Check out all you need to know in regards to both of the teams vying for the title of "NBA Champion" - the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs.
The 2007 NBA Finals are here! Check out all you need to know in regards to both of the teams vying for the title of "NBA Champion" - the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs.
2007 NBA Finals - San Antonio Spurs 2007 NBA Finals Team Profile
The San Antonio Spurs go for their fourth NBA title in nine years, a feat that would qualify them as a NBA dynasty. Get the information you need about the Spurs such as their regular season record and statistical leaders, as well as the 2007 NBA playoffs statistics and path to the NBA Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs go for their fourth NBA title in nine years, a feat that would qualify them as a NBA dynasty. Get the information you need about the Spurs such as their regular season record and statistical leaders, as well as the 2007 NBA playoffs statistics and path to the NBA Finals.
2007 NBA Finals - San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals Preview
It's time for the NBA Finals as well as what seems like a common thing in recent years - the San Antonio Spurs are playing for a NBA championship. Find out what the Spurs have to do to bring back another trophy , as well as a focus on several players, and my prediction.
It's time for the NBA Finals as well as what seems like a common thing in recent years - the San Antonio Spurs are playing for a NBA championship. Find out what the Spurs have to do to bring back another trophy , as well as a focus on several players, and my prediction.
2007 NBA Finals - Cleveland Cavaliers 2007 NBA Finals Team Profile
The Cleveland Cavaliers made the 2007 NBA Finals, their first trip to the NBA championship round ever. Get the information you need about the Cavaliers such as their regular season record and statistical leaders, as well as their 2007 NBA playoffs statistics, results, and NBA Finals preview.
The Cleveland Cavaliers made the 2007 NBA Finals, their first trip to the NBA championship round ever. Get the information you need about the Cavaliers such as their regular season record and statistical leaders, as well as their 2007 NBA playoffs statistics, results, and NBA Finals preview.
2007 NBA Finals - Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals Preview
It's NBA Finals time and only one team can be the NBA champions. Find out what the Cleveland Cavaliers have to do to take it all, as well as a focus on a few players, and finally a prediction from Cleveland native, Scott Sargent. Guess who he's picking.
It's NBA Finals time and only one team can be the NBA champions. Find out what the Cleveland Cavaliers have to do to take it all, as well as a focus on a few players, and finally a prediction from Cleveland native, Scott Sargent. Guess who he's picking.
2007 NBA Finals - How The San Antonio Spurs Made The 2007 NBA Finals
Find out how the San Antonio Spurs made it to the 2007 NBA Finals with a game-by-game account of each NBA Playoffs series.
Find out how the San Antonio Spurs made it to the 2007 NBA Finals with a game-by-game account of each NBA Playoffs series.
2007 NBA Finals - How The Cleveland Cavaliers Made The 2007 NBA Finals
Find out how the Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the 2007 NBA Finals with a game-by-game account of each NBA Playoffs series.
Find out how the Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the 2007 NBA Finals with a game-by-game account of each NBA Playoffs series.
'07 NBA Playoffs
Check to see past winners of the NBA Finals, as well as the NBA Finals MVP Award. Also, find out the latest scores, news, as well as my opinion on the whole postseason!
Check to see past winners of the NBA Finals, as well as the NBA Finals MVP Award. Also, find out the latest scores, news, as well as my opinion on the whole postseason!
NBA Finals Results
Check out the past winners of the NBA Finals here! The history of the NBA championships starts during the 1946-47 NBA season and many teams have been crowned the victor and held the mantle of champion since. See them broken down by decade.
Check out the past winners of the NBA Finals here! The history of the NBA championships starts during the 1946-47 NBA season and many teams have been crowned the victor and held the mantle of champion since. See them broken down by decade.
NBA Finals Results - 2000s
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 2000s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 2000s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
NBA Finals Results - 1990s
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1990s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1990s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
NBA Finals Results - 1980s
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
NBA Finals Results - 1970s
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
NBA Finals Results - 1960s
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it.
NBA Finals Results - 1940s & 1950s
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it. Note that the first NBA Final took place during the 1946-47 season.
Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1940s and 1950s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it. Note that the first NBA Final took place during the 1946-47 season.
2007 NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA history will be made from February 16 to February 18, 2007 as the NBA will have its All-Star Game and the various events in Las Vegas, Nevada, a city that does not own an NBA franchise. This is the first time an NBA All-Star game is being held in a non-NBA city. But, Sin City will have the benefit of witnessing the Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, Skills Challenge, All-Star Celebrity Game, and of course, the NBA All-Star Game.
NBA history will be made from February 16 to February 18, 2007 as the NBA will have its All-Star Game and the various events in Las Vegas, Nevada, a city that does not own an NBA franchise. This is the first time an NBA All-Star game is being held in a non-NBA city. But, Sin City will have the benefit of witnessing the Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, Skills Challenge, All-Star Celebrity Game, and of course, the NBA All-Star Game.
2007 NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Participants
So, which player this season has the best stroke from long-range in the NBA? One way to find out is to watch the NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout competition. Here's who is going to fire from downtown.
So, which player this season has the best stroke from long-range in the NBA? One way to find out is to watch the NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout competition. Here's who is going to fire from downtown.
2007 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge Participants
Who can dribble the ball around obstacles, hit shots from designated areas in the half-court, and do chest and bounce passes the most successfully and fastest? Find out which NBA players will get a chance to prove that they can in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Who can dribble the ball around obstacles, hit shots from designated areas in the half-court, and do chest and bounce passes the most successfully and fastest? Find out which NBA players will get a chance to prove that they can in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is where legends are made. Players such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have achieved great heights of popularity because of their ability to "fly." Who will attempt to soar in the 2007 contest? Find out here.
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is where legends are made. Players such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have achieved great heights of popularity because of their ability to "fly." Who will attempt to soar in the 2007 contest? Find out here.
2007 NBA Rookie Challenge Game Rosters
It's the NBA rookies against the NBA sophomores. The Sophomores have won five of the seven games, including four in a row. Can the rookies of 2007 change the chain of losses? See who will be representing for the rookies and who the sophomore players are that want to continue the winning tradition.
It's the NBA rookies against the NBA sophomores. The Sophomores have won five of the seven games, including four in a row. Can the rookies of 2007 change the chain of losses? See who will be representing for the rookies and who the sophomore players are that want to continue the winning tradition.
2007 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Rosters
See which actors from stage and screen will flaunt their basketball skills in the NBA's All-Star Celebrity Game of 2007.
See which actors from stage and screen will flaunt their basketball skills in the NBA's All-Star Celebrity Game of 2007.
2007 NBA All-Star Starters
See which NBA players will be in the spotlight in 2007's NBA All-Star game. It's East versus West in the battle of the NBA Conferences and it all goes down in Las Vegas, Nevada AKA Sin City. So, which NBA All-Stars will give in to the temptation of standing out and help their team win? Here are the potential sinners.
See which NBA players will be in the spotlight in 2007's NBA All-Star game. It's East versus West in the battle of the NBA Conferences and it all goes down in Las Vegas, Nevada AKA Sin City. So, which NBA All-Stars will give in to the temptation of standing out and help their team win? Here are the potential sinners.
NBA All-Star Game History - 1950s
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1950s.
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1950s.
NBA All-Star Game History - 1960s
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1960s.
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1960s.
NBA All-Star Game History - 1970s
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1970s.
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1970s.
NBA All-Star Game History - 1980s
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Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1980s.
NBA All-Star Game History - 1990s
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1990s.
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1990s.
NBA All-Star Game History - 2000s
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 2000s.
Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 2000s.
NBA All-Star Skills Challenge History
How fast can you dribble, shoot, and pass? Well, the Skills Challenge tests some of the NBA's best players such as Steve Nash, LeBron James, and Chris Paul in how well and efficiently they can perform the basics of basketball. The players must dribble around obstacles, shoot a few baskets from the perimeter, and perform bounce and chest passes through hoops. The fastest to successfully do all of those things, wins.
How fast can you dribble, shoot, and pass? Well, the Skills Challenge tests some of the NBA's best players such as Steve Nash, LeBron James, and Chris Paul in how well and efficiently they can perform the basics of basketball. The players must dribble around obstacles, shoot a few baskets from the perimeter, and perform bounce and chest passes through hoops. The fastest to successfully do all of those things, wins.
NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge Game History
What better way to highlight the young talent of the NBA than to have a game between rookies and players in their second season in the League? And to have it part of NBA All-Star weekend is only appropriate since many players who have played in the Rookie Challenge game went on to become All-Stars themselves. Players such as Gilbert Arenas, Dwyane Wade, and Dwight Howard amongst others have shown their skills in this game before heading to the main stage of the All-Star game.
What better way to highlight the young talent of the NBA than to have a game between rookies and players in their second season in the League? And to have it part of NBA All-Star weekend is only appropriate since many players who have played in the Rookie Challenge game went on to become All-Stars themselves. Players such as Gilbert Arenas, Dwyane Wade, and Dwight Howard amongst others have shown their skills in this game before heading to the main stage of the All-Star game.
NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest History
Sure, dunks are exciting things to see and at times they can even get you up out of your seat, but nothing beats the grace of jumpshot. Especially from long-range. Check out who did it best during the NBA's All-Star weekend and look at the past winners of the Three-Point Shootout Contest that has seen some of the greatest offensive perimeter players of all-time, such as the past's Larry Bird and today's Dirk Nowitzki. See which other shooters have won the hardware for best long-range bomber.
Sure, dunks are exciting things to see and at times they can even get you up out of your seat, but nothing beats the grace of jumpshot. Especially from long-range. Check out who did it best during the NBA's All-Star weekend and look at the past winners of the Three-Point Shootout Contest that has seen some of the greatest offensive perimeter players of all-time, such as the past's Larry Bird and today's Dirk Nowitzki. See which other shooters have won the hardware for best long-range bomber.
NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest History
Check out the history of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest through the years. It all started in 1984 when Larry Nance won the inaugural competition, beating the legendary Julius "Dr. J" Erving. And as the contest went on, we saw winners such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Kobe Bryant, and Vince Carter. Always a crowd favorite during All-Star weekend, see who has won and where.
Check out the history of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest through the years. It all started in 1984 when Larry Nance won the inaugural competition, beating the legendary Julius "Dr. J" Erving. And as the contest went on, we saw winners such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Kobe Bryant, and Vince Carter. Always a crowd favorite during All-Star weekend, see who has won and where.
2006-2007 NBA Season Predictions
Every new NBA season brings about expectations for players and teams. Check out About.com Basketball Guide Dennis Velasco's predictions for the 2006-07 NBA season.
Every new NBA season brings about expectations for players and teams. Check out About.com Basketball Guide Dennis Velasco's predictions for the 2006-07 NBA season.
History of the American Basketball Association
Read a brief history of the brief existence of the American Basketball Association (ABA) that was formed in 1967 and eventually merged with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976.
Read a brief history of the brief existence of the American Basketball Association (ABA) that was formed in 1967 and eventually merged with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976.