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The NBA started out as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It changed its name to the National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL)
When and where did the NBA originate -
The league was founded in New York City on June the 6, 1946.
famous NBA player -
Michael Jordan:
Michael Jordan, is an former professional basketball player and the owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. He played 15 seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls
Why is he considered famous -
Michael Jordan is considered to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA. He was known for his all around basketball ability including scoring, passing, and defense. He won 6 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and won the NBA Finals MVP each time.
What significant changes have happened in the NBA - Rule changes/profession/equipment -
The NBA has changed & evolved over the years and is very much a different game than it was a couple of decades ago and even a couple of years ago and there has been a lot of rule changes, these are some of the main rule changes.
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- 1951 — Lane widened from 6 feet to 12 feet
- 1954 — 24-second clock is introduced
- 1955-1964 — No rules changes
- 1964 — Lane widened from 12 to 18 feet
- 1972 — No foul shots are attempted, except shooting fouls, until fifth team foul
- of period
- 1977 — Force-out rule is eliminated
- 1978 — Number of referees increased from two to three
- 1979 — 3-point line established 22 feet in the corners extending to 23 feet, 9 inches at top of key
- 1979 — Referees reduced from three to two
- 1981 — “3 to make 2” and “2 to make 1” free throw rules eliminated
- 1984 — The 2-3-2 Finals format adopted, changing from 2-2-1-1-1 format
- 1988 — Number of referees permanently increased from two to three
- 1992 — Shot clock is reset only when ball hits the rim (previously it was reset if ball hit either the rim or backboard)
- 1994 — Three shots awarded for foul on 3-point attempt
- 1994 — 3-point line shortened to a uniform 22 feet around the basket
- 1997 — 3-point line lengthened to original 23 feet, 9 inches, except in the corners where the distance remained at 22 feet
- 1997 — A “no-charge” area established with a half circle with a 4-foot radius measured from middle of goal
- 2000 — Timeouts increased from six to seven, fourth-period timeouts increased from three to four
- 2001 — Illegal defense eliminated and zone defense allowed. Defensive 3-second rule prohibits defensive player from being in lane without guarding offensive player
- 2001 — The time to advance ball past midcourt reduced from 10 seconds to 8 seconds
- 2002 — Instant replay implemented for review of certain last-second plays
- 2007-15 — Expansion of instant replay every year except 2010-11
- 2017 — Timeouts reduced from nine to seven per team per game with no more than two after the 3-minute mark of the fourth quarter
- 2018 — Shot clock reset to 14 after an offensive rebound rather than 24
NBA equipment needed to play a game of basketball.
Two hoops, including rims, nets and backboards.
One ball.
Two teams - different team jerseys.
One/Two refs.
