Posted Feb 25 2013 10:54AM
From the origins of the league in the 1940s, through the run of Celtics' dominance in the 60s, to the ABA merger in the 70s and the Bird vs. Magic rivalry of the 80s, followed by the Jordan Bulls' dominating the 1990s, NBA.com profiles the greatest players in NBA history.
These are the players that made the NBA what it is today:
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![]() | N'Diaye Throws It Down Hamady N'Diaye shakes the rim with a big dunk for the Dallas Mavericks during the Summer League. |
![]() | Robert Sarver Interview Robert Sarver, managing partner of the Phoenix Suns, speaks with the NBA TV crew about the future of the Suns. |
![]() | Postgame: Archie Goodwin Archie Goodwin talks with Jared Greenberg after scoring 22 points for the Phoenix Suns during the Summer League. |
![]() | Pete D'Alessandro Interview Pete D'Alessandro joins NBA TV to talk about how the King's General Manager' job is a dream come true. |
![]() | CJ Clutch CJ McCollum drills a deep three to push the game into overtime. |