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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 | NBA Rooks: Carter-Williams Michael Carter-Williams gets his first taste of the ups and downs of rookie life as he experiences at Orlando Summer League. |
 | Hot Performance of the Day Ben McLemore found his groove, scoring 26 points against the Raptors. |
 | Timberwolves' Rooks Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng |
 | Mike Miller Amnestied Rick and Dennis discuss the Heat's decision to amnesty Mike Miller. |
 | Carter-Williams Analysis Dennis Scott talks about what he like about Michael Carter-Williams' game during the Orlando Summer League. |
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