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NBA DEBUTS

Looking back: NBA debuts from future superstars

Looking back at key rookie debuts in NBA history

Relive highlights from top players from today and in league history as they made their NBA debuts.

  • Legendary Moments: Kareem debuts with Bucks in 1969

  • On this date in 1984: Olajuwon's NBA debut

  • Legendary moments: Kobe Bryant debuts in 1996

  • This date in history: Shaq's debut in 1992

  • Allen Iverson rookie debut in 1996

  • Legendary moments: Anthony's NBA debut in 2003

  • Legendary moments: Larry Bird debuts in 1979

  • Legendary moments: Magic debuts in 1979

  • This Week in NBA History: John Stockton's Debut

  • Legendary moments: Patrick Ewing's debut in 1985

  • This Day in History: Isiah Thomas made his NBA debut! (Oct 30, 1981)

  • On this date: Garnett's debut in 1995

  • Milestones: David Robinson

  • This Week in NBA History: Charles Barkley's Debut

  • On this date: James Worthy's NBA debut

2023 HOF CLASS

Full Focus: Class of 2023 Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony

Full Focus: Class of 2023 enshrinement ceremony

The Class of 2023 joins the pantheon of hoops legends with its induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

  • Inductees react to their HOF jackets & rings

  • Dirk looks back on his Hall of Fame journey

  • Dirk Nowitzki: The Road to The Hall of Fame

  • Miami's favorite son Wade enters Hall of Fame

  • Class of 2023 inductee Dwyane Wade

  • Hall enshrinement not the end for Popovich

  • Class of 2023 inductee Gregg Popovich

  • Gasol's journey to HOF forges a new NBA path

  • Class of 2023 inductee Pau Gasol

  • How 'hard coaching' took Parker from France to HOF

  • Class of 2023 inductee Tony Parker

  • Hammon's persistence pays off with Hall of Fame nod

FINALS HISTORY

Looking back at every NBA champion since 2000
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Looking back at every NBA champion since 2000

Starting with the 2000 Finals, relive that Larry O'Brien moment for every team from then until now!

July 22, 2021
  • Every NBA Finals MVP in history
    09:08

    Every NBA Finals MVP in history

    Take a look back at every Finals MVP winner in NBA history.

    June 13, 2023
  • Every NBA championship celebration since 1980
    14:04

    Every NBA championship celebration since 1980

    Take a look at all the NBA Championship celebrations since 1980!

    June 14, 2023
  • NBA Season Recaps: A look back at every season since 1946

    NBA Season Recaps: Every season since 1946

    Take a look back at the storylines, award-winners and much more from each season in NBA history.

    September 13, 2021

NBA SEASON RECAPS

NBA Season Recaps: Every season since 1946

Season Review: 2022-23

2021-22 Season Recap

Season Review: 2020-21

Season Review: 2019-20

Season Review: 2018-19

Season Review: 2017-18

Season Review: 2016-17

Season Review: 2015-16

Season Review: 2014-15

Season Review: 2013-14

Season Review: 2012-13

Season Review: 2011-12

Season Review: 2010-11

Season Review: 2009-10

Season Review: 2008-09

Season Review: 2007-08

Season Review: 2006-07

Season Review: 2005-06

Season Review: 2004-05

Season Review: 2003-04

Season Review: 2002-03

Season Review: 2001-02

Season Review: 2000-01

 

BEST OF THE FINALS

Revisiting great plays in NBA Finals history

Revisiting great plays in NBA Finals history

Take a look back at some of the greatest plays in NBA Finals history!

  • Great plays from Game 1s in Finals history

  • Great plays from Game 2s in NBA Finals history

  • Great plays from Game 3s in Finals history

  • Great plays from Game 4s in Finals history

  • Great plays from Game 5s in Finals history

  • Great Plays from Game 6's in NBA Finals History

NBA AWARDS

  • NBA MVP Award Winners

    NBA MVP Award winners

    Take a look back at every Kia NBA MVP award winner in league history.

    September 13, 2021
  • NBA Rookie of the Year Award Winners

    NBA Rookie of the Year Award winners

    Take a look back at every Kia Rookie of the Year award winner in NBA history.

    September 13, 2021
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Winners

    NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award winners

    Take a look back at every Kia Defensive Player of the Year award winner in NBA history.

    September 13, 2021
  • NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award Winners

    NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners

    Take a look back at every Kia Sixth Man of the Year award winner in NBA history.

    September 13, 2021
  • NBA Coach of the Year Award Winners

    NBA Coach of the Year Award winners

    Take a look back at every Coach of the Year award winner in NBA history.

    September 13, 2021
  • NBA Most Improved Player Award Winners

    NBA Most Improved Player Award winners

    Take a look back at every Most Improved Player award winner in NBA history.

    May 3, 2023
  • Year-by-year All-NBA Teams

    Year-by-year All-NBA Teams

    Take a look back at every All-NBA team in league history.

    July 28, 2023
  • Year-by-year NBA All-Rookie Teams

    Year-by-year NBA All-Rookie Teams

    Check out every All-Rookie honoree since the 1962-63 season.

    September 13, 2021

LEGENDARY NBA MOMENTS

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On This Date: Jordan scores 64 vs. Shaq, Magic

00:14

Webber's behind-the-back finish on Barkley in '93

00:50

Legendary Moments in History: Celtics Retire McHale's No. 32

01:16

LeBron Makes History

00:31

On this date: Stockton becomes all-time assists leader

02:08

Legendary Moments: LeBron now No. 3 in scoring

00:35

Bird wins 1988 3-point Contest in warm-up jacket

00:30

Larry Bird sinks first 3 in All-Star Game history

01:09

This date in history: Shaq's debut in 1992

01:00

This date in history: Love's 30-30 game in 2010

00:57

On this date: Jennings' 55-point game in 2009

01:38

Nightly Notable: Kemba Walker

 

ICONIC REGULAR-SEASON GAMES

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01:06

The Oddest Boxscore in NBA History

01:00

Legendary Moments In NBA History: Robinson Scores 71

00:30

Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points

02:32

On this date in 2015: Klay scores 60 in 3 quarters

02:50

On This Date: Kobe goes off for 81 points

01:26

TDIH: Dominique Wilkins and Patrick Ewing duel

06:15

Unforgettable moments: NBA's highest scoring game

00:31

On this date: Baylor scores 71 vs. Knicks in 1960

01:01

On this date: Nuggets, Spurs combine for 318 points

01:04

On this date: Bucks halt Lakers' win streak at 33

00:54

Legendary Moments in History: Hawks beat Jazz in 4 OT

00:58

On this date in 1986: MJ scores 63 vs. Celtics

01:06

On this date: Bird drops 60 on Hawks in 1985

 

LEGENDS PROFILES

NBA Legends: Profiling the league's greats

Legends profile: Hakeem Olajuwon

Legends profile: Patrick Ewing

Legends profile: David Robinson

Legends profile: Bill Walton

Legends profile: Michael Jordan

Legends profile: Clyde Drexler

Legends profile: Magic Johnson

Legends profile: Oscar Robertson

Legends profile: Bob Pettit

03:53

Dirk Nowitzki career retrospective

Legends profile: Julius Erving

Legends Profile: Jerry Lucas

02:07

Ben Wallace career retrospective

Legends profile: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Legends profile: Larry Bird

Legends profile: Wilt Chamberlain

Legends profile: John Stockton

Legends profile: Isiah Thomas

Legends Profile: Karl Malone

Reflecting on Bob Cousy's career as he turns 95

02:04

Chris Webber career retrospective

02:39

Paul Pierce career retrospective

03:39

Tim Duncan career retrospective

03:09

Kevin Garnett career retrospective

Legends profile: Charles Barkley

Legends profile: Jerry West

Legends profile: John Havlicek

Legends profile: Alex English

04:44

Vince Carter career retrospective

Legends profile: Joe Dumars

Legends profile: George Gervin

Legends Profile: Bob Lanier

Legends profile: Bill Laimbeer

Legends profile: Nate Archibald

Legends profile: Elgin Baylor

02:25

Chris Bosh career retrospective

Legends profile: Dennis Johnson

Legends profile: Adrian Dantley

Legends profile: Willis Reed

 
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