NBA Pioneers

NBA Pioneers: Debut Games
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NBA Pioneers: Debut Games

On October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd stepped onto the court and into history as the first Black player to play in an NBA game, becoming a Pioneer in the NBA.

October 31, 2026

Pioneers Classic: Bucks vs. Celtics

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Game Recap: Celtics 107, Bucks 79

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Behind the Scenes: NBA Pioneers Classic

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Brown drops 30 points in NBA Pioneers Classic

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Jaylen Brown welcomes fans to NBA Pioneers Classic

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Jaylen Brown speaks after Celtics win

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Anfernee Simons scores 27 points for Celtics

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Anfernee Simons ends 1st with buzzer-beating 3

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Ryan Rollins scores team-high 25 points

 

Celebrating the NBA’s Pioneers

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NBA Pioneers: Earl Lloyd on Facing Discrimination

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Chuck Cooper Facing Racism, Feeling Solidarity

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A Bond Formed, Sweetwater Clifton and Joe Lapchick

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NBA Pioneers Day: Feb. 1

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NBA Pioneers: Career Crossovers

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NBA Pioneers: Debut Games

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NBA Pioneers Classic

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NBA Pioneers: Riding with Sweets

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NBA Pioneers: Cooper and Cousy

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NBA Pioneers: 'Sweetwater' Clifton and his coach

 

Introducing NBA Pioneers

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NBA honors anniversary of 1st black players

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Introducing NBA Pioneer Chuck Cooper

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Introducing NBA Pioneer Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton

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Introducing NBA Pioneer Earl Lloyd

 

NBA Pioneers: Did You Know?

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Did You Know? First Black Players to Win an NBA title

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Did You Know? The High-Impact Rookie

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Did You Know? The Seasoned Rookie

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Did You Know? Harold Hunter