NBA at 75

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NBA at 75

Vern Mikkelsen of Minneapolis Lakers is closely guarded by Bob Pettit and Hub Reed (19), both of St. Louis Hawks, as he leaps for a rebound in first period of National Basketball Association game November 22, 1958. At left is Larry Faust (14) of Lakers. (AP Photo)

George Mikan, right, six-foot, ten-inch center for the Minneapolis Lakers, goes way up to make a goal as New York Knickerbockers' six-foot, seven-inch center Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (8) makes an unsuccessful attempt to defend on April 8, 1953 at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York. (AP Photo)

Vern Mikkelsen of Minneapolis Lakers is closely guarded by Bob Pettit and Hub Reed (19), both of St. Louis Hawks, as he leaps for a rebound in first period of National Basketball Association game November 22, 1958. At left is Larry Faust (14) of Lakers. (AP Photo)

George Mikan, right, six-foot, ten-inch center for the Minneapolis Lakers, goes way up to make a goal as New York Knickerbockers' six-foot, seven-inch center Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (8) makes an unsuccessful attempt to defend on April 8, 1953 at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York. (AP Photo)

When the NBA began 75 years ago it was different in almost every imaginable way. This series will show how what was happening in the country seemed to mirror what was happening in the league, from the league’s path toward integration to its stance on social issues and race relations today.

NBA at 75: Adam Silver says game can ‘change the world’

By ADAM SILVERApril 11, 2022 GMT

NBA At 75: What to expect at the league’s 100th anniversary

By TIM REYNOLDSApril 8, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: LeBron James dumps Cleveland for Miami

By TOM WITHERSApril 6, 2022 GMT

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AP Was There: NBA players walk out over racial injustice

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDSApril 6, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: Kevin Durant decides to leave OKC for Warriors

By JON KRAWCZYNSKIApril 6, 2022 GMT

NBA at 75: 2010s featured seismic shifts on, off the court

By PAUL NEWBERRYApril 6, 2022 GMT

LeBron James leads AP’s 2010s all-decade team

The Associated PressApril 6, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: Michael Jordan retires for 3rd, final time

By CHRIS SHERIDANMarch 22, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: Kobe Bryant channels Wilt, scores 81 points

By JOHN NADELMarch 22, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: Artest dispute turns into Malice at Palace

By LARRY LAGEMarch 22, 2022 GMT

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AP Was There: LeBron James tops star-studded 2003 NBA draft

By CHRIS SHERIDANMarch 22, 2022 GMT

Timeline of NBA in 2000s as league celebrates 75th season

The Associated PressMarch 22, 2022 GMT

Kobe, Shaq lead AP’s 2000s all-decade team

The Associated PressMarch 22, 2022 GMT

NBA at 75: 2000s saw MJ-LBJ shift, ‘Malice at the Palace’

By HOWARD FENDRICHMarch 22, 2022 GMT

NBA at 75: David Stern launches game-changing WNBA in 1997

By DOUG FEINBERGFebruary 28, 2022 GMT

Timeline of NBA in 1990s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: NBA approves plans to launch WNBA

By The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

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AP Was There: Dream Team rolls in Barcelona to Olympic gold

By The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: Jordan retires from the NBA after 3 titles

By JIM LITKEFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

The 1990s: Jordan era takes flight; Magic battles HIV virus

By BRIAN MAHONEYFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

Jordan highlights AP’s 1990s all-decade NBA team

The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

NBA at 75: Wilkins soared in 1980s, often felt unappreciated

By DOMINIQUE WILKINSJanuary 21, 2022 GMT

NBA at 75: Dr. J says players from many eras built league

By JULIUS ERVINGJanuary 18, 2022 GMT

Stern, talent influx led to NBA transformation during 1980′s

By TIM REYNOLDSJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

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AP Was There: Magic plays center, Lakers clinch NBA title

By The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (AP) — Rookie Earvin “Magic” Johnson steps in and plays center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with his Los Angeles Lakers holding a 3-2 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers.

AP Was There: Bird beats Magic in 1st Finals showdown

By WILLIAM R. BARNARDJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

AP Was There: Wilkins beats rookie Jordan for dunk title

By WILLIAM R. BARNARDJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks outduels rookie Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls in an epic slam dunk contest. Wilkins receives perfect scores on his last two dunks with the first bounced off the floor before slamming it through with the second a two-hand around-the-world dunk from the hip.

AP Was There: Jordan scores 63 in double OT loss to Celtics

By The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

Rivals Magic, Bird highlight AP’s 1980s all-decade NBA team

The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

LARRY BIRD

“Larry Legend” played his entire 13-year career with the Boston Celtics, and his rivalry with Los Angeles Lakers guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson catapulted the league to new heights. Bird's sharp shooting, pinpoint passing and rugged rebounding helped the Celtics win NBA titles in 1981, 1984 and 1986.

NBA in the ’70s: Haywood case set stage for ‘One and Done’

December 17, 2021 GMT

Fights, drugs, racial tension: ’70s spelled trouble for NBA

By EDDIE PELLSDecember 16, 2021 GMT

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AP WAS THERE: Celtics, Suns push through 3 OTs in NBA Finals

By The Associated PressDecember 16, 2021 GMT

AP WAS THERE: Washington’s punch shatters Tomjanovich’s face

By ALEX SACHEREDecember 16, 2021 GMT

Timeline of NBA in 1970s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated PressDecember 16, 2021 GMT

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar headlines AP’s 1970s all-decade NBA team

The Associated PressDecember 16, 2021 GMT

Unlike in today’s NBA, no safety net for prep stars in 1970s

By CLIFF BRUNTDecember 9, 2021 GMT

NBA in the 60s: Embry details indignities, little support

By WAYNE EMBRYNovember 23, 2021 GMT

AP WAS THERE: Wilt sets NBA scoring record with 100 points

By The Associated PressNovember 22, 2021 GMT

AP WAS THERE: Celtics cap run with 11th title in 13 seasons

By The Associated PressNovember 22, 2021 GMT

Timeline of NBA in 1960s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated PressNovember 22, 2021 GMT

NBA laid key foundation during 1960s amid off-court chaos

By KYLE HIGHTOWERNovember 22, 2021 GMT

Chamberlain, Russell headline AP’s 1960s all-decade NBA team

The Associated PressNovember 22, 2021 GMT

Raptors top Knicks in 75th anniversary of NBA’s first game

By The Associated PressNovember 2, 2021 GMT

NBA struggles during 1950s, begins its rise later in decade

By BRIAN MAHONEYOctober 20, 2021 GMT

The NBA at 75: From a very modest beginning, to a behemoth

By TIM REYNOLDSOctober 19, 2021 GMT

Lapchick family felt backlash due to Knicks coach’s views

By RICHARD E. LAPCHICKOctober 19, 2021 GMT

AP WAS THERE: 1st Black player’s contract bought by NBA team

By The Associated PressOctober 18, 2021 GMT

Timeline of NBA from its start as the BAA through 1950s

By The Associated PressOctober 18, 2021 GMT