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![Hot Rod Hundley Goes First Overall](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="380" height="214"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Hot Rod Hundley Goes First Overall
On April 17, 1957, the Cincinnati Royals selected Rodney Clark “Hot Rod” Hundley with the first overall pick in the 1957 NBA Draft.
![When did the NBA add the shot clock? On April 22, 1954, Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone offered up the idea of the 24-second shot clock.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="198" height="280"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
When Did the NBA Add the Shot Clock?
On this day 67 years ago, the NBA added the shot clock to its game, changing basketball forever.…
![On this day 70 years ago, the Indianapolis Olympians defeated the Rochester Royals, 75-73, in six overtimes, the longest NBA game ever played.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="280" height="280"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Longest NBA Game Ever Featured 2 Teams That Don’t Exist
On this day 70 years ago, the longest NBA game ever was played. It took six overtimes and…
![On this day eight years ago, Khris Middleton made his NBA debut for the Detroit Pistons months after the team drafted him in the second round.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="376" height="280"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Khris Middleton Makes NBA Debut
On this day eight years ago, Khris Middleton made his NBA debut. The Detroit Pistons drafted Middleton with…
![On this day 44 years ago, the New York Nets sold Julius Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers for $3 million, rocking the basketball world.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="341" height="280"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Julius Erving Sold to 76ers from Nets for $3 Million
On this day 44 years ago, Julius Erving was on the move. On Oct. 20, 1976, the New…
![Basketball legend Rebecca Lobo turns 47 today. We looked back at her illustrious basketball and broadcasting careers to celebrate.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="306" height="280"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Rebecca Lobo: Celebrating the Hall of Famer’s Birthday
On this day 47 years ago, Rebecca Lobo was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Lobo played for Geno Auriemma…
![On this day 72 years ago, Nate Archibald was born in New York City. He went on to become one of the best point guards ever.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="380" height="227"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Nate Archibald Born in New York City
On this day 72 years ago, Nate Archibald was born in New York City. Also known by his…
![On this day two years ago, Liz Cambage dropped 53 points on the New York Liberty to set the WNBA's single-game scoring record.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="380" height="206"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
Liz Cambage Drops 53 to Break WNBA Scoring Record
On this day two years ago, Liz Cambage made a record-setting statement. The Dallas Wings center put up…
![On this day 32 years ago, John Stockton dished out 20 assists in a losing effort in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="380" height="273"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
John Stockton Dishes 20 Assists in Western Conference Semifinals
On this day 32 years ago, John Stockton slashed through the Los Angeles Lakers, amassing 20 assists in…
![On this day 44 years ago, the New York Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets, 112-106, in Game 6 of the 1976 ABA Championship Series to win the ABA's last title.](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="380" height="198"><rect width="100%" height="100%"><animate attributeName="fill" values="rgba(153,153,153,0.5);rgba(153,153,153,0.1);rgba(153,153,153,0.5)" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" /></rect></svg>)
New York Nets Win Final ABA Championship
On this day 44 years ago, the New York Nets won the final ABA championship. It took six…