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- National Basketball Association Trivia Questions with AnswersThis article is a set of questions and answers about the NBA. You can use these at parties or for a trivia event.
- The Dynasties of the National Basketball AssociationSix teams have dominated the league for long periods of time. Find out which teams did and when their run of dominance was.
- National Basketball Association Awards 2006: The NBA's FinestAn overview of the NBA's end of year awards.
- Top Five NBA Superstars of 2005: A Fan's OpinionWithout any NBA games to watch, I discovered a few highlights from a times gone by -- the 2004-05 season.
- The NBA is Locked Out: I Will Turn the Negative Into a PositiveThere is a possibility that the NBA season might be canceled altogether, since the first two weeks are already victim to the lack of a labor agreement. Here is what I will do as a dedicated fan now that the season is in jeopardy.
2011-12 NBA Season Talks: So Push Came to ShoveNBA Commissioner David Stern explains that "the gap is so significant that we just can't bridge it at this time." I mean does he even realize that most people do not care and the rest are saying "Really?"- How to Start Following the NBAThe National Basketball Association is one of the most entertaining organizations in the global sports industry. However, it can be confusing for many first time viewers. This guide aims to help newcomers to the sport get involved.
- MARKed MannyMark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Dallas Mavericks, was as real as he can get. He is known to sit with the NBA fans during games wearing the team jersey and cheering loudly for his boys, unlike the "tradition
- Technical Foul Calls in the National Basketball AssociationJust when the future is beginning to look bright and shiny for the National Basketball Association (NBA), the NBA Commissioner, David Stern asks his referees to start calling the games more tightly. Key players are tossed.
- Why Basketball is a Great SportAn offering on why basketball is a great sport.
- The Top NBA Centers for the 2011 SeasonTrue centers in the National Basketball Association rarely exist in the NBA nowadays, but there is hope on the horizon. Brook Lopez may very well be the next legitimate basketball center. He shows flashes of a superstar player and plays for a big market.
Love & Basketball, Sharing Two LovesA review of one of my favorite sports movies that is also a love story, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The movie stars two great thespians who by this time, have a few movies under their belt.
The NBA's Jersey Number 23Should the jersey number 23 be retired throughout the whole NBA in honor and respect for the legendary Michael Jordan, or shouldn't it. I show you my opinion on the topic as a basketball fan and lover of the game.- Al Smith; A Basketball Star RememberedThis article is about a Basketball player from my high school who went pro.
Black Fives Era - Black Basketball Did Not Begin with Chaimberland, RussellAfter James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, it would not be long before E. B. Henderson would learn the game in Trenton, New Jersey in 1898, and teach it to black students in the public school system in Washington D.C.- Basketball Arm Sleeves: Fashion or Function?Basketball arm sleeves or compression sleeves (as they are also known as) are worn by many professional athletes such as Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. Many wonder if there is a medical reason for wearing them or not.
- Top Ten Basketball SongsMy personal top ten basketball songs countdown.
- NBA West Conference Midseason RecapThe National Basketball Association All-Star game will take place on February 14 and the sports world will turn its eye to Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and the other NBA stars for entertainment over the next four months.
- Commissioner Stern Believes that Women Will One Day Play in the NBACommissioner David Stern thinks the possibilities of a woman playing in the NBA are pretty high, but many disagree. This article explains the chances women have surviving the NBA.
- Where to Find Great Basketball Gift ItemsBuying gifts for basketball fans has gotten easier than ever. With gift options in both college and professional teams, there are almost unlimited choices.
- NBA's 2009-2010 Season Promises to Be a Nail BiterA frenetic round of trades along with the 2009 NBA draft has created a situation that makes handicapping the upcoming season very difficult.
- Information About NBA EjectionsFind out all you need to know about ejections in the NBA and how they can be given out.
- A Biography on David SternHere is a short summary of the National Basketball Association's Commissioner David Joel Stern.
- Basketball: The Basics of TimeoutsLearn the different lengths of timeouts for different levels of basketball and why they are so important.
- Why Do Great College Basketball Players Become NBA Busts?Every year basketball players come to the NBA after having great college careers. But, why do great college basketball players become NBA busts?
- The Different Lengths of the Shot ClockShot clocks are used in various sports and different competitions. Learn the lengths of each here.
- The Larry O'Brien TrophyThe Larry O'Brien Trophy is awarded to the NBA champion at the end of the season.
The Injury Bug in the NBAFebruary has been an awful month for injuries. See who is hurt and how this will hurt their teams.- Top Five NBA Arenas You Need to VisitThere are plenty of nice NBA arenas, but some of them are special and are must visits. Which ones make the list?
- Top Five NBA CoachesA look at the best active NBA coaches.
Top Five Most Loyal Fan Bases in the NBAThe NBA has had some problems in recent years, but some fan bases are still as loyal as ever.- The NBA is FakeThe National Basketball Association is a market; and just like any other market there are heads from the bottom to the top that are willing to do whatever it takes to "provide for the family."
- Christmas 2007 Gift Guide for the Basketball FanBasketball gifts for the basketball fan.
- History of BasketballSummary on History of Basketball
- Improving Your BasketballBasketball, a sport that originated just before the turn of the twentieth century, was created by Dr. James Naismith. He was an instructor at a YMCA and was looking for a game for his students to play while they were cooped up inside due to inclement weather
Is the NBA Still a Fan Favorite?A long-time fan examines the NBA's growing global popularity, but notes areas of concern for the league's future.
The History of BasketballSince it was first introduced by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, baskeball was a very popular sport, probably because it was a new, unique sport. The NBA became the most popular basketball league because of talented players like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.