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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) — it became the NBA in 1949 after merging with the National Basketball League (NBL).🏀

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The Boston Celtics have the most NBA championships (17) — tied with the Los Angeles Lakers as of 2024.🏀😎

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Dennis Rodman once grabbed 34 rebounds in a single game without scoring more than two points! 3️⃣4️⃣

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Yao Ming is so tall (7'6") that when he was born, both his parents were professional basketball players and among the tallest people in China.🪜

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The shortest player in NBA history was Muggsy Bogues (5'3"), while the tallest was Gheorghe Mureșan (7'7").🤯

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Wilt Chamberlain once scored 100 points in a single game on March 2, 1962 — a record that still stands.💯

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Lisa Leslie was the first WNBA player to dunk in a game (2002).

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

First official game: Played in 1892, with nine players per team and a soccer ball.🏀🏀🏀

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The original goals were peach baskets, and players had to fetch the ball manually after every made shot.🍑🏀

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

While many sports were adapted from older games, basketball was created entirely in America and is now played in over 200 countries.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical education instructor, who used a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals.⛹🏻‍♀️

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

“Air Jordan” sneakers revolutionized sports marketing and sneaker culture when released in 1985.🚶‍♂️👟

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

NBA games are broadcast in over 200 countries and in more than 40 languages — it’s one of the most global sports leagues in the world.🌍🌎🌏

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held the all-time scoring record (38,387 points) for nearly 40 years before LeBron James broke it in 2023.💪🏼

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Bill Russell won 11 championships in 13 seasons, the most by any player in NBA history.

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Wilt Chamberlain once scored 100 points in a single game on March 2, 1962 — a record that still stands.💯

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capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Michael Jordan was drafted 3rd overall in 1984 — behind Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie. 2️⃣3️⃣

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Steph Curry holds the record for most career 3-pointers, transforming how basketball is played.🔥

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The NBA three-point line was introduced in 1979 — Larry Bird and Magic Johnson’s rookie year.

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

NBA games are broadcast in over 200 countries and in more than 40 languages — it’s one of the most global sports leagues in the world.🌍🌎🌏

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The NBA’s first All-Star Game was played in 1951 in Boston.⭐️⭐️⭐️

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Wilt Chamberlain once scored 100 points in a single game on March 2, 1962 — a record that still stands.💯

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

Dennis Rodman once grabbed 34 rebounds in a single game without scoring more than two points! 3️⃣4️⃣

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The Boston Celtics have the most NBA championships (17) — tied with the Los Angeles Lakers as of 2024.🏀😎

capnchuckles.bsky.social @capnchuckles.bsky.social · 4d

The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) — it became the NBA in 1949 after merging with the National Basketball League (NBL).