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NBA History

Dive deep into the history of the NBA with HoopSocial’s NBA History blog. Are you passionate about the history of the NBA? We’re always looking for contributors – consider writing for HoopSocial!

Articles International Basketball NBA History

The Top 10 Best Canadian Basketball Players of All Time

Michael Burns January 5, 2023

Basketball is a beloved sport in Canada, and the country has produced some incredibly talented players over the years. From the sport’s early days to…

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Articles NBA History

The 15 Most Impressive NBA Records of All Time

HoopSocial November 2, 2022

It’s usually said that records are meant to be broken, but some are quite a feat that they continue to stand the test of time.…

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Orlando Magic All-Time Team
Articles NBA History Orlando Magic

All-Time Orlando Magic Team: the Best Players in Magic History

Michael Shearer September 15, 2022

The Magic joined the league in 1989-1990. Over the last 30+ years, Orlando has been home to a few great players and many good ones.…

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Articles NBA History

Top 10 Greatest Centers in NBA History

Jordan Ennis September 14, 2022

Throughout the off-season, we’ve been breaking down the top players all-time at each position. Before we start, I want to be clear that ABA and…

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Articles NBA History

The 1946-47 BAA Season: A Complete History of (what became) the NBA’s First Season

Nate Schwartz September 10, 2022

Our beloved National Basketball Association (NBA) came into being as the  Basketball Association of America. At its formation, it was the LaMelo Ball of the…

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Articles NBA History

Top 10 Greatest Power Forwards in NBA History

Jordan Ennis September 7, 2022

With the NBA off-season in full swing, we’ll be breaking down the top 10 players at each position in league history. Today, it’s time to…

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Articles NBA History

Top 10 Greatest Small Forwards in NBA History

Jordan Ennis August 31, 2022

This offseason we’re breaking down the top 10 greatest at each position, and for this edition we’ll be focusing in on the league’s best ever…

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Articles NBA NBA History

Top 10 Greatest Shooting Guards in NBA History

Jordan Ennis August 24, 2022

Throughout the history of the NBA, dynamic shooting guards have captivated audiences. High-flying dunks, killer crossovers, and lightning-fast pull-up jumpers have kept us watching the…

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Articles NBA NBA History

Top 10 Greatest Point Guards in NBA History

Jordan Ennis August 17, 2022

With the offseason in full swing, I am going to be breaking down the top players all-time at each position. First, we start with the…

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Articles NBA History

A Brief History of Basketball before the NBA

Nate Schwartz August 5, 2022

Despite what many on TikTok may believe, there was professional basketball long before Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson. Yes, I am talking about a history…

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Articles NBA NBA History

The Hall Of Old And Pretty Good

Michael Shearer July 30, 2022

It started with a simple statement from my friend, Peter. “I think that too many players are getting into the Hall of Fame these days.”…

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Devin Booker 70-point game 2017
Articles NBA History Phoenix Suns

NBA Time Capsule: Devin Booker’s 70 Point Game

Reilly McDonnell July 16, 2022

On March 24th, 2017, Devin Booker became only the 6th NBA player to score 70 points in a single game. Booker joined the likes of…

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Articles NBA History

Dissecting the Monstars Roster Construction in Space Jam

Jonathan Ennis June 12, 2022

With Space Jam 2 being universally panned by critics, can we talk about the original Monstars roster construction for a second. The 1996 Children’s movie…

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Articles NBA History

Top 10 Most Versatile Players In NBA History

HoopSocial May 16, 2022

Basketball has always been one of the most intense and exciting sports to watch. This is because of how close to the action audience members…

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Articles NBA NBA History

How History Can Help Predict A Champion

Michael Shearer April 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: This piece was a collaboration between Michael Shearer and Jason Coldiron The 2022 NBA Playoffs are upon us, and they will be glorious.…

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George Muresan: Tallest Center and Player in NBA History
Articles NBA History

The Tallest Players at Each Position in NBA History

Trey Hill February 21, 2022

The game of basketball has always catered to those blessed with the gift of height. From Mikan and Wilt dominating the center position to Magic…

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Articles NBA History

Michael Jordan Knows Who I Am (Sort Of)

Eric Lacey February 18, 2022

As you read the title, you may have thought, ”how does this no name blogger know MJ?” We’ve never chugged down tequila, smoked fat cigars,…

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Articles Brooklyn Nets NBA History

All-Time Brooklyn/New Jersey Nets Team

Leon Collington January 29, 2022

Today we will be assembling an all-time team for the Brooklyn (formerly New Jersey) Nets. This franchise was originally created in 1967 and was first…

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Articles NBA History New York Knicks

All-Time New York Knicks Team

Leon Collington January 24, 2022

In this article we will discuss the lengthy history of the New York Knicks. The team was created in 1946 as part of the newly…

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All-Time Best Indiana Pacers Team
Articles Indiana Pacers NBA History

All-Time Indiana Pacers Team

Jordan Ennis January 20, 2022

If you’re an NBA fan, chances are you’ve thought about the best possible team you could construct from all of the players to ever suit…

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