After racking up 33 straight wins in the 1971-72 season, the Lakers’ run came to an end on Jan. 9, 1972 in Milwaukee.
The past 25 seasons have provided some of the most iconic moments in NBA history. Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos: Mark Blinch, Andy Lyons, Otto Greule / Getty Images Hot take, coming ...
NPR's A Martinez speaks with author Shea Serrano about his new book, "Expensive Basketball," an examination of some of the game's most iconic players and moments. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station.
In the world of Hip-Hop and pro sports, crossover moments are nothing new-but the playful, ego-charged rivalry between rapper Nelly and NBA legend Allen Iverson remains one of the more curious ...
TNT is out, ESPN is in. After years of NBA fans laughing at their television screens thanks to the camaraderie of Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny "The Jet" Smith, the ...
On June 27, 2002, the Rockets made Yao Ming the No. 1 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, becoming the highest Draft pick to come directly from an international league.
In basketball discourse, one of the most talked-about topics is based on the NBA Finals. No real explanation is needed; the atmosphere, the aura, the biggest stage in the whole game, the Finals are ...