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The Basics of NBA
The technical features of the NBA are as follows:
The Court and its Markings
Basketball courts come in different sizes based on the level and type of basketball being played. A professional NBA court is 94’ x 50’ | 28.65 x 15.24 m. Courts are comprised of several foundational components: the baskets, the three-point arcs, free-throw (foul) lines, and the half court line.
The team’s logo is usually highlighted in the middle of the court with other marking such as the Arena’s name and advertising brands featuring on different sides.
The Basketball and the Hoop
In basketball, the basket is comprised of a hoop (net) attached to a flat backboard (vertical glass board). Basketball sizes come in variations for different ages, genders, and levels of play. The professional NBA basketball is 29.5” | 74.9 cm in circumference with a diameter between 9.43”-9.51” | 24-24.2 cm. They have a pressure between 7.5-8.5 PSI and cannot exceed a weight of 22 ounces.
Basketball backboards are flat elevated vertical boards with mounted baskets, or rims. Regulation basketball backboards have a width of 72” (183 cm) and a height of 42” (107 cm) with an inner rectangle that is 24” (61 cm) wide and 18” (45.7 cm) tall. All rims are hung 10’ (3.05 m) above the court.
Basketball rims are orange painted goals attached to the backboard in a game of basketball. They have an inner diameter of 18” | 45.72 cm. Nets are hung from the bottom of the rim with lengths between 15”-18” | 38.1-45.7 cm. Basketball rims are mounted 10’ | 3.05 m from the court floor.
The Rules of the Game
The NBA has a rulebook that explains everything pertaining basketball and how it should be played. These rulebook has 14 rules, which are:
- R1. Court dimensions and equipment
- R2. Duties of the officials
- R3. Players, Substitutions and Officials
- R4. Definitions
- R5. Scoring and Timing
- R6. Putting Ball in Play – Live/Dead Ball
- R7. Shot Clock
- R8. Out of Bounds and Throw In
- R9. Free Throws and Penalties
- R10. Violations and Penalties
- R11. Basket Interference – Goaltending
- R12. Fouls and Penalties
- R13. Instant Replay
- R14. Coach’s Challenge
Major NBA Teams
Below are some of the renowned teams in the NBA:
Los Angeles Lakers
The LA Lakers are one of the most successful and popular franchises in the NBA. The team is based in Los Angeles and has won 17 NBA titles the second most in the League.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics is one of the most successful franchises in sports history. The team based in Boston, Massachusetts has won the most NBA titles with 18.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls, based in Chicago is mostly associated with, arguably, the Greatest player of All Time: Michael Jordan, who led them to six NBA Championships.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors, based in San Francisco, has won six NBA Titles and is mostly associated with Steph Curry who has revolutionized the modern game of basketball.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets, from Brooklyn New York, is a popular basketball team fondly known for their success before the NBA/ABA merger and legendary small forward Julius Erving (DR. J).
Major NBA Rivalries
These team are the most-heated team rivalries in the NBA:
Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics: These two franchises have met in the NBA Finals 12 times and are known to offer symbolic drama and entertainment value when they Square up. This rivalry is the greatest in the NBA.
Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls: The rivalry was one of the most intense ever seen. It featured the feud between Jordan and Isiah Thomas in the late 1980s.
Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers: This rivalry is synonymous with LeBron James and Steph Curry during the 2010s. The pair met in the NBA finals four times.
Legendary NBA Players
Here are some of the household names in the NBA:
Michael Jordan: Widely considered the greatest player in the history of the game, Jordan’s unmatched athleticism and competitive drive revolutionized the sport while winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
LeBron James: James is arguably the greatest all-around player in the history of the game. A genetic freak whose discipline, professionalism, athletism, longevity and basketball IQ has left an indelible impact. James currently in his 22nd season has won four NBA titles.
Kareem Abdul- Jabbar: Kareem is one of the greatest players to have graced the NBA. He has won a record six NBA MVPs and six NBA championships. Kareem boasted a wide range of graceful post moves, including his sweeping, nearly indefensible sky hook.
Kobe Bryant: Kobe is one of the fiercest competitors to have played in the NBA. Famed for his “Mamba mentality”, Kobe won five championships with the LA Lakers.
Magic Johnson: Arguably the best point guard in NBA history, Magic is the greatest floor general to have played. He was known for his playmaking and extraordinary court-vision. Magic won five NBA titles and three NBA MVPs with the Lakers.
The Future of the NBA
The future of the NBA is earmarked by the following aspects:
The Rise of Young Talent: With the NBA going global, a new breed of talent has emerged with a unique and diverse skillset. The league has welcomed genetic freaks who boast guard skills at the power forward and center positions like: Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. There are also athletic wings capable of lockdown defense like Amen Thomson.
The Impact of Analytics and Technology: Analytics and Technology have provided a tool for general managers, coaches and scouts to monitor, track, guide and train the players and trade as per requirements.
It has also enabled the NBA to share information with broadcasters to bring in marketing benefits.
The NBA’s Global Popularity: The NBA has a global fan base of over 2 billion people. This has been possible as a result of increased viewership, international expansion and a massive social media presence. The fan base will most definitely rise in future.
A Brief History of the NBA
The evolution of the NBA has occurred in the following stages
The Birth of the NBA
The NBA was created in 1949 when the Basketball Association of America (BAA) merged with the National Basketball League (NBL). It later adopted the history and statistics of the BBA as its own.
The new league had 17 franchises later scaled down to 11 and later to nine. However, from 1966 to 1984 the NBA expanded rapidly with nine franchises entering the fold to become 18.
In 1976, the NBA and the American Basketball Association (ABA) merged, adding four franchises to the NBA totaling to 22 teams.
Later in the 1980s and 1990s more expansion teams joined the league.
The Golden Age of Basketball
Many consider the dawn of the 1980 decade to be the beginning of the Golden Age of Basketball until 1998.
However, the draft of rookies Larry Bird and Magic Johnson by the Boston Celtics and LA Lakers respectively, initiating a period of significant growth of fan interest in the NBA.
Other otherworldly superstars also emerged in this decade with Michael Jordan in particular joining the league in 1984 spurring more interest in the league.
The NBA’s Global Expansion
The NBA's global expansion is a multifaceted effort that is ongoing. It entails bringing on board international players. Currently the best NBA players are from across the globe. The expansion has also focused on diversifying NBA global broadcasting in multiple languages and during primetime across different continents. Additional global expansion efforts made by the NBA include brand building, investment in other leagues in different territories and potential expansion of the NBA outside the United States with teams in different cities potentially joining the league in the future.
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