History of NBA

Basketball in the Olympics

Jul 11, 1936

Basketball was added in to the 1936 olympics. The olympics that year were held in Berlin, Germany.

When was the NBA founded?

Jun 6, 1946

The NBA was founded in 1946.

Larry Bird is in the NBA

Jan 1, 1978

Larry Bird was drafted in the 1978 draft by the Boston Celtics.

Magic Johnson is drafted

Jan 11, 1979

The L.A. Lakers selected Magic Johnson as their first round draft pick.

Larry Bird

May 29, 1980

LArry Bird was named rookie of the year.

Michael Jordan comes to NBA

Jan 1, 1984

Michael Jordan came into the league in 1984 with the Chicago Bulls after winning the National Championship with his former team the UNC Tart Heels.

Michael Jordan is already big

Jan 11, 1984

In his first year MJ gains the trust and support of his teammates and coaches.

David Stern is commisioner

Feb 1, 1984

David Stern became the commissioner in 1984 and is still the commissioner.

Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angelos Lakers

May 27, 1984

Celtics take the championship over the Lakers

Micheal Jordans second season

Jan 1, 1985

In MJ's second season with the bulls he missed 64 games but recovered in time to play in the playoffs and record the highest 64 points in a playoff game.

Lakers defeat Celtics in finals

May 27, 1985

Lakers get revenge.

Larry Bird is MVP

Jun 2, 1986

Larry Bird won the third MVP in a row.

Chicago Bulls

Jan 13, 1991

The Chicago Bulls won 3 back to back to back world championships. 1991-1993

Michael Jordan retires

Oct 6, 1993

Michael Jordan retires after teens murder his father. He persues his career in Baseball for his father.

Houston Rockets

Jan 13, 1994

The Houston Rockets won back to back championships. 1994-1995

Lebron James enters the NBA

Jan 17, 2003

Lebron the long awaited star enters the NBA draft picked up by the Clevland Caviliers.

Lebron James Rookie of the year

Jan 17, 2004

Lebron showed up and took the rookie of the year award.

NBA and dress codes

Oct 17, 2005

When you see NBA players arriving to the stadium, sitting on the bench due to injury, or leaving the game they must be dressed up in a proffesional manner. David Stern the commisioner implemented this in 2005.

Michael Jordan and the hall of fame

Sep 11, 2009

Michael Jordan is inducted into the hall of fame

NBA lockout

May 20, 2011

The NBA had its first lockout in 2011.