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A timeline of the NBA's history. Resources: http://hoopedia.nba.com/index.php?title=NBA_Key_Milestones
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Dr James Naismith invents the game of basketball, using baskets and a soccer ball.
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James asks A.G. Spalding and Brothers to develop the first basketball.
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First professional game is played located in Trenton, New Jersey.
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The Basketball Association of America, the forerunner of NBA, is founded in New York, leading by the first president, Maurice Podoloff.
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A game between the Toronto Huskies and New York Knicks, the final score being 68-66 having the Knicks victory, where any person taller than 6'8 got in for free.
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The NBA finally becomes a 17-team league which then acquires the name, "National Basketball Association."
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To be believed, the first All-Star game is won by the Eastern Conference against the Westernd Conference 111-94.
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The NBA altnernates the ruling system with a 24-second shot clock and the penalty shots.
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“The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opens in Springfield, Mass., on the Springfield College campus, where the game was invented by Dr. James Naismith.” (Hoopedia, 1/21/13)
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During the half time of the All-Star game, the first ever Slam Dunk Competition took place which Julius Erving became the victor. This unfortunately, did not start the year round Slam Dunk Competition.
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Spalding’s basketballs became the official ball of the NBA.
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This is when the Slam Dunk Competition became official and became year round as a tradition, of the NBA.
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“The NBA becomes a member of ABA/USA, the nation’s representative in FIBA. ABA/USA changes its name to USA Basketball.” (Hoopedia, 1/21/13)
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NBA and NBC join together under a four year agreement of $600 million contract letting NBC broadcast all NBA sponsored events.
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“In Barcelona, Spain, the USA Olympic Men’s Basketball Team, nicknamed the Dream Team, defeats Croatia 117-85 for the gold medal. This is the first time NBA players are allowed to compete in the Olympics.” (Hoopedia, 1/21/13)
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The National Basketball Association celebrates their 50th anniversary.
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At NBA All-Star, Joseph Odiahambo dribbles the Spalding NeverFlat basketball for over 26 hours setting a Guinness World Record.
