(History of basketball: Expectations VS Reality Part 2 )
Professional basketball began on Coney Island in 1898
During World War II, many players left for service overseas, which hurt attendance at games greatly—so much so that league play was suspended for three full seasons (1943–1946). When it resumed in 1946, the renamed Basketball Association of America had only eight teams left on its roster. That same year saw another major change: they changed their name again—this time it was shortened to "Basketball Association" (which is still how many people refer to it today!)
League play was hampered by World War II
The NBA was formed when the BAA merged with the NBL in 1949. The league continued to expand and thrive, but there was one problem: a lot of people were getting sick and dying. The culprit? A virus that would become known as the common cold or influenza
During World War II, many players left for service overseas, which hurt attendance at games greatly—so much so that league play was suspended for three full seasons (1943–1946). When it resumed in 1946, the renamed Basketball Association of America had only eight teams left on its roster. That same year saw another major change: they changed their name again—this time it was shortened to "Basketball Association" (which is still how many people refer to it today!)
The BAA was a direct competitor to the National Basketball League (NBL), which was founded in 1921. The first match between the two leagues happened on November 1, 1946, and it was a doozy: fans filled Madison Square Garden with more than 20,000 people—a record amount for that time. The Knicks beat the Chicago Stags in overtime to win the game
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game
You may be wondering, "What's the big deal?" You see, Wilt Chamberlain was the only player to ever score 100 points in a single game. It happened on March 2nd, 1962 against the New York Knicks at Hershey Sports Arena in Pennsylvania
In fact, Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game is still the NBA record for points scored in a single game
The Philadelphia Warriors' center set his record with 28 field goals (which would be impressive enough), but he also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 22 rebounds
Wilt's 100-point game was the most points scored in a single game until Elvin Hayes scored 78 points in 1968. The NBA has since limited the number of times a player can shoot from the field, and Wilt's record remains unbroken
But let's get back to the game. In addition to scoring 100 points, Wilt also set a record for most field goals made in a single game with 28. He also grabbed 22 rebounds and dished out 24 assists! Talk about an all-around player
The game was played on March 2nd, 1962 against the New York Knicks at Hershey Sports Arena in Pennsylvania
In fact, Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game is still the NBA record for points scored in a single game. The Philadelphia Warriors' center set his record with 28 field goals (which would be impressive enough), but he also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 22 rebounds
Wilt's 100-point game was the most points scored in a single game until Elvin Hayes scored 78 points in 1968. The NBA has since limited the number of times a player can shoot from the field, and Wilt's record remains unbroken. But let's get back to the game. In addition to scoring 100 points, Wilt also set a record for most field goals made in a single game with 28. He also grabbed 22 rebounds and dished out 24 assists! Talk about an all-around player
The game was played on March 2nd, 1962 against the New York Knicks at Hershey Sports Arena in Pennsylvania. In fact, Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game is still the NBA record for points scored in a single game
The first game of professional basketball was played on Coney Island in 1898. The New York Celtics and the Brooklyn Crescents battled it out at the Coney Island Arena, with the Celtics coming out victorious 12-11. This game marked the beginning of organized basketball as we know it today NBL merged with the BAA in 1949, which was a major step toward becoming the NBA that we know today
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