It was invented in 1856 but back then they played with peach baskets so when they made it they had to climb up and get the ball out hope this helps
1970
The NBA instituted the 3 point shot in 1979-80. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics hit the first 3-pointer in NBA history.
There was no NBA championships at that year the year it started was 1947
Dwyane Wade began his professional basketball career in the NBA when he was drafted by the Miami Heat as the fifth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He made his debut on October 29, 2003, during the 2003-2004 NBA season. Wade quickly established himself as a talented player, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year honors that season.
NBA Coach of the Year Award was created in 1963.
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Kevin Durant went second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft, and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2007 - 2008 season.
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1994
His first year in the NBA was the 96-97 season.
In 2012, Kyrie Irving played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He was selected as the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and made an immediate impact in his rookie season. Irving quickly established himself as a talented point guard and won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2012.
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For home court advantage for the NBA finals on the same year.