Basketball Archive

With 11 NBA titles, Bill Russel won more NBA Championship rings than any other player. Recent basketball fans may have no idea who Bill Russell is, but the guy was the epitome of championship basketball. His calling card was defense and backboard domination, although he can score if he wants to. Russell anchored the Boston […]

Over the past few NBA seasons, you may have heard about the term “triple-double” getting thrown around a lot. It’s one of the most impressive feats a player can achieve in a single game. Interestingly enough, there are more of them than ever before. What is a triple-double in basketball? And what is its significance, […]

There are moments in basketball that elicit fans’ reactions. A windmill dunk, an acrobatic layup, and a buzzer-beater could evoke cheers. On the other hand, getting crossed over or shooting an airball could do the opposite. What is an airball in basketball, and who invented that term? Airball Meaning in Basketball Definition of an Airball: […]

Basketball is typically divided into four quarters. The only exception is men’s basketball under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Men’s NCAA basketball features two 20-minute halves instead of four quarters. By definition, a quarter in basketball refers to the minutes or period of time in a segment or section of the game. (To avoid […]

Kobe Bryant earned the reputation of a winner thanks to hard work, dedication, and natural athletic gifts. He was a master at his craft, known for his dogged pursuit of greatness and unrelenting sense of perfection. On both sides of the court, he had every possible weapon at his disposal, allowing him to succeed at […]

College basketball has a vibe and passion that can’t be felt in professional leagues. That is why it brings in droves of viewers year after year. In fact, the statistics indicate that, on average, around 10.7 million viewers tune in to every NCAA Tournament game from 2013 to 2022. From a business and fun standpoint, […]

Michael Jordan was the most prolific scorer basketball has ever seen. He was no slouch on the defensive end either, winning a Defensive Player of the Year award the same year he won his first MVP award. Up until now, he remains the only person, dead or alive, to achieve the feat. Born on February […]

When it comes to intense, high-level basketball, nothing comes close to the NBA playoffs. The playoffs are the season-ending tournament of the NBA that ultimately decides the winner of the NBA championship. Since it’s a tournament, how many teams make the NBA playoffs? The league introduced a new postseason format in 2020, so let’s get […]

Basketball positions have evolved over time, but some of the core features of each role have remained a constant. The sport of basketball is more than just running around and putting the ball through a hoop. It is a symphony, an intricate orchestra where each musician brings different instruments and contributes their best. The team’s […]

It seems like he’s a frequent winner, but exactly how many rings does LeBron have? Born in Akron, Ohio, LeBron played high school basketball at Saint Vincent Saint Mary’s. He went directly from high school to the NBA. He was drafted #1 overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. By the end of […]

What exactly is the ABA legacy? Many people may consider the American Basketball Association (ABA) an afterthought. The league did not even last ten years, and financial woes mired its existence. It died an early death, so to speak, so why should modern basketball fans be interested? The answer is pretty simple: Many of the […]

If there was a Michael Jordan before Michael Jordan, that guy was Julius Erving. Perhaps the coolest, smoothest person to have ever played the game, Dr. J, as he is fondly called, belongs in basketball royalty. Many fans believe he should be part of the subjective “GOAT” conversation, and they are not entirely wrong. Along […]