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NBA Where amazing happens. Jongpill Park. What is NBA?. N ational B asketball A ssociation, NBA One of the most famous league in America MLB& NFL NHL&NBA. History of NBA. Started from ABA (American Basketball Association) in 1946 with 11 teams
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NBA Where amazing happens Jongpill Park
What is NBA? • National Basketball Association, NBA • One of the most famous league in America • MLB& NFL NHL&NBA
History of NBA • Started from ABA (American Basketball Association) in 1946 with 11 teams • Other league named NBL (National Basketball League) • Combined together in 1946 → NBA!
History of NBA • ABA + NBL = NBA • Started with 27 teams • 2 Canadian teams were added • Separated Eastern division and Western division • In 1970, the division was changed to conference.
History of NBA • Now, there are six divisions in two conferences • 29 American teams with 1 Canadian team
Boston Celtics • At the top for 17 times • Won the league from 1958 to 1965 • 8 times in a row • Kevin garnett • Ray Allen • Paul Pierce
LA Lakers • Won the league for 16 times • Strong rival of Boston Celtics • Magic Jonson • Kobe Bryant
Chicago Bulls • Been a champion for 6 times • Illinois, Chicago • Michael Jordan • scottie pippen • At the last after Jordan’s retirement • Derrick Rose
First Dream Team • 1992 Barcelona Olympic • Lost to Soviet Union in 1988 Seoul Olympic • All the superstars from NBA • Magic Johnson • Michael Jordan • Scottie Pippen • Larry Bird • Charles barkley
21st century – 2012 Dream Team • New superstars • Kobe Bryant • Lebron James • Dwayne Wade • Tim Duncan • Derrik Rose • Dwight Howard • Chris Paul • Carmelo Anthony
All-Star Game • First all-star game was in 1951 Boston. • events & fanfares
Individual Awards • Sixth Man of the Year Award • NBA Rookie of the Year Award • Most Improved Player Award • Defensive Player of the Year Award • Coach of the Year Award
Michael Jordan • 6 NBA Champion • 6 NBA Final MVP • 5 NBA MVP • Hall of Fame • #1 Fan Rating Rank among all players