History of the NBA 1949-1966

So, what did the NBA look like when it began? Answer: primitive! No shot clock, no Black players until 1950, low-scoring game with lots of fouls, and rare/brief national coverage. On the horizon: Bob Pettit, Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Oscar Robertson to name a few. But teams shifted or dropped out, and yes college scandals did affect the new league. How so? Find out!!!

Standings, League News, Lists of Rookies and NBA 1st-teamers, Stat Leaders, and Finals outcomes.