The NBA playoffs are the annual postseason tournament of the NBA, designed to crown the league champion after the regular season. They date back to 1947 when the league was still the Basketball Association of America. The modern NBA playoffs currently feature 16 teams in a four-round, best-of-seven format. This structure became fully established in…
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Things I Like: Space Jam (Pinball Machine)
This one was made by Sega in 1996 and I don’t remember seeing this one as a kid. But I was happy to play it at the Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Makes me wonder why we never got a Space Jam video game back in the day. Is this the…
Fun Fact: The Surprising Number of 3 Pointers Shaq Made
During his entire NBA playing career, Shaquille O’Neal only made one 3 point shot successfully.
(Not So) Fun Fact: Michael Jordan Being a Bad Tipper
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was enjoying a night in Las Vegas in the 90s with Michael Jordan, among others. He embarrassed the basketball great when he noticed Michael Jordan had given the waitress a very small tip. Wayne Gretzky ended up giving her a very generous tip.
(Not So) Fun Fact: LeBron James vs The WBNA Salary
Lebron James makes considerably more money than all WBNA players combined. And about a dozen others in the NBA can match or exceed that number too in paychecks.