The Women’s National Basketball Association, created in 1996, is the first women’s league to be fully endorsed by the NBA, their male counterpart.

Did you see JR Smith's Head-At-The-Rim-Dunk against the Wizards last week? This wasn't a fluke - the Denver Nugget has a 44-inch vertical leap! Find out how to increase your vertical in this article.

You’ve seen the games on television, and maybe you’ve even been to an NBA professional basketball game at one or more of the venues they use.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. is now a retired NBA superstar who played for the Los  Angeles Lakers and took the team to win a total of five championships during the  1980's.  Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers and signed for $500,000 a year; the highest rookie contract ever up to that point.

Larry Bird's impact on NBA basketball history was immediate. For the 1980 season Larry Bird led the Celtics to superstardom legacy. Bird was named the league's Rookie of The Year and was voted onto the Eastern Conference All Star-Team. He was honored with this title all for all of his twelve seasons of his career in the NBA. He was scoring 12 points per game, 10 rebounds per game, an outstanding 143 steals and second in assists.

Collier Brown Jr., AKA P.J. Brown, currently plays for the NBA's Boston Celtics as a center/power forward.  In college Brown played at Louisiana Tech for a period of four years. He left the school as the 2nd all-time leader in blocks with 241 and 5th in rebounds with 1,017. In the 1992 NBA draft he was selected out of Louisiana Tech University by the New Jersey Nets.

Bill Russell -AKA: William Felton Russell, born February 12, 1934 in Monroe, LA.  During Bill Russell's 13-year NBA playing career he was honored with the prestigious MVP title 5 times in his career.

For many years there has been vast media frenzy on who will be the next Michael Jordan, the next basketball superstar who can stand up to this title. Michael Jordan stormed onto the NBA scene as a rookie during the 1984-1985 seasons. He was a super defensive player, an explosive offensive player, and an all-star for his famous dunk shots.

One of the great features of basketball is that is was invented in the United States. One of the great downfalls of basketball in the United States, is that basketball was invented here.  Since 1891, American basketball has claimed superiority over the world. Recently though, the world has not only caught up but surpassed the United States in many aspects including recent US failures in World Competition.  So what happened?

Michael Jordan was born three days after Valentine's Day in 1963. He brought a new level of excitement to the game of basketball, and is now retired, much to the relief of his opponents, and despite coming back several times previously.

Jamario Moon has the highest vertical leap (47 inches) of all NBA players! In a pre-draft camp he touched 12 foot, 4 inches on a jumping test. Find out more about his jumping secrets in this article.

The "Big Cactus" moves the needle wherever he goes.   Here's 10 reasons why...

The amount of trading that has gone on in the recent weeks is absolutely amazing. Some teams have made some really good trades. Some others have made some not so good trades. This article grades each recent trade and explains who got the short end of the stick.

Pat Riley considered the greatest NBA coach of all times has been the head coach of five championship teams, most recent 2006 NBA Championship with the Miami Heat. Retired as head coach, he now heads the Miami heat as team president. Prior to his Miami Heat coaching, he headed the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks.

Every year, only the biggest names in the NBA get considered for the MVP. The following is a list of underrated, under appreciated players who are invaluable to their teams.

The 2007-2008 season has showcased some of the best teams in recent NBA history with the San Antonio Spurs rolling as usual, the Dallas Mavericks back to their winning ways, Steve Nash running the Phoenix Suns offense to perfection once again and the Los Angeles Lakers surprising people with every game with their younger version of Shaq in Andrew Bynum. Not only are these teams playing like contenders, but their are some surprising young teams moving up the ranks like Chris Paul's New Orleans Hornets and the Portland Trailblazers both of which are playoff bound.

I am a Golden State Warriors fan. Everyone close to me knows that when the Warriors are on TV (only a few times a year unless you live in the Bay Area, which I do not), I am on the couch in my 'We Believe' t-shirt. After a mediocre season last year that ended with a bang, the Warriors have been doing pretty well this season.

Michael Jordan was part of two award winning gold medalist Olympic teams. His first team won the first gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics and the second one was in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. He set a record in NBA by making the highest career regular season scoring average of 30.1 points per game.

You like playing basketball, right? Yes you do. On the other hand you are not young any more (this phrase is applicable to people from 19 to 80) and you do not feel capable of running up and down the full court. It is difficult to find nine players and to play five on five.

Larry Bird is widely regarded as one of the three greatest NBA players to ever lace up their sneakers on basketball's premiere stage alongside Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.

Although he has been retired for several years now, Michael Jordan is still widely regarded as the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. His influence was felt not only in the way the game was played, but also in how it was perceived around the world.

For those who know me, it goes without saying that I am a huge Warriors fan. I bleed Blue and Yellow. And after the amazing late-season playoff run and heart breaking loss to the Jazz in the second round last year, I am ecstatic that the NBA season is finally upon us. It represents not only a chance for redemption, but also a chance to prove that last year was no fluke. Does that mean I think that the Warriors are good enough to win the championship this year?

Kobe Bryant will never get his wish. If it was not for Shaq he probably would not have three rings.

Basketball as a game needs no introduction. Legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 'Magic' Johnson and Michael Jordan have achieved cult-status, both, within U.S.A and outsides.

The pro basketball history in the US can be traced to a game played at the YMCA in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1896.

Whether you're a serious baller or just practicing your jumper in the driveway, most good stores have got the shoes for you.

This article contains information on the renowned athlete; Michael Jordan. A short biography about his background and acclaimed career in professional basketball.

There is no debate over the fact that fundamentals skills have eroded slowly over the past 25 years. The Michael Jordan era ushered in a new individual style of play. Instead of working on pivoting, shooting, cutting, passing, and defending, young players have focused on a different set of skills. A thorough analysis of the NBA's All-Time Top 50 players make one thing crystal clear; the best players ever were dedicated to the game's fundamentals of passing, dribbling, and shooting. And they loved the game.

Why Would a Basketball Association That is Still Trying to Gain Ground Go Public?

  Born on March 6, 1972, Shaquille O’Neal stands 7'1" tall and weighs 325 lbs.  He attended college at Louisiana State and currently plays for the NBA’s Miami Heat.  During his collegiate years, O’Neal thrived at basketball.  

  The game of NBA basketball is very exciting. In fact, many are claiming that the NBA is back. It took at little siesta and became a game of low scoring. Today, the stars are coming out and scoring is up—fans love it. NBA Basketball has been called the easiest game to handicap by many sports bettors.  

  Born on September 10, 1974, Ben Wallace attended college at Virginia Union, where he studied criminal justice, and currently plays for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons.  He stands 6'9" tall and weighs 240 lbs and is the 10th of 11 children.  

  Born on June 19, 1979, Dirk Nowitzki is a native of Germany and currently plays for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.  After applying early for entry into the 1998 NBA Draft, Nowitzki was selected ninth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.  

  Born on June 7, 1975, Allen Iverson is a graduate of Georgetown and currently plays a guard position for the Philadelphia 76ers.  He stands 6' tall and weighs 165 lbs.  Following his high school years at Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia, Allen Iverson was honored by having his jersey number retired during the school’s 1993 State Championship halftime ceremony.  

  Born on December 30, 1984, LeBron James is an Ohio native who graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.  Standing 6'8" and weighing 240 lbs., James has enjoyed a number of career highlights since joining the NBA.  

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a former NBA (National Basketball Association) player of legendary status.  At 7 feet, 2 inches in height, Kareem dominated the in the NBA for 20 years.

  Jordan will become the largest individual owner of the Bobcats after Johnson. Jordan will become the Managing Member of Basketball Operations for the Bobcats group.  

After finally getting Peja, Indiana loses O'Neal for 8 weeks. Destiny isn't exactly on their side like it has been for Detroit.

This has to be the first time in years that these two teams aren't playing each other on national television.

This game is only four days apart from when Boston and Minnesota exchanged players. In this game the home court really doesn't matter. Whoever wins probably got the better of the deal.

If you haven’t seen a game where T-Mac or Vincanity returned to Toronto, you missed something.

Dissecting the best and worst games in Basketball.

Disecting the best and worst basketball games.

  On any given day, all around the world, people are playing basketball. Today, basketball rates as one of the all-time most popular sports worldwide. Basketball tournaments are played out between players of all age groups from little five and six year olds to adults of all ages and levels. Sports networks around the world, on any given day, will report on professional basketball tournaments around the world and broadcast local and international games.