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Basketball Hall of Fame: Larry Bird
The Basketball Hall of Fame provides a profile of former NBA basketball great Larry Bird. It also lists his college playing, pro playing and coaching highlights.
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Black Past: Jordan, Michael
This brief encyclopedia article is about Michael Jordan's basketball career from high school through his experience with the Washington Wizards. There are links to websites that give further information.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Le Bron James
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features LeBron James, an American professional basketball player who helped the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA) win two championships (2012, 2013). Drafted directly out of...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Oscar Robertson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Oscar Robertson, an American basketball player who starred in both the collegiate and professional ranks and was considered one of the top players in the history of the game. As a player...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Shaquille O'neal
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Shaquille O'Neal, an American basketball player, named in 1996 to the National Basketball Association (NBA) list of its 50 greatest players of all time.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Karl Malone
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Karl Malone, an American basketball player who owns the National Basketball Association (NBA) career record for free throws attempted (13,188) and made (9,787). He ranks second in career...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Earl Lloyd
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Earl Lloyd, a basketball player who was the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This site, rich in detail and breadth of...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: David Robinson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features David Robinson, an American basketball player who won two National Basketball Association (NBA) titles with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003).
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Doc Rivers
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Doc Rivers, an American basketball player and coach who, as the head coach of the Boston Celtics, led the team to a National Basketball Association (NBA) championship in 2008.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Elvin Hayes
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Elvin Hayes, an American basketball player who was one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Isiah Thomas
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Isiah Thomas, an American basketball player, considered one of the best point guards in the history of the game. He led the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Kobe Bryant
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Kobe Bryant, an American professional basketball player, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to five championships (2000-02; 2009-10).
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Magic Johnson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Magic Johnson, an American basketball player who led the National Basketball Association (NBA) Los Angeles Lakers to five championships.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Moses Malone
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Moses Malone, an American professional basketball player, who was the dominating center and premier offensive rebounder in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1980s. He...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Tim Duncan
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Tim Duncan, an American collegiate and professional basketball player, who led the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to four championships (1999, 2003, 2005,...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Bill Russell
Biographical information on Bill Russell, an American basketball player who was the first outstanding defensive center in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the sport's greatest icons.