The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
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Michael Jordan played in his final NBA game.
NBA hired the first African American coach Bill Russell for the Boston Celtics.
The Detroit Pistons NBA team broke records after losing their 27th consecutive basketball game.
After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is founded.
