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What is NBA? • National Basketball Association, NBA • One of the most famous league in America • MLB& NFL NHL&NBA

History of NBA • Started from ABA (American Basketball Association) in 1946 with 11 teams • Other league named NBL (National Basketball League) • Combined together in 1946 → NBA!

History of NBA • • • •

ABA + NBL = NBA Started with 27 teams 2 Canadian teams were added Separated Eastern division and Western division • In 1970, the division was changed to conference.

History of NBA • Now, there are six divisions in two conferences • 29 American teams with 1 Canadian team

Boston Celtics • • • • • •

At the top for 17 times Won the league from 1958 to 1965 8 times in a row Kevin garnett Ray Allen Paul Pierce

LA Lakers • • • •

Won the league for 16 times Strong rival of Boston Celtics Magic Jonson Kobe Bryant

Chicago Bulls • • • • • •

Been a champion for 6 times Illinois, Chicago Michael Jordan scottie pippen At the last after Jordan’s retirement Derrick Rose

First Dream Team • • • • • • • •

1992 Barcelona Olympic Lost to Soviet Union in 1988 Seoul Olympic All the superstars from NBA Magic Johnson Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen Larry Bird Charles barkley

21st century – 2012 Dream Team • • • • • • • • •

New superstars Kobe Bryant Lebron James Dwayne Wade Tim Duncan Derrik Rose Dwight Howard Chris Paul Carmelo Anthony

All-Star Game • First all-star game was in 1951 Boston. • events & fanfares

Individual Awards • • • • •

Sixth Man of the Year Award NBA Rookie of the Year Award Most Improved Player Award Defensive Player of the Year Award Coach of the Year Award

Michael Jordan • • • • •

6 NBA Champion 6 NBA Final MVP 5 NBA MVP Hall of Fame #1 Fan Rating Rank among all players