Video: NBA's first basket, 1946

Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by LanierFan, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. LanierFan Contributor

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    Here's a clip from a new documentary, showing the Knicks scoring the first basket in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which would later merge into the NBA. This is such a pretty fast break, I thought it might be interesting to fans who've been led to believe the early players were slow and mechanical.
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    Nice video. The second shot in the video is a very deep shot. Hard to judge without the arc and the lane being so much smaller, but I would say that was a few feet out from NBA 3 point range.

    Looks like the old fellas could really play.
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    That deep shot was a sweet set shot. Definitely not a jumper.
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    Wow, that was some nice passing! Anyone know if he's still available? We could use a backup pg right about now....:stirthepot:

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