https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5wBI98NXEE Spud Webb played 12 seasons in the NBA. He averaged almost 10 points a game, but the fete that he is best known for was when showed off his 42" vertical leap and lifted his 67" frame above the rim, and the competition, to win the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, on February 8, 1986. Spud Webb finds himself back home for the … [Read more...] about 5′ 7″ Spud Webb Wins NBA Slam Dunk – February 8, 1986
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Pistol Pete Maravich Scores Record 69 for LSU – February 7, 1970
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9a5uu2xBPs Pistol Pete Maravich broke the NCAA single game scoring record (Breaking Niagra's Calvin Murphy's mark of 68 points) as he dumped in 69 points on February 7, 1970. Despite Maravich's record breaking performance, his LSU team lost the game to Alambama, 106-104. "The Pistol" was coached by his father Press Maravich for the three … [Read more...] about Pistol Pete Maravich Scores Record 69 for LSU – February 7, 1970
Rookies, Paul Pierce and Vince Carter Debut Against Each Other – February 5, 1999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6P0sTPi2v0 Paul Pierce and Vince Carter made their NBA debuts against each other in Boston on February 5, 1999. Because of a labor dispute there were no games played that season until that date. Pierce started the game for the Boston Celtics. He played 39 minutes and scored 19 points. Carter started for the Toronto Raptors (who won the … [Read more...] about Rookies, Paul Pierce and Vince Carter Debut Against Each Other – February 5, 1999
Sacramento Kings Score Only Four Points in Quarter – February 4, 1987
On February 4, 1987 a basketball team scored only four points in the first quarter of a game. Mind you, this wasn't a middle school girls JV squad. This was an NBA team, the Sacramento Kings. In addition to scoring only four points (all foul shots) here are some of the Kings other dubious achievements that they racked up that quarter. They let their opponents, the Los … [Read more...] about Sacramento Kings Score Only Four Points in Quarter – February 4, 1987
David Stern Named NBA Commissioner – February 1, 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT0ArFKNVmc David Stern became the commissioner of the NBA on Februay 1, 1984, a position he held until he stepped down on the same date, 30 years later. Stern has by far, the longest tenure of any NBA commissioner (Maurice Podloff, the league's first commissioner, previously held the record. He served from 1946-1963.) According to NBA.com … [Read more...] about David Stern Named NBA Commissioner – February 1, 1984