Year: 2024

The Early Days of NBA Salaries In the inaugural NBA season of 1946, the league’s highest-paid player, Tom King of the Detroit Falcons, earned $16,500 annually. His salary included compensation…

In a Sports Illustrated article discussing 7-foot-tall NBA players, author Pablo S. Torre estimates that fewer than 70 American men aged 20–40 are 7 feet or taller. During the 2021–22…

For most ambitious basketball players, a sprained ankle is almost inevitable—whether from a sharp crossover or landing on someone else’s foot during a layup. Thankfully, you can lower the risk…

Finding the perfect pair of basketball shoes can be a challenge! In recent years, brands like Converse, New Balance, and various Chinese manufacturers have entered an already competitive market dominated…

Improving your vertical jump for basketball requires patience, consistency, and daily commitment. Major results may take up to 18 months, so staying disciplined is key. Box training is one of…