Basketball History 101

When basketball was first invented, nobody thought about height being an advantage. Most coaches looked for players who were fast and athletic. It wasn’t until the 1930s that some coaches started looking for height. Today, the NBA has 70 players that are 7-feet tall or taller. We go through the history of how we got from pro players who averaged 5-foot-8 in height to today’s average of 6-foot-7 in the NBA.
Episode 210 re-air.

CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC
"A Slow Day" by Chiro
"Horizons" by Roa

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It was 1959 and the Minneapolis Lakers were in Charleston, West Virginia to play against the Cincinnati Royals. As the Lakers were checking into their hotel, Elgin Baylor, Boo Ellis, and Ed Fleming were denied rooms because of the color of their skin. Baylor took it personally and chose to sit out the game.
Episode 176 re-air.

CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC
"A Slow Day" by Chiro
"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT
bballhistory101@gmail.com

Today, Rick covers the 13 rules of basketball that James Naismith, the game's founder, originally created.
Episode 87 re-air.

CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa
"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT
bballhistory101@gmail.com

Bam Adebayo was one of the most unlikely players to score 83 points, but that is what made this story so special. Under the right circumstances, almost anything can happen in basketball.

CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC
"Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic
"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT
bballhistory101@gmail.com

John Havlicek was the game’s original 6th Man. He defined the concept created by mastermind Red Auerbach. How do you strategically use 6 players in the rotation to keep pressure on the opponent? The NBA now awards a 6th Man Award, but Havlicek embodied the concept.

CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC
"Funky Retro Funk [Funk Music]" by MokkaMusic
"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT
bballhistory101@gmail.com