In July, in the 2021 NBA Draft, League Commissioner Adam Silver marked the unofficial start of the 2021-22 season by noting that the NBA’s 75th season would honor “the past and present legends of our game. “as well as” look to the future. future. “
As part of the 75th anniversary celebration, the league will launch its NBA 75 roster, a collection of the 75 greatest players in NBA history. The league compiled a similar list prior to the 1996-97 season in honor of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, sparking much debate among basketball fans.
Which players will make the cut this time? Here’s everything you need to know about the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.
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When will the NBA 75 roster be released?
The NBA’s 75th anniversary team will be revealed in three parts during the first week of the 2021-22 season.
- The first 25 players revealed: Tuesday, October 19 (6 p.m. ET, TNT)
- The following 25 players revealed: Wednesday, October 20 (3 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- The last 25 players revealed: Thursday, October 21 (6 p.m. ET, TNT)
Who votes on the NBA 75 list?
The NBA’s 75th anniversary team was selected by a panel of members of the media, current and former players, coaches and team executives. The league has not yet announced whether it will share the voting results or if it presented specific guidelines that each voter should follow. The process seems largely subjective.
How will the NBA celebrate its 75th anniversary season?
There will be multiple dates on the 2021-22 season schedule featuring classic matchups, including a Nov. 1 contest between the Knicks and Raptors to be held on the 75th anniversary of the first game of the NBA regular season. The league will also feature a special 75th anniversary season logo, as well as the new Classic and City Edition uniforms.
Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler, Magic Johnson, Bob Pettit and Oscar Robertson, as well as 14-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, will serve as ambassadors throughout the season. Given that they will have a significant presence in league events, including the 2022 All-Star weekend in Cleveland, it feels safe to assume that they made the NBA 75 roster.
Who was on the NBA’s 50th anniversary team?
(In alphabetical order)
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Nate Archibald
3. Paul Arizin
4. Charles Barkley
5. Rick Barry
6. Elgin Baylor
7. Dave Bing
8. Larry Bird
9. Wilt Chamberlain
10. Bob Cousy
11. Dave Cowens
12. Billy Cunningham
13. Dave DeBusschere
14. Clyde Drexler
15. Julius Erving
16. Patrick Ewing
17. Walt Frazier
18. George Gervin
19. Hal Greer
20. John Havlicek
21. Elvin Hayes
22. Magic Johnson
23. Sam Jones
24. Michael Jordan
25. Jerry Lucas
26. Karl Malone
27. Moses Malone
28. Pete Maravich
29. Kevin McHale
30. George Mikan
31. Earl Monroe
32. Hakeem Olajuwon
33. Shaquille O’Neal
34. Robert Parish
35. Bob Pettit
36. Scottie Pippen
37. Willis Reed
38. Oscar Robertson
39. David Robinson
40. Bill Russell
41. Dolph Schayes
42. Bill Sharman
43. John Stockton
44. Isiah Thomas
45. Nate Thurmond
46. Wes Unseld
47. Bill Walton
48. Jerry West
49. Lenny Wilkens
50. James Worthy
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.