FROM DUNKS TO DATA: THE EVOLUTION OF THE NBA WELCOMES YOU
ABSTRACT
The NBA has changed a lot since its inception in 1946. The introduction of the three-point line and the importance of the shot in the game today is dramatic. New technology has been implemented into the NBA such as sports analytics and player monitors that track the movements of players during their games. With this technology, research has been done in order to improve the recovery of the players and allow their careers to last longer. There are more aspects of the NBA that have changed as a result of influential players Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, and Stephen Curry and their impact on the game.
FIVE QUESTIONS
1. Who are Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson?
2. What impact has technology had on the NBA?
3. How the NBA has changed over the years?
4. Who are the most impactful players in NBA history?
5. How impactful are three point makes in NBA games?