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1May 21, '23MJ and Phil rocked the same sneakers on this day in 1989! #NBAKicks40.5×10.6M12k1.2k266
2Jan 9, '25Muggsy Bogues defied all odds playing in the NBA at 5'3"... a true one-of-a-kind 🌟 🎉 12th pick in 1987 🎉 14-year NBA career 🎉 7.6 APG (21st all-time) 🎉 Averaged double-double 35.7×9.3M14k1.8k1k
3Jul 24, '23Join us in wishing a Happy 60th Birthday to 14x #NBAAllStar, 2x NBA MVP, and 75th Anniversary Team member... “The Mailman,” Karl Malone. #NBABDAY33.2×8.7M11k517214
4Jul 6, '24KG took the whole #USABMNT on 1-on-1 back in 2000 😤32.7×8.5M37k4.4k2.5k
5May 14, '23Allen Iverson's mom braiding his hair midgame will always be an amazing moment. Basketball moms ❤️16.1×4.2M47k5.3k750
6Dec 28, '22Luka Doncic is the only player in NBA history to ever record 60+ PTS, 20+ REB, and 10+ AST in a game.15.9×4.1M42k5.5k225
7Jul 5, '24Shaq couldn’t be guarded playing 1-on-1 during 1996 #USABMNT practice 🇺🇸💪14.3×3.7M20k2.1k1.4k
8Jun 9, '25The others: 10x - Michael Jordan 5x - Wilt Chamberlain 2023-24 - Luka Dončić 2018-19 - James Harden 2013-14 - Kevin Durant 2005-06 - Kobe Bryant 1999-00 - Shaquille O'Neal 1974-75 10.2×2.7M10k944970
9Jul 6, '24"You don't want to hide the unibrow..." Kobe had some marketing advice for AD back in 2012 with #USABMNT 😂9.9×2.6M11k1.2k792
10Feb 7, '25LeBron James is now the youngest (19y, 88d) and the oldest (40y, 38d) player in NBA history to score 40+ PTS. 🤯9.9×2.6M36k3.9k853
11Apr 23, '23On this day in 2019... Dame buried this iconic series-clincher!8.1×2.1M15k1.8k174
12Apr 27, '2320 years ago today... Paul Pierce talked the talk and walked the walk! #NBAVault7.7×2M12k1.2k208
13Feb 15, '2018-year-old rookie Kobe Bryant captured the memorable 1997 Slam Dunk Contest title. 🌟: #StateFarmSaturday 📺: 8pm/et on TNT7.6×056k14k644
14May 2, '23Ahead of tonight's LAL/GSW Game 1 (10pm/et on TNT), take a look back at LeBron and Steph's first ever matchup in 2009!7.5×2M12k1.4k395
15Dec 23, '22How quickly did that bench clear?!? 🤣 Grizzlies/Suns, 10pm/et, ESPN6.5×1.7M11k749223
16May 9, '23Lonnie Walker IV is the first Laker to have 15+ points off the bench in the 4th quarter of a Playoff game since... Kobe Bryant, who scored 17 points on May 8, 1997 v the Utah Jazz.6.4×1.7M16k2.9k171
17Nov 2, '23LeBron James is the first player in NBA history to score 35+ PTS in a game in their 21st season.4.7×1.2M13k1.5k94
18Oct 12, '20LeBron James joins Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA History to win 4+ Finals MVPs and 4+ regular-season MVPs.4.6×037k7k136
19Feb 13, '24🌟 MJ vs. Shaq pregame in 1996 🌟 2024 #NBAAllStar: Sunday, 2/18 at 8:00pm/et on TNT4.2×1.1M10k1.4k579
20Mar 4, '24Victor Wembanyama joins David Robinson (2x) and Tim Duncan as the only rookies in NBA history to record 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ blocks in a game.3.6×946k9.2k1.2k177
21May 23, '23Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain (1967) as the only players in NBA history to average a triple-double in back-to-back Playoff series.3.4×895k12k1.7k75
22Oct 25, '25Luka Dončić becomes the FIRST player in NBA history to open a season with back-to-back games of 40+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists!3.4×893k11k1.7k248
23Aug 12, '22🤯 This clip from Dominique Wilkins' charity game in 1988 shows just how UNREAL Isiah Thomas' handles are! #NBAHandlesWeek3.4×029k3k817
24Oct 3, '23Back in 23 for Year 21! 👑3.4×884k11k1.1k70
25Feb 9, '251976: Hubie Brown teaching the no-look/behind-the-back pass at a basketball camp Today, the basketball legend will call his last game. 👏 PHI/MIL, 2pm/et, ABC3.2×830k9.7k1.3k887
26Feb 8, '242.8.24 💜💛3.1×798k26k4.7k319
27May 15, '21Vanessa and Natalia Bryant receive Kobe Bryant’s official Hall of Fame Class Jacket and Ring. #20HoopClass x @Hoophall3.0×025k3.9k89
28Nov 26, '17On his 48th Birthday, we celebrate SHAWN KEMP's high-flying career! #NBABDAY2.6×014k6.2k11
29May 16, '21Official @Hoophall Inductee, Kobe Bryant. #20HoopClass2.6×024k2.4k74
30Dec 15, '21Steph Curry: 2,974 and counting Ray Allen: 2,9732.5×022k2.9k118
31Jul 21, '21Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players NBA history to win a regular season MVP Award, a Finals MVP Award and a Defensive Player of the Y2.4×019k3.8k129
32Apr 9, '22“No, no, no!” On this day in 1997… Dikembe Mutombo had 3 straight blocks and broke out the finger wag. #NBAVault #NBA752.4×020k2.4k321
33Feb 16, '20🌟 18x NBA All-Star 🌟 4x NBA All-Star Game MVP Kobe Bryant’s #NBAAllStar Game mixtape! 2020 NBA All-Star Game coverage begins 8pm/et on TNT.2.4×018k3.9k329
34May 15, '21Tim Duncan receives his official Hall of Fame Class Jacket and Ring. #20HoopClass x @Hoophall2.3×020k2.4k43
35Jun 13, '23Nikola Jokic is the first center to win #NBAFinals MVP since Shaq in 2002.2.3×597k10k1.4k70
36Nov 12, '22Stephen Curry is the 1st player in NBA history to record back-to-back games of 40+ points, 65%+ FG, and 5+ 3PM!2.2×019k2.6k112
37Sep 26, '24Your passion. Your humility. Your grace. Thank you for everything, @drose!2.2×562k13k1.4k222
38Jun 8, '22"Job's not finished." On this day in 2009... Kobe Bryant made it clear his goal was to win it all! #NBA752.1×017k2.6k457
39Jun 7, '24“Job’s not finished.” 15 years ago today Kobe Bryant gave an iconic quote after going up 2-0 in the 2009 NBA Finals!2.0×529k7.3k1.3k674
40Feb 16, '20🔊🏀 Mic’d up with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game. 🌟: 2020 #NBAAllStar Game 📺: 8pm/et on TNT2.0×015k3.1k319
41Oct 12, '20Only @Lakers duos to win the NBA Finals while both averaging 25+ PPG in the postseason: LeBron James (27.6 in 2020) Anthony Davis (27.7 in 2020) Shaquille O'Neal (36.3 in 2002) Kob2.0×017k2.8k116
42Feb 16, '21Stephen Curry has scored 25+ points on 50% shooting or better in 10 straight games. The last guard to do this was Michael Jordan (11 straight in 1995-96).1.9×016k2.1k75
43Feb 17, '25Join us in wishing a Happy 62nd Birthday to 14x #NBAAllStar, 6x NBA champion, 6x #NBAFinals MVP, 5x NBA MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Michael Jordan! #NBABDAY1.9×484k9.9k2.1k229
44Nov 23, '22On this day in 1991... MJ swished a free throw with his eyes closed!1.8×016k2k228
45Dec 11, '20Year 1 ⏩ Year 131.8×018k1k53
46Dec 16, '20Year 1 ⏩ Year 141.8×017k97835
47Jul 21, '21Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Antetokounmpo are the first trio of brothers to each win an NBA championship.1.7×016k1.5k51
48Jan 28, '25Join us in wishing a Happy 76th Birthday to 5x NBA champion and the all-time winningest coach in NBA history, Gregg Popovich! #NBABDAY1.7×450k12k1.3k75
49Feb 8, '242.8.24 💜💛1.7×439k13k2k137
50Feb 8, '242.8.24 💜💛1.6×423k13k1.8k167
51Jun 17, '22Stephen Curry is now the 7th player in NBA history to win 4+ NBA titles, 2+ #KiaMVP Awards.1.6×015k1.6k80
53Jun 20, '21Kevin Durant's 48 points are the most points scored in a Game 7 in NBA history.1.6×014k1.5k47
54Feb 9, '19#NBAAllStar 2006... @DwyaneWade finishes perfect from the floor to win #TacoBellSkills! #NBAVault1.6×012k2.5k77
55Apr 4, '20#20HoopClass inductee, Kobe Bryant.1.6×013k2.1k43
56Apr 4, '20#20HoopClass inductee, Kobe Bryant.1.5×012k2.4k48
57Feb 17, '20Join us in wishing a Happy 57th Birthday to 6x NBA champion, 6x #NBAFinals MVP, 5x NBA MVP & 14x #NBAAllStar, Michael Jordan! #NBABDAY1.5×012k2.5k24
58Dec 22, '21On this day in 1994... Isaiah Rider saved the ball from going out of bounds in tremendous fashion! 🤯 #NBAVault #NBA751.5×012k1.8k273
59Dec 11, '20Year 1 ⏩ Year 18 A kid from Akron to King James... Where else? #OnlyHere1.5×014k1.2k42
60Nov 11, '18From Zach LaVine’s tonight... we take it back to another @chicagobulls’ free throw putback dunk!1.5×011k2.4k97
61Aug 23, '19Join us in wishing a Happy 41st Birthday to 18x #NBAAllStar, 15x All-NBA, 12x All-Defensive, 5x NBA Champion & ‘07-08 NBA MVP, @kobebryant! #NBABDAY1.4×010k2.7k21
62Dec 9, '20Year 1 ⏩ Year 161.4×014k67441
63Dec 15, '20Year 1 ⏩ Year 181.4×014k1.1k30
64Jun 4, '21LeBron James is the only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 for all-time playoff points (1st), rebounds (6th), assists (2nd), steals (1st) and blocks (10th).1.4×011k1.8k72
65Sep 29, '19Year 1 ⏩ Year 17. @kingjames x #NBAMediaDay1.4×012k2k32
66May 30, '22Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Jaylen Brown become only the second trio to have at least 20 PTS, 5 REB, and 5 AST in a Game 7! #NBA751.4×012k1.6k97
67Mar 2, '21James Harden is the first player to put up 30+ PTS, 10+ REB, 15+ AST with zero turnovers in a game since 1977-78.1.4×012k1.6k41
68Jul 21, '21Two Championships. 50 years apart.1.4×012k1.4k52
69Jan 24, '213⃣0⃣ passes 3⃣1⃣!1.4×013k1.2k24
70Jul 1, '21Chris Paul (36 years, 55 days) is now the oldest player to score 40+ points in a closeout game. The previous oldest was Michael Jordan (35 years, 117 days) in 1998.1.4×012k1.5k48
71Jun 18, '19The NBA CHAMPS of the last 20 seasons! #NBAVault1.4×09.5k2.6k186
72Jun 24, '21Trae Young’s 48 PTS tonight ties LeBron James and Kobe Bryant for the most points scored in a postseason game in NBA history before turning 23 years old. LeBron James: 48 points on1.4×011k2k68
73Feb 17, '202000 ➡️ 2020 🎥 @SHAQ is a pro behind the camera!1.3×012k1.5k103
74Mar 30, '21Russell Westbrook's historic night: ▪️ First 35+ point, 20+ assist triple-double in NBA history ▪️ NBA-record 4th 20+ point, 20+ assist triple-double ▪️ @WashWizards franchise-reco1.3×011k1.9k51
75Feb 6, '22On this day in 2017… LeBron James caught the full court inbounds pass, turned, fired and banked in a ridiculous triple to force OT! #NBA751.3×011k1.4k84
76Aug 23, '18🐍 #Kobe401.3×08.8k2.8k14
77Oct 3, '21Year 1 ⏩ Year 19 #NBA751.2×012k1.1k49
78Jun 9, '21Nikola Jokic is the first #KiaMVP to play every regular season game for their team since Kobe Bryant in 2007-08. 💜💛1.2×011k1.2k27
79May 11, '21Kobe and Shaq, after the @Lakers secured their 3-peat in 2002. 💜💛 #20HoopClass Enshrinement: Saturday, May 151.2×09k2k199
80Jan 9, '21Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown become the 3rd pair of teammates in the last 20 seasons to each record 250+ points in their team's first ten games. They join Shaquille O'Neal and Kob1.2×08.9k1.9k82
81Sep 26, '18Season 1 x Season 16. @KingJames #NBAMediaDay portraits! #ThisIsWhyWePlay1.2×09.4k1.9k18
82Oct 31, '22Luka Doncic is the first player to score 30+ PTS in each of the first six games of the season since Michael Jordan in 1986.1.2×09.8k1.4k93
83May 15, '21Kevin Garnett receives his official Hall of Fame Class Jacket and Ring. #20HoopClass x @Hoophall1.2×010k1.2k15
84Jun 3, '22Jayson Tatum’s 13 assists in Game 1 mark a new NBA record for most assists in an NBA Finals debut! #NBA751.2×011k1.1k49
85Dec 14, '20Year 1 ⏩ Year 181.2×011k60835
86Jul 12, '21Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 1st player to score 40+ points in back-to-back NBA Finals games since LeBron James (41 points in Games 5 and 6 of the 2016 Finals).1.2×010k1.2k42
87Jan 17, '21James Harden (32 PTS, 12 REB, 14 AST) is the first player in NBA history to put up a 30-point triple-double in his debut with a new team.1.2×09.8k1.4k34
88Apr 10, '21Jayson Tatum becomes the first @celtics player to score 53+ points since Larry Bird (60 points on Mar. 12, 1985).1.2×010k1.2k31
89Oct 1, '20💜💛 Anthony Davis becomes the first @Lakers player to tally 30+ points in the NBA Finals since Kobe Bryant's 38 points in Game 5 of the 2010 Finals.1.1×09.6k1.2k24
90May 16, '21Official @Hoophall Inductee, Tim Duncan. #20HoopClass1.0×09.7k83020
91May 29, '21Luka Doncic has recorded 300 points through his first 9 career playoff games. The only other players with at least 300 points scored in their first 9 NBA Playoff games are Michael 1.0×08.7k1.1k48
92Jul 18, '21The Bucks are the first team to go down 0-2 and win the next 3 games in an NBA Finals since the Miami Heat in 2006.1.0×09.2k93844
93Mar 8, '21With 16 dimes in the 2021 All-Star game, Chris Paul moves past Magic Johnson for the most assists in #NBAAllStar Game history.1.0×09.2k82429
94Oct 2, '223,117 Three Pointers Later 💦 📸 SZN 1 | SZN 140.9×09k73943
95Jan 4, '21Stephen Curry scored 62 points tonight. The last Warriors player with 60+ points was Klay Thompson on Dec. 5, 2016.0.9×08.7k80529
96Jun 4, '24That championship feeling 🥰🏆 Tim Duncan after winning his first of five back in 1999...0.9×222k1.7k17996

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