October 6, 2017
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Who is the first basketball player in the NBA?
Oscar Benjamin “Ossie” Schectman (May 30, 1919 – July 30, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He is credited with having scored the first basket in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which would later become the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Is Connie Hawkins in the Hall of Fame?
1992
Who are the oldest players in the NBA?
– Paul Millsap, Nuggets (born 2/10/1985)
– P.J. Tucker, Rockets (born 5/5/1985)
– Chris Paul, Suns (born 5/6/1985)
– Trevor Ariza, Thunder (born 6/30/1985)
What happened Connie Hawkins?
Hawkins retired in Phoenix, Arizona and worked in community relations for the Suns for many years until his death on October 6, 2017, at the age of 75 from cancer; no other cause was given.
Who was the first best basketball player?
Wilt Chamberlain
Was Connie Hawkins drafted?
At the time, the NBA had a policy barring players who were even remotely involved with point-shaving scandals. As a result, when his class was eligible for the draft in 1964, no team selected him. He went undrafted in 1965 as well before being formally banned from the league in 1966.
Who was the first white person to play in the NBA?
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NBA draft
Selected by the New York Knicks
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Who was the first player in the NBA?
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College
NBA draft
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career
Who was the first non white NBA player?
Wataru “Wat” Misaka
Who broke the color barrier in the NBA?
Earl Lloyd
Is Connie Hawkins still alive?
Deceased1942–2017
Who was the first ever NBA player?
Oscar Benjamin “Ossie” Schectman (May 30, 1919 – July 30, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He is credited with having scored the first basket in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which would later become the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Who was the first NBA black player?
Earl Lloyd
Who was the first black NBA coach?
Bill Russell
Who were the first NBA players?
Oscar Benjamin “Ossie” Schectman (May 30, 1919 – July 30, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He is credited with having scored the first basket in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which would later become the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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