1979: Chris Ford made the first 3-point basket in NBA history
Initially on a one-year trial basis, the 3-point line was adopted by the NBA for the 1979-80 season. Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics, knocks down the first 3-point field goal in the NBA History.
This Day in History: Chris Ford made the first 3-point basket in NBA History (Oct 12, 1979)
Chris Ford as a member of the Celtics, knocks down the first 3-point basket in NBA History!
1979: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird make their NBA debut
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson shaped the history of the league during 1980’s. They both entered the league in same rookie class and had their NBA debut on same date.
This Day in History: Larry Bird Debut Highlights (Oct 12, 1979)
On Oct 12, 1979, Larry Bird made his NBA debut vs the Houston Rockets
This Day in History: Magic Johnson Debut Highlights (Oct 12, 1979)
On Oct 12, 1979, Magic Johnson made his NBA debut vs the Clippers
2014: Kobe Bryant & Steph Curry mutual respect
In a preseason matchup between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant smiled out of respect after Steph Curry knocked a deep 3-pointer.
This Day In History: Stephen Curry/Kobe Bryant mutual respect moment after 3-pointer (Oct 12, 2014)
In a preseason matchup between the Lakers and Warriors, Stephen Curry frees himself for a long 3-pointer and Kobe gives him a pat and a smile out of respect for the play!
