Contents
Introduction
December 1891: Basketball Is Born
May 5, 1957
Bill Russell: The Rookie Blocks the Shot
March 2, 1962
Wilt Chamberlain: 100
April 15, 1965
John Havlicek: The Steal
The 1970 NBA Finals
The Miracle and the Inspiration
June 4, 1976
Celtics Versus Suns: The Three-OT Final
May 11, 1980
Julius Erving: Dr. J’s Baseline Move
April 15, 1984
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The Record-Setting Hook
May 26, 1987
Larry Bird: The Steal
June 9, 1987
Magic Johnson: The Junior, Junior Sky Hook
May 7, 1989
Michael Jordan: The Shot
June 5, 1991
Michael Jordan: The Move
February 1, 1995
John Stockton: King of Assists
June 5, 2000
Shaquille O’Neal: Rally-Oop!
March 27, 2004
LeBron James: Rookie Romp
January 22, 2006
Kobe Bryant: Chasing Wilt