The Game began  to really gain traction in the 60s.  Basketball was known to be an extremely rigorous sport, which meant fistfights, nasty trash talk, hacking, elbowing, and undercutting were part of the game. The Main Notable Player during this period of time was  Wilt Chamberlain

The Beginning

"The Golden Era"

The 80s and 90s is what people mainly consider "The Golden Era Of Basketball" due to the super stars during that time period. The Main Takeaway being Michael Jordan, who many consider to be the greatest basketball player of all time. he dominated physically and mentally over all of his competition. Up until one faithful day.

2000s

In the 2000s, basketball was known as a new style of play that combined athleticism, skill, and strategy. The NBA saw the rise of iconic players who left a lasting impact on the game. Dominant and exciting superstars like Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, and LeBron James graced NBA hardwood and reached their peak around that time, captivating hoops fans across the globe.

2010s

The 2010s were a defining era in the NBA's history. The decade witnessed remarkable changes in the style of play, with an emphasis on three-point shooting, and the dominance of the Golden State Warriors, led by the 3 point legend Stephen Curry, who played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the game.

2020s

The 2020s aren't over but it still plays a huge role in basketball history. There have been many generational talents in this decade so far and has come a long way in size and offense. The 2020s has games that constantly score many points above 100. All games are mostly offensive games instead of defense.

Basketball

Basketball has been a growing sport over time, especially with the evolution of how good players are becoming. Basketball is currently the 7th most popular sport in the world right now.