The 2021-2022 NBA season will mark a milestone with 75th anniversary

The NBA Celebrates the 75th Anniversary Throughout 2021-2022 Campaign

The NBA will celebrate the 75th anniversary throughout the entire 2021-2022 campaign. The NBA 75 will pay tribute to the defining moments throughout the league’s history. Throughout generations of basketball, the NBA 75 will honour the legacies of current and former players and coaches. The NBA will continue its efforts to promote the league while supporting the communities across the globe. This season the NBA will feature NBA75 Classic Match-ups to celebrate the historical moment in league history. The November 1st game between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks marks the 75th anniversary of the league's first game which, was played between Toronto Huskies and the Knicks on November 1st, 1946.

The NBA has unveiled the NBA 75 logo which will appear throughout the ‘21-22 season. (Photo Courtesy @nba)

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In 1996 the NBA named the 50 greatest players list featuring Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and more. In late October, the NBA will unveil the list of the 75 greatest players. A flashback in history while turning a page to the present. With anticipation for the upcoming season, the NBA 75 will give global fans a display of the league's rich history.

The NBA 50 Greatest Players in History include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain

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“The 2021-22 season will be truly special as we celebrate 75 years of NBA basketball, We look forward to honoring the players and teams — both past and present — who have inspired generations of fans around the world.” - Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner

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NBA captures unique history with short film NBA Lane

In its 75 years of existence, the NBA has grown not only in size, but its global reach is special. The advancement of global stars which include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Kevin Durant has assisted in boosting the league as a hot commodity. The NBA commemorates the 75th Anniversary by sharing the short film NBA Lane with millions of fans. The film shares a unique display of the NBA’s rich history while strolling down memory lane.

“ We talk a lot about the NBA family, how do we bring that NBA family to life and welcome our fans into that family? There couldn’t be any better place on earth then a place where legends and current players and upcoming players get to hang out together.” - Kate Jhaveri, NBA Chief Marketing Officer

Julius Irving, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robinson, Kevin Durant, LeBron James are just some names in NBA Lane. The NBA Chief Marketing Officer, NBA Kate Jhaveri wanted to capture a moment in history that merged the NBA family with their global fans. The legend-filled film was created courtesy of the creative ad agency Translation and directed by Rick Famuyiw. The video includes references that resonate with NBA fans like Gary Payton's signature glove, Mutombo’s famous finger wag and Kareem teaching Dirk how to perfect his patenting skyhook. An ode to the NBA's 75th anniversary! The ability to capture seven decades of history in a 3-minute video is astonishing. The celebration begins as the countdown to opening day is approaching. 

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Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons have yet to reach a mutual agreement

Sixers Ben Simmons is at the point of no return with 76ers

Since Philadelphia's second-round playoff exit in June, Ben Simmons's future with the organization hasn't seemed promising. Within days after being eliminated vs the Atlanta Hawks, rumors circulated headlines stating the Simmons won't return to the 76ers. With the start of the 2021-2022 NBA season just 22 days away, Simmons and the 76ers have yet to reach a mutual agreement. Coach Doc Rivers is still hopeful that Simmons will return to Philadelphia for the start of the season. During the off-season, Philadelphia's front office and Simmons' representation agreed to explore a potential trade. Sources said Sixers spoke with multiple teams and made legitimate offers. According to ESPN sources told Adrian Worjanowski that Simmons will not report to training camp and will not play another game in a Sixers uniform.

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What Does It Cost For Simmons?

Simmons has four years remaining on his existing contract worth $146 million. Ultimately, if Simmons continues to hold out, he can not only diminish his stock value for a potential trade but can face several financial implications. According to the collective bargaining agreement, a player who fails to render services would be suspended and could be fined a portion of their salary each day he doesn't show up. Simmons could lose up to $227,613 for each practice and game missed. If the Sixers suspend Simmons, it can backfire on the organization if they still wish to trade Simmons, whose trade value would be diminished. It will interesting to see what approach the Sixers will take moving forward. As for Simmons, the 25-year-old three-time all-star has a decision to make to resurrect his career.

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Future For The Sixers

Does the future of Sixers look promising? or will the departure of their three-time all-star diminish their chances of rising out of the Eastern Conference? The reality is with or without Simmons, the Sixers will still be a top contender in the Eastern Conference. The top-seeded Sixers had a surprising second-round exit to the Atlanta Hawks in the post-season. Many have made the case that Simmons' lack of assertiveness and poor free-throw shooting was detrimental to the Sixers' success in the post-season. Going forward, the organization will remain hopeful that Simmons will return at some point during the season.

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