5 Fun Facts about basketball you may not have known

1. A Fan with his own jersey Retired…

The Sacramento Kings retired jersey number 6 up in the rafters to honor a group of fans called “the sixth man.”

2. Jerry West had a weird habit…

Every night when he went to sleep, Jerry West would wear the shorts of the team he would play the next day.

3. Earl Lloyd is the first..

Earl Lloyd is the first African-American player in NBA history. His debut took place with the Washington Capitols on October 31, 1950.

4 . No Dunking..

In 1967, the NCAA banned dunking due to backboards breaking frequently. This ban on dunking was lifted 10 years later when the strength of backboards improved.

5. Calvin Murphy owns A weird Record..

Calvin Murphy owns the record in the NBA for having the most kids. He is the father of 14, and he’s been married 9 times.