11th October 2023
(last updated on October 8, 2025)
In the world of professional basketball, the NBA has witnessed some truly electrifying performances over the years. One of the most awe-inspiring records is the number of points scored by a single player in a quarter. These sensational bursts of scoring not only elevate the player’s status but also leave fans in absolute astonishment. Join us as we take a closer look at the elite group of NBA players who have etched their names in history by lighting up the scoreboard in a single quarter like never before.
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4th October 2023
(last updated on October 7, 2025)
Small forwards play a pivotal role in the NBA, balancing offense and defense with versatility. They are often tasked with guarding the opponent’s best wing scorer while contributing points, rebounds, and assists on the offensive end. Their ability to shoot, drive, and create opportunities makes them essential in modern basketball, bridging the gap between guards and big men. Small forwards are the glue that holds a team together, making them indispensable in the pursuit of success on the NBA hardwood. So, today let’s have a look at the greatest small forwards of all time.
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3rd October 2023
(last updated on October 7, 2025)
Among basketball fans, few metrics are as hallowed as scoring. A player’s points are often the first stat examined when looking at overall performance in a single game. Surely many modern fans of the game will be able to tell their grandchildren where they were when LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time career scoring record. One single-game scoring milestone that is always guaranteed to make headlines is the 50-point game. The 50-burger. The 50-piece.
Today, we will be examining NBA records related to 50-point games by listing the top 10 players with the most 50-point games in NBA history. We’ll also dig into other 50-point related records like finding out who has the most 50-point games in a season in NBA history and the most 50-point games in NBA playoff history.
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27th September 2023
(last updated on October 6, 2025)
Shooting guards hold a pivotal role in the NBA, balancing their scoring ability with defensive skills. Often tasked with guarding the opponent’s top perimeter player, they must also contribute significantly to their team’s offensive output. Their ability to sink long-range shots, drive to the basket, and create scoring opportunities is crucial. A skilled shooting guard can be the difference-maker in tight games, making them indispensable to their teams’ success. So today let’s have a look at the best shooting guards of all time.
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22nd September 2023
(last updated on October 6, 2025)
Ask basketball fans of a certain age their opinion on the best era in NBA history and you will be bound to hear some praise for the 1990s. They’ll tell you the game was more physical, it was the last decade dominated by traditional bigs, and that some of the greatest NBA players of the 90s were also some of the greatest players of all time.
Let’s take a deeper look at that last point. Every era has their stars, from Bird and Magic in the 80s to Lebron and Steph in the 2010s. While generations of fans will always debate which eras, teams, and players were the best, one thing hoop heads of all ages should agree on is that the 90s were an important and exciting time in NBA history that produced some of the league’s most loved—and loathed—stars.
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7th July 2023
(last updated on October 6, 2025)
NBA power forwards play a crucial role in the game, balancing offense and defense with their versatility and physicality. They provide interior scoring, rebounding, shot blocking, and often serve as the team’s defensive anchor. Their ability to create mismatches, protect the rim, and contribute in various aspects make them vital assets in achieving team success on the basketball court. So today we are going to have a look at the best power forwards in NBA history.
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22nd June 2023
(last updated on October 5, 2025)
The NBA is a league dominated by young athletes, but that doesn’t mean older veterans don’t have an important part to play in the game. There is a multitude of NBA players who, despite being past their athletic prime, have a major impact on their team. In fact, the league’s oldest player, who you may know, is still one of the best. So, we are going to have a look at some of the oldest active NBA players.
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19th June 2023
(last updated on October 5, 2025)
The NBA is a league dominated by giants. In a sports league where the average height is around 6 feet 7 inches, these guys stand out, even among those giants. However, just being tall doesn’t mean that you are going to be a great player in the league. So, let’s have a look at the tallest players in NBA history and dive briefly into how their careers played out.
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5th May 2023
(last updated on October 5, 2025)
Basketball is a sport dominated by tall athletes. So, it’s no surprise that the most talented basketball league in the world, the NBA, is full of athletic giants. The average height of a player in the NBA is around 6’7”.
However, that doesn’t mean that if you are not a gifted, supertall athlete that you can’t make it to the league. Today, we’ll have a look at the top 5 shortest players in NBA history. These guys proved that size doesn’t always matter when it comes to playing basketball at the highest level. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams, no matter what obstacles they may face.
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21st November 2022
(last updated on October 4, 2025)
It is very difficult for an NBA team to win a title without one of the best centers of all time on their roster. Throughout history, from the Celtics of the 1950s to today’s teams, we’ve seen a lot of dynasties built around the best centers in the NBA. Today, the position is more diverse than ever, as big men like Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid face off for MVP awards, while teams like the Golden State Warriors won with 6’6” Draymond Green playing a lot of minutes at the position.
Today, we’re going to look at the top 10 NBA centers of all time. Rather than including currently active players, this list is going to be a celebration of the old-school center, the big man who wasn’t afraid to dominate on the block and battle for every rebound. Who’s your pick for the best NBA center of all time?
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