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Every NBA ERA Explained In 31 Minutes: summary

Every NBA ERA Explained In 31 Minutes

bball explained · Apr 7, 2025 · about 31 min

Uploaded Apr 7, 2025 · 1.4M views (as of Oct 30, 2026)

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The league began in 1946 as the BAA with 11 teams.
Arena owners wanted events on off nights.
Shaq won MVP and Finals MVP in 2000.
Toronto's title put Canada on the map.
The recent era has had many different champions.

How has the NBA changed era by era?

The video starts with the 11 team Basketball Association of America in 1946, run by hockey arena owners, and moves through the Russell Celtics, the Showtime and Jordan eras, the Shaq and Kobe Lakers, and today's era with a new champion almost every year.

Worth watching?Good value given. A fast, clear history of the NBA from the 1946 BAA to the current parity era. Great primer for newer fans.

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Lessons

Leagues evolve through money and rules.
Dynasties rise and fall.
Parity can be exciting too.

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The current era is defined by opportunity more than by one dominant team.

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“This era hasn't been about dominance. It's been about opportunity.”
“Back in 1946, the league was called the Basketball Association of America”

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When did the NBA start?

As the BAA in 1946.

Who won the first title?

The Philadelphia Warriors.

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