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The first professional basketball team to tip-off in Canada was the Toronto Huskies. They played one season from 1946 to 1947.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds several records in the NBA. One of those records is the most fouls in an NBA career, which isn't his proudest record.

In game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, George Hill missed a game-winning free throw with only a few seconds left on the clock. The game went into overtime and Cleveland lost, despite 51 points from Lebron James.

If Lebron James continues his current pace, he will break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for points in a career. However, Kevin Durant is nipping at Lebron's heels for that record as well.

There are 82 games in an NBA regular season. In the modern era, players rarely play all 82 games, leaving many fans disappointed.

There was a time when professional basketball didn't have a shot clock. Teams would get ahead and hold onto the ball, making for a very slow and boring game.

In 1951, the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals played a game that went into six overtimes. The game lasted 78 minutes, making it the longest game in NBA history.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson received his nickname because of his incredible passing ability. People thought he was a magician on the court.

Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for most rebounds in a career. He finished with 23,924 career rebounds.

Teams are allowed to play with less than five players. However, they are at a severe disadvantage.

Russell Westbrook, the point guard for the Thunder, is known for his explosive rim to rim ability. In 2017, he won the NBA MVP by averaging a triple-double.

Scottie Pippen was one of the greatest defenders in NBA history. He was known for his ability to guard from boundary line to boundary line.

In a game against the New York Knicks, Wilt Chamberlain hit 28 free throws, setting an NBA record. That record was tied in 1984 by Adrian Dantley.

Steph Curry holds the NBA record for most three-point shots made in a game at 13. He set the record with only 17 attempted shots.

Kyrie Irving has made a name for himself as one of the best ball-handlers in the league. His skills have helped him reach the NBA Finals three times, winning once.

The Celtics have more NBA championships than any other team in NBA history. Most of those championships were won in the '50s and '60s.

Bill Russell played for the Celtics from 1956 until 1969. During that span, he won 11 NBA titles.

Karl Malone was given the nickname "The Mailman" because of his pick and roll offense. He would set a screen and roll to the basket where he received a pass and scored.

Michael Jordan dominated the league during the '80s and '90s, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all-time.

Ron Artest was widely regarded as a dirty player. His defensive antics caused multiple fights throughout his career, including with fans.

Shaquille O'Neal was a force during his time in the NBA, but his free throw ability was quite pitiful. Some teams fouled him on purpose when they reached the penalty so he would have to shoot free throws.

Hand-checking wasn't banned from the NBA until 2004. The rule made defense much more difficult and increased the speed of the game.

Lance Stephenson and Lebron James have a history of tough play against one another, which involved several flagrant fouls in the 2018 playoffs. Strangely, when James signed with the Lakers following the 2018 season, Stephenson signed with the team as well.

Delay of game calls are viewed as pointless mistakes by the offenders. It takes mental discipline to make sure those mistakes don't happen.

The NBA gives out a Sixth Man of the Year Award each year to the best bench player. Lou Williams, who played for the Clippers, received​ the award in 2018.

Rasheed Wallace holds the record for the most technical fouls in an NBA season. He set the record during the 2000-01 season with 41 technical fouls.

Rasheed Wallace has by far the most ejections in NBA history. He was kicked out of games 29 times.

Kevin Durant has proven that he's a nightmare for defenders. Throughout his career, he's averaged over 27 points per game.

Despite playing in the early years of the NBA, Bill Russell is still recognized for his defense in the post. He was excellent with his man-to-man defense and shot-blocking ability.

Karl Malone spent his career playing for the Utah Jazz and one season with the L.A. Lakers. During that span, he made 9,787 free throws, more than any other player in NBA history.

The first NBA game recognized by the league was played in 1946. The game pitted the Toronto Huskies against the New York Knickerbockers.

John Stockton, who played for the Utah Jazz, set the NBA record for steals in a career. When his career ended, he had racked up 3,265 steals.

Dwayne Wade is a master at drawing shooting fouls. Some referees want even give him the foul anymore because it seems unfair to the defender.

Referees have been criticized for not calling fouls on Lebron James. His physical style of play, however, would end in a foul on almost every possession if they were all called.

Big men who lacked agility often rack up offensive fouls because they can't squeeze around defenders who are ready to take a charge. Players like Kemba Walker and Draymond Green are excellent at drawing charges, especially on the more unathletic players.