How many NBA teams were there in 1949?
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How many NBA teams were there in 1949?
17 teams
Notable occurrences Six NBL franchises – (Anderson, Denver, Sheboygan, Syracuse, Tri-Cities, and Waterloo) and one expansion team (Indianapolis Olympians) – joined with the ten surviving BAA teams to create the National Basketball Association with 17 teams.
How many NBA teams were there in 1948?
12
The NBA recognizes the three BAA seasons as part of its own history, sometimes without comment, so the 1948–49 BAA season is sometimes considered the third NBA season….
| 1948–49 BAA season | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Andy Tonkovich |
| Picked by | Providence Steamrollers |
How many NBA teams were there in 1950?
11
| 1950–51 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | October 31, 1950 – March 18, 1951 March 20–April 4, 1951 (Playoffs) April 7–21, 1951 (Finals) |
| Number of games | 68 |
| Number of teams | 11 (10 midway through the season) |
| Draft |
How many NBA teams were there in 1947?
In addition, the Toronto Huskies also folded following the season, making a total of four teams folding before the BAA’s second season….1946–47 BAA season.
| 1946-47 BAA [NBA] Season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | November 1, 1946 – March 31, 1947 April 2–14, 1947 (Playoffs) April 16–22, 1947 (Finals) |
| Number of games | 60 |
| Number of teams | 11 |
Who won NBA MVP in 1948?
George Mikan took home the MVP in 1947–48….Winners.
| Season | 1947–48 |
|---|---|
| Player | George Mikan* |
| Position | Center |
| Team | Minneapolis Lakers |
How many NBA teams were in the 50s and 60s?
| 1960–61 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | October 19, 1960 – March 12, 1961 March 14–April 1, 1961 (Playoffs) April 2–11, 1961 (Finals) |
| Number of games | 79 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
When did the Braves leave Buffalo?
1978
| Buffalo Braves | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| History | Buffalo Braves 1970–1978 San Diego Clippers 1978–1984 Los Angeles Clippers 1984–present |
| Arena | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium |
| Location | Buffalo, New York |