The Origins of Black Basketball
- Episode aired Apr 4, 2023
Bill Russell; Michael Jordan; LeBron James. Black athletes have at times been synonymous with the sport of basketball, but it wasn't always that way. Invented at the turn of the 20th century... Read allBill Russell; Michael Jordan; LeBron James. Black athletes have at times been synonymous with the sport of basketball, but it wasn't always that way. Invented at the turn of the 20th century, basketball was initially played in segregated leagues - that is, until the exceptional t... Read allBill Russell; Michael Jordan; LeBron James. Black athletes have at times been synonymous with the sport of basketball, but it wasn't always that way. Invented at the turn of the 20th century, basketball was initially played in segregated leagues - that is, until the exceptional talent and contributions of a few standout Black teams, including the New York Renaissance,... Read all