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Basketball History 101

Basketball History 101

Von: Rick Loayza
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 I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history. I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each winter. Something just happened to me when I was 11 where I was bitten by the basketball bug. And starting then, I just couldn’t get enough of this amazing game. And the purpose of this podcast and blog is to bring back some of the old stories from basketball’s history. I want to bring you a new story each week from the older days of basketball before there were 22 cameras and instant highlights on your device. Of course, any story from anywhere in basketball history is up for grabs. But I want the focus to be on those stories that are interesting and impactful but long forgotten. I’ll be covering stories going all the way back to the invention of the game in the 1890s, to the barnstorming days of basketball in the 1920s and 30s, to the creation of the current NBA in the 1940s and beyond. So, if you love basketball as much as I do, or you just want to hear a few stories from basketball’s past, then go ahead and subscribe to the podcast and come back to this blog to hear or read a new story each week. For me, this is a labor of love as I get to work with my older son, Jacob Loayza, who serves as my editor and producer. Until next time…Rick Loayza Basketball Welt
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  • Episode 293 - Oscar Schmidt

    Episode 293 - Oscar Schmidt
    Apr 21 2026

    For decades Oscar Schmidt was the greatest scorer in basketball history, amassing over 49,000 points for club and country. He played for 29 years at the professional level. For many years he was considered the best player in the world outside the NBA. So why did he never join the NBA? Today, we answer that question and more.

    CREDITS

    Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

    Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

    MUSIC

    "Brazilian Samba" by Benjamin Tissot

    "Horizons" by Roa

    SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

    sportshistorynetwork.com

    sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

    FACEBOOK

    m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

    BUSINESS CONTACT

    bballhistory101@gmail.com
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    12 Min.
  • Episode 294 - The NBA is 8 Teams Again

    Episode 294 - The NBA is 8 Teams Again
    Apr 28 2026

    What if the modern NBA went back to just 8 teams like they had in the 1960s? Only 16% of the current players would still have a roster spot in a reduced league. Everyone else would have to play in the G-league, Europe, Australia, or just get a regular job. We took the top 80 players from the 2024-2025 NBA and placed them on 8 teams. Here is what those teams would look like:

    Team 1 - San Francisco Warriors

    • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
    • Kyrie Irving
    • Zion Williamson
    • Brandon Ingram
    • DeMar DeRozen
    • Miles Bridges
    • Pascal Siakam
    • Evan Mobley
    • Nikola Vucevic
    • Keynote George

    Team 2 - Boston Celtics

    • Giannis Antetokounmpo
    • Anthony Davis
    • Steph Curry
    • James Harden
    • Jaylen Brown
    • Coby White
    • Austin Reaves
    • Sharron Sharpe
    • Collin Sexton
    • Deni Avdija

    Team 3 - New York Knicks

    • Nikola Jokic
    • Damian Lillard
    • Karl-Anthony Towns
    • Ja Morant
    • Jaren Jackson Jr.
    • Jordan Poole
    • Kristaps Porzingis
    • Tyrese Haliburton
    • Michael Porter Jr.
    • De’Andre Hunter

    Team 4 - Los Angeles Lakers

    • Luka Doncic
    • Lámelo Ball
    • LeBron James
    • Zach Lavine
    • Normal Powell
    • Darius Garland
    • Scottie Barnes
    • Julius Randle
    • Bam Adebayo
    • Bradley Beal

    Team 5 - St. Louis Hawks

    • Anthony Edwards
    • Devin Booker
    • Victor Wembanyama
    • De’Aaron Fox
    • Jalen Williams
    • Jalen Green
    • Anfernee Simons
    • Cameron Johnson
    • OG Anonuby
    • Immanuel Quickley

    Team 6 - Detroit Pistons

    • Jayson Tatum
    • Paolo Banchero
    • Trae Young
    • Joel Embiid
    • Kawhi Leonard
    • Brandon Miller
    • Desmond Bane
    • Jalen Johnson
    • Andrew Wiggins
    • Malik Monk

    Team 7 - Philadelphia 76ers

    • Kevin Durant
    • Jalen Brunson
    • Franz Wagner
    • Tyler Herro
    • Jamal Murray
    • RJ Barrett
    • Domantas Sabonis
    • John Collins
    • Mikal Bridges
    • Dejaunte Murray

    Team 8 - Cincinnati Royals

    • Tyrese Maxey
    • Cade Cunningham
    • Cam Thomas
    • Donovan Mitchell
    • Trey Murphy III
    • CJ McCollum
    • Alperen Sengun
    • Lauri Markkanen
    • Jaden Ivey
    • Jimmy Butler

    CREDITS

    Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

    Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

    MUSIC

    "Horizons" by Roa

    SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

    sportshistorynetwork.com

    sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

    FACEBOOK

    m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

    BUSINESS CONTACT

    bballhistory101@gmail.com
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    15 Min.
  • Episode 292 - Charles "Tarzan" Cooper

    Episode 292 - Charles "Tarzan" Cooper
    Mar 31 2026

    Charles “Tarzan” Cooper was the best center of the 1930s. He was only 6'3, but a hundred years ago that meant you were a big man. He played the center position like few others and scored almost at will. He also helped lead his team to the 1939 World Basketball Championship, an integrated tournament that brought in the best teams around.

    CREDITS

    Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

    Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

    MUSIC

    "Upbeat Jazz Music I New York, 1924" by Ross Bugden

    "Horizons" by Roa

    SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

    sportshistorynetwork.com

    sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

    FACEBOOK

    m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

    BUSINESS CONTACT

    bballhistory101@gmail.com
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    11 Min.
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