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The 1950-51 season is when African Americans first played in the NBA. The first African American to be drafted by an NBA team was Chuck Cooper by the Boston Celtics. The first African American to play in an NBA game was Earl Lloyd of the Washington Capitols.
Blacks were not allowed to play sports alongside whites in the major leagues for many years. Jackie Robinson was the first to break this barrier when he signed with the Dodgers in 1947.
Black players first played in the NBA during the 1950-1951 season. Among the first two were Chuck Cooper of the Boston Celtics and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton with the New York Knicks.
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Can players in the NBA allowed to wear a ring when playing?
no
What percentage of players in the NBA are black?
60 Percent
In what year were NBA players first allowed to compete in the Olympics?
1992 Dream team
Why doesnt the National Basketball Association do something about the players and their tattoos?
Because they are free men, who are allowed to tattoo themselves. They are not owned by the NBA. They have personal rights and liberties.
How many NBA players have come from University of Delaware?
Who is the best player in NBA
What are the current black NBA players?
The NBA is about 90% black so to name all the black NBA players would be nearly impossible.
Are all NBA players black people?
No, there are many NBA players of different races.
Can players in the NBA allowed to wear a ring when playing?
no
What percentage of players in the NBA are black?
60 Percent
What NBA team has the least black players?
Boston
How many players are allowed on the court during NBA regular play?
5
Were black people allowed to play in the nba in the 1920s?
The NBA did not exist in the 1920s. It was founded in 1946.
What is the average height of black Nba players?
5 ft. 2 in.
In what year were NBA players first allowed to compete in the Olympics?
1992 Dream team
When were black players allowed in the NFL?
1960
What was the percentage of black players in the NBA in 1962?
23% white and 74% black 3% other
How many players in the NBA are Felons?
NBA players with felonies
