Seventy-five years ago, the NBA’s first steps were taken in front of 7,090 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens.
New York and Toronto were the opening act of what has become a multi-generational performance since, and on Monday they and the league remembered the iconic first game in league history that has since spawned generations of basketball talent and fans.
Here’s a look at the different sights, scenes, and sounds from the Raptors-Knicks as it recalled that first game so long ago:
75 years ago today, the Toronto Huskies and New York Knickerbockers faced off in the first ever regular season game in league history!
NYK's Ossie Schectman recalls scoring the 1st basket of the opening game.@Raptors visit the @nyknicks tonight at 7:30pm/et on NBA TV. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/9TBBGQSS6f
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) November 1, 2021
Here ?? Now. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/GdA3WMs0Sa
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 1, 2021
A special #NBA75 edition of 'A moment with Jacko' live from The Garden! pic.twitter.com/0lTGSXBBhT
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 1, 2021
"We look at where basketball is at today, the impact that it's had on society… and it all started here."@IsiahThomas shares his thoughts as NBA TV pays tribute to #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/kcPHK0R5cq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 1, 2021
Mike & Clyde looking IMMACULATE for #NBA75 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9osepWg7g5
— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) November 1, 2021
Some friends reppin’ the #NBA75 hardware. pic.twitter.com/ux3cwl3dW6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 1, 2021
Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo and Peter DeBusschere (Representing his father Dave DeBusschere) are honored at MSG for being selected to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/8fgqLbUf72
— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2021
#NBA75 https://t.co/FuqVBVhUHD pic.twitter.com/JKHzz4fxFU
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) November 2, 2021
Views from The Garden #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/rQngs4YftE
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 2, 2021
