On April 23, 1946, the East Pennsylvania Basketball League was officially established. There are six teams in this league, all from Pennsylvania. The city where it is located was divided into written tests Wilkes Barry, Hazelton, Allentown, Lankester, Reading and Pollsville.

In 1948, the Eastern Pennsylvania Basketball League was renamed the Eastern Professional League, and in 1978 it was renamed the Mainland Basketball Association League. The English name is tial basketball association, abbreviated as CBA, and the same as the abbreviation of the Chinese professional basketball league.

Because the NBA is the dominant one, the CBA in the United States has never grown bigger. At its peak, there were only 14 teams, which was considered a small professional league. Moreover, the CBA in the United States has always been poor in its business, and it often makes no money, and team rotations and replacements are also very frequent. Before the NBA Development League appeared, many NBA teams would operate the CBA teams all the time, so the CBA in the United States is also considered the NBA Development League.

In 1999, NBA star Isaiah Thomas spent 10 million US dollars to acquire the American CBA. This Isaiah Thomas is not the "strongest 175 on the surface" that fans are familiar with, but the "smiling assassin" among the "50 superstars".

In 2001, NBA was established as the development alliance NBDL, and the American CBA declared bankruptcy. Although it was briefly resurrected for several years, it was still unable to survive.

Although the American CBA is a small league, it has made many innovations, especially in the 1980s, after the American CBA began to cooperate with the NBA, it became a guinea pig for the new rules of the NBA experiment.

One of the most famous rules for the American CBA is the "seven-point system". In each game, a total of seven points are awarded to the two participating teams. The winning side gets three points, and the more scored in each quarter can get one point. After the season, the team's final ranking is not based on the record, but is sorted according to the score of the seven-point system.

The American CBA also implemented a "three-point system" overtime rule, that is, in overtime, which team will win if it is the first to surpass the opponent's three-pointer, which team will win. In the eyes of modern people, under this rule, a team with the right to get the ball can solve the game with a three-pointer, but in that era when the three-pointer hit rate was extremely low, no one rushed to grab a three-pointer. It was not until 1987 that the American CBA changed the overtime rule to the current five-minute overtime.

In the future NBA game, the reasonable collision zone under the basket first began with this American CBA, but later the American CBA abandoned this rule, and the NBA used it.

There is also the rule that three free throws are required after a three-pointer is fouled, which is also the first used by the American CBA. In the past few years when the three-pointer line appeared, only two free throws were given to the shooting fouls outside the three-pointer line. The rule of three free throws was introduced into the NBA after the American CBA was used.

In addition, in order to attract more fans, the American CBA has also created some interesting promotions and promotional activities. For example, in the 1980s, the American CBA had a "refund guarantee" mechanism. If fans leave the game in the first quarter of the game, they can refund the ticket. There is also a 100-mile season ticket. Fans who bought this season ticket can watch any American CBA game within a radius of 100 miles in their hometown.

There is a very common mid-time break in the NBA in the future, which is to find a fan and shoot a ball in the midfield. If he can make a shot, he will get a prize of tens of thousands of dollars. The NBA official will also specialize in a 100-step-to-play collection of fans' midfield pitches every year. This event started in the US CBA in 1984. At that time, the US CBA held a "million dollar CBA super shot" event. During the intermission, a fan was selected to shoot at three quarters of the field. If he made a shot, he would get a prize of 1 million US dollars. However, this event took two years and no fans won the prize.

After learning about the establishment of the East Pennsylvania Basketball League, Chen Qiang was not panicked. Chen Qiang still knew something about this league, because the abbreviation of this league is CBA, just like the domestic professional league, so Chen Qiang in his previous life had specially consulted the relevant information of this league, and he knew that the American CBA would not be able to become a climate in the end.

The East Pennsylvania Basketball League is not worth worrying about, and Chen Qiang is more worried about whether the basketball association of America, that is, the Baa League will be established in two months.

Baa is the predecessor of NBA. It was established in June 1946. It was renamed NBA three seasons later and gradually developed into one of the four major sports leagues in the United States.

The historical Baa League Boston Celtics boss Walter Brown proposed to be established. Now Walter Brown and his Boston Celtics have been pulled into their own camp by Chen Qiang. Without Walter Brown's initiative, Chen Qiang felt that the Baa League should not be established.

Teams such as the Philadelphia Warriors, Fort Wayne Pistons, Rochester Royals, Washington Congress, Buffalo Bisons, Baltimore Bullets and other teams were once Baa teams in history, and now they have been poached by Chen Qiang. In theory, the Baa League will no longer exist in this time and space.

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It’s the season for rookie trials again. There are five times more rookies who sign up for the draft this year than last year!

Among the ten million veterans, there are always some basketball experts, and basketball is very popular among the US military, so many young veterans think they are very good at playing basketball, so they come to sign up for the NBA draft.

During World War II, young Americans basically chose to join the army if they were not admitted to universities. When high school graduates were discharged, they were only in their early 20s. A large number of soldiers were discharged at the same time, and the labor force in the market became sufficient, which made it difficult for most veterans to find a suitable job in a short period of time. For veterans with excellent physical fitness, it is better to try to be an athlete instead of finding a job with no prospects.

That's right, 1946 was the year of the outbreak of sports in the United States. Not only basketball, but also a large number of athletes suddenly poured in other sports. New sports leagues appeared one after another, and the original sports leagues also expanded.

During the rookie group trial held in Madison Square Garden, Chen Qiang saw George McCann again. He had graduated from college and planned to participate in this year's NBA draft, so he came to participate in the rookie trial. Bob Curran, another protagonist in the "Titans Battle", did not plan to participate in the NBA draft, so he chose to work as an oil company.

Sitting in the audience, Chen Qiang observed the players in the trial and said, "George McCann should be the No. 1 pick this year. I don't know which team will be so lucky to pick George McCann away."

Edward Ireland next to him leaned against Chen Qiang and said softly: "Actually, we have a one-third chance of picking George McCann."

"Although our record last year was relatively average, we were the sixth pick at the draft pick. How could it be that George McCann could be taken away? He is a top basketball star in college, and all the teams are staring at him." Chen Qiang said.

"You are right, but in recent years, some accidents have occurred. Dower Clinton Middle School's talented high school student Dolph Shayce signed up for this year's draft. It is said that New York University has promised to provide him with scholarships, but he still chose to become a professional player." Edward Ireland said.

"Dolph Shays!" Chen Qiang was shocked. He knew that this name was that the top inside player in the NBA in the 1950s could average 25+14 data per game at his peak, and later he was selected as the top 50 superstars in the NBA.

"Such awesome person has come to participate in the NBA draft," Chen Qiang said in his heart.

For the team, they hope to choose capable players, but they also hope to choose talented players. Moreover, talent is more important than strength. Although George McCann has proved his strength in college, George McCann participated in the draft after graduating from college. This year, George McCann is 22 years old, and his technology has been established and his plasticity is not high.

Dolf Shayce, who just graduated from high school, is only 18 years old, and is also known as a "genius high school student". To outsiders, it seems that it is full of talent attributes, like an uncarved piece of uncensored jade.

This is like the 2003 NBA draft. Wade, Bosh and Anthony won high data in college, received many honors, and proved their strength. However, the candidate for the No. 1 pick is undoubtedly James, who runs for the high school student. Even if he chooses ten thousand times, he will win the No. 1 pick because James has the strongest talent.

Basketball in the 1940s still had doubts about big players, and the team would worry that it would be difficult for George McCann to adapt to professional games.

"So, this year's No. 1 pick is probably this talented high school student Dolph Shays, but even so, our draft pick is a bit far from George McCann, right? He will be selected in the second or third place." Chen Qiang said.

"There are a lot of veterans participating in the draft this year, and there are a few amazing guys, and they are doing very well," Edward Ireland said.

"Can you compare to George McCann?" Chen Qiang asked in confusion.

"It's not the same type, there is no way to compare. A big guy like George McCann doesn't have it every year. But those powerful veterans are really good. They are very tough to play balloons, and they don't have to worry about cultivating them. They can be used as the team's timely combat power." Edward Ireland said.

Chen Qiang couldn't help but think of David Robinson in the future. He participated in the NBA draft in 1987. At that time, he clearly stated that he would serve in the Navy for two years after the draft. However, the Spurs, who had the No. 1 pick, believed that David Robinson was worth their waiting time, so the Spurs chose David Robinson. As it turned out, the Spurs' choice was not wrong. The two years of training in the Navy did not delay David Robinson's growth, nor did it hinder David Robinson from becoming the top 50 star in the NBA.

Edward Ireland pointed to a young man about 1.85 meters tall on the court and then introduced: "That guy is a veteran who just returned from the Pacific Ocean. He is 20 years old, from Texas. He was a sports versatile in high school. He graduated from high school and joined the Navy two years ago. He planned to take the college entrance examination. He heard that we had a draft, so he came to give it a try. The guy shot very accurately. I asked him about the shooting skills he learned from there. He told me that he learned when he was in the Navy."

"Oh, what's his name?" Chen Qiang asked casually.

"Bill, as for what your surname is, let me think about it..." Edward Ireland said to think about it, but he opened the notebook he had written down, found the other party's name, and then answered: "His name is Bill Shaman!"

"Another 50 superstars! George McCann, Dolf Shayce, and Bill Shaman, how come these 50 superstars look like cabbage?" Chen Qiang sighed in his heart.

Bill Shaman is a core member of the Celtic dynasty. As an outside player, he is known for his accurate shooting. After retiring, Bill Shaman served as the head coach of the Warriors and the Lakers, and helped the Lakers win a championship.

Bill Sharman, in history, participated in the Navy after graduating from high school, participated in World War II, and went to the University of Southern California after retiring in 1946. He was selected by the Washington Congress in 1950. After the Washington Congress was disbanded, he signed with the Boston Celtics, won four NBA championships, eight All-Stars, and was selected as the NBA 50 superstar.

Now Chen Qiang has established the NBA early, so after retiring from the Navy, Bill Shaman did not go to the university entrance exam, but tried to participate in the NBA draft. With his precise shooting, he instantly attracted the attention of many teams.

Edward Ireland then explained: "I have analyzed the current situation. Not all teams want to get a big center. There are two teams in front of us who are likely to choose George McCann, so I said that we have a one-third chance of picking him."

Chen Qiang nodded silently, then ordered: "If we have the opportunity to choose George McCann, don't miss him!"

Basketball in the 1940s was still in a wilderness era. People did not realize the power of a super center, and the value of a center was not high. Only after George McCann redefines the center will everyone know how terrifying the super center is on the court!

"By the way, there's one more thing," Edward Ireland continued: "I have a friend who wants to be an assistant coach for the team."

"What's the origin?" Chen Qiang asked questions and answers.

"He is John Wooden, 36 years old, lives in Indiana. He used to play in the NBL League. In 1933, he also won the NBL League scoring champion. At that time, I was a basketball promoter, and he and I met at that time. After John Wooden retired, he became a high school teacher and also a basketball, baseball and tennis coach at the school. After the war broke out, he was recruited into the army and served as a naval captain for three years. He just retired this year. He originally planned to go back to Indiana to continue working as a teacher. I heard that I am now the Knicks manager, so I came to try my luck and see if I can become an assistant coach of the team." Edward Ireland explained slowly.

Chen Qiang had no intention of listening to the introduction after Edward Ireland. At this moment, the name Edward Ireland said still flashed in his mind: John Wooden!

"Why did you attract this great god?" Chen Qiang said in his heart.

There have been many great coaches in NBA history, such as "Cardinal" Auerbach, "Zen Master" Phil Jackson, and "Divine Calculation Four" Riley... But if you ask who is the greatest coach in basketball history, many Americans will say John Wooden's name.

John Wooden led UCLA to win the NCAA championship in 10 in 12 years, including a seven-game title; he once created a terrifying 88-game winning streak; he has not lost for four consecutive seasons; as a player and coach, John Wooden has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, with only three people winning this honor; his winning rate in his coaching career exceeded 80%; the John Wooden Award, which symbolizes the NCAA Player of the Year, is named after him.

There is no doubt that John Wooden is a true legend in basketball!

Now, this legendary coach actually came to Chen Qiang to seek an assistant coach job. Chen Qiang suddenly felt that this was really a pie from the sky!

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Chapter completed!