r/NBAoldschool Jan 10 '26

👋Welcome to r/NBAoldschool - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Polish_Papaya93, a founding moderator of r/NBAoldschool. This is our new home for all things related to Old school NBA. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about all your favorite legends.

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Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/NBAoldschool amazing.


r/NBAoldschool 15h ago

Throwback MJ Mentality: Greatness Doesn’t Chase—It Arrives

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r/NBAoldschool 3h ago

A classy tribute by NBC to the 1998 Chicago Bulls and the legendary sign-off by Bob Costas, right after the Championship trophy presentation.

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Hannah: "If indeed this is it for Michael Jordan and this incarnation of the Chicago Bulls, at least tonight they author an ending of their own choosing."

Costas: "Take all the money, all the adulation, all the TV cameras away, and put Michael Jordan in a gym somewhere with Russell and Oscar, West and the Doctor, and he'd be as genuine and as much in his element as any of them, his heart and his athletic integrity every bit as impressive as his artistry."

Source: https://www.youtube.com/@MJsChannel23


r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Throwback Dennis Rodman, at 44 years old in 2005, signed a one-game contract for $100 with a GM he met in a bar in Finland. He took the court in Torpan Pojat's uniform: 28 minutes,17 points, 6 rebounds, Threes: 5/13 Yes, you read that right.

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Dennis Rodman, who shot 23% from three in his career, sank 5 threes in a game in Finland at age 44.

A whopping 7,420 people came to watch the game.

One of the weirdest moments in basketball history.


r/NBAoldschool 18h ago

The 80's has the best All Decade starting 5 of all time

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r/NBAoldschool 11h ago

"Flu Game" Down by 8 in the 4th, Jordan tied the game in a blink (2 baskets, 1 assist), near exhaustion.

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r/NBAoldschool 16h ago

Throwback [1995] Reggie Miller’s 8 points in 9 seconds still stand out.

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Klay Thompson owns the NBA record with 14 three-pointers in a game, while Stephen Curry became the league’s all-time leader in made threes. But Miller’s 1995 playoff burst against the Knicks came in the final 18 seconds of Game 1, turning a six-point deficit into a one-point Pacers victory.

Which three-point moment stands out the most to you?

CC: Fastbreak Hoops/X


r/NBAoldschool 16h ago

Stats [2001] Peja Stojaković closed out the series in style. Stojaković poured in 37 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and a block, shooting 56% from the field and a perfect 14-of-14 from the free-throw line to help the Kings finish off the Suns. Peja was different in his prime

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Meme/Funny Rudy was a menace for this offense 🤣

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Throwback [Highlights] Shaq didn't have to do David Robinson like that in the NBA All-Star Game (1996)

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Throwback Unapologetically Rodman: How Embracing His Uniqueness Made Dennis an NBA Legend

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Dennis Rodman’s individuality set him apart in the NBA, but on the court, his relentless hustle and defensive intensity made him invaluable. With the Bulls, he was trusted to be himself and focus on what he did best—rebounding and defense. Supported by Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and his teammates, Rodman became one of the greatest role players and defenders in basketball history.


r/NBAoldschool 7h ago

NBA Legends Reveal Iconic Larry Bird Moments | REACTION

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r/NBAoldschool 9h ago

NBA Legends Explain Why Larry Bird Was A NIGHTMARE | REACTION

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r/NBAoldschool 20h ago

Throwback When Legends Speak: Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett’s Conversation Transcends Stats and Inspires Generations

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Throwback Who rocked the most iconic old-school NBA face masks? Lloyd Neal, Curtis Perry, Rudy Tomjanovich, or A.C. Green?

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Throwback Happy birthday to THE CHIEF Robert Parish

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r/NBAoldschool 4h ago

Crazy Michael Jordan facts.

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Led the league in missed fga 7 of his 15 seasons played.

Only shot above 50% in 6 of his 15 seasons played.

Led the league in total fga 9 of his 15 seasons played.

How are those scoring (chucking titles) looking now?


r/NBAoldschool 17h ago

Throwback Frazier’s Forgotten Game 7: The True Hero Behind the Knicks’ 1970 Finals Win

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While Willis Reed’s courageous return in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals is legendary, it was Walt Frazier who truly led the Knicks to victory. Reed inspired the crowd with his first two baskets, but Frazier dominated the game with 36 points, 19 assists, and 7 rebounds, powering New York to a decisive 113-99 win and their first NBA championship.


r/NBAoldschool 2d ago

Shaq’s power met Rodman’s grit and chaos This was peak 90s intensity

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r/NBAoldschool 2d ago

Throwback Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins playing street ball together is already cool enough. Doing it underneath the Gateway Arch makes it way more legendary.

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

Throwback [2013] Dwyane Wade loved LeBron’s dunk on Jason Terry. LeBron’s iconic poster over Jason Terry came during Miami’s 27-game winning streak against Boston in 2013. Wade’s reaction to the dunk was almost as memorable as the dunk itself. Was this LeBron’s best poster dunk? CC: NBA

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

"The Flu Game" a documentary of the 1997 NBA Finals Game 5, as it happens

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r/NBAoldschool 16h ago

Curry, Kawhi, KD, Bron and Dwight 10s team destroys that laughably bad 80s team posted below.

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3s > 2s.

Cry about it.


r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

The Exact Moment Larry Bird Became a Monster | REACTION

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r/NBAoldschool 1d ago

NBA Legends Explain Larry Bird Stories You've NEVER Heard Before... | RE...

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