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NBA Celebrates 75 Years of Diversity and Progress

4/26/2025

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On April 25, 2025, the NBA proudly commemorates 75 years since Chuck Cooper broke barriers as the first Black player drafted. Icons like Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pay tribute to Cooper, Nat Clifton, and Earl Lloyd, celebrating their bravery and the profound impact they had on the league's evolution and diversity.

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On April 25, 2025, the NBA proudly commemorates 75 years since Chuck Cooper broke barriers as the first Black player drafted. Icons like Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pay tribute to Cooper, Nat Clifton, and Earl Lloyd, celebrating their bravery and the profound impact they had on the league's evolution and diversity.