The NBA on Christmas has been a mainstay since the league's second season in existence, only stopping once in 1998 when a lockout canceled half of the season. The biggest stars and best matchups ...
The NBA has played on Christmas Day every year since 1947. It's become one of the most exciting days of the league's annual calendar and among the greatest traditions in American sports.
with the NBA logo sometimes featured inside a snowflake. Did you know, between 2011 and 2015, the Syracuse University men's basketball team had a player named Rakeem Christmas - who coincidentally ...
Knowing this, the NBA strategically decided early on to schedule games on Christmas Day that showcase the league's top teams and best players in an effort to captivate television audiences.