The first local basketball championship in the United States was held in New York City in 1898.

The NCAA Tournament is an annual basketball tournament held in March in the United States. It is the most popular college basketball tournament in the country.

The New York Knickerbockers won the first local basketball championship in the United States in 1898.

Michael Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time. He won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and was named Finals MVP each time.

The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA championships, with 17 titles.

Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored in an NBA game, with 100 points.

Scott Skiles holds the record for the most assists in an NBA game, with 30 assists.

Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most rebounds in an NBA game, with 55 rebounds.

Alvin Robertson holds the record for the most steals in an NBA game, with 10 steals.

Elmore Smith holds the record for the most blocks in an NBA game, with 17 blocks.

The Los Angeles Lakers have the longest winning streak in NBA history, with 33 consecutive wins.

The Philadelphia 76ers have the longest losing streak in NBA history, with 28 consecutive losses.

Oscar Robertson holds the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history, with 181 triple-doubles.

Nate Thurmond holds the record for the most quadruple-doubles in NBA history, with 7 quadruple-doubles.

Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA season, with 4,029 points.