20 Mind-Blowing NBA Facts You Didn't Know

TLDRDiscover 20 surprising NBA facts, from players buying cows for love to the infamous banned synthetic ball. Get ready to be amazed!

Key insights

🐄NBA legend Manute Bol bought 80 cows to marry his dream girl.

🏀The NBA introduced a synthetic ball that made players' hands bleed.

👞NBA players often lie about their height, leading to updated measurement rules.

🖨️The Nets once traded a player for a copy machine.

🔪NBA players have been known to fake injuries for various reasons.

Q&A

Did NBA players really buy cows for love?

Yes, NBA legend Manute Bol bought 80 cows to marry his dream girl.

What was the synthetic ball controversy?

The NBA introduced a synthetic ball that caused players' hands to bleed, resulting in its immediate ban.

Why do NBA players lie about their height?

NBA players often add a few inches to their listed height, but recent rules require accurate measurements without shoes.

Did the Nets really trade a player for a copy machine?

Yes, the Nets traded Kyle Korver for $125,000 cash, which they used to buy a copy machine.

Why do NBA players fake injuries?

NBA players have been known to fake injuries for various reasons, including drawing fouls or getting extra rest.

Timestamped Summary

00:00NBA legend Manute Bol bought 80 cows to marry his dream girl.

00:23The NBA introduced a synthetic ball that caused players' hands to bleed.

00:39NBA players often add a few inches to their listed height.

01:29The Nets traded Kyle Korver for $125,000 cash, which they used to buy a copy machine.

03:56NBA players have been known to fake injuries for various reasons.