Who were the original NBA teams?

gtho4

The original 11 teams were: Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels*, Detroit Falcons*, New York Knickerbockers, Philadelphia Warriors, Pittsburgh Ironmen*, Providence Steamrollers, St Louis Bombers, Toronto Huskies* and Washington Capitols. * these 4 teams dropped out after one season www.funtrivia.com/quizlistgold.cfm?cat=699 Feb 19 03, 4:03 AM

iamtheotaku

The Toronto Huskies, Pittsburgh Ironmen, Detroit Falcons, and Clevland Rebels left after the first season of 1946-47. The Providence Stemrollers stayed for three seasons. The St. Louis Bombers and the Chicago Stags both were there for four seasons. The Washington Capitols stayed for five seasons. The Philadelphia Warriors were in for the first 16 seasons until changing to San Fransisco for nine years and Golden State from 1971-72 to present. The Boston Celtics and the New York Knickerbockers are the only teams who have been in the NBA from the beginning to present. Dec 30 05, 1:01 AM

iamtheotaku

Sorry, I meant to say "Steamrollers". Dec 30 05, 11:37 AM

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