Category:1965
From Hoopedia
Something had to change. Bill Russell’s Celtics kept on winning titles and Wilt Chamberlain continued to lead the league in scoring, so the NBA tried a move to lessen the dominance of big men and keep the action moving. The foul lane was widened from 12 to 16 feet. That helped some, but it didn’t stop Chamberlain or the celebrations in Boston... 1965 Overview
