The NBA is the peak of basketball, and its rich history is plentiful. There is always new history in the making, and the fun facts keep on churning. If you're a ******** NBA fan, you probably know some of these, but if not, feel free to add them to your "fun fact" arsenal next time you are hanging with friends. Ezra Shaw / Getty ImagesHere are 28 interesting facts that every NBA should know:1. Let's start with the most recent: 19-year-old Cooper Flagg became the youngest player to score 50-plus points (51 PTS) on April 3, 2026. The young kid from Newport, Maine, looks like he is going to be special and have some fun facts of his own in the years to come. Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images2. On November 12, 2010, then-Minnesota Timberwolves player Kevin Love recorded one of the most interesting NBA stat lines ever. Against the New York Knicks, he scored 31 points and recorded 31 rebounds. The 31-point, 31-rebound game was unheard of in today's game, and just a glimpse of his superstar ability and potential. David Sherman / Getty Images3. Speaking of games with 30 points and 30 rebounds, Bill Russell holds second place for the most all-time, having three total. Wilt Chamberlain holds the first-place spot...with 128 total 30-30 games. Holy. ****. Bettmann / Getty ImagesRelated: "They Decapitated The Referee And Stuck His Head On A Pike": 11 Athletes Who Commited Shocking Crimes During Games

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