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The Toronto Raptors are the only NBA team based outside the United States, located in Toronto, Canada. They were added in 1995 along with the Vancouver Grizzlies (who later relocated to Memphis). All other 29 NBA teams are based in various cities across the United States.

The NBA logo features the silhouette of Jerry West, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during his legendary career. The iconic logo was designed in 1969 and has remained unchanged since then, though West himself wasn't publicly confirmed as the model until decades later.

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls set the NBA record with 72 wins and only 10 losses, achieving the best regular season record in league history at that time. This legendary team, led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman, went on to win the NBA championship that year, solidifying their place in basketball history.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were popularly known as the 'Batman and Robin' duo during their time with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Jordan (Batman) was the superstar leader, while Pippen (Robin) was his indispensable sidekick. Together they led the Bulls to six NBA championships and are considered one of the greatest duos in NBA history.

The 1992 USA Olympic basketball 'Dream Team' consisted entirely of NBA players, with 11 of the 12 members being active NBA stars at that time. The lone non-NBA player was Christian Laettner, who was a college star from Duke University and had just been drafted into the NBA but hadn't played professionally yet.

Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game on March 2, 1962, while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks. This historic achievement has never been matched or surpassed in NBA history. Chamberlain's record stood as arguably the most unbreakable individual record in all of professional sports.

Chris Andersen earned the nickname 'Birdman' due to his ability to leap high and his distinctive appearance with numerous tattoos and a mohawk hairstyle. He was known for his energetic playing style, shot-blocking ability, and spectacular dunks. Andersen played for several teams including the Nuggets, Pelicans, and Heat during his NBA career.

Ray Allen surpassed Reggie Miller's all-time record for three-point field goals made during his career. Allen's exceptional shooting ability, particularly in clutch moments, allowed him to break Miller's long-standing record. Both players were considered among the greatest three-point shooters in NBA history, with Allen ultimately making more three-pointers than Miller.