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The one-and-done era of NBA basketball
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Cooper Flagg of the Duke University Blue Devils, wearing jersey number 2, dribbles a basketball during an NCAA tournament game against the University of Alabama. Spencer Haywood, wearing number 31 for the Los Angeles Lakers, prepares to shoot a free throw during a basketball game. Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers, wearing jersey number 52, looks over his shoulder on the basketball court during a game. Kevin Durant, wearing a Phoenix Suns jersey with number 35, prepares to shoot a free throw during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets. Derrick Rose, wearing a light blue Memphis Grizzlies jersey with number 23, dribbles a basketball during a game, with spectators visible in the background. Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers prepares to shoot a free throw during a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Michael Beasley of the Miami Heat holds the basketball while being closely guarded by Joe Smith of the Atlanta Hawks during an NBA game at Philips Arena. Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles a basketball up the court during a playoff game, wearing a navy blue jersey with number 11. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, wearing a yellow jersey, protects the basketball while being guarded closely by Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic in a blue jersey. Karl-Anthony Towns wearing a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey with number 32 stands on the basketball court with his hands on his hips during a game.
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The one-and-done era of NBA basketball: References & Edit History

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  • Will Gosner
    Will Gosner is an associate editor covering general interest topics, including film, television, and sports. He has a B.A. from the University of Chicago. He joined Britannica in 2014.
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