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Rich Kraetsch

Joined: Jun 21, 2016

Co-host of The Step Back's Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast. We tell stories exploring the NBA's past. Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever podcasts are played. Also a Chicago Bulls/Dallas Mavericks fan. Dirk Nowitzki is my spirit animal.

Jan 2, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after scoring 71 points to set the franchise record as the Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Are there more 50-point games in the NBA than ever?

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Victor Wembanyama (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Victor Wembanyama and the history of international No. 1 overall picks

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DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Nikola Jokić and the best NBA playoff seasons ever

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Unknown date and unknown location; USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Nuggets guard David Thompson (33). Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network.

The complete history of the Denver Nuggets

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Feb. 1970; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Knicks center Willis Reed (19) in action at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Willis Reed: 10 best & most important games in his career

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Dec 16, 1992; Charlotte, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Utah Jazz center Felton Spencer (50) and Charlotte Hornets center Alonzo Mourning battle for the tip off at the Charlotte Arena. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Famers for every NBA franchise: The post-merger teams

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA history: LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer

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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Highest scoring games in NBA history: Every player to score 60 points or more

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23 Apr 2001: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during game two of round one of the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 86-69. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Allsport

A history of NBA attendance: The largest and smallest crowds ever

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Dec 25, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Santa Claus talks with Dallas Mavericks small forward Shawn Marion (0) before the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Center. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Over & Back Holiday Special: Heat vs. Mavericks (Dec. 25, 2011)

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Bob Cousy #14 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

Hall of Famers for every NBA franchise: The Early Teams

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Mar 27, 2018; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) blocks the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Guards who block, centers who pass, shooting guards who don’t shoot

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Unknown date; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain (13) is defended by Atlanta Hawks center Walt Bellamy (8) during the 1972-73 season at The Omni. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Collecting the most mind-boggling Wilt Chamberlain stats

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Mar 28, 2003; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan (23) slices between Los Angeles Lakers forward Mark Madsen (35) and Derek Fisher (2) and Rick Fox (44) as he goes to the basket during the Wizards 108 - 94 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center. Jordan scored 23 points in the game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin McHale & Dwyane Wade’s Last Great Games

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Nov 16, 2008; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson (1) during the game against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

The history of elite NBA scorers getting traded

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Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Charles Outlaw, Orlando Magic. (Photo by TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)

Ranking all of the NBA dynasties throughout history

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