Sports Content 24/7 on Instagram: "Classic basketball era🏀 The NBA in the 1950s was a completely different world from the high-speed, high-flying league we know today. Back then, the game was slower, more physical, and focused heavily on fundamentals like passing and set plays. Teams played in smaller arenas, players often had other jobs in the offseason, and the league was still building its identity. The introduction of the 24-second shot clock in 1954 transformed the game by increasing pace