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National Basketball Association - Biocrawler (1427 words) |
 | The NBA was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). |
 | The NBA Coach of the Year Award is awarded to either the best coach in the league or the coach that has made the most positive difference to a team. |
 | Additionally, The Sporting News awards an unofficial (but widely recognized) NBA Executive of the Year Award to the general manager who is adjudged to have done the best job for his franchise. |
| NBA Draft (1430 words) |
 | On June 19 the final, official NBA Draft early entry list was released, naming underclassmen who have declared themselves eligible for the NBA Draft as well as players who had declared early entry but have withdrawn. |
 | The 2006 NBA Draft was Wednesday, June 28, at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. |
 | Official list of underclassmen who have declared themselves eligible for the 2003 draft, and a list of those who withdrew. |