In 1988, Michael Jordan dropped 59 points on Bad Boy Pistons on National Television. After the game Chuck Daly, Ron Rothstein came up with the infamous defensive game plan called the "Jordan Rules"
David Stern to Karl Malone during his 1997 MVP presentation: "Thank you for conducting yourself on and off the court, in a way that makes us all proud to be associated with the NBA, and to be NBA fans."
Jamal Murray tonight 30 PTS 10-15 FG 6-10 3P His most points this month and it's only halftime
Then-coach Jeff Van Gundy upon learning rookie Steve Novak's father was a coach If he were my son I would have no choice but in the middle of the night to smother him to death with a pillow to save the family honor The Van Gundy name would not survive if Steves defense was on our rsum