Sep 6, 2019 · Cooper was the first black player drafted into the NBA, joining the Boston Celtics when they selected him in the second round in April 1950.

Oct 31, 2025 · Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd and Nat Clifton were the first 3 Black players to play in the NBA.

Sep 14, 2021 · As the first African-American players in the NBA, the roles that Cooper, Clifton and Lloyd served went far beyond the court.

Mar 31, 2022 · Chuck Cooper of the Boston Celtics was the first African-American player drafted by an NBA team, going No. 13 overall as the first pick of the second round on April 25, 1950.

Apr 24, 2025 · Introducing NBA Pioneer Chuck Cooper Apr 24, 2025 Bostons Jaylen Brown tells the story of Chuck Cooper, the first Black player to be drafted into the NBA

Apr 25, 2020 · Today marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most influential NBA Drafts in league history as Chuck Cooper became the first African-American player drafted, selected at …

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Apr 25, 2025 · 75th anniversary of NBA integration: Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd & Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton

Apr 24, 2025 · NBA Pioneers: Cooper and Cousy Jaylen Brown tells the story of Chuck Cooper when the Boston Celtics selected him in the 1950 NBA Draft.

All-Stars Stephen Curry, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaylen Brown introduce us to the pioneers who broke the NBAs color barrier in 1950: Chuck Cooper, Nat Sweetwater Clifton and Earl Lloyd