51.   He has fumbled more than any quarterback in league history and, this time, Leon Lett buried him from the blind side, with linebacker Godfrey Myles recovering.

52.   His basketball team, the Phoenix Suns, could have one of the best backcourts in league history with Hardaway and Jason Kidd.

53.   I want to at least get a chance to hold the conference trophy, which is being given for the first time in the league history.

54.   If the dispute is left unresolved heading into the season, the battle could lead to lost games for the first time in league history.

55.   If ratified by the players, the agreement would avoid a second consecutive summer lockout, and it would open the richest free-agent market in league history.

56.   In January he became the youngest starter in league history.

57.   In league history, only three coaches have won more in the same amount of time during their first tour of duty as a head coach.

58.   In November, the Blue Jackets won four consecutive games, the longest run by an expansion team in league history.

59.   In one of the great twists of twists, Commissioner David Stern, who handed Sprewell the longest suspension in league history, named him to the All-Star team.

60.   In retrospect, it can be said safely that the Jeff George affair was one of the most fouled-up deals in league history.