Thinking about the upcoming NBA draft? From historic team locations to surprising rule changes and record-breaking stats, here are ten fascinating NBA facts to impress your friends:

The NBA Draft introduces the next generation of stars. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

1. Home Court Advantage: The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are the only original NBA teams that haven't relocated.
2. Banned Kicks: Believe it or not, Air Jordans were temporarily banned by the NBA due to uniform color violations.
3. Height Extremes: The shortest and tallest NBA players in history, Muggsy Bogues and Manute Bol, were briefly teammates on the Washington Bullets.
4. Forgotten Franchise: The Providence Steamrollers, a long-forgotten team, played in the BAA, the precursor to the NBA.
5. Jump Ball Frenzy: In the early days of basketball, a jump ball was required after every made basket.
6. Beyond the Arc: The three-point shot wasn't always a part of the NBA; it was introduced in 1979.
7. Shaq's Single Three: Despite his dominance in the paint, Shaquille O'Neal only made one three-pointer in his entire NBA career.
8. Marathon Match: The longest NBA game ever lasted a grueling 78 minutes (six overtimes!).
9. Points Galore: The highest-scoring NBA game saw a final score of 186-184 between the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets.
10. Title Titans: The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are tied for the most NBA championships, with 17 each.

Air Jordans: From banned to iconic. (Focus on Sport via Getty Images)

Shaquille O'Neal: A legend with a single three-pointer. (Katherine Tyler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics: Sharing the championship throne with the Lakers. (David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)