Tip-off to a daily dose of all things basketball: stats, team history, famous players, and more.

Basketball Worldwide: Who was the first player born outside of the United States to win the NBA Most Valuable Player award? (Hakeem Olajuwon of Lagos, Nigeria).

Famous Firsts: Who was the first player to win the Finals MVP award without starting each game of the series? (Andre Iguodala).

Basketball Oddities: What did Jason Terry do every night before a game? (Wear the opposing team’s shorts). Plus, Draft History, College Ball, and league icons In Their Own Words: “Coffee and Gatorade. It’s a hell of a mix.” Kevin Garnett, on his wake-up routine.