EARL "THE BIG CAT" LLOYD - NBA Pioneer & 75th Anniversary Celebration

Earl "The Big Cat" Lloyd was the first Black player to appear in an NBA game on October 31, 1950 with the Washington Capitols.

Lloyd's resilience, vision, and leadership fundamentally reshaped the game, laying the foundation for a more dynamic league and inspiring future generations to dream bigger and push further.

Lloyd played 560 games in nine NBA seasons.

LEGACY