Career Crossovers: Besides sharing their barrier-breaking accomplishments as Pioneers of the NBA, Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd and Nat Clifton had several other similarities in their careers before joining the league. Listen in as Stephen Curry tells us all about it. This year, the NBA celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the historic 1950 NBA Draft, commemorating the season that broke the color barrier when Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper and Earl Lloyd became the first Black players to enter the NBA. #NBAPioneers75