There are moments throughout history that alter the landscape of the sporting world as we know it. At the time, we may be none the wiser, but gradually the changes will begin to shine through, and the game will never be the same. Wilt Chamberlain's introduction to the league via the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959 shifted the posts in the NBA. His 14-year stint in the league is seen as a defining moment; his record-breaking career produced a number of rule changes that still stand today. The merger between the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association in 1976 was another defining moment. It saw the eventual introduction of the three-point line and has helped shape the current, fast-paced style of play in 21st-century basketball. Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan also revolutionised the sport. The 'perfect' player was an all-around machine and a generation grew up wanting to be like Mike. A new crop of youngsters have grown up idolising a man who has drawn comparisons with MJ since his days in high school, and it all began in the mid-90s. June 26, 1996, was the date; a night that would change the NBA forever, as former commissioner David Stern stood on stage at the 50th annual draft and shook hands with a fresh-faced 17-year-old straight out of high school.