# What happened to Breaking Backboards?

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Podcast: [Daily Sports History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798)
Published: 2026-04-23T08:20:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Daily Sports History, host Ethan Reese delves into the evolution of the basketball backboard. The episode begins with Shaquille O'Neal's legendary backboard-shattering dunk on April 23, 1993, and travels back to the creation of the first hoop by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, highlighting key developments over the years. From wooden backboards and wire mesh to shattering incidents by Gus Johnson and Darryl Dawkins, the segment discusses technological advancements like breakaway rims and tempered glass. It also touches on rule changes to improve safety and equipment durability. The journey underscores the engineering challenges faced and overcome, making modern basketball safer and more exciting.

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