LifestyleHistory Makers: Starting Five African Americans to Play in the NBA Sakina SpruellFebruary 11, 2015February 11, 2015 0 (Image: snipview.com) (Image: post-gazette.com) Chuck Cooper: Boston Celtics Chuck Cooper was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round and debuted with the Boson Celtics on October 31, 1950. 1 2 3 4 5