Remembering Elgin Baylor’s NBA debut
Elgin Baylor passed away earlier this week at age 86. The NBA legend delivered the blueprint for the game's aerial evolution during his illustrious...
Elizabeth Jiao promotes basketball, connects Memphis Grizzlies with Chinese fans
Elizabeth (Huayi) Jiao has a unique job that combines her love of basketball with her passion for promoting the game. And it's an ideal occupation...
Remembering James Hardy
James Hardy, who teamed up with Bill Cartwright and others to lead the University of San Francisco men's basketball team to great heights in...
Lou Carnesecca, one of the all-time coaching greats
Lou Carnesecca guided the St. John's University men's basketball team with distinction and confidence for 24 memorable seasons, interrupted by a three-year absence as...
Remembering Bruce O’Neil, a basketball visionary
Bruce O'Neil was an integral part of international basketball for decades. He made a lasting impact on the coaching fraternity, on players' lives, on building...
Klay Thompson’s latest injury brings back memories of Norm Nixon
When Klay Thompson sustained a right Achilles tendon injury on Wednesday, the circumstances of his attempted comeback conjured up memories of Norm Nixon’s career...
In remembrance of John Thompson
Longtime Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson couldn’t hide on the court. He was a giant (6 foot 10) and loomed large on the college...
Lionel ‘L-Train’ Simmons named to MAAC’s 40th anniversary team
More than 30 years after he played his final game for La Salle University, Lionel “L-Train” Simmons is being honored again for his sensational...
Byron Scott gets college degree 37 years after leaving Arizona State
Decades after the start of his successful NBA career began with the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott returned to Arizona State University and earned...
Dwane Casey delivers thoughtful remarks in aftermath of George Floyd’s death
Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey lived through the painful desegregation of public schools and the turbulent 1960s. He's also seen that there hasn't...
Would LeBron James have been a great NFL player?
LeBron James’ amazing athleticism has been a topic of discussion throughout the 21st century. Inevitably, there have been countless hypothetical questions such as this:...
Remembering legend Pete Maravich’s 68-point game
It’s been a little over 43 years since Pete Maravich dropped a career-high 68 points on the New York Knicks. This, of course, happened several...
Former 76ers GM Brad Greenberg reflects on Jerry Krause’s impact on Bulls
Jerry Krause didn’t draft Michael Jordan in 1984. Rod Thorn, Krause’s predecessor, did. It turned out to be the best draft decision of the 1980s,...
Forty years ago today: Lionel Hollins, 76ers advance to NBA Finals
It was 40 years ago today that shooting guard Lionel Hollins helped guide the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, providing a dynamic spark...
Acquisition of Bill Cartwright gave Bulls a vital anchor
Before the Chicago Bulls morphed into a title contender, they needed to endure growing pains. They needed to mature. And they needed to upgrade...
Formula for success: Michael Jordan and long-armed, versatile teammates
Michael Jordan’s fierce competitive drive is a necessary ingredient in any tale about the Chicago Bulls dynasty. Wisely, it is one of the trademarks of...
On this day (in 1984): Spurs outgunned Nuggets in regular-season finale
On April 15, 1984, in a regular-season finale, there were 17 double-digit scorers in a wild Nuggets-Spurs encounter in San Antonio. The hosts outgunned...
Decades after The Punch: Rudy Tomjanovich reaches pinnacle as Kermit Washington serves time in prison
It’s been more than 40 years since the Lakers’ Kermit Washington slugged the Rockets’ Rudy Tomjanovich. Forevermore it’s known as The Punch. It was immortalized in...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made history on my 10th birthday
On my 10th birthday, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. I don’t remember hearing about it that week, or being impressed by...
Flashback: The O.J. Simpson Bronco Chase Game (aka 1994 NBA Finals Game 5)
With some extra free time these days, I’ve been watching and rewatching sports highlights and old sitcoms on YouTube, including the 1994 NBA Finals....
