In addition to his imposing stature, Lanier's soft touch and impressive footwork often left defenders befuddled, cementing his status as one of the decade's top centers. 8 254 votes Bill Walton Dec. at 71 (1952-2024) Bill Walton, whose career was both stunningly brilliant and tragically ...
A versatile and reliable player, Allen's contributions to his team's success throughout the 1970s solidified his position among the NBA's elite point guards of the decade. 19 18 votes Louie Dampier Age: 79 Louie Dampier's sharpshooting prowess and deadeye accuracy from beyond the arc ...
2 prospect in his class behind Greg Oden and it's so easy to say Portland screwed up the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. It wasn't bad scouting, as Oden was a once-in-a-decade center talent, but one thing scout Clark Francis noted was that KD has one of the best work ethic...
Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Bill Bradley, Earl Monroe and Dave DeBusschere spurred the Knicks, champions in 1970 and 1973, to the second-most playoff wins in the decade. The Celtics added 47 more wins along with two titles in 1974 and 1976. John “Hondo” Havlicek was the team’s main...
Lucas led the NCAA in field goal percentage all three years and led in rebounding twice, and he was named national Player of the Year twice (1961 and 1962). During his college years Lucas also starred on the 1960 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic basketball team. After his senior season ...
If there was a decade when the NBA, which turned 75 this season, nearly disintegrated under the weight of its own problems, the 1970s was that decade. It was a fight-filled, drug-addled operation that had made Black players an integral part of the show, only to be left wondering if ...
The Steamrollers where owned by Lou Pieri, a shrewed businessman who had connections at all levels of basketball in the 1940s and 50s. Pieri knew the gig was up and sold what assets the team had and closed up shop. Complete Article 23rd Annual NHO Awards Every year NHO staff and fans...
Maravich. The end of the decade, however, saw declining TV ratings, low attendance and drug-related player issues – both perceived and real – that threatened to derail the league. Surging popularity and Bulls' dynasty (1979–1998) The league added the ABA's three-point field goal beginning...
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And those marks weren't far from his averages over the course of a decade-plus stretch from 1977 to 1989, when he put up 23.1 points, 14.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. His scoring efficiency may leave a bit to be desired, but he made up...