Rick Brunson: The Secrets of His Success, 1998
The sparkle of putting on a pro uniform wore off on Brunson soon after his arrival in Portland. He’s learned not to take it for granted.
Curtis Rowe: It’s a New Game Every Night, 1975
That “something more” that Rowe possesses is his adaptability, his willingness to play both ends of the floor, and his sense of perspective, both on and off the court.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim: Shareef’s Goal, 1999
Shareef understands how he can affect change, that he has reached a higher plateau where his words carry more weight. That is what sets him apart.
Does Pro Basketball Have a Drug Problem? 1975
A former trainer in the ABA said, “I’d never be able to walk into a court of law and state that members of (my) team were taking drugs. But I do feel that drugs are more prominent than when I first started in the league in 1968.”
Terry Dischinger: Two Toots for ‘Terrible Terry,’ 1964
This serious fellow had been in the habit of coming out first in anything that he undertakes.
Moses Malone: ‘Why Pro Basketball Players Will Love Me,’ 1975
Guaranteed, the Stars will not hesitate in playing him as often as possible this season. He is too valuable a commodity—and too good a product, both on and off the court—to waste sitting on the bench.
Jack Twyman: TV Hoopla, 1970
ABC and the NBA are currently working on a multiyear contract, primetime telecasts are more in evidence than ever before, the number of games televised each year increases, and the ratings are up. The NBA has come a long way.
Vince Carter: Air Carter Takes Off in Toronto, 2000
He has become the prototypical player for the basketball fan of the future. He enjoys himself in action, and he makes sure you enjoy yourself watching him.
Red Auerbach: The Aborted Interview, 1978
oday, people are playing ball with one eye looking up at dollar signs. They figure they cannot make it by playing defense and by being a sacrificing team player.
NBA Rebels: Are They Worth the Trouble? 1995
On national television, Charles Barkley kicks in folding chairs, Scottie Pippen throws them. And these furniture guys are the Jordan Heirs?
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