There are so many sharp shooters coming out of the colleges every year, and so few rookies who can make the NBA, that the pro game, almost by definition, is loaded with sharp-eyed “gunners.”
Tag Archives: 1950s NBA
The “New” Lakers, 1958
Thus, were born the “New” Minneapolis Lakers.
The Tragedy of Maurice Stokes
Maurice Stokes crashed heavily into Vern Mikkelsen, and they both crashed heavily to the floor. The crowd laughed. Fourteen feet of humanity, 300 pounds of flesh rolled around the floor in their lingerie.
The Royal Stoker
The fact that Stokes played so brilliantly on a club that turned out to be the losingest club in the eight-team NBA circuit last season is just more of a tribute to his ability and hustle.
The Short Player is Doomed!
The day is not far off when the small man will be practically an unknown quantity in basketball. Day by day, the importance of the big man is becoming stronger
Pro Basketball Needs a Bill of Rights
No one has a bigger stake in the future of the National Basketball Association than the players.
From Way Downtown 