Broadcaster Hearn recalls the confidence the team developed. “It was incredible,” he said. “I mean, 33 in a row. It can’t happen. In my opinion, of all the records in sports, that one won’t be equaled. Can you imagine anything like that today? With all the good teams and all the travel. I can’t.”
Tag Archives: 1970s NBA
The Year the Los Angles Lakers Won Their First Championship, 1972
“You know, Jerry,” said Wilt Chamberlain, “you stick around with me, and we may make a hell of a basketball team.”
Were the Good Old Days Really So Good? 1972
So what everything boils down to is: Whether or not the “good old days” of pro basketball were good depends upon who’s answering the question.
Fred Brown: Tale of a Tear, 1978
Brown said he was unhappy much of the time to the extent that he doubted he’d be in the league half as long as he sees for himself now.
Jim Cleamons: The Weight of Replacing a Legend, 1978
Cleamons admits he was at a disadvantage when he came to the Knicks in the midst of the Reed-Frazier turmoil the weekend before the start of the season.
Walt Frazier: A Final Garden Party, 1979
“I did it my way, but the team’s way and the coach’s way. That came first.”
Are the Knicks Asking Too Much of Walt Frazier? 1975
Without a guy like Reed to pull down rebounds, Frazier will have to make different moves this season.
Maurice Lucas: Cool Hand Luke, 1978
Lucas found a new contentment in the move to Portland.
The Greening of Jo Jo White, 1977
For an athlete who thought it would be wonderful if he ever made $20,000 a year playing basketball, Jo Jo White has done all right.
Johnny Neumann: The Maine Man, 1982
It’s no wonder that people are willing to give Neumann a chance. He’s so damn likable. He can laugh at himself, even when he is being serious.
