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Tag Archives: 1980s NBA
The Legacy of Dr. J, 1986
This season, Erving’s 16th as a pro, was to have been the closing of the circle that is basketball.
The Cautionary Tale of Billy Ray Bates, 1982
People wanted to be seen with him. Billy Ray Bates was invited to parties, chased by women, clutched by hangers-on.
Gus Williams: Does He Get Enough Respect? 1981
Respect has always come grudgingly to the Seattle SuperSonics’ super-quick guard.
Norm Nixon: He Works His Own Magic, 1981
And they were a winning team, because Norm Nixon sacrificed himself to make the backcourt work.
Fred Brown: Reeling in the Years, 1980
Sometimes when others are talking shooters, Brown becomes a little defensive about his growing reputation as a glamorous gunslinger who can’t ride and rope, but boy, can he shoot.
Dallas Two-Step: Dick Motta and Mark Aguirre, 1984
First impressions were not lasting, which was fortunate for Mark Aguirre and the Dallas Mavericks.
Bob Lanier: Milwaukee Bound, 1980
Bob Lanier scored points. Bob Lanier grabbed rebounds. Bob Lanier pitched assists. Bob Lanier added spirit. And the second-place Bucks were challenging again, two to three games from the lead.
Larry Smith: Mr. Mean, 1981
He is the Leaping Unknown, Mr. Mean, Electric Legs, Little Moses. He is the fiercest rebounding forward alive.
Mike Bantom: Larry Bird No Puzzle, 1982
Larry Bird is on record with this—the player he most hates to see guarding him is Mike Bantom.
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