Watching the two players interact, one gets the sense that they are as advertised: good guys with good attitudes who don’t indulge in petty jealousies or self-promotion. They know Barkley and Mahorn are the stars of the team, yet they’re willing to accept their roles and abide by them.
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Billy Cunningham: Confessions of an Ex-Coach, 1988
Once you become a coach, you look at the game differently. I began to believe in creating your offense from the defensive end of the court. And, I think the 76ers became a very good defensive ballclub.
Andrew Toney: The Boston Strangler, 1980s
When Toney says he was unstoppable, it’s without a trace of bravado; it’s more like an accountant ticking off his business assets.
Maurice Cheeks: Still Going Strong, 1988
Maurice Cheeks, at 30, is suddenly the oldest Sixer, even if he does not feel it. He is a leader, even if he does not want to be one. He is a spokesman, even though he usually prefers to say little.
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