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Billy Ray Bates: Dunks & Downs of a Portland Legend, 1995

For all of the Bates’ mid-air poetry and last-second heroics, ultimately it was his endearing nature that made him a fan favorite and later a cult hero.

Posted bybobkuskaFebruary 24, 2024February 26, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:1980s NBA, Billy Ray Bates, Bucky Buckwalter, CBA, Jack Ramsay, L. Jon Wertheimer, Michael Thompson, Portland Trail BlazersLeave a comment on Billy Ray Bates: Dunks & Downs of a Portland Legend, 1995

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.

Posted bybobkuskaJune 23, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:1980s NBA, Billy Ray Bates, Bucky Buckwalter, Jack Ramsay, Jim Paxson, Jon Wertheim, Portland Trail Blazers, Steve Kelley1 Comment on The Cautionary Tale of Billy Ray Bates, 1982
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