Scotty Robertson – From Way Downtown

Running and Gunning with Reggie Theus, 1979

On the Chicago roster, Theus is listed as a guard, something of a misnomer. Actually, he’s an entertainer.

Kelly Tripucka: Two Crazy Nights in January 1983

“Hey, it has to come from the heart,” Tripucka said, poking himself in the chest. “If you can’t be excited about a game like this, if it doesn’t give you any kind of thrill, you’ve got absolutely no business in the game.”

Isiah Thomas: Is He the Pistons’ Savior? 1982

“He has charisma, an ability to inspire confidence in his teammates that only a few players have like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, or Julius Erving,” says Rod Thorn, the Chicago Bulls’ general manager.

Brad Davis: The NBA’s Comeback Kid, 1982

So when will he be able to feel at home? “Give me about four years here,” he says, chuckling. “Maybe that’ll do it.”