Basketball Daily Card Press
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SCORING CHAMPION SETS NEW STANDARD
Read and learn about the history of the court, through cards
"Fat" led all NBA guards in rebounding and led the Nuggets for the third straight season... Among league leaders in assists and steals... Named to all-NBA second team in 1987... NBA all-defensive team in 1988... Nuggets all-time leader in steals.
Shawn is one of the few players to go right from high school to the NBA. "It's tough for guys who have played four years in College to make it in the pros, so I'm sure it's going to be tough for me, too," Kemp said. Shawn supplied Seattle with some height off the bench and was the Supersonics second-leading shot-blocker. Kemp, who was a high school all-American, played in all but one game in his rookie season.
When Dirk was growing up in Germany watching the Chicago Bulls on television, he fell in love with the style of game played by Scottie Pippen. Amazingly, Nowitzki now can do many of those same things on the court - but at 7-feet tall. “Dirk is such a freak," Grizzlies assistant coach Lionel Hollins says of the four-time NBA All-Star. "This guy is 7-foot and plays like a guard."
Tricky Dick gives the Pistons a fast break organizer, who loves to find holes in the enemy defenses. He's been one of the best playmakers in the N.B.A. and his passing is a wonder to watch. Dick concentrates his efforts on setting up baskets for his teammates and is a top man in assists.
BASKETBALL TRIVIA
Q: Who was 76ers top pick in '65 NBA college draft?
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One of the league's steadiest front-court performers, Steve also does well on defense. He has more NBA experience than any other player on 76ers' roster.
What are the Phila. 76ers' team colors? Red, white and blue.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
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Acquired from Denver 1/23/91 as part of three-way deal with Portland...Grabbed season-high 11 rebounds against L.A. Lakers 1/29/91...Michigan's second-leading scorer (18.1 ppg) and rebounder (8.0 rpg) as a senior...Averaged 13.7 ppg and 6.5 rpg during NCAA tournament in 1989 to lead Wolverines to national championship...Nephew of former NBA guard John Long and cousin of Miami forward Grant Long.
VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Larry scored 67 points for new ABA record as Cougars defeated Pros at Greensboro, 139-125, 3-18-72. He hit 25 2-pt. field goals to tie ABA mark and added 17 free throws. Mark broken was 63 pts. by Zelmo Beaty. Drafted from Carolina, 8-10-72.
Larry is one of ABA's most eligible bachelors.
A member of the Miami Heat's inaugural team, Long joined the Hawks three games into the 1994-95 season. He left Miami as the franchise's all-time leader in games played, appearing in 470 contests, and steals, with 664 picks to his credit.
The head coaches of the 17 NBA teams named Clifford to the 1971-72 NBA All-Rookie First Team, and Clifford was the only player to make the team who was not a first round draft selection. Clifford's finest performances of his rookie campaign came in playoff games vs. Wilt Chamberlain and the Lakers. Clifford averaged 15.3 points and 16.5 rebounds per game.
Clifford is a shot-blocker on defense.
The fifth-best rebounder in the NBA in 1994-95, Hill snared 10.9 boards per game. He also finished second on the team in scoring (an NBA career best 13.8 ppg) and played in his first NBA All-Star Game.
The Cavs' 11-game winning streak (Dec. 9-30) tied a club record for consecutive wins.
RETRO CORNER
Larry scored 67 points for new ABA record as Cougars defeated Pros at Greensboro, 139-125, 3-18-72. He hit 25 2-pt. field goals to tie ABA mark and added 17 free throws. Mark broken was 63 pts. by Zelmo Beaty. Drafted from Carolina, 8-10-72.
Larry is one of ABA's most eligible bachelors.
As a rookie with the Trail Blazers in 1974-75, Bill was at his best against the Super Sonics. He shot .566 from the field and .714 from the foul line vs. Seattle. He averaged 15.2 rebounds and 5 assists per game and had 10 blocked shots while scoring 15 points per contest. Bill had 220 assists last season.
How To Play Basketball: In receiving a pass, you should get your body under control, and the ball properly positioned for play.
Participated in the NBA Slam-Dunk Championship, becoming the first Maverick ever to take part in that competition...Had a season-high 24 points at Seattle 4/13/95...Drafted in the first round 19th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft, after ranking seventh in the nation at Division I Missouri-Kansas City with a scoring average of 26.0 ppg.
An extremely intelligent player, Toby has the knack for getting good court position and for going to the boards. The best part of his game is defense and running, and he's been very effective in that role with the Knicks the past 2 seasons. At Notre Dame he's best remembered for his final buzzer tip-in vs. Cincinnati in 1976 NCAA Tourney.
Which former Knick was known by the nickname "Sweetwater"? Nat Clifton of Xavier (New Orleans) 1950-57.
MODERN ERA
Named the 11th head coach in Cleveland history 6/17/93... Served as a game analyst for the NBA on NBC from 1990 to 1993... Coached Atlanta Hawks for seven seasons, compiling a record of 324-253.
One of the strongest players in the NBA, Len gained consensus All-American honors in his senior year at Wake Forest. He scored 2,165 points during his college career, averaging 30.1 points per game as a senior, and was the 1st draft pick of the Syracuse Nationals in '62.
Acquired by Lakers from Portland, Pat played reserve role at LA the past 2 seasons. An All-America guard at Kentucky, he was team's MVP for 3 seasons. Pat captained the Kentucky Wildcats in his senior year.
Pat was drafted by Dallas Cowboys of NFL.
80s-90s ERA
"Muggsy" was selected in 1988 Expansion Draft from Washington... Led Charlotte in assists and was 12th in the NBA... Also led the Hornets in steals... Smallest NBA player ever at 5'3'... Finished college career as Atlantic Coast Conference's all-time steals and assists leader... All-ACC first team as senior... Played on same high school basketball team with fellow NBA players Reggie Williams, Reggie Lewis and David Wingate at Baltimore's Dunbar.
One of the most durable players in the NBA, Don has averaged 79 games played in each of his 4 campaigns with the Lakers. A starter in both his rookie and sophomore campaigns, he runs very well on the break and changes ends as quickly as any forward in the league. Don is regarded as being the Lakers' best defensive forward.
Possessed with uncanny quickness and timing, Mike also is an outstanding shooter. Voted to the ABA'S All-Defensive Team in 1972-73, his good instincts and passing ability make him a complete quard. Mike was the Colonels 3rd round draft selection in 1971 and was with Kentucky until traded to the Nets during 1973-74 season.
Mike owns an Afghan hound.
The NBA Rookie of Year for 1979-80, Larry was Celtics' leading scorer for year.
Larry is the first man from Indiana State to make NBA.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
The Trail Blazers' first selection in the 1972 College Draft, LaRue had excellent performances vs. both Bill Walton of UCLA and Jim Chones of Marquette his senior year at Loyola. Against Walton he scored 19 Points while snaring 18 Rebounds and against Chones the results were 32 Points and 22 Rebounds, outplaying both stars those games. LaRue set a school record of 1062 Rebounds.
LaRue is on a weightgaining program.
MODERN ERA
Malone has the luxury of having John Stockton as his point guard. If Malone is the "Mailman," then who is Stockton? John "Santa" Stockton? Anyway, Malone has seen and done it all, except for winning an NBA Championship. All right, I'll go out on a limb here. Stockton will win the NBA assists title and Malone will score most of the baskets. Did you know: At 19, Malone was the youngest member of the 1983 World University Games.
One of best shooting big.men in basketball, Mel was invaluable as spare forward and sub for Wilt Chamberlain. Averaged 12.4 pts. during season and played terrific game in playoff final vs. Celtics.
Mel is one of the NBA's seven footers.