Basketball Daily Card Press

From the court to your collection - the complete story of basketball greatness!
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP HERO HONORED
Terrence Shannon, Jr.
A first-round draft pick in 2024, Terrence got his initial sustained run of minutes in February 2025 and delivered. The guard scored 17+ points in three straight games, including a career-best 25-point effort against the Lakers.
Zelmo Beaty
One of the steadiest performers in pro basketball, Zeimo underwent knee surgery for the sixth time in ten seasons last February. Even with his problems he managed to score 16 Points and average 10 Rebounds.
Utah fans call Zelmo "Big Z".
Already a "super-star" after 1st year in NBA, Connie was Prep All-American at Boys High in Brooklyn. After attending lowa, he joined Pittsburgh Rens of American Basketball League where he was loop's MVP at age 19. Connie then played with Harlem Globetrotters 4 years & after that signed with Pittsburgh Pipers of ABA where he was loop's MVP in his 1st year as he led the league in scoring percentage.
Connie holds clinics for youngsters in Pittsburgh.
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Angie Braziel
Angie came out of Texas Tech as the Big XII's 1999 Player of the Year. In the WNBA, she was a key contributor to the Sting's playoff run.
BASKETBALL TRIVIA
Q: What team holds NBA record for consecutive wins? (click to reveal)
Q: What was the Va. Squires' original name? (click to reveal)
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Zelmo Beaty
Zelmo was named center on All-ABA 2nd team in 1971-72. His 1980 points were sixth best in the league.
Zelmo is an articulate speaker.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
One of the most complete backcourt men in pro basketball history, West set 4 playoff records last season: points (556), assists (135), scoring average (30.9 pts.) and single-game high (53).
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Gail Goodrich
Gail enjoyed his finest season in 1971-72 as he helped Lakers to NBA championship. He's consistent on defense, and an excellent shooter and a strong ball-handler.
Gail spent summer at UCLA on program designed to improve speed.
Larry Bird
Larry was named to the NBA All-Star Team last season, helping lead Celtics to Championship. A magnificent passer and shooter, he often looks one way and passes the other. Larry can put up an infinite variety of shots to the hoop.
Paul Pierce
Two seasons into his career, Paul is a bona fide star - a distinction that escapes most players until much later in their careers. What sets him apart is not only talent, but maturity and an insatiable desire to improve. "I work hard because I want to be recognized as one of the great players of the game," he says. To that end, his achievements last season included a No. 2 NBA ranking in steals per game, a total that included nine in one contest to tie a Larry Bird team record. "I don't try to just limit myself to just doing one thing real well," Pierce adds. "I want to be able to do everything well."
Ollie Taylor
Though only 6'2", Ollie is one of the highest jumpers in basketball, his dunk shots electrify ABA fans. At Houston he led the team in rebounds as a senior with an average of 11.2 per game. He was also club's top scorer with 24.7 points per game. Drafted from Nets, 8-10-72.
Ollie has outstanding leaping ability.
RETRO CORNER
Bill Thieben
Bill has tremendous potential and is working hard to make it pay off in the pro ranks. He toiled all summer and developed an unstoppable outside shot that means trouble for Piston opponents. At Hofstra Bill scored a total of 2,045 points in 3 seasons and led his team into the N.I.T.
Lucius, the first round draft choice of the Sonics, comes equipped with impressive credentials and physical abilities. Standout on two NCAA championship teams at UCLA, during which time the Bruins were 59-1!
Lucius has an extraordinary desire to win.
Lauren Cox
With an NCAA title and Big 12 Player of the Year award on her list of accomplishments, Cox wrapped up her career at Baylor and pursued her lifelong dream of playing in the WNBA. As a rookie, the fearless forward impressed, flashing the shot-making skill and rebounding that made her the third overall pick in 2020.
Butch Beard
A fine playmaker, Butch tied Connie Hawkins of the Lakers for the NBA's seasonal high in assists during 1973-74 with 13 against the Trail Blazers on March 26. One of his foremost achievements in the NBA was making the All-Star team with Cleveland after coming out of the service.
Butch received his nickname from an uncle.
MODERN ERA
Bill Curley
Blue-collar player... master of the bump and grind... team-oriented... doesn't worry about his stats.
Jim Jackson
Scorer with tremendous talent He makes players around him better with his passing ability. He will become one of the NBA's biggest stars.
Michael Brooks
One of the NBA's most outstanding rookies of 1980-81, Michael scored game high of 35 Points for the Clippers last season. His statistics included 208 Assists, 99 Steals and 31 Blocked Shots. Michael scored 51 Points for LaSalle in game vs. Brigham Young, 12-15-79.
Michael was named to East Coast Athletic Conference All-Decade Team.
80s-90s ERA
Sam Cassell
Whether to make a key pass or to orignite the offense with a string of buckets, Cassell has joined the ranks of befter NBA "sixth men." The second-year guard out of Florida State dished out a career-high 16 assists against Golden State on February 25 and, on April 7, poured in a career-best 31 points against Portland.
Dave Corzine
Acquired from Chicago in exchange for 1990 and 1992 second round draft picks 6/27/89... Solid contributor off the bench for the Bulls ... Played in 480 consecutive games until sidelined by broken hand 2/22/86 ... All-America as college senior at DePaul.
Paul Griffin
Paul saw 1930 Minutes of action for the Spurs in 1980-81 and added 249 Assists, 77 Steals and 38 Blocked Shots to club's attack. He had 10 Assists in game vs. Nets, February 24, 1980.
Paul's .567 pct. was 2nd-best in Western Michigan history.
M.L. Carr
Quick, strong and with a good outside touch, M.L. is a natural small forward. He's good at moving with or without the ball and can move out on the fast break. M.L. will steal the ball and rebound at both ends of the court, appearing to be bigger than his 6'6" height for Pistons.
M.L. played basketball in Israel in 1974.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
His 430 assists in college was Vanderbilt record. Shot .791 from free throw line during career.
MODERN ERA
There was no better overtime player than Chauncey last season. On December 18, he scored eight straight points in OT. Three weeks later, he bagged an OT four-point play. And on January 10, he hit a pair of the threes in the final two minutes of OT. All three performances keyed Detroit wins.
Julius Erving
Julius was the ABA's MVP during the regular season and the playoffs in 1975-76. The only unanimous selection to the All-Star Team, he was selected for 4th consecutive season. The MVP award was his 3rd straight, a record, as he finished among ABA leaders in eight statistical categories.
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