Basketball Daily Card Press
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SCORING CHAMPION SETS NEW STANDARD
Drafted in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers...Played in Lithuania from 1981-89 and then moved to the Spanish League until signing with Portland 9/29/9S...Considered best center outside the NBA for the last 10 years... Led Real Madrid of Spain in scoring in 1994-95 with 22.9 ppg and rebounding with 13.1 rpg in 34 games during the regular season.
Bill and his teammates Chris Mullin and Walter Berry compiled a 31-4 record at St. Johns University making it to the '85 NCAA semifinals. Bill played for his home country, Canada, in the 1984 Olympics. Very active in the community, Bill is involved with the NBA's "Don't Foul Out" drug program. Bill is so dedicated to giving something back that in 1987 he won the NBA/American Express Man Of The Year award for his community participation.
Just as an archer keeps a bundle of arrows in his quiver, so too does Irving maintain a wealth of spin moves and crossovers to free himself for a shot. His fancy ball-handling skills were on display on Nov. 14, 2014 against Boston, as he was able to force his defender off balance to set up a buzzer-beating shot.
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Now a star who averaged 22.0 points in San Antonio in 2022-23, Johnson is thankful for his time with the Austin Spurs. "I think definitely 100 percent the G League turned my career around," he said. "I feel like coming in I was around 19 years old and it helped me develop. It helped me become a professional."
BASKETBALL TRIVIA
Q: Who is known as "Grand Old Man" of Knicks?
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Voted to the NBA Second Team All-Stars for the 1972-73 season, Pete enjoyed his finest pro campaign. He topped his previous highs in almost every category. ranked 6th in league with 545 Assists for 6.9 Average Per Game and was NBA's 5th leading scorer. Pete made 11 Free Throws in game vs. Celtics, 3-23-73.
Pete takes karate lessons.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
The Spurs' floor leader the past 3 seasons, Mike holds club records with 473 Assists and 191 Steals in 1976-77.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
An extremely versatile player, Ron has deceptive moves which leave smaller and slower guards standing in their tracks. Inside, he out-jumps players 5 & 6 inches taller than he. Ron also has a fine 3-point shot.
The license plates on Ron's car read "R.BOONE."
Posted 16 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots against New York on Nov. 5, 2013 ... Named NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for October/November 2012, averaging 10.9 points and 6.5 rebounds ... Helped Kentucky (38-2) win an NCAA championship as freshman in 2011-12.
The 28-year-old Yugoslavian import was an immediate fan favorite at Boston Garden last season, averaging a blocked shot every five minutes in limited play. Vrankovic, a member of the 1988 Yugoslavian Olympic Team, has a 37-inch vertical leap.
To take advantage of his uncanny passing ability, Alvan has become the trigger-man in the Suns' High-post offense. He led all NBA centers in assists with a 5.6 per game average in 1975-76 and he established a new club record for blocked shots in a season with 116. Alvan is a fine rebounder.
Alvan worked with a body builder during the summer of '75.
RETRO CORNER
Was 2-time Mid-American Conference All-Star. Finished as 2nd leading scorer in Toledo history. Drafted: #3-1973 by Capital.
Bob added offensive punch to the Super Sonics' offense in 1969-70 and was particularly effective in the final half of the season. During the last 41 games that year he averaged 17 points, shot 53% from the floor.
Robinson and Pooh Richardson are the only active non-rookies who have never missed a game in their NBA careers. With an average of 10.8 points per game, Robinson was one of six Trail Blazers to average double figures in scoring for the 1992 NBA Playoffs.
Happy was injured during the 1972-73 season but returned to join the Lakers for the Playoffs. He achieved a long sought after goal in 1971-72 by attaining his 1000th Rebound of the season. Happy is very effective on Lakers' fastbreak.
Happy is one of Lakers' fastest players.
MODERN ERA
The Most Outstanding Player in the Final Four after leading Stanford to a 1990 NCAA title, Azzi says she began shooting baskets in pre-school. A fitness fanatic who loves to run, Azzi was named to the ABL First Team in 1998 and started in the 1998 ABL All-Star Game.
Allan was Jazz' leading playmaker with 383 Assists in 1980-81. He also had 63 Steals and a game-high of 18 Points.
Shawn is nicknamed "The Matrix" for his ability to make things happen. He is not only a great jumper, but he also hustles on every play. That explains why he ranked eighth in the NBA in rebounding in '00-01 (10.7) despite playing small forward. With his tremendous speed, Shawn scores numerous points off the fast break- often finishing with thrilling slam dunks. He's also an above-average free throw shooter.
Shawn plays big at 6-7.
80s-90s ERA
Agent 23 is one of the most-effective scorers in the league. With his specially designed shoes, he can sky and fly over any obstacle, putting the ball in the hoop with ultimate authority. His ball-control forearm pads are designed to keep the ball in his hands while he dodges the evil Droids who constantly try to keep him down. Not to worry. Agent 23 need only throw the switch of his APS and the Droids are reduced to a pile of useless, twitching scrap metal.
Tiny Archibald once called John the NBA's best point guard because he "dissects defenses and distributes the ball and gets the most out of the other guys on his team."
Wally exhibits an excellent shooting touch, particularly from the 12-15 foot range. His long legs and slender build provide the speed and quickness so valuable to the Supersonics' offense.
Wally was All-Tourney for Virginia at the St. Louis Invitational.
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.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
The former two-time West Virginia All-American has been called the "biggest six-foot, three-inch player you'll ever see," by opponents who have tried to stop him. A top-flight scorer, who averaged 28 points a game in college, and just under 18 points a game in his freshman season in the NBA last year, Jerry also is a defensive stalwart and an outstanding rebounder. His sharp reflexes, quick hands, long arms and springy legs make up for the inches he lacks.
MODERN ERA
Height? Hunger? No, the quality that makes Dikembe one of the NBA's greatest shot-blockers, the five-time NBA leader says, is patience. "Patience comes from studying the tapes and knowing the opponent," he says. Mutombo has been patient enough to rise to seventh on the all-time list of swats (passing Robert Parish last season) - but first in blocks per game (3.57).
Jim's favorite shot is his turn-around jumper in the key, and he'll go either way to the basket. His role with Squires is to concentrate on defense and leave scoring to others. Had fine games vs. Mel Daniels and Zelmo Beaty.
Jim married his Brigham Young sweetheart.