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Off the court, Biyombo speaks five languages - English, Spanish, Swahili, French and Lingala. When he's on the hardwood, the well-versed big man is fluent in defense. The Congolese center let his game do the talking against the Knicks on Feb. 26, 2020 when he tallied a season-high four rejections.

You were top five in steals and points amongst all rookies. You knock down your free throws too. We know you're afraid of heights, but your game is still on the rise. Can you say future all-star?

Rick has an excellent touch for a big man, he can hit the oustide shot with consistency. He had a game-high of 28 Points for the Bullets in 1980-81 and contributed 25 Assists, 21 Steals and 44 Blocked Shots in 696 Minutes of action. Rick was 3-time NAIA All-American.

One of the most thrilling duels in pro basketball is the Slater Martin-Bob Cousy battle. Slater covers Cooz like a glove, keeping his point production to a minimum. A fast moving, dazzling dribbler, Slater sets up play patterns with great savy. Last year, he coached the Hawks for 5 games and won 4.

Bob ranks high on Trail Blazers' all-time list in Games and Minutes. Last season he had 251 Assists, 90 Steals and 67 Blocked Shots for the club.

Their 1992-93 record aside, the Mavericks have been one of the NBA's expansion success stories since joining the league in 1980. After the usual period of struggles, the Mavs reached the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 1983-84 and have since returned five times. In 1988, Dallas made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the eventual-champion Lakers. DID YOU KNOW? The Mavericks have never won a game in Boston. The short list for team nicknames included Express and Wranglers before Mavericks was chosen. The Mavericks have only had two players - Mike luzzolino (1991-present) and Mark Wade (1989-90) - who were under six feet tall. SCORECARD. Twenty-eight club and arena records fell or were tied December 29, 1989, as the Mavericks played their first triple-overtime game, finally yielding to Portland 144-140.

Bob was voted as the NBA's Rookie of the Year for 1972-73 and was the only unanimous choice on the league's All Rookie Team. He had a fast finish, scoring 39, 39 & 45 Points his final three games of the season. When he first joined the Braves, Bob was a standstill jump shooter throwing it up from 20 or 25 feet. During the campaign he became better without the ball, freeing himself for open shots and going to basket more.

Darnell provided great bench strength and rebounding power in helping Pacers to ABA title last season. A great leaper with the ability to touch the top of the backboard, he cleared the 7-foot mark in the high jump as a freshman at San Jose State. A very intelligent player who rarely makes a mistake.

Yeah, assists are cool, but what about the pass that sets up the assist? That's a trackable stat, called secondary assists. In 2020-21, White recorded 69 of those, fifth most in the league. The guard's crisp playmaking help keeps Chicago's high-scoring offense running smoothly.

A good outside shooter and adept on the defensive side, Henry led the 76ers with 356 assists last season. A 2-time All-American at UCLA, he was a member of Knicks' 1972-73 NBA Championship Team. He is an outstanding ball handler.

Looking to build around All-Stars Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, the Wizards drafted Davis in 2022. The University of Wisconsin product will complement both of his new teammates with his ability to swish off the catch, create buckets for himself and set up scores with sweet passes.

Drafted in first round by Detroit in 1981... Named to 1982 NBA all-rookie team... Averaged 20 or more points in first three seasons.

Formerly known as Lew Alcindor, Kareem was the NBA's MVP in 1971-72 as he won his 2nd straight scoring championship. In his 3 NBA seasons he's been 1st team All-Star twice and 2nd team once. At 7'2" he's game's most dominant player.

Rider was the decisive winner of the 1994 Slam-Dunk Championship with his "East Bay Funk Dunk" in front of a hometown Minnesota crowd. Despite standing only 6-5, Rider has proven that he can dunk with the best of them. 1994-95 Points Per Game...20.4.

Terry is regaining the form that made him one of the best in Big 10 history. The rookie-of-the-year in '62-63, and 3-time All-Star, missed two valuable seasons serving in Armed Forces. Lifetime mark is 16.9.

Junior was rewarded for his fine rookie campaign with the Bucks in 1975-76 by being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He gives the Bucks flexibility, at guard he's a good passer and shooter and he not only brings the ball upcourt but he'll also grab a rebound to help start a fast break. Junior was MVP of Missouri Valley Conference twice in college career.

The Clippers' 2nd-leading scorer in 1980-81, Phil contributed 372 Assists, 84 Steals & 18 Blocked Shots for club.

The acquisition of Dave marked a drastic upswing in Knick fortunes, as the past two years were the greatest in club history. A star on court & diamond for U. of Detroit, Dave joined NBA upon graduation and pitched for the White Sox in the summers of 1962 and 1963.