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Jerry Krause’s Legacy
Roland Lazenby is one of my favorite NBA writers. Lazenby has penned more than a dozen basketball books and has recently...
 
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Baller of the Day: Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem OlajuwonCareer Statistics21.8 PPG, 2.5 APG, 11.1 RPG, 51 FG%, 71 FT%“During his 18-year career, Nigeria-born...
 
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Ballin’: Allan Houston vs. Kobe Bryant
On February 16th, 2003, Allan Houston and Kobe Bryant squared off in an epic duel. Bryant scored 40 points on 14-of-31 from the...
 
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Baller of the Day: Isiah Thomas
Isiah ThomasCareer Statistics19.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 9.3 APG, 45 FG%, 29 3PFG%, 76 FT%“Isiah ‘Zeke’ Thomas was...
 
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Ballin’: All-Star MVP Scottie Pippen
When Michael Jordan retired shortly before the 1993-94 NBA season, Scottie Pippen became the de facto leader of the Chicago...
 
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Baller of the Day: Willis Reed
Willis ReedCareer Statistics18.7 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 1.8 APG, 48 FG%, 75 FT%“Of all the thrilling baskets scored in NBA...
 
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Ballin’: Shaq Scores 53
On April 20th, 1994, Shaquille O’Neal scored a then Orlando Magic record 53 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves....
 
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Baller of the Day: Bob Pettit
Bob Pettit Career Statistics26.4 PPG, 16.2 RPG, 3.0 APG, 44 FG%, 76 FT%“When Bob Pettit came out of college in 1954,...
 
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Ballin’: The ‘Double Nickel’
On March 28th, 1995, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls played the New York Knicks in MJ’s first Garden appearance...
 
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Ballin’: Amare Scores 50
On January 2nd, 2005, Amare Stoudemire scored a career-high 50 points against the Portland Trailblazers. Stoudemire shot...
 
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Baller of the Day: Bill Walton
Bill WaltonCareer Statistics13.3 PPG, 3.4 APG, 10.5 RPG, 2.2 BLKS, 52 FG%, 66 FT%“Though remembered by many for a...
 
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Ballin’: Kobe Scores 81
On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Bryant shot 28-of-46 from the field, 7-of-13...
 
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Baller of the Day: George Mikan
George MikanCareer Statistics23.1 PPG, 2.8 APG, 9.5 RPG, 40 FG%, 78 FT%.“It’s hard to believe today, but until...
 
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Ballin’: David Robinson Scores 71
On April 24th, 1994, David Robinson scored 71 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. Robinson shot 26-of-41 from the field,...
 
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Baller of the Day: George Gervin
George GervinCareer Statistics26.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 51 FG%, 84 FT%“George Gervin’s playing record speaks...
 
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Ballin’: Jordan Scores 59 Against the Bad Boys
On April 3rd, 1988, Michael Jordan scored 59 points on 21-of-27 from the field and 17-of-19 from the free throw line....
 
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Baller of the Day: Karl Malone
Karl MaloneCareer Statistics25.0 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.6 APG, 52 FG%, 74 FT%“Karl “The Mailman” Malone is one...
 
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Ballin’: Bird Gets 60
On March 12th, 1985, Larry Bird scored a career-high and franchise-record 60 points against the Atlanta Hawks. Bird scored 37...
 
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Baller of the Day: Patrick Ewing
Patrick EwingCareer Statistics20.1 PPG, 1.9 APG, 9.8 RPG, 2.4 BLKS, 50 FG%, 74 FT%.“Warrior. That is the one-word...
 
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Ballin’: McGrady vs. Nowitzki
On December 2nd, 2004, Tracy McGrady and Dirk Nowitzki engaged in a classic overtime shootout. McGrady scored 48 points on...
 
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Baller of the Day: Kevin McHale
Kevin McHaleCareer Statistics19.9 PPG, 1.7 APG, 7.3 RPG, 55 FG%, 80 FT%“If ever there were a player who possessed the...
 
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Ballin’: Jordan Scores 35 in the First Half
On June 3rd, 1992, Michael Jordan made six three-pointers and scored an NBA Finals record 35 points in the first half. The...
 
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Baller of the Day: Rick Barry
Rick BarryCareer Statistics23.2 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 5.1 APG, 45 FG%, 33 3PT%, 90 FT%“Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry is the...
 
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Ballin’: Michael Redd Scores 57
On November 11th, 2006, Michael Redd scored 57 points against the Utah Jazz. Redd shot 18-of-32 from the field, 6-of-12 from...
 
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Baller of the Day: James Worthy
James WorthyCareer Statistics17.6 PPG, 3.0 APG, 5.1 RPG, 57 FG%, 24 3PFG%, 77 FT%“When James Worthy retired before the...
 
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Ballin’: D. Wade Drops 48 on the Magic
On December 28th, 2007, Dwyane Wade tied a career-high with 48 points against the Orlando Magic. Wade shot 16-of-21 from the...
 
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Ballin’: LBJ Scores 56
On March 20th, 2005, LeBron James became the youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game. James scored 56 points on...
 
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Ballin’: Kobe Scores 42 in the First Half
On March 28th, 2003, Kobe Bryant scored 42 points in the first half against the Washington Wizards. Bryant shot 14-of-19 from...
 
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Baller of the Day: Oscar Robertson
Oscar RobertsonCareer Statistics25.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 9.5 APG, 49 FG%, 84 FT%“Oscar Robertson, the “Big O,”...
 
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Ballin’: Ray Allen Drops 54 Against Utah
On January 12th, 2007, Ray Allen scored a career-high 54 points against the Utah Jazz. Allen shot 17-of-32 from the field,...
 
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Baller of the Day: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-JabbarCareer Statistics24.6 PPG, 3.6 APG, 11.2 RPG, 2.6 BLKS, 56 FG%, 72 FT%“When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
 
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Ballin’: Pistol Pete Scores 68
On February 25th, 1977, Pistol Pete scored a career-high 68 points against the New York Knicks. Maravich’s 68 points are...
 
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Baller of the Day: Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt ChamberlainCareer Statistics30.1 PPG,  4.4 APG, 22.9 RPG, 54 FG%, 51 FT%“He was basketball’s unstoppable...
 
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Ballin’: T-Mac Scores 62
On March 10th, 2004, Tracy McGardy scored a career-high 62 points against the Washington Wizards. McGrady shot 23-of-37 from...
 
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Baller of the Day: Julius Erving
Julius ErvingCareer Statistics22.0 PPG, 3.9 APG, 6.7 RPG, 51 FG%, 78 FT%.“Julius Erving, the great and wondrous...
 
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Ballin’: The 2001 All-Star Game
The fiftieth edition of the All-Star game was held at the MCI Center. The Western Conference led by 21 points with nine minutes...
 
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The Fundamentals
JONES ON THE NBA:  NBA Stadiums Blog DayMike Baldwin of The Oklahoman:  “The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a season...
 
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Baller of the Day: Bob Cousy
Bob CousyCareer Statistics18.4 PPG, 7.5 APG, 5.2 RPG, 38 FG%, 38 3PFG%, 80 FT%.“He was magical before there was...