was Many consider Julius Erving one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers. source
was Many consider Julius Erving one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers.
In 1972-73 Julius Erving had another strong season, leading the league with 31.9 points-per-game (PPG). That year he also made the league’s All-Star First Team, source
In 1972-73 Julius Erving had another strong season, leading the league with 31.9 points-per-game (PPG). That year he also made the league’s All-Star First Team,
The Sixers then decided to offer to buy Julius Erving's contract for $3 million. source
The Sixers then decided to offer to buy Julius Erving's contract for $3 million.
Bob Cousy first demonstrated his basketball abilities while playing for his high school varsity team in his junior year. source
Bob Cousy first demonstrated his basketball abilities while playing for his high school varsity team in his junior year.
Bob Cousy was named an NCAA All-American for 3 seasons. Cousy was initially drafted as the third overall pick in the first round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. source
Bob Cousy was named an NCAA All-American for 3 seasons. Cousy was initially drafted as the third overall pick in the first round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.
Bob Cousy had a very successful career with the Celtics, playing on six championship teams, being voted into 13 NBA All-Star Games and 12 All-NBA First and Second Teams source
Bob Cousy had a very successful career with the Celtics, playing on six championship teams, being voted into 13 NBA All-Star Games and 12 All-NBA First and Second Teams
Bob Cousy winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1957. source
Bob Cousy winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1957.
Bob Cousy was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971. source
Bob Cousy was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971.
the Celtics retired Bob Cousy 14 jersey and hung it in the rafters of Boston Garden.[ source
the Celtics retired Bob Cousy 14 jersey and hung it in the rafters of Boston Garden.[
Bob Cousy was named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team in 1971. source
Bob Cousy was named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team in 1971.
Bob Cousy was the first president of National Basketball Players Association. source
Bob Cousy was the first president of National Basketball Players Association.
Bob Cousy took up basketball at the age of 13, as a student at St. Pascal's elementary school. source
Bob Cousy took up basketball at the age of 13, as a student at St. Pascal's elementary school.
Bob Cousy married his college sweetheart, Missie Ritterbusch, in December 1950. source
Bob Cousy married his college sweetheart, Missie Ritterbusch, in December 1950.
Red Holzman helped lead the Knicks to two NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973. source
Red Holzman helped lead the Knicks to two NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973.
Red Holzman was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986. source
Red Holzman was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986.
In 1996, Red Holzman was named one of Top 10 Coaches in NBA History. source
In 1996, Red Holzman was named one of Top 10 Coaches in NBA History.
Red Holzman was one of very few individuals to have won an NBA championship as both player and coach. source
Red Holzman was one of very few individuals to have won an NBA championship as both player and coach.
Phoenix Suns began play as an expansion team in 1968. source
Phoenix Suns began play as an expansion team in 1968.
Phoenix Suns will play just 14 back-to-back sets in 2015-16. With only 14 games having played the previous day it will be the fewest on zero days rest in team history (prev. 16 in 1982-83 and 2010-11). source
Phoenix Suns will play just 14 back-to-back sets in 2015-16. With only 14 games having played the previous day it will be the fewest on zero days rest in team history (prev. 16 in 1982-83 and 2010-11).
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Phoenix Suns enjoyed several successful seasons, making the playoffs 8 seasons in a row. source
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Phoenix Suns enjoyed several successful seasons, making the playoffs 8 seasons in a row.
The Phoenix Sun's luck began to turn around in 1988, however, with the acquisition of Kevin Johnson from the Cleveland Cavaliers, along with Mark West and Tyrone Corbin, for All-Star power forward Larry Nance source
The Phoenix Sun's luck began to turn around in 1988, however, with the acquisition of Kevin Johnson from the Cleveland Cavaliers, along with Mark West and Tyrone Corbin, for All-Star power forward Larry Nance
Every year Sacramento Kings hosts a “Trash Film Orgy,” a film festival honoring the absurd, B-movie, trashy horror flick, creature feature. source
Every year Sacramento Kings hosts a “Trash Film Orgy,” a film festival honoring the absurd, B-movie, trashy horror flick, creature feature.
Sacramento King's been called many things over the years: Camellia Capital of the World, City of Trees, River City, The Big Tomato source
Sacramento King's been called many things over the years: Camellia Capital of the World, City of Trees, River City, The Big Tomato
Sacramento Kings' back jersey template was later adopted by the WNBA and the NBA Development League, as well the NBA during the All-Star Game since 2006. source
Sacramento Kings' back jersey template was later adopted by the WNBA and the NBA Development League, as well the NBA during the All-Star Game since 2006.
Sacramento Kings made the playoffs in 1979–80 and again in 1980–81, despite finishing the 1980–81 regular season at 40–42. source
Sacramento Kings made the playoffs in 1979–80 and again in 1980–81, despite finishing the 1980–81 regular season at 40–42.
Sacramento Kings made a run in the 1981 NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals. source
Sacramento Kings made a run in the 1981 NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals.
Sacramento Kings was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60% of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 1–40 on the road in a single season. source
Sacramento Kings was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60% of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 1–40 on the road in a single season.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 in Game 7 in the playoffs. All of these games were in conference semifinals. source
Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 in Game 7 in the playoffs. All of these games were in conference semifinals.
Cleveland Cavaliers began play in 1970 as an expansion team. Their 46-year history has been marked by both stretches of strong play and periods of poor play. source
Cleveland Cavaliers began play in 1970 as an expansion team. Their 46-year history has been marked by both stretches of strong play and periods of poor play.
Cleveland Cavaliers made several moves to build a championship-contender around James. source
Cleveland Cavaliers made several moves to build a championship-contender around James.