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Bill Walton watched special matchups between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain: "Wilt was this incredible force of everything … And here was an undersized Bill Russ…
No matchup epitomized this more than Bill Russell versus Wilt Chamberlain in the '60s. Their legendary battles were about ...
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"I owe it to him. I owe so much of — if not all my life" - Bill Walton explained how Bill Russell helped him transform his life and career
The Celtics legend didn't take a backseat, a trait that inspired other players close to him. "I do everything I can to spend ...
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"A combination of the brilliance that went before him" - Bill Walton said Larry Bird was a mix of all the true legends from older eras
He was a combination of the brilliance that went before him, whether it was Kareem, Russell and Wilt and Oscar and Rick Barry ...
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Bill Walton claimed rookie LeBron James was dragging the Cavs down: "More and more, the problem seems to be LeBron and the way he's playing"
"Sadly, for those of us so excited by the emergence of LeBron [James], more and more the problem seems to be LeBron and the ...
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"I dunk. That's my shot" - Julius Erving explains why dunking was his go-to move
The great Julius Erving had one of the most electrifying playing styles in the history of the sport. He revolutionized the game with his remarkable dunking prowess. While "Dr. J" became famous for his ...
Trail Blazers name Maurice Lucas Award recipient
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has received the 2024-25 Maurice Lucas Award, the team announced Friday. The award ...
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Why Shaq felt crushed after filming an ad with iconic NBA centers: "You'd think it might have led to a relationship… it really didn’t"
When young NBA players team up with experienced veterans, it can create a great chance for both sides to grow — if they're ...
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In 1980, Dr. J opened a dress shoe salon in Philly. It helped create a business blueprint for future athletes.
PHILADELPHIA — Julius ... Erving said in late March. “If you come in with sneakers on, it grabs their attention in a ...
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Is that really Walton Goggins waterskiing stark naked in 'Righteous Gemstones'?
Walton Goggins has let it all hang out before in HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones," Danny McBride's satire on a megachurch family (Sundays, 10 ET/PT and streaming on Max). But nothing like in the ...
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In 1980, Dr. J opened a dress shoe salon in Philly. It helped create a business blueprint for future athletes.
Julius Erving had a problem. It was not basketball-related. He was more than fine in that department. This was something different: the shoe department. Erving wore size 16, and for most of his career ...
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Dr. J’s blueprint | Sports Daily Newsletter
But the NBA legend admired and studied the entrepreneurial skills of Julius Erving, who opened a store ... Bruce F. How bout no. — Bill M. We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from Keith ...