Basketball Daily Card Press
From the court to your collection - the complete story of basketball greatness!
HALL OF FAME SCORER REACHES MILESTONE
McDaniels filled up the box score against Atlanta. The rising star also made sure that a win complemented his impressive stats. With 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks, the two-way wing helped Minnesota secure a 125-124 victory at home.
Dalton left his mark as a newcomer in 2024/25, making history in just his 14th professional game. Knecht scored a career-high 37 points against Utah in November, tying an NBA rookie single-game record by making nine 3-pointers.
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1989 Expansion Draft... Began his professional career with the Bullets and was the back-up center behind Hall-of-Famer Wes Unseld... Was a three-time NAIA all-American... Earned college degree in Business.
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Coleman led the Nets in scoring (19.9 ppg) and rebounding (108 rpg) at the 1995 All-Star break but entered the midpoint of the season suffering from a chip fracture in his pelvic bone. Due to injuries, Coleman has yet to play a full 82-game season in his NBA career.
BASKETBALL TRIVIA
Q: Which front office exec has same name as a famous inventor?
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Q: Who coached the ABA's San Diego Conquistadores in 1973-74?
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One of the NBA's most outstanding rookies of 1980-81, Michael scored game high of 35 Points for the Clippers last season. His statistics included 208 Assists, 99 Steals and 31 Blocked Shots. Michael scored 51 Points for LaSalle in game vs. Brigham Young, 12-15-79.
Michael was named to East Coast Athletic Conference All-Decade Team.
ASSIST MASTER
15,806 Assists
John Stockton recorded 15,806 assists during his career, more than any other player in NBA history. His court vision and passing ability were unmatched.
Basketball History Highlight
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Dutch is known as one of great passers in basketball. His first pro basketball was played with Rochester in National League, where he helped lead team to NL title. The Boston Celtics of the BAA purchased him from Rochester in 1948 and he has been the Celtics' unofficial team captain for two years. Dutch, considered the greatest backcourt man in the game today, is a deadly setshot from outside the keyhole. His defensive work is tops.
Julius led 76ers to NBA finals last season. He scored 40 points in final game vs. Portland, equalling his season's high. "Dr. J" has a spectacular style punctuated by his net-ripping, backboard-shaking dunk shots.
Averaged 22.9 points & 15.4 rebounds per game in four-year varsity career at Louisiana Tech.
Billy provides the Nuggets with quickness in the backcourt. His 1980-81 statistics included 360 Assists, 99 Steals and 11 Blocked Shots. Billy became Northwestern's all-time scoring leader while still a junior. Had 1900 Points.
Billy scored in double figures in 97 college games.
RETRO CORNER
Larry lives in a suburb of Syracuse but it took three years before he could play pro ball in his own "back yard." While on the Warriors, he demonstrated a fine, accurate set shot and was one of the top outside men. Larry can also pour on the speed to bottle up enemy attacks.
A second-round choice of the 2004 WNBA Draft, Kaayla Chones was the 13th all-time leading scorer in N.C. State history with 1,538 points. Chones' father Jim was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1972 ABA Draft and went on to play in the NBA.
Missed much of 1991 season due to knee injuries...Averaged 12.1 ppg in 1990, sixth-highest among NBA rookies...Averaged 18.1 ppg in eight games to lead Soviet Union to 1988 Olympic gold medal in Seoul...Is the first player from the Soviet Union to play in the NBA...Wife Ingrid played for Soviel women's junior national team.
When racing down the court with the ball and teammates are speeding ahead to get open, Kevin is one of the most exciting players in the NBA.
Kevin's highest scoring game: 40 points.
MODERN ERA
Nicknamed "Tree" by her teammates due to her long arms, Katrina may be part of the "long arm of the law" when her playing days are over. She has a degree in criminal justice from Maryland.
Rebecca led the Huskies to a 106-25 record during her four year career with the University of Connecticut She is the all-time NCAA leader in rebounding (1,286) and blocks (396). During a visit to the White House, she jogged with President Clinton.
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.
Bob received $500 check for being NBA's Rookie of the Year.
80s-90s ERA
Selected as first pick overall in 1988 draft by L.A. Clippers... Father Ed Manning played in NBA for 4 seasons... Led Kansas to NCAA Championship in 1988... NCAA Player of the Year in 1988.
After spot duty as an LA rookie and an injury curtailed soph season, John started earning his pay in earnest the first full chance he could. No. 3 man in SD's offense with 15.3 average and 703 rebounds last season.
The top vote-getter in balloting for the 1972-73 ABA All-Star Team, Artis was the only repeater from the 1971-72 First Team. A dominating man in the middle on defense and off the boards, he led, the league in Rebounding, 2-Point Field Goal Shooting and Blocked Shots for the second consecutive season. Artis also was 10th in Scoring with 20.8 Average.
Artis and his wife became parents for 1st time 1-26-73.
Abdul is an offense-minded forward with the ability to serve as a catalyst off the bench. Formerly known as Gary Cole, he's a high percentage shooter with a soft touch. Abdul had a game-high of 31 Points in 1980-81.
Abdul earned NAIA All-American recognition in college.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
K.C. is termed the "scourge of rival backcourt men." A teammate of Bill Russell's at San Francisco U., the stocky speedster has developed into a top notch team player, with special expertness on defense. A tireless, relentless operator, he is getting better as a shooter. Possessor of tremendous body control, K.C. can change tactics in mid-air. K.C. made the grade with the Los Angeles Rams' football squad as a defensive halfback in 1958, but gave it up for basketball.
MODERN ERA
Undrafted and a veteran of Australian hoops, Graham now fits comfortably into the Hawks rotation. He is nicknamed "Snoop" because, as a youngster, he was always snooping into his grandparents conversations.
As a starter at Buffalo in 1970-71, Don played in 76 games, scored 1535 points and began to live up to the promise he showed when he led Dayton to NIT championship in 1968. He was All-American and voted NIT's MVP.
Don took part in a television commericial in New York.