Basketball Daily Card Press
From the court to your collection - the complete story of basketball greatness!
HALL OF FAME SCORER REACHES MILESTONE
A cheat code from deep, Samuelson became the second college basketball player ever to drain 10-of-10 3-point shots during a contest in March 2017. With an emphasis on spacing the floor and putting up video game-like numbers, Chicago snagged the guard in the first round of the 2019 WNBA draft.
Round 1 of the 2012-13 edition of Gasol vs. Gasol belonged to Marc and the Grizzlies. Memphis welcomed Pau Gasol and the Lakers on Nov. 23, and the hosts eased to a 106-98 win. Marc earned bragging rights over his big brother in the game by scoring 14 points and distributing a team-high eight assists.
Remember back in the 1970s, when you would always see "Rockin' Rollin'" at major sporting events? You know... the guy with the rainbow wig. I think Rodman should take up that job once he is done in the NBA. Seriously though, Dennis is a very humble and shy person off the court. He's a great actor and one of the best rebounders of all-time. Did you know? Rodman never played high school basketball. As a senior, he stood just 5'11" and grew eight inches after graduating.
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Payton has improved his scoring average each season since his rookie year. Despite a lean body at 6-4 and 190 lbs, he has established himself as a tough defender and team leader through his play on the hardwood.
BASKETBALL TRIVIA
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Strong on defense despite his slight stature, Chuck frequently passes up the open shot from medium range to get the ball into the big men up front for the high-percentage shot. Chuck emerged as the man who quarterbacks the Conquistadors' running offense, he has the speed and passing techniques to get that phase of the attack away and winging.
Chuck is quite a conversationalist.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
3.28 blocks
Prior to the 2002 NBA Draft, most scouts tabbed Dan for the second round - but praised his strength, aggressiveness and ability to get up. Selected 34th overall by Milwaukee, Gadzuric did indeed "rise" to the occasion. He averaged 3.28 blocks per 48 minuted - the 11th best mark in the NBA. He also showed promise as a board man by grabbing 4.0 RPG in just 15.5 minutes per outing. Dan shined brightly on December 13 in a 101-79 rout of the Trail Blazers when he grabbed 11 rebounds and sparked a 27-5 run with a three-point play.
Hill tied Jason Kidd for the NBA lead in triple doubles, boosting his career total to 28. In 1996-97, Hill was the only NBA player to lead his team in scoring, rebounding and assists.
Dave has done everything ever asked of him as a basketball player and more. In his three varsity seasons at Florida State he scored 508, 508 and 463 points and averaged better than 17 rebounds per game in all three seasons. His rebounding placed him in seventh position among the na- tion's major college rebounding leaders and his career rebounding total of 1340 also put him among the all-time college rebounding greats.
The Bulls' first selection in the 1974 NBA college draft, Cliff missed that season due to a leg injury. Equipped with awesome strength and leaping ability, he was the most heralded player in the country as a high school senior. A versatile player, he can play center & forward.
Cliff led Long Beach State in scoring as a freshman.
Pau, the biggest basketball star in Spain, decided to take his talents to the United States. In the 2001 NBA Draft, he was selected third overall, making him the highest-drafted European player in NBA history. Atlanta selected him, then traded him to Memphis. Pau not only is seven feet tall, but he can run the floor, handle the ball and shoot from long-range. He helped Spain capture the gold medal at the '99 World Junior Championships.
Pau is a dandy ball-handler.
Mack has turned into one of pro basketball's most exciting players. He is one of the quickest men on dribble in open court. Selected by Cougars off roster of Floridians, he made All-Pacific Eight in senior year at USC.
With 11-year total of 21,725 pts., Baylor last season passed Bob Pettit as pro basketball's No. 2 all-time scorer. A standout rebounder as well, Elgin has been named All-NBA nine times.
Elgin played his college ball in the Northwest at Seattle.
MODERN ERA
Dylan sizzled immediately for Rutgers in 2024/25 as just the second player in program history with 20+ points in his first three games. He would go on to set the team's freshman scoring record and rank third among all freshmen in points per game.
Born in Sao Paulo, Janeth has been named the MVP of the Brazilian League all seven years that she has played professionally and was the leading scorer of the league in 1995 and 1996. As a teenager, she was the club league MVP from 1986-89.
Pau, the biggest basketball star in Spain, decided to take his talents to the United States. In the 2001 NBA Draft, he was selected third overall, making him the highest-drafted European player in NBA history. Atlanta selected him, then traded him to Memphis. Pau not only is seven feet tall, but he can run the floor, handle the ball and shoot from long-range. He helped Spain capture the gold medal at the '99 World Junior Championships.
Pau is a dandy ball-handler.
80s-90s ERA
Alex began the 1990-91 season eighth among all-time NBA scorers. English was signed by the Mavs as an unrestricted free agent in 1990, ending his stay in Denver. Alex had a streak of eight straight 2,000-point seasons for Denver. English was named a NBA All-Star in all eight seasons. Alex has played in more games than any other active player and was the NBA's leading scorer in the 1980's. Ironically, Alex was the leading scorer against Dallas heading into this season.
Garfield is an excellent shotblocker, Garfield's trademark is his high arching jumper he hits with consistency.
One of the NBA's most outstanding rookies of 1980-81, Mike had a game-high of 31 points for the Nets last season. He added 72 Assists, 54 Steals and led the club with 100 Blocked Shots. Mike was. Duke's all-time leading scorer (2323 Points) and rebounder (1192 grabs).
Mike had his uniform #43 retired at Duke.
Gail enjoyed his finest season in 1971-72 as he helped Lakers to NBA championship. He's consistent on defense, and an excellent shooter and a strong ball-handler.
Gail spent summer at UCLA on program designed to improve speed.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
When Willie scored 21 points in 24 minutes in his first game as a knick, New Yorkers knew they had a new star. Before coming to Gotham, he played on the St. Louis Hawks and compiled a good 10.3 average. At college, Willie shattered U.C.L.A. marks with a red hot 23.6 per game average.
MODERN ERA
A two-time All-ACC First Team selection who has played in Spain, Hicks grabbed a season-high seven rebounds in only 10 minutes of action in a 92-63 win over Detroit on August 6, 2000.
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.