Basketball Daily Card Press
From the court to your collection - the complete story of basketball greatness!
ROOKIE SENSATION BREAKS RECORDS
Pippen made his fifth NBA All-Star Game appear. ance and fourth as a starter. Pippen, the 1994 NBA All-Star Game MVP, and Michael Jordan are the only players in Chicago Bulls history to capture NBA All-Star Game MVP honors.
The Shaq has been lauded as a complete center who humiliates foes on defense and is virtually unstoppable with the ball. The 1992 All-American led the nation in blocked shots (a gaudy 5.2 game) and was second in rebounding (14.0/game), while setting an SEC block record for the third straight year.
Everywhere Steve goes there are a few Jones'. At Memphis, Steve's teammates included James Jones, Wilbert Jones & Billy Jones. At Dallas, Steve has played with Collis Jones, Rich Jones and again, Billy Jones.
Steve's brother Nick is in the NBA.
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Nicknamed "The Worm" ... Led the NBA in field goal percentage (59.5%) ... First-team selection to the NBA all-defensive team... 11th best in the NBA in rebounding... Did not play high-school basketball, but was a three-time NAIA all-American.
BASKETBALL TRIVIA
Q: Which two NBA teams went winless against Knicks in '70-71?
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Q: What was name of NBA's '46-50 St. Louis franchise?
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Selected as the NBA's Rookie of the Year for 1975-76, Alvan led all rookies last season in average minutes played per game, rebounds, assists (450) and points. As a Sooner, Alvan was named Big 8 Conference Player of the Year 3 straight seasons. In Big 8 Conference Tournament he was a 3-time MVP Award winner and was named All-Big 8 3 times each by both AP and UPI.
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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Voted NBA Rookie of Year for 1966-67. Made 19 assists in one game, 10-31-68.
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CLASSIC PLAYER
Rick was acquired by the Celtics from the Pacers after playing in 43 games at Indiana last season. An outstanding youngster with a fine future in the NBA, he contributed 132 Assists, 48 Steals and 15 Blocked Shots during his rookie campaign. Rick shot at least 54% from the field in all 4 years at Kentucky. He holds the school record for career Field Goal Percentage with 58.1%.
On offense, Billings provides more than points, rebounds and assists, "She sets - hear my words - Mo is like top five best screen-setters
when it comes to backside flares and hitting the nail, Mo is top five," teammate Brittney Sykes said. It's a skill that makes going against the forward a true pain for opponents.
Signed as a free agent for the 1992-93 season, the 6'10", 255-pound rookie has already seen time as the Cavaliers starting center when Brad Daugherty went down with a minor injury. Guidinger was a two-time NAIA All-America First Team selection and was the Northern Intercollegiate Conference's Most Valuable Player three years in a row while playing for the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Jon's great shooting should help rapidly improving Bucks out of cellar. Placed 3rd in free throws and 9th in field goals; barely missed top 20 with 19.6 average. Gets job of defending high-scoring guards.
Jon has been involved in two expansion drafts.
THROWBACK
Named to the ABA All-Rookie Second Team for 1974-75, Maurice was considered as one of the league's most improved players. A very aggressive player, he is basically a forward but played center post at St. Louis. Maurice was a High School All-American and led his team to the state title with a 27.5 point and 24.3 rebound average.
Upon his declaration as an early-entry candidate, Tony quickly shot up the charts as the most-coveted big man in the non-Tim Duncan portion of the NBA Draft universe. His package of skills, headlined by agility, verticality and a promising offensive repertoire, made Battie a prized fifth-overall pick by Denver. In 1997, Tony ranked among the Big 12's top five in PPG, RPG, BPG and FG%.
Walt attained All-Star status in second pro campaign with his 17.5 pt. shooting, brilliant playmaking and strong defensive play. Ranked 3rd in assists (7.9 avg.) and 7th in field goal shooting (50.5%).
George's rebounding strength under the boards proved to be a key factor as Pacers defeated Nets for ABA championship last season. Possessed with great size, speed, agility and ballhandling ability, he was 4th in country with 29.9 scoring average at Indiana University in 1970-71.
George toured Europe with U.S. basketball team in 1968.
MODERN ERA
Per minute, Dudley led the NBA in offensive rebounds (.154)... Helped Nets to 42-29 record when he played; they were 1-10 when he didn't... Ranked 11TH with 3.5 BLK per 48 MIN.
Johnson had another magical season in 1989-90, and 2 captured the All-Star Game MVP award for the first time in his career. "Magic" led the Lakers in scoring was in the top 10 in the NBA in assists (second) and free-throw percentage (seventh). Johnson was named to the all-NBA first team for the eighth consecutive year.
John was signed by Nets Coach Carnesecca for his running and shooting ability. He's also a good enough rebounder to hold the Temple U. career record of 1,042. John's 1,544 career points at Temple are 2nd only to Guy Rodgers on the all-time list.
John never played high school basketball.
Roger, along with Mel Daniels, became a 10,000-Point player in career ABA regular season and playoff competition last season. Both achieved the coveted plateau in the same game, against Virginia, 11-9-72. Roger has great ability to go one-on-one against almost anyone.
The first player to be signed by the Pacers. Roger has developed into an All-ABA forward. He set an ABA record in 1969 by hitting on 21 consecutive 2-point field goal attempts. Roger scored 53 points in one game.
Roger is a politician in Indiana.
Originally thought of as strictly an offensive player, Jack has developed into an aggressive and effective defensive player. No longer used in the backcourt, he has good, quick moves to the basket and is an outstanding shooter from the outside making him extremely difficult to defense. Jack had been used as a "swing'' man between forward and guard until two years ago.
Jack was valedictorian of his high school class.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
The heart of the Bullets, Wes literally turned the team around in his rookie year, lifting the Bullets from last place to first by providing the ignition to the fastbreak. A master of the outlet pass, he won MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season, 1968-69.
Wes is on the board of directors of a hospital.
MODERN ERA
James is the first player since Moses Malone in 1982 to be named league MVP one season and play for another team the next. Before joining Miami. James helped take Cleveland to the playoffs five straight times and to the Finals (2007) for the first time in franchise history.
In '00-01, Antawn became one of the NBA's elite scorers. With a polished jump shot and the ability to drive at will, he converted 800 field goals, the second-most in the NBA. Fans nationwide took notice on December 3 and 6, when "Twan" scored 51 points in back-to-back games. He was the first NBA player to accomplish such a feat in 37 years. In addition, Antawn ranked among NBA leaders in rebounding (8.7).
Antawn was the first to score 50 in '00-01.