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The ABA's leading scorer in 1972-73, Julius creates the flow of the game. He has great imagination of the court and is an artist with the basketball. Julius was signed as an undergraduate by the Squires and when the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA signed him to a "future" contract, the Squires took action to prohibit him from playing with any other team. Julius was traded to Nets, 8-1-73.
They call him "Dr. J."
2020 Panini Prizm WNBA Set (Basketball)
Nobody in the WNBA can dish the rock like Vandersloot. In 2019, the floor general dished 300 assists, becoming the first player in league history to hit the mark in a season. She also set the league mark (9.1) for helpers per game, breaking the number (86) she posted the previous season.
A tremendous will-to-win plus great natural basketball talent, makes Frank a top notch pro star. Twice selected for All American Honors, he helped Kentucky ring up 25 straight wins to rate as one of the all time great college teams. Frank is a fine operator both in forecourt and backcourt.
Acquired from Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Adrian Dantley and a first round draft choice 2/15/89... Two-time all-American selection in college... Member of 1980 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team... Played in 1984, 1987 and 1988 NBA All-Star Games... Scored career-high 49 points vs. Philadelphia 1/28/85.
2016 Panini Excalibur Set (Basketball)
A big fan of England's Arsenal and soccer in general, Richardson, had he played that sport, would've been the player finding the net from well beyond the 18-yard box. One can assume that based on the range he's shown in the NBA. Richardson is capable of knocking down a handful of treys when the Heat are in action.
One of the most accomplished players of his generation, Garnett has won an NBA regular season MVP and an NBA Championship. He has also graced the cover of Sports Illustrated five times and ranks among the more recognizable athletes on the planet.
When Ed graduated from high school, he received scholarship offers from 17 colleges. He chose Niagara and went on to set 11 school records in 4 years of play. Called the "Leaping Kangaroo" because of his exceptional jumping ability, Ed outplays taller operators.
A first-round selection of the Warriors in 1990, Hill assumed a starting role for Golden State in 1991-92. He finished second on the team with an average of 7.2 rebounds per game. Hill finished his collegiate career at Xavier University as the sixth-leading rebounder in NCAA Division history with 1,380 boards.
The lithe, high-jumping Duquesne All-American came into his own last season, adding a scoring attack to his fine floor game. A brilliant shooter in college, Green found the range again, pouring in 700 points, nearly twice as many as in any of his previous three seasons in the NBA. His best shot is a jumping one-hander from around the key. He is also adept at the drive-in layup.
2000 Skybox Dominion WNBA Set (Basketball)
Upon leaving college, Korle became the first Duquesne athlete to have a number retired. She's got a dangerous scoring touch, especially from three-point range.
Those two tattoos Chris has of that bunny that keeps on going and going..." say it all. Named a 1997 NBA All-Star without having made a start, he is a force as an energizer' off the bench.
As a rookie with the Trail Blazers in 1974-75, Bill was at his best against the Super Sonics. He shot .566 from the field and .714 from the foul line vs. Seattle. He averaged 15.2 rebounds and 5 assists per game and had 10 blocked shots while scoring 15 points per contest. Bill had 220 assists last season.
How To Play Basketball: In receiving a pass, you should get your body under control, and the ball properly positioned for play.
2001 Fleer Tradition WNBA Set (Basketball)
Bevilaqua, 19th in the WNBA in assists per game in 2000, handed out a season-best eight assists in an 80-69 win over Cleveland on June 28. She also sank 9-of-10 free throws.
The greatest scorer in the NBA ... the only player to go over 3000 points in one season ... the record holder for field goal percentage ... and the most titanic rebounder in the history of the hardwood. The "Big Dipper' completely rewrote the record book last season, setting ten NBA marks. They were: most points scored, 3,033; highest average per game, 38.3; most field goals attempted, 2,479; most field goals scored, 1,251; highest field goal percentage, 505; most free throws attempted, 1,054; most rebounds, 2,149; highest rebounding average, 27.2; most minutes played, 3,733; most games scoring 50 or more points, eight.
Brown kicked off the 2020-21 season in epic fashion. Over his first 15 games, the All-Star wing averaged 27.3 points and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.0 percent from beyond the arc. That stretch included a pair of 42-point performances which helped to kick-start his breakout campaign.
Named to All-NBA First Team for second straight year in 1992 after leading league in blocked shots with 4.49 bpg... Was also in top five in rebounding (12.2 rpg) and steals (2.32 spg) and top 10 in scoring (23.2 ppg) and field goal percentage (.551)... Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team for second year in a row... NBA Rookie of the Year in 1990... Led NBA in rebounding in 1990-91... Consensus College Player of the Year in 1987, winning 12 such awards... Member of 1988 and 1992 U.S. Olympic Teams... "The Admiral's" naval rank is Lieutenant J.G.
Utah's 12th man as a rookie in 1991-92, Austin received extra minutes early in 1992-93 when starting center Mark Eaton was sidelined with an injury. Austin led Arizona State in scoring (16.3 PPG) and rebounding (8.7 RPG) as a senior.
No longer one-dimensional player... has improved offensive skills around basket... runs floor well for a big man solid defensive player... good on the glass and has good timing for shotblocking... shows definite improvement.
One of the greatest perimeter defenders in the modern era, "The Glove's" 2,402 career steals rank third all time in NBA history behind only Michael Jordan and John Stockton.
2006 Rittenhouse WNBA Set (Basketball)
Had a breakthrough year with San Antonio in 2005, starting 19 of 34 games and posting career highs in nearly all statistical categories. Scored a single-game career high 16 points at Los Angeles, May 31, 2005.
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.
2017 Panini Prizm Set (Basketball)
Batum takes care of business and takes care of the ball, which is why he took things to another level in 2016-17. He emerged as the fourth player in NBA history to finish a season with 1,000 points, 450 rebounds, 450 assists and fewer than 200 turnovers. Boris Diaw, Jason Kidd and Fat Lever also did it.
The multi-talented big man became the first player ever to be named Big East Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Big East Tournament MVP in the same season. He led all Hoyas in 1991-92 with averages of 21.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per game. Along with forward Larry Johnson and shooting guard Kendall Gill, Mourning represents one-third of the most talented core of young players on any team in the league.
One of the finest offensive rebounders in pro basketball, Cedric goes up strong but has a gentle touch around the basket. He's fearless about challenging taller and heftier foes inside.
Cedric was NIT's MVP at NC-Charlotte
Ew the man. Heart of a lion. 'Nuf respect, one of the NBA's 50 greatest players ever, Hoya National Champ and arguably one of the best jump-shooting centers EVER. Patrick. We Believe.
2021 Panini Prizm WNBA Set (Basketball)
Griner owns the paint, controlling every inch of the interior by snagging rebounds at an impressive rate and rejecting shots at the rim like a club bouncer. In her first eight seasons in the WNBA, the center recorded 1,646 boards and racked up 658 blocks - third most in league history.
Selected by the SuperSonics with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 1993 NBA Draft... Named by UPI to the All-America Third Team following his senior season... Unanimously named as the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year after leading New Orleans to a 19-0 conference and 26-4 overall record... Finished sixth in the nation in rebounding (11.9 rpg), 18th in field-goal percentage (.619) and 19th in blocked shots... Recorded twelve 20-plus games during his senior season... Twenty-seven rebounds against Lamar were an NCAA high for 1992-93... Finished collegiate career as New Orleans career leader in rebounds (1.287), blocks (287) and field-goal percentage (.591).
Whether it's part of the play or out of pure instincts, Williamson cuts into the lane with regularity. In 2020-21, the All-Star forward scored 4.7 points per game via cuts, the most in the league. Whether he has the ball or not, defenders have to keep a close eye (or if they're smart, two) on him.
The quickness and intensity level of this 5-3 spark plug is enough to ignite the homecourt fans in the Hive. Muggsy has been known to make a steal or pass at the right time to get the fans and the Hornets into a frenzy.
Tony, though a two-year veteran of French pro ball, played in 2001-02 as the youngest Spur in club history. The NBA's first-ever front-line European point guard received rave reviews, Said coach Gregg Popovich, "My hat's off to him. I have put him in a really difficult situation. He has the intelligence and maturity to understand it and handle it. He keeps getting smarter with every day, every game, every practice." Parker shrugs. "I've tried to do my best to represent Europe," he says. "I hope now all the point guards over there will think, 'If Tony Parker can make it, maybe I can make it.' "
Duncan snagged Western Conference Player of the Week honors for the 21st time for the week ending on Nov. 25, 2012. He sealed the accolade by clearing 20 points and 14 rebounds in three consecutive games. The last time Duncan had three straight games of 20-plus points and 14-plus boards was in 2003-04.
Captained City College team in 1942 and named to All-Madison Square and All-Metropolitan teams in 1942-43. Starred for Norfolk Naval Training Station five which was voted the outstanding service team in country in 1944. Member of Royals' National League championship teams of 1945-46 and 1946-47. Selected to League's All-Star teams in 1946-47 and 1947-48. Is one of key figures of Royals' powerhouse attack to be unveiled in BAA for first time this season.
In Garnett, the Celtics are getting a 10-time All-Star forward who is 12th on the NBA's all-time list with 7,971 career defensive rebounds.
2021 Panini Prizm WNBA Set (Basketball)
In 2021, Kuier became the sixth international prospect (Finland) without NCAA experience to be selected in the top five of the WNBA draft. "She's going to be a beast," said Dallas forward Isabelle Harrison, who was Kuier's teammate in Italy. "I can't wait for the States to see somebody with this talent."
2021 Panini Prizm WNBA Set (Basketball)
Hines-Allen starred in a reserve role during her first two seasons with the Mystics before pushing into the starting lineup in 2021 and authoring a breakthrough campaign. The well-rounded forward posted career highs in points (17.0), rebounds (8.9) and field-goal percentage (.510).
Rick is highly competitive, intelligent and an unselfish ballplayer. He was a 7th round draft choice out of college and became captain of the Trail Blazers. Rick was highest scorer of Loyola of LA history.
Rick's hobby is playing pool.
After missing Memphis' first 14 games of 2022-23, Jackson quickly made up for lost time. In his season debut on Nov. 15, the All-Defensive Team forward swatted five shots vs. New Orleans. Keeping near that pace, he finished the campaign with a career-best 189 rejections.