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The most versatile player in the NBA, according to his coach Red Auerbach. "He has the ideal disposition for a great basketball player," says Red. "He is totally unruffled by bad breaks or what he thinks may be miscalls by officials." Frank has two things going for him at all times, aggressiveness and confidence. He is always digging and often comes up with offensive rebounds, even against taller opponents. In college, Frank also excelled in baseball, making. All-Southeastern Conference as a center fielder. Here he's shown guarding Cincinnati's Jack Twyman.
HAKEEM'S DREAM SEASON CLIMAXES WITH DEFENSIVE AWARD. New York, NY, May 14, 1993 - Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon, the league blocked-shot leader in three of the last four seasons, has been named the 1993 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. In 1992-93, the 7-0 Nigerian rejected 55 more shots (342) than any other player, led all centers in steals (150) and was second in defensive rebounds (785). He captured 74% of the possible votes.
With his first NBA crown finally in the books, you might think that James could play pressure-free hoops in 2012-13. But then again, reigning champs always have to bring their "A" game. James, no doubt, was ready for the title defense, starting the year with 26 points and 10 boards against the Celtics.
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