West Side Story

Posted in AXG, Bill Russell, Charles Barkley, D.C., Derek Fisher, Jim Crow, Julius Erving, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan, NBA, Pau Gasol, Shaquille O’Neal, Washington Wizards, West Philly, Wilt Chamberlain on April 30th, 2008 by AXG

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Not the greatest

Michael Jordan is not the greatest basketball player of all-time. That statement could never be true, because of the rich history the game offers. If the argument was based on the number of NBA Championships, then the greatest would be Bill Russell. Not only did he win 11 titles, he endured Jim Crow laws and racism, making the game of basketball and life for that matter a lot more difficult. If you rather talk about dominance, then you need to look no further than Wilton Norman Chamberlain.

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Will Robinson: Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted in Bill Russell, Chuck Daly, Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pershing, Detroit Pistons, Doug Collins, Illinois State, Jack McCloskey, Jackie Robinson, Joe Dumars, Muhammad Ali, Spencer Haywood, Will Robinson on April 30th, 2008 by youngvito

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Isiah Thomas and Will Robinson share a moment after Mr. Robinson was honored by the Pistons in December of ‘05

At first sight, you’d never know Will Robinson endured such a difficult early life. The former Detroit Pistons scout who discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman always had a kind word, a smile and pleasant disposition.

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