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My favorite moment during that ceremony was when Bill Russell called Kareem Abdul-Jabbar “Kid” and told Wes Unseld to “shut up.” #NBA50thAnniversary

My favorite moment during that ceremony was when Bill Russell called Kareem Abdul-Jabbar “Kid” and told Wes Unseld to “shut up.” #NBA50thAnniversary

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Happy 65th Birthday Dirk Minniefield, the man who made the greatest dunk of all time 🎂 Second-team Parade All-American (1979) Fourth-team Parade All-American (1978) Kentucky Mr. Basketball (1979)

Happy 65th Birthday Dirk Minniefield, the man who made the greatest dunk of all time 🎂 Second-team Parade All-American (1979) Fourth-team Parade All-American (1978) Kentucky Mr. Basketball (1979)

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The “travel” of the 80s are no longer the same today… Dominique Wilkins tried the Eurostep 🗣️
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The “travel” of the 80s are no longer the same today… Dominique Wilkins tried the Eurostep 🗣️

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The evolution of basketball in a cartoon
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The evolution of basketball in a cartoon

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Rare footage from 1964 captures NBA legend Bill Russell arriving in Mississippi at the invitation of civil rights leader Charles Evers. Russell calmly explains to the press that he is there to conduct integrated basketball clinics across the state. Russell draws a striking parallel, noting he had just returned from doing the exact same goodwill work for the U.S. State Department in Eastern Europe.
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Rare footage from 1964 captures NBA legend Bill Russell arriving in Mississippi at the invitation of civil rights leader Charles Evers. Russell calmly explains to the press that he is there to conduct integrated basketball clinics across the state. Russell draws a striking parallel, noting he had just returned from doing the exact same goodwill work for the U.S. State Department in Eastern Europe.

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This is a short video of action from the fourth quarter of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 between the Knicks and the Celtics at Boston Garden, the dastardly Knicks ran to a 94-78 rout with Frazier scoring 25. Marv Albert and John Andariese's radio call is used for the play by play #AlwaysKnicks 📽️ : MSG’s Vault
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This is a short video of action from the fourth quarter of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 between the Knicks and the Celtics at Boston Garden, the dastardly Knicks ran to a 94-78 rout with Frazier scoring 25. Marv Albert and John Andariese's radio call is used for the play by play #AlwaysKnicks 📽️ : MSG’s Vault

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65,332 views • 2 months ago

When Red Auerbach teaches how to play pick & roll with Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale & Danny Ainge 🎞️ Red On Roundball
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When Red Auerbach teaches how to play pick & roll with Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale & Danny Ainge 🎞️ Red On Roundball

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198,058 views • 7 months ago

Rest in Peace Stacey King 🙏🕊️
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Rest in Peace Stacey King 🙏🕊️

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Rest in Peace Elden Campbell 🕊️ NBA champion (2004) First-team All-ACC (1990) Second-team All-ACC (1989)
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Rest in Peace Elden Campbell 🕊️ NBA champion (2004) First-team All-ACC (1990) Second-team All-ACC (1989)

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181,479 views • 7 months ago

July 27, 1979 #LakeShow Rare footage of Earvin “Magic” Johnson and his Los Angeles Lakers playing a summer league game 📽️ : NBA Rare Footage
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July 27, 1979 #LakeShow Rare footage of Earvin “Magic” Johnson and his Los Angeles Lakers playing a summer league game 📽️ : NBA Rare Footage

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16,158 views • 22 days ago

Rare footage of 1960 United States men's Olympic basketball team 🇺🇸 Jay Arnette (Texas) Walt Bellamy (Indiana) Bob Boozer (Peoria Caterpillars) Terry Dischinger (Purdue) Burdette Haldorson (Phillips 66ers) Darrall Imhoff (California) Allen Kelley (Peoria Caterpillars) Lester Lane (Wichita Vickers) Jerry Lucas (Ohio State) Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati) Adrian Smith (U.S. Armed Forces) Jerry West (West Virginia)
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Rare footage of 1960 United States men's Olympic basketball team 🇺🇸 Jay Arnette (Texas) Walt Bellamy (Indiana) Bob Boozer (Peoria Caterpillars) Terry Dischinger (Purdue) Burdette Haldorson (Phillips 66ers) Darrall Imhoff (California) Allen Kelley (Peoria Caterpillars) Lester Lane (Wichita Vickers) Jerry Lucas (Ohio State) Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati) Adrian Smith (U.S. Armed Forces) Jerry West (West Virginia)

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80,672 views • 5 months ago

January 01, 1973 Wilt Chamberlain talks about his rivalry with Bill Russell and about Playing the New York Knicks 📽️ : Tribune Broadcasting
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January 01, 1973 Wilt Chamberlain talks about his rivalry with Bill Russell and about Playing the New York Knicks 📽️ : Tribune Broadcasting

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29,700 views • 1 month ago

Billy Cunningham said : ‘Let's not make believe. The difference from last year was Moses.’ Moses Malone in the 1983 NBA Finals 25,8 PTS 18 TRB 2 AST 1,5 STL 1,5 BLK 39,3 MP
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Billy Cunningham said : ‘Let's not make believe. The difference from last year was Moses.’ Moses Malone in the 1983 NBA Finals 25,8 PTS 18 TRB 2 AST 1,5 STL 1,5 BLK 39,3 MP

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21,062 views • 1 month ago

Someone said Paul ‘Westy’ Westphal ? #SunsUp
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Someone said Paul ‘Westy’ Westphal ? #SunsUp

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31,966 views • 3 months ago

June 6, 1976 #DifferentHere Rare footage of members of the Boston Celtics being interviewed after winning the NBA Finals against, and their reception back home in Boston at Logan Airport. Among those interviewed were Red Auerbach, Tommy Heinsohn, Jo Jo White, Don Nelson, Dave Cowens, and Paul Silas. Auerbach gets sent to the showers by Cowens and Silas, and a couple of fans pour some champagne for John Havlicek's wife Beth as she waits at the airport ! 📽️ : WCVB-TV Channel 5
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June 6, 1976 #DifferentHere Rare footage of members of the Boston Celtics being interviewed after winning the NBA Finals against, and their reception back home in Boston at Logan Airport. Among those interviewed were Red Auerbach, Tommy Heinsohn, Jo Jo White, Don Nelson, Dave Cowens, and Paul Silas. Auerbach gets sent to the showers by Cowens and Silas, and a couple of fans pour some champagne for John Havlicek's wife Beth as she waits at the airport ! 📽️ : WCVB-TV Channel 5

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39 years ago, In front of Muhammad Ali, Freshman Rex Chapman🏇🏼 absolutely torches the defending national champs Louisville for 26 points in an absolute blowout 🔥
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39 years ago, In front of Muhammad Ali, Freshman Rex Chapman🏇🏼 absolutely torches the defending national champs Louisville for 26 points in an absolute blowout 🔥

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48,621 views • 7 months ago

Rare footage of 1973 United States men’s 🆚 Soviet Union Team Head Coach : Bob Cousy Bill Walton (UCLA) Ernie DiGregorio (Providence) George Karl (North Carolina) Len Elmore (Maryland) Bobby Jones (North Carolina) Ron Behagen (Minnesota) Jim Brewer (Minnesota) Marvin Barnes (Providence) Tom Henderson (Hawaii) Greg Lee (UCLA) Pat McFarland (St. Josephs) Swen Nater (UCLA) Jim Oxley (West Point) Fred Saunders (SW La.) Mike Edwards (Tennessee)
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Rare footage of 1973 United States men’s 🆚 Soviet Union Team Head Coach : Bob Cousy Bill Walton (UCLA) Ernie DiGregorio (Providence) George Karl (North Carolina) Len Elmore (Maryland) Bobby Jones (North Carolina) Ron Behagen (Minnesota) Jim Brewer (Minnesota) Marvin Barnes (Providence) Tom Henderson (Hawaii) Greg Lee (UCLA) Pat McFarland (St. Josephs) Swen Nater (UCLA) Jim Oxley (West Point) Fred Saunders (SW La.) Mike Edwards (Tennessee)

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37,201 views • 5 months ago

Happy Heaven Birthday John ‘Hondo’ Havlicek #DifferentHere 8x NBA 🏆 (63–66, 68, 69, 74, 76) NBA Finals MVP (74) 13x NBA ⭐️ (66-78) 4x All-NBA 1st (71-74) 5x All-NBA Def (72-76) All-Rookie 1st (63) No. 17 retired by Boston Celtics HOF (84) NBA 🎂 (25,50,75)
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Happy Heaven Birthday John ‘Hondo’ Havlicek #DifferentHere 8x NBA 🏆 (63–66, 68, 69, 74, 76) NBA Finals MVP (74) 13x NBA ⭐️ (66-78) 4x All-NBA 1st (71-74) 5x All-NBA Def (72-76) All-Rookie 1st (63) No. 17 retired by Boston Celtics HOF (84) NBA 🎂 (25,50,75)

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24,741 views • 3 months ago

Bill Russell on Civil Rights : ‘It’s Now or Never’ #BlackHistory 📽️ : Celtics on CLNS
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Bill Russell on Civil Rights : ‘It’s Now or Never’ #BlackHistory 📽️ : Celtics on CLNS

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17,254 views • 2 months ago

32 years ago, we lost Dražen Petrović, the Mozart of the Hoops 🕊️
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32 years ago, we lost Dražen Petrović, the Mozart of the Hoops 🕊️

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59,618 views • 1 year ago

2 years ago, Bill Walton died at the age of 71 🕊️ One of the GREATEST college athletes of ALL TIME and one of the NBA’s biggest ‘WHAT-IF’ #RipCity #DifferentHere The 4 sides of Bill Walton : The Man The Athlete The Broadcaster The Activist
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2 years ago, Bill Walton died at the age of 71 🕊️ One of the GREATEST college athletes of ALL TIME and one of the NBA’s biggest ‘WHAT-IF’ #RipCity #DifferentHere The 4 sides of Bill Walton : The Man The Athlete The Broadcaster The Activist

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Happy 70th Birthday Michael Cooper One of the best defenders of his generation 🎂 5× NBA champion (80, 82, 85, 87, 88) NBA DPOY (87) 5× NBA All-Def 1st Team (82, 84, 85, 87, 88) 3× NBA All-Def 2nd Team (81, 83, 86) No. 21 retired by Los Angeles Lakers HOF (2024)
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Happy 70th Birthday Michael Cooper One of the best defenders of his generation 🎂 5× NBA champion (80, 82, 85, 87, 88) NBA DPOY (87) 5× NBA All-Def 1st Team (82, 84, 85, 87, 88) 3× NBA All-Def 2nd Team (81, 83, 86) No. 21 retired by Los Angeles Lakers HOF (2024)

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17,568 views • 3 months ago