A look back at hoop history with the great Dave Gambee
Before attending the celebration of life for Jimmy Anderson held at Gill Coliseum in March, Dave Gambee leafed through an old scrapbook for a photo of his Oregon State basketball team when he was a senior in 1957-58.
Books to consider before the end of summer ...
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My top 25 NBA players of all-time. What say you?
While watching the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team in Paris, and with the recent death of Jerry West, my mind drifted to the great players I have seen in my lifetime.
Four books to consider at Christmastime …
Editor’s note: In the spirit of giving, I will be giving away my copies of Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original, Together — The Amazing Story of Carolina Basketball’s 2021-22 Season, and The Basketball Maniac’s Almanac.
Talking All-Star Game to Portland (nope), Geoff Petrie and Jerry West, Gary Payton and Lester Conner, The Kamikaze Kids … and more
Items on my mind during the chilly final days of February …
• Thought for the day provided by Frank “The Flake” Peters, at 78 still a juvenile at heart:
My thoughts on the NBA’s Top 75, the dozen greatest players ever, and another 10 for good measure
The All-Star Weekend’s cavalcade of events in Cleveland will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NBA.