There was a time in basketball history when that initial "bounce" for Wilson to control the ball would have been considered his dribble for that possession.

Surprised Westphal is pictured in Converse as in his Suns years I recall adidas (like in 1976 Finals) & then Nike.

This looks like the “church” autograph. PSA/DNA must have high standards that mine is deemed not a 10.

I would have thought with SoFi Stadium that Los Angeles would be a candidate as a Final Four host city. Is that facility not viable for basketball?

Those are dandy.

@34tbone @pwood399

They lost the “Heat Culture” vibe when Jimmy Butler disrespected them & then The Godfather gave him a soft landing in Golden State rather than dealing him to an NBA outpost.

They lost the “Heat Culture” vibe when Jimmy Butler disrespected them & then The Godfather gave him a soft landing in Golden State rather to an NBA outpost.

Paul Westphal (who said Keith Erickson was more athletic than him).

I believe this was the first appearance of PONY shoes on a basketball card.

Did West not have as much say when with the Clippers and/or did Ballmer & Frank not follow his insights?

Amen to that!

Opportunity for Stirtz now.

The 1969 Topps Earl Monroe is in the conversation for my all-time favorite basketball card.

Played with future HOFer Kresimir Cosic at BYU.

Today’s Treasure from my collection: Remembering LSU Coach Dale Brown, who passed away at age 90. Brown was a master of positive thinking & leadership. Years ago in the lobby of the coaches hotel at a Final Four I recall Coach had words of encouragement for my then-teenage son.

Today’s Treasure from my collection: Remembering Arvid Kramer, who passed away at age 70. Arvid played for the 1979-80 NBA Nuggets, as well as overseas. Coach Arvid was a fixture in north county San Diego youth basketball for decades. My son played for Arvid in multiple seasons.