This beautiful image on Westy's Nike poster (& "card") has inspired me since it came out. It really captures the joy of shooting hoops in solitude on a basketball court.

The cards from this set that didn't have backwards jerseys on sure had more eye appeal, like this one of Wilt.

Legal (or not), know that most referees in past eras would have called it a travel based on the optics.

I have wondered the same thing on Dallas. Strongsville got solved relatively quickly.

Legal (or not), know that most referees in past eras would have called it a travel based on the optics.

Today’s Treasure from my collection: Remembering hoop legend Cliff Hagan, who recently passed away at age 94. An NCAA & NBA champion, Cliff was a world-class autograph signer, with elegant penmanship (take note, young players) & was very accommodating to his fans over the years.

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He looks fatigued.

Legal (or not), know that most referees in past eras would have called it a travel based on the optics.

Have any of these game-worn Claws jerseys ever surfaced in the collectibles space?

I agree with you on Wemby. He seems involved in too many risky plays (where he is airborne) that are far from the basket.

Can you name the only three rookies in NBA history to average 30+ ppg in their rookie seasons?

Cherry Hill like Billy Joe Royal’s hit “Cherry Hill Park”?

What gym was this photo from? A McGinnis SI cover photo was taken in this same game, the image also used for McGinnis’ 1977-79 Sportscaster trading card.

I like Helicoper Knowings.

Yes, perhaps in a Grayson Allen-like role. It would take a pretty savvy GM & coach to visualize it, though.

Interesting no one has done it since them, especially “greatest rookies ever” (some say) like Wemby & Flagg.

One of only 3 players in NBA history to average 30+ ppg in their rookie season.