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DENNIS JOHNSON

Dennis Johnson was one of best defensive guard in the NBA history, and he has a reputation for delivering in the big games. He was elected to nine All-Defensive teams.

Johnson started his career with the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of 1976 draft with the 29th pick. He played as a shooting guard and was famous for his aggressive slam dunks. He was the key piece in giving Seattle its first NBA Championship by winning the Finals MVP in1979.

Johnson joined Phoenix Suns in 1980 and three years later joined the Boston Celtics. He won two championships with the Celtics and was remembered for the famous playoff steal by Larry Bird, who passed to Johnson for the game-winner against the Detroit pistons. Johnson finished his career with an average of 14.1 PPG 5.0 APG and 3.9 RPG.

Johnson had his No. 3 jersey retired by the Boston Celtics before he passed away from a heart attack in 2007.

After retirement Johnson started working as scout for the Celtics and later became assistant coach. In 2000 he joined Los Angeles Clippers as assistant coach and finally became head coach.

BOB MACDOO

Bob McAdoo was a player with great talents. Playing the center and power forward positions, he was deadly from all-over the court.

McAdoo joined the Buffalo Braves (now the Los Angeles Clippers) in 1972 NBA Draft, winning the 1973 NBA Rookie of the Year Award and becoming a notable player. McAdoo’s second season, remains the last time an NBA player has averaged both 30 points and 15 rebounds per game.

He was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player Award averaging 34.5 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.12 blocks per game, while shooting 51.2 percent from the field and 80.5 percent from the free throw line.

McAdoo was the boost to the Los Angeles Lakers and their “Showtime” style. He helped them win two NBA Championships as their sixth man during the 1981-82 and 1984-85 season.

The Hall of Famer played for the Braves, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets, Lakers, and Philadelphia 76ers during his career. His career averages were 22.1 PPG, 9.4 RPG and 2.3 APG.

McAdoo after his retirement, was approached and hired by many teams as an assistant coach and he was also hired as basketball technical advisor for a film in 1993 “The Air Up There.”

 "Tiny Nate The Skate Archibald"

Nate “Tiny” Archibald was a willing passer and a good shooter from mid-range. He was very difficult to guard in an open court because of his speed, shiftiness, and quick movement. He led the league in points per game and assists per game during the 1972-73 season when he was in Kansas City Kings.

The Cincinnati Royals selected Archibald in the second round of 1970 NBA Draft, and in 1972-73 season, Archibald led the NBA in scoring and assists, becoming the only player to win the titles in both categories in the same season.

Archibald won his first and only NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics alongside Larry Bird in the 1980-81 season. Archibald played for the Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City Kings, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics ,and Milwaukee Bucks during his career.

The Sacramento Kings have retired Archibald’s No. 1 jersey.

Nate completed his graduation after his career, getting a Master’s Degree and teaching in the New York city school system.

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MITCH RICHMOND

Mitch Richmond was famous for his scoring abilities and his three-point shots. Richmond was drafted fifth overall in the 1988 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1988-89 season.

After three successful years with the Warriors, scoring more than 22 points per game, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. Richmond was the team’s leading scorer in each of his seven seasons there, averaging no fewer than 21.9 points a game each season. He was selected to the United States Olympic Team Dream Team II, earning a gold medal in Atlanta.

Richmond was traded to the Washington Wizards in 1998, he averaged 19.7 PPG in 1998-99 season and after three years with the Wizards he joined Los Angeles Lakers in 2000-2001, where his point totals dropped to 4.1.

The Sacramento Kings retired Richmond’s No. 2 jersey and he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.

Richmond was hired by St. John Men’s Basketball Program and his job involved developing strategy and serving as an ambassador in University programs and community events.

JERRY LUCAS

Jerry Lucas was a born champion and was famous for his dominant rebounding. The stunning forward averaged a career total of 15.6 boards per game during his 11 years of NBA career.

Lucas Started his career with the Cincinnati Royals in 1963 where he recorded four 30-rebound games, including a 40-rebound game in 1964. Lucas is still today the only NBA forward with a 40-rebound game. In 1970-71 season while playing for the San Francisco Warriors, he averaged 19.2 points per game on 50% shooting, 15.8 rebounds ,and 3.7 assists. Finally, Lucas was traded to the New York Knicks where he led the team in rebounds and shooting accuracy and was second on the team in both scoring and assist.

Lucas was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1964 and added an NBA Championship with the Knicks during the 1972-73 season. He won an Olympic Gold Medal in Rome (1960), a NCAA Championship, and an NBA Championship.

After retirement Lucas became an author and co-wrote “The Memory Book” as well as numerous others on the topic of learning and memory.

LARRY NANCE

The name Larry Nance reminds us of consistency. He is also known as the first winner of NBA Slam Dunk contest in 1984, earning him the nickname of “The High-Ayatolla of Slamola.”

He spent his entire career with the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers. Nance was an excellent mid-range shooter as well as a talented inside player. His best scoring average year was in the 1986-87 NBA season, where he averaged 22.5 points per game.

Nance was traded to the Cavaliers in 1988 where he helped Cleveland contend in the East with front-court partner Brad Daugherty.

His No. 22 jersey was retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Larry Nance retired from his NBA career and jumped to NHRA drag racing,  becoming a pro stock racer.

TOM CHAMBERS 

Tom Chambers was an exceptional player with an ability to shoot like a guard, rebound, and serve as a tremendous finisher. He was an ultimate package.

Chambers played in six different NBA teams but mostly recognized for his play with the Phoenix Suns. He started his career with the San Diego Clippers in 1981. In his third season he became the key factor to his winning team, he played all 82 games and averaged 18.1 points per game.

During his 16-year NBA playing career with the San Diego Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Suns, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers, Chambers averaged 18.1PPG, 6.1 RPG, and 2.1 APG.

The Phoenix Suns retired his No. 24 jersey on 18, April 1999.

Chambers bought a ranch after his career which was famous for being a Shooting Star Ranch.

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Jack Sikma

Jack Sikma had a rare talent for shooting. He was the most accurate shooting center and was a rare standout at the free-throw line. Sikma was drafted eighth overall in 1977 by the Seattle SuperSonics.

Sikma never failed to score less than 10 points in his career and averaged a career high 19.6 PPG during the 1981-82 NBA season. Sikma was also a solid rebounder and averaged a career high 12.7 RPG in the same season.

After nine overwhelming seasons with the Seattle Supersonics, Sikma joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the last five seasons of his career. He finished his career avaeraging 15.6 PPG and 9.8 RPG.

Jack Sikma was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team showcasing a bright start to his promising career. His No. 43 jersey was retired by SuperSonics.

Sikma, after his career ended, he was recruited by Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves as assistant coach.

 

ELVIN HAYES

Elvin Hayes was a powerful forward and can wreak havoc in the arena with his talent. In his NBA career of 16 years, he has been awarded with many titles.

Hayes started his NBA career with the San Diego Rockets in 1968 and in the same year he scored a career high of 54 points against Detroit Pistons. Hayes was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team with an average of 28.4 PPG. Hayes’s scoring average is the fifth best all-time for a rookie.

Hayes later joined the Baltimore Bullets in 1972, Hayes where he lead the team to three NBA Finals in 1975, 78, and 79 and won an NBA title over Seattle SuperSonics in 1978. In the Championship (1978) Hayes’s averaged 21.8 points 12.1 rebound points per game in 21 playoff games. Hayes again joined Rockets for second round drafts pick in 1981. His No. 11 jersey was retired by the Washington Bullets. Hayes has also joined the Hall of Fame.

Hayes returned to college after his career ended for completing his graduation and then he took up country-life. He raised cattle in his ranch and later started a Houston car dealership.

MARK AGUIRRE

Mark Aguirre was a splendid all-around player and was the first pick of the 1981 NBA Daft by the Dallas Mavericks. Aguirre has an average of over 20 points every year in Dallas except his rookie year.

Aguirre’s first season in Dallas was limited to 51 games and averaged 18.7 points. In the 1982-83 season, he reeled off six campaigns in which his average topped 22 points per game. Aguirre was the face of the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas finished second in the Midwest at 43-39, and the team made its first playoff trip, beating the Seattle SuperSonics in the opening round before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the conference semifinals.

Aguirre was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 1989 and Detroit won the NBA title that season, repeating as champions in 1989-90.

He averaged 20 PPG, 5 RPG and 3.1 APG during his 13 years of career that also included his final year with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Aguirre, after his retirement was approached and hired by many as an assistant coach and later head coach.

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