... they were eliminated in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Michael Jordan's official web-site, Michael still had a very impressive rookie season averaging an impressive 28.2 points per game and also averaging solid numbers in assists and rebounds. Michael was also named NBA rookie of the year, ... wanted there to be players in position to score when Michael was doubled and even triple teamed. The Bulls started to come together during the season but again fell to the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Championship. The Pistons then went on to enjoy their second t...

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... old light pole with a flimsy rim that wobbled every time a shot hit it. By Hayes Junior year he was playing about 55 to 60 games a season, it also added to a lot of stamina, he became used to playing in almost of every minute of every game. "Hayes believes that this is why ... ball, when Hayes leaped and passed to Reynolds at mid-court, Where Reynolds dribbled twice before the final buzzer sounded. Hayes, who shot 17 for 25, finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 8 blocked Shots, playing the final 12:18 with four personal fouls. Lew Alcindor, only 4 for 18, scored 15 points with 12 reb...

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... who is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers of his time, the Lakers went on to win the NBL championship in their first season. A great achievement considering that the team was purchased without any players earlier that year. The next year, the Lakers were persuaded to switch ... City's Madison Square Garden (Thornley). Upon joining the BAA, the Lakers continued their success and went on to win the championship their first season with the BAA. The Lakers 1949 BAA championship is recognized as an official NBA championship since the BAA is considered to be the direct lineal ... W...

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... The owners, not happy with these figures, locked the players out until a better contract was agreed upon. The players, eager to play and start the season, accepted a six-year deal that stated: The average salary will increase from $1.7 million to $3 million over six years. The minimum salary will increase from ... Many ask the question, "Exactly how much money do players bring into the league?" The answer is found in the start of the 1979-1980 season. Two future Hall of Famers and emerging superstars entered the league and took it by storm. Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird revoluti...

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... just being for entertainment. Although it is difficult for any sports fan to endure strikes such as the baseball strike in 1994 or the hockey strike in the 1994-95 season, they are a part of this business just like any other business. Those people who neglect the business aspect of sports are stuck back in the era when TV was not ... ...

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... the respect to have privacy. All of this Russell dealt with even into the near end of his career with the Boston Celtics. At the end of the 1965-66 season, Red Auerbach retired as head coach. Bill learned of this an approached Red about it. Bill stated that, "At this time in my career I don't believe I could play for another ... ...

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