196 Results for hall of fame

Knight known for academics, athletics

Matt Winkeljohn, Special to ESPN.com

Brandon Knight is the top-ranked point guard -- and No. 4 overall recruit -- in the ESPNU 100. But he might be better known for his performance in school, writes Matt Winkeljohn.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

The Mag's Eastern Conference Preview

ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine previews the NBA's 2009-2010 Eastern Conference.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Chris Broussard's 2009-10 Predictions

Chris Broussard, ESPN The Magazine

Our ESPN Mag writer forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Terry Foster of The Detroit News: "Michael Jordan will go into the Hall of Fame next week (Sept. 10-12) as perhaps the greatest and most marketable player of all-time...

Blog | September 03, 2009

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Association.  Nike's footprint is all over the Michael Jordan exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame that the Jordan Brand -- a division of the shoe giant -- paid for. As the article rightly...

Blog | August 18, 2009

NBA's 65 in 65: Leo Rautins

...became a basketball commentator with the Toronto Raptors television network. As member of Canada's Basketball Hall of Fame, he was named head coach of the Canadian National Team in February, 2005. Send your questions...

Chat | May 21, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post: "The Boston Celtics started this basketball makeover craze. Back at the end of July...

Blog | February 25, 2008

Maravich

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Ahh, "Pistol" Pete Maravich. One of the great conundrums of modern basketball. He was one of the most disciplined ever when it came...

Blog | November 21, 2006

Smith played 906 consecutive games

Associated Press

Randy Smith, a blindingly fast All-Star with the Buffalo Braves in the 1970s who once held the NBA record for consecutive games, died while working out on a treadmill. He was 60.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Grizzlies take advantage of Hawks reserves

Associated Press

O.J. Mayo scored 26 points and Rudy Gay added 20 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 98-90 victory over a group of the playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks reserves on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Auction Block: Collecting Pro Hoops

Eric Angevine

...interest, but NBA mania is flying especially high in anticipation of this year's upcoming Naismith Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Legendary coaches Vivian Stringer and Jerry Sloan will be going into the hoops hall...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Jordan, Bird miss the cut for top 15

ESPNRISE.com

As ESPN RISE counts down the best high school basketball players of all time, legends of the game such as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird find themselves in an interesting position: on the outside of the top 15.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

D-League to put team in Springfield

Associated Press

Michael Savit, managing partner of the ownership group, says an NBA Development League team will begin play at Springfield's MassMutual Center in the 2009-2010 season.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

'79 contest showcases legends

Christopher Lawlor, ESPN.com

Thirty years ago, a great collection of high school talent helped the McDonald's All American Game become a marquee sporting event, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

Fear of rejection

Molly Knight, ESPN The Magazine

The art of shotblocking is complex, thrilling and vital to winning. Josh Smith is a master.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009