Aug 17, 2022 · Russell’s list included Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, and either Hakeem Olajuwon or Bob Pettit. It was certainly an interesting list, especially considering it is now 25 years old, but it does stand well given the test of time.

Jan 15, 2025 · 1993 — Kansas beats Louisville 98-77 for its 1,500th win in school history. 1993 — Michael Jordan scores 64 points, but Chicago is upended in overtime by visiting Orlando 128-124. The Magic are led by rookie center Shaquille O’Neal, who has 29 points and 24 rebounds.

Feb 6, 1998 · But Pettit, like the others, would quickly add Jordan. ''Michael is absolutely phenomenal,'' Pettit said, ''one of the top players who has ever played.'' Would Pettit like to play against...

May 7, 2024 · Michael Jordan SG Born: Feb 17, 1963 (61 years old) Nationality: United States Height: 6-6 (198cm) Weight: 215 (98kg)

Once Mikan retired in the 1955 season and returned to only play 37 games in the 1956 season, it was Bob Pettit’s turn. Pettit, a versatile power forward for the St. Louis Hawks, left an...

Apr 4, 2023 · He helped revolutionize the game because of his all-around abilities, which Pettit mentioned in his interview. Some pundits even labeled him "Michael Jordan before Michael Jordan" because of his incredible array of scoring and post-up …

Bob Pettit made 10 straight All-NBA First Teams from 1955 to 1964. Bill Russell (left) has been selected to the All-NBA team 11 times. Wilt Chamberlain (center) has been selected to the All-NBA team 10 times. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been selected to the All-NBA team 15 times. Michael Jordan has been selected to the All-NBA team 11 times.

By 1990-1991 the "big four" of Jordan, Pippen, Grant and Cartwright had jelled and were the team's leading scorers, with Jordan scoring less with better support. That team swept through the playoffs 15-2 and became world champions. But the biggest difference was not in MJ's game, but in his teammates' games.

Bryant and Bob Pettit are the only two players to win the All-Star Game MVP four times. Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James have each won the award three times, while Bob Cousy, Julius Erving, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, Karl Malone, Allen Iverson, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant have all won the award twice.

Pettit was an NBA All-Star in each of his 11 seasons, was named to the All-NBA First Team ten times, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team once. Pettit still holds the top two NBA All-Star Game rebounding performances with 26 in 1958 and 27 in 1962, and has the second-highest All-Star Game points per game average with 20.4 (behind only Oscar ...