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# ![@TimGall13 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::2752647710.png) @TimGall13 Timothy Gallagher

Timothy Gallagher posts on X about nba, treasure, collection, san diego the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Patti & I enjoyed seeing San Diego State basketball beat Nevada tonight to go 19-0. Viejas Arena was packed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1218773588750135297)  2020-01-19T05:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Jimmy Walker was one of the all time great college players at Providence plus solid NBA years too. The card is vintage. The photo & note were obtained years after he retired. Still trying to determine the exact meaning of his message to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1277626230662029312)  2020-06-29T15:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: The great Brazilian shooter/scorer Oscar Schmidt had been a gap in my collection but his friend Walter Roese helped connect me to get a few items signed including this unique Olympic card. Whos guarding Oscar for team USA 😳@RexChapman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1284508684039512065)  2020-07-18T15:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: I recall when the Sacramento Kings drafted the young Peja Stojakovic but he remained in the Euro League for a couple more seasons. His move to the NBA was highly anticipated and Peja became one of the top shooters in the league for many years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1365320712538398727)  2021-02-26T15:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Jamal Mashburn was the pivotal recruit in Rick Pitinos rebuilding of Kentucky basketball. Monster Mash sent me this nice note in his early days there. To me this photo captures what college basketball should look like"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1384149094440996868)  2021-04-19T14:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: As a fan since their 1st season in [----] its great to see the Cincinnati Bengals advance to the Super Bowl. Over [--] years ago the first athlete I mailed to for an autograph was Bengal Paul Robinson & he responded with this sweet signed photo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1488529363326976014)  2022-02-01T15:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Remembering Ademola Okulaja who just passed away at age [--]. Okulaja was one of the earlier foreign players to star at a U.S. college 1st team All ACC for North Carolina in [--]. He played professionally overseas & for the German Natl Team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1526970339166547968)  2022-05-18T16:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: When I moved to San Diego in [----] San Diego State basketball wasnt a big draw except when BYU came to town. Cougars All-American forward Michael Smith was one of those players that Aztecs fans loved to hate during the late 1980s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1535667214132449281)  2022-06-11T16:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Congratulations to Coach Bob Huggins for his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Although he had thoughtful prepared remarks in his acceptance speech since he is such an original I would have much preferred the unfiltered Huggins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1569339969822666752)  2022-09-12T14:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: In the ascent of the Gonzaga basketball program over the decades few players (pun intended) have been as compelling as Adam Morrison. Adam now does Zags radio color commentary & last week I had him sign this classic page from ESPN magazine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1629892057342050304)  2023-02-26T17:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Chicago native Mark Aguirre helped elevate DePaul basketball in the late stages of Ray Meyers HOF coaching career with an appearance in the [----] Final Four. Mark was also a very accomplished pro including two NBA titles with the Pistons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1651658875680989208)  2023-04-27T18:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Arad McCutchan was a Hall of Fame coach for the Evansville Purple Aces for [--] seasons winning [--] college division championships. Jerry Sloan & Don Buse were a couple of his elite players on those title teams that went on to pro careers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1659960480482619392)  2023-05-20T16:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: I absolutely love what Joki is doing but dont forget in 69-70 as a [--] year Denver rookie Spencer Haywood played in [--] regular season games averaged [--] minutes [--] points & [----] rebounds per game. He upped it in the playoffs. Not a fable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1665387543792336896)  2023-06-04T15:58Z [---] followers, 12.7K engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: As a player Bobby Cremins was part of Coach Frank McGuires New York City talent pipeline to the University of South Carolina. Later Bobby became a successful coach best known for leading the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1667923815295504390)  2023-06-11T15:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@CoachVanHouten @kadenanderson08 Versatile skilled player and if some team is smart they'll figure it out sooner than later. What he does translates to today's NBA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1674537490571751424)  2023-06-29T21:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@inallairnesspod @PeterVecsey1 I like how Ernie D rated me as a fan 😏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1677831089010905089)  2023-07-09T06:17Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: After the Van Arsdale twins appeared on basketball cards in the same sets in the late 60s & early 70s I believe Nick & Steve Jones (not twins) are the next set of siblings to hold that distinction when they appeared in the [----] Topps issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1678443764598329345)  2023-07-10T16:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Marcus Williams was a talented point guard out of Los Angeles & later Oak Hill Academy. After playing at UCONN Marcus was a 1st round pick of the Nets & was NBA All-Rookie 2nd team in [----] that started a long pro career all over the globe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1678779201833545729)  2023-07-11T15:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@RusBradburd @UTSAMBB @eiubasketball @ucdavismbb @tennesseeowens @VandalHoops @KCRoosMBB @Yungballer32 @GoHuskiesMBB @SEMOMBB @stfrancismbb I witnessed Johnny Sr.s whoopsie doodle shot the dagger to beat Kansas in the NCAAs at Dayton Arena 😏🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1679516280599252992)  2023-07-13T15:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@RusBradburd @UTSAMBB @eiubasketball @ucdavismbb @tennesseeowens @VandalHoops @KCRoosMBB @Yungballer32 @GoHuskiesMBB @SEMOMBB @stfrancismbb I was there. Ill never forget the stunned look on Roy Williams face at the end of the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1680384814841733120)  2023-07-16T01:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: LA native Dorrell Wright went from high school & a year at prep school directly to the NBA. He was fortunate to develop in the Miami Heat culture which led to a long pro career. He once held the Warriors team record for made 3s in a season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1691105973250015233)  2023-08-14T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Few looked better in a Michigan uniform & adidas Superstars than Ricky Green. It took a bit for his NBA career to get going but he became an All-Star with the [--] Jazz. Utah broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley called Ricky the fastest of them all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1695819911308992820)  2023-08-27T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Aspiring NBA coach Coby Karl had a nice career as a player at Boise State & then had a number of pro stops around the globe. His dad George named him after his Spurs teammate Bruise Brother Coby Dietrick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1696184249030996189)  2023-08-28T15:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Dolph Schayes was the first NBA player to achieve [-----] points & [-----] rebounds in his career. How many knew he was NBA Coach of the Year with the 1965-66 Philadelphia 76ers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1696894721157664959)  2023-08-30T14:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: In the 1959-60 campaign Jack Twyman along with Wilt became the first NBA players to average over [--] points per game in a season. Also you cannot overstate the significance of Jacks extended care of fallen Royals teammate Maurice Stokes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1703091906174234711)  2023-09-16T17:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Following up on yesterdays post on the Fast Break [----] soundtrack two of the films stars were Mike Warren & Bernard King. I dont ever seem to come across this classic hoops movie when channel surfing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1704523905061581007)  2023-09-20T15:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Versatile contributor Bill Hanzlik never averaged in double figures in any of his [--] years at Notre Dame but still managed to be an NBA 1st round draft pick. Bill then had a [--] year pro career (where he never averaged double figures either)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1705230874252550308)  2023-09-22T14:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Dave Bing & Jimmy Walker were on of the first NBA backcourts that both averaged at least [--] points per game in a season. Jimmy is regarded as the pioneer player to routinely dribble between his legs in games. What happened to these uniforms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1705600998306365474)  2023-09-23T15:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: It's October and college basketball season is right around the corner. The top rated incoming freshman is guard Isaiah Collier of the USC Trojans who will certainly be one to watch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1708522359853129753)  2023-10-01T16:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Hartford CT product Jared Jordan led the NCAA in assists in back to back seasons as the point guard for Marist College. When I mailed to Jared his response included this signed pocket schedule as bonus material"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1709580958926839891)  2023-10-04T14:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@YvanMontgury @Pacers @PacersFRA @PacersFrance @francoPacer @FrPacers @Gylbret @abathrowbacks @lana_sports @CoachKarl22 @PeterVecsey1 If you haven't seen the Roger Brown documentary 'UNDEFEATED" then put it on your viewing list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1712323362020807135)  2023-10-12T04:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: At Louisville Male High School Winston Bennett was Mr. Basketball in Kentucky in [----]. He then went on to the University of Kentucky Wildcats followed by an NBA career mostly with the Cavaliers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1712851511930409103)  2023-10-13T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Ron Williams had his work cut out for him following in the footsteps of the prior West Virginia University star guards Hundley West & Thorn. Ron delivered & then had a long NBA career mostly with the Warriors. He passed away in [----] at 59"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1713230588684202029)  2023-10-14T16:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Los Angeles native Paul Pierce made his college fame in the midwest for the Kansas Jayhawks & his pro stardom was on the east coast with the Boston Celtics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1713588858372407547)  2023-10-15T16:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@YvanMontgury @Pacers @PacersFRA @PacersFrance @francoPacer @FrPacers @Gylbret @abathrowbacks @lana_sports @CoachKarl22 @PeterVecsey1 On of the great What ifs in college basketball history is what if Roger & Bill Chmielewski were able to play varsity ball at Dayton together They were classmates & their freshman team at UD was dominant (freshmen not eligible for varsity then)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1713650130375881151)  2023-10-15T20:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: The [----] Topps Basketball set is a favorite of mine especially the aesthetics of this Phil Smith rookie card. Phil was a smooth backcourt operator & helped lead the Golden State Warriors to an unexpected NBA title in 1975"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1714309688026898512)  2023-10-17T15:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: In the nationally televised [----] 'Game of the Century' UCLA playing Houston at The Astrodome it is not surprising the 'play by play' was done by Dick Enberg. But it's good trivia to note the color commentator for that game was Bob Pettit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1715019829969822059)  2023-10-19T14:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Most only think of Rick Mount as a legendary jump shooting guard but he was a key backcourt contributor on three consecutive teams to reach the ABA Finals the Indiana Pacers Kentucky Colonels & Utah Stars. How many recall Rick with Utah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1715396366099423548)  2023-10-20T15:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: When Dayton basketball emerged on the national scene in the early 50's it was due to players like Don Meineke & Pete Boyle (far left). As fate would have it years later I grew up in their neighborhood their sons were my friends & teammates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1716113003735920805)  2023-10-22T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Pro & college basketball as we know it today owes major credit to promoter & executive Ned Irish. Best known for his work with Madison Square Garden & the Knicks Ned was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in [----] & passed away in 1982"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1716833012862873697)  2023-10-24T15:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Consider that between [----] & [----] Bill Hosket won a high school state title (Dayton (OH) Belmont 64) led Ohio State to The Final Four (68) won a USA hoops Olympic gold medal (68) & a New York Knicks NBA crown (70). Thats some winning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1717191253639782712)  2023-10-25T14:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@lazenby Cant wait to read it. I love your writing style. You might enjoy my Magic story from a while back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1718406439314837746)  2023-10-28T23:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: One of my favorite NBA 1-2 scoring punches was the Suns combination of Walter Davis & Paul Westphal in the late 1970s. I dont know why Phoenix quit wearing this uniform style which was timeless & classic. Cards are 1977-79 Sportscaster set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1719740956369703097)  2023-11-01T15:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: This was the first in-person autograph I got from Coach Bob Knight in [----] (he had signed for me through the mail prior to that). Indiana was in Dayton for the NCAA tournament. I also got IU assistant coaches Dave Bliss & Bob Donewald on it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1720464448656413136)  2023-11-03T15:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@WaxMuseumPC Found this: Former Utah Jazz forward Greg Foster may have been one of the first NBA players to get a tattoo with his high school nickname Bowie etched across his left bicep"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1720991055229895061)  2023-11-05T02:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: While I really like the way the current OKC Thunder team plays & goes about their business it still gnaws at me that they were hijacked from Seattle & the Sonics are no longer. Jack Sikma had a unique style & led the Sonics to a NBA title"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1727011589285618023)  2023-11-21T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: When Coach Frank McGuire took over the University of South Carolina job he tapped into his New York City roots & had a steady pipeline of players from there. Three of his excellent guards from NYC appeared on the sweet [----] Topps set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1728090077044027530)  2023-11-24T16:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Pace Mannion played high school ball in Tarks backyard in Las Vegas. But Coach Jerry Pimm recruited him away to Utah where Pace teamed with other future pros Danny Vranes & Tom Chambers on some excellent teams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1728485803746365844)  2023-11-25T18:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Columbus Ohio (East HS) native Joe Roberts had championship bookends to his basketball career. An NCAA title in [----] as a player at Ohio State & an NBA crown as Assistant Coach for the [----] Golden State Warriors. Joe passed away in 2022"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1728805691089997971)  2023-11-26T15:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I enjoyed attending San Diego State's home victory over Point Loma last night. Newcomer Reese Waters (USC transfer) continued his excellent play for the Aztecs. Love his textbook shooting form"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1729537465499971675)  2023-11-28T16:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@dbgiant Howard Kanovitz artwork"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1730773570651881760)  2023-12-02T02:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Hernell Jeep Jackson from Gardena CA was a [--] year (83-87) contributor at UTEP under Coach Don Haskins. The Miners made the NCAA tournament all [--] years. Jeep passed away in an exhibition game shortly after his college career ended"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1730978408165732796)  2023-12-02T15:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Macon Georgia native Sharone Wright was a [---] center who starred at Clemson from 1991-94 before being the 6th overall pick by the 76ers. I really like the colorful Clemson uniforms on display here as well as Sharones penmanship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1731347388176953611)  2023-12-03T16:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: When Pete Maravich was answering me in the 1980s before his passing there was always research to do with the Bible verses he would write. I really like these 77-79 Sportscaster cards as their larger size was good for autographs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1732786878959542523)  2023-12-07T15:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Naz Reid has turned out to be an excellent pro with the Minnesota Timberwolves going undrafted after just one season at LSU. Credit to some Twolves scout Naz hails from New Jersey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1733211198014046458)  2023-12-08T19:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@hoosier_fan @FlyerHoops @WINUDron How about a tribute wall at UD Arena dedicated to the Mt. Rushmore Dons of Dayton basketball Meineke Donoher May & Smith"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1733327524598538735)  2023-12-09T03:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: French born Boris Diaw was a versatile global hooper with accolades including NBA Most Improved Player in [----] & an NBA Championship in 2014"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1733904088352620786)  2023-12-10T17:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@billohoops Is he building on a FT streak from last year at USC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1734050789742809591)  2023-12-11T03:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Born in Italy Boston College product Reggie Jackson has had a solid career in the backcourt for several NBA teams. Nice to see him get a ring with the Nuggets last season although I was surprised he didn't play more in the championship run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1734265068731408843)  2023-12-11T17:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Uncle Billy must be proud of his nephew Christian McCaffrey who is putting in work for the NFL San Francisco 49ers. Billy was a McDonald's All American & won a NCAA title with Duke in [----]. He played overseas as a pro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1734619171147636926)  2023-12-12T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Go Billings Volcanos Picked up from the CBA Clay Johnson was a smooth wing that won an NBA crown with the [----] Lakers. He seemed like a role player that would be a good fit for Los Angeles in that era but didn't last long"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1734977608541179969)  2023-12-13T16:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@WorldWideWob The pendulum has swung too far with players complaining arguing almost every call & hopefully the league has finally taken note & will make games more watchable. Perhaps resort to the old days when only the team captain could talk with the officials. Id like to see that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1735118141569859818)  2023-12-14T02:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering George McGinnis who just passed away at age [--]. I have cards index cards & photos signed by George but this is one of my favorite basketball images. It captures the power & grace of George. To me he was LeBron version 1.0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1735337457745609131)  2023-12-14T16:34Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was very intrigued by Dante Exum as a young prospect from Australia when he came into the NBA. Injuries sidetracked him so good to see him now in the rotation for the Dallas Mavericks. His dad Cecil played on the '82 Carolina NCAA champs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1735717634078019741)  2023-12-15T17:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Before Stockton & Malone arrived the Utah Jazz were starting to build something with two NBA Rookies of the Year Adrian Dantley & Darrell Griffith. Love their purple road uniforms from the time on display here on their [--] Topps cards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1737519020520481052)  2023-12-20T17:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: 6'6" wing Bob Carrington was part of the "Boston Six" prep standouts & then starred at Boston College (class of '76). Bob played several years in the NBA. For a time he lived in San Diego & I crossed paths with him playing in men's leagues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1737870102559948843)  2023-12-21T16:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: 5'9" Chicago native Jerome Randle was the Pac [--] Player of the Year for the California Golden Bears in [----] before a long overseas pro career which includes having a Ukrainian passport & playing for them in [----] FIBA competition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1738621835829497916)  2023-12-23T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@mckoosa1 @PeterVecsey1 What gym is this Pettit photo from Not Kiel Auditorium"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1739031649009189111)  2023-12-24T21:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: The ballet of basketball is captured nicely in this 1970s image of Jon McGlocklin of the Milwaukee Bucks & Bob Nash of the Detroit Pistons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1740057207344079162)  2023-12-27T17:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Danny Fortson was a quintessential Bob Huggins player at the U of Cincinnati a rugged forward/center. After achieving All-American status at UC Danny had a [--] year NBA career"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1740408236006842617)  2023-12-28T16:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: The Holiday Classic at Torrey Pines High School always has top young hoop prospects to watch including St. Marys (AZ) point guard Styles Phipps who has the game to match his name. Styles will play college ball at Grand Canyon next season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741148476820615454)  2023-12-30T17:25Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: As we close out [----] Im presenting an image that highlights a player wearing jersey #23 so who better than the great Michael Jordan Here is very early ballpoint autograph of Mike obtained well before hed become the GOAT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1741532373974671433)  2023-12-31T18:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Who remembers the "Pro Star Portraits" of early 1970's Indiana Pacers I was always delighted to pick up something unique of my hero Rick Mount. And to think they were fulfilling these orders right in my hometown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1742934272665940075)  2024-01-04T15:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@aidan_wohl @AdamSandler Worthy of a film series called Adam Sandler SHORTS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743090268549906768)  2024-01-05T02:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: UCLA was #1 for a lot of the years when Coach Wooden had his former player Gary Cunningham join him as an Assistant Coach. Cunningham was a star player on Wooden's first Final Four team in [----] & was later drafted by the NBA Cincinnati Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1744412637616885922)  2024-01-08T17:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Ive had to do a double-take a couple times this season watching the Utah Jazz on TV wondering who the guy was I didnt readily recognize playing well in the backcourt. Kris Dunn I thought that ship had sailed. Good for him. Comeback at 29"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744756345608569334)  2024-01-09T16:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Utah State seems to have a successful basketball program year after year despite coaching changes. That holds true again this season with talented newcomers on the roster including the well-traveled Ian Martinez originally from Costa Rica"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745130379491836350)  2024-01-10T17:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Bryce Drew first captured my attention with his accomplishments as a player including his one shining moment for Valpo in the NCAA tournament. So much that I named a son after him Now he has it rolling coaching Grand Canyon U"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1745848031206146364)  2024-01-12T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@CallinShotsTV @SosaPicks @DailyBreadMedia @SosaKnowsAll [--] ppg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1745985322348151237)  2024-01-13T01:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Then-Yugoslavian Dino Radja was one of the early international players to come to the NBA & starred overseas before & after his years with the Boston Celtics. It took me a minute to get accustomed to the autograph style of the foreign players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1746565089925415370)  2024-01-14T16:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: [--] years ago today Notre Dame (with John Shumate & Gary Brokaw) beat UCLA to end the Bruins [--] game win streak. I recall that Digger Phelps had the Irish practice cutting down the nets earlier in the week great motivation & visualization"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1748371146909831461)  2024-01-19T15:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@dbgiant I recall my college roommate who had just had a breakup with a girlfriend settling in to read SI. He sighed Thank God for Sports Illustrated. It was actually quite profound meaning in an uncertain world you could always count on getting SI in your mailbox every Thursday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1748571481523564845)  2024-01-20T05:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@HonestLarry1 I recall my college roommate when he just had a breakup with a girlfriend settling in to read SI. He sighed Thank God for Sports Illustrated. It was actually quite profound meaning in an uncertain world you could always count on getting SI in your mailbox every Thursday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1748573325440532911)  2024-01-20T05:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Newark Ohio native Fred Schaus had a wide ranging basketball career as a NBA pioneer-era player head coach at the college (West Virginia & Purdue) & pro (Lakers) levels as well as being a Lakers executive. Fred passed away in 2010"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1748754183292080312)  2024-01-20T17:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: The University of Dayton has another outstanding team this year & a potential All-American in [---] junior DaRon Holmes. I enjoy seeing a player like DaRon continue to develop his game at the college level getting himself NBA ready"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1750188321480061277)  2024-01-24T16:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Glenn "Doc" Rivers is getting reconnected to Milwaukee where he starred in college for Marquette in the early 80's as new coach of the Bucks. Legend has it Glenn was wearing a "Dr. J" t-shirt at a Marquette camp & that led to the nickname"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1750548736412094479)  2024-01-25T15:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Im not surprised by much I see on the basketball court but Luka Doncics [--] point game against the Hawks the other night certainly grabbed my attention. Heres a Luka [--] signed index card that I obtained early in his career"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1751655392118194605)  2024-01-28T17:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Consider last names of basketball players that are also the names of statistical categories like Blocks & Steeles. Interesting to note that Larry Steele led the NBA in 'Steals' in 1973-74 the first year the league officially tracked them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1753111147002433847)  2024-02-01T17:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: In this digital age there are rarely media guides like printed back in the day. I used to scavenge for them after games & would get them signed when I could. Here's a nice Cal Bears example with a couple future NBA players on the cover"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1753852293999657029)  2024-02-03T18:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was fortunate to attend the exciting #17 ranked Utah St. @ San Diego St. game yesterday won by the Aztecs. After the game I was able to ink Aggies Coach Danny Sprinke & star player intriguing talent & All-Name Team nominee Great Osobor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1754190766350770356)  2024-02-04T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I'm curious how Star Company card designers decided for this one card to show his name as "Sugar Ray" rather than Micheal Ray as all of his other cards say. Interesting to note Jud Heathcote coached both Richardson & Magic Johnson in college"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1754913668473684029)  2024-02-06T17:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@WorldWideWob Regardless of time & score the concept of a player hiding on a basketball court is still something Im trying to come to grips with. 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1754919392926892183)  2024-02-06T17:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Another season of many critics nitpicking Gonzaga basketball yet yesterday they go into #17 Kentucky & win at Rupp Arena. This isn't one of Coach Mark Few's best teams but he will play anybody anywhere. Here is his 11-12 Group Health card"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1756720516071899157)  2024-02-11T16:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Robert Reid a versatile 6'8" wing that helped the Houston Rockets to two NBA Finals appearances who just passed at age [--]. I wonder what Rockets scout spotted him at a small college St. Mary's (TX) & saw what a pro he could be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1760348060914524253)  2024-02-21T16:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Which McCarter both guards had the better basketball career Willie who played on Drake's [--] Final Four team & then for the Lakers in the NBA Finals. Or Andre point guard for Coach Wooden's UCLA [--] NCAA champions & then professionally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1761063951004295574)  2024-02-23T16:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Although Jamaal Silk Wilkes is in the Hall of Fame he was somehow a quiet star & key player in championships at UCLA for the Golden State Warriors & the Los Angeles Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1762491055662825512)  2024-02-27T14:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I just finished Roland Lazenby's new book MAGIC a deep dive on Earvin Johnson's life journey. Magic was a pivotal figure in my autograph collecting history as I outlined in my Dribbles & Scribbles" column 2/17/21 in Sports Collectors Daily"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1763986729357467649)  2024-03-02T17:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@HoopsRandom Just like LeBron with Igoudala in the Finals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1764768933645848875)  2024-03-04T21:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Long before he became a [--] time NBA champion with the Celtics M.L. Carr had an interesting basketball journey. He was the first black player for his North Carolina high school as well as helped lead Guilford College to the [----] NAIA title"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1768293678458843540)  2024-03-14T15:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure: Ernie Vandeweghe was a renaissance man in the pioneer days of the NBA going to medical school while playing for the New York Knicks & dating Miss America. I love in this image they list his basketball position as "Shooter.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1768657119262515244)  2024-03-15T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: [--] years ago Dayton won a 1st round game in the NCAA tournament. Their "reward" was a 2nd round matchup vs. defending champs UCLA. Here is a photo from that game Bill Walton battling UD's Joe Fisher & Jim Testerman as well as a clipping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1771183238037348526)  2024-03-22T14:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasurer from my collection: You hear Bill Walton acknowledge his music & hoop heroes in a stream of consciousness 'Jerry Garcia-Bob Dylan-Mick Jagger-John Wooden-Larry Bird.' Mine are Brian Wilson-Bruce Springsteen-Al McGuire-John Wooden-Jerry West. Who are your 5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1773377248416145443)  2024-03-28T15:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Matt Painter is a classic Indiana basketball story as a player & coach. I'm so pleased for him that he has led Purdue to the [----] Final Four. Matt has unique penmanship as shown on this signed photo & index card"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1774838653023625689)  2024-04-01T16:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Among all the prolific scoring guards in the late 1960's. Pistol Pete Calvin Murphy Austin Carr. only one led his team to the Final Four. That was Rick Mount with Purdue in 1969"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1776271564927062522)  2024-04-05T15:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Even before the latest UCONN championship the Hurley family was basketball royalty. An interesting local connection is that I saw Bob Sr. coach & Danny play & coach (as Asst.) for St. Anthony (NJ) years ago in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1778090622286692377)  2024-04-10T16:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Congratulations to Mark Pope on being named the Coach at Kentucky where he was a key player on a title team. Over the years as I have had Mark sign items he seemed to be especially happy & nostalgic to see Kentucky-related items I presented"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1779913049903960529)  2024-04-15T16:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was alarmed to hear the gambling charges against Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter & his lifetime ban from the NBA. Here is a college era signature from Jontay (Missouri). Unusual penmanship but what you get from most current players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1780968843038593093)  2024-04-18T14:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@inthelowpost Not sure if these colors & style for Lakers road jerseys have ever been improved upon from this. 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1784978203318329442)  2024-04-29T16:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@NFL_2_SD Get John Lynch & Drew Brees to spearhead the effort. They can be the public face of the overall ownership group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1785145669306704151)  2024-04-30T03:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Boston native Russell Lee played college ball at Marshall (with Mike D'Antoni) before his pro career which included being on the '74 Milwaukee Bucks NBA finals team. His younger brother Ronnie Lee played at Oregon & in the NBA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1785319874576961969)  2024-04-30T14:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: In the early 1980's Fresno State University was routinely developing NBA forwards like the ones pictured here. They came from places like Chicago Phoenix & even nearby in the central valley of California"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1786087076397773184)  2024-05-02T17:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Celtics_PRam @FrostyBias @celtics I was living in Phoenix then and followed the Suns. Loved DJ after getting to see him play all the time and when the news of the trade came over the car radio I pulled over and regurgitated. True story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1786846989558435968)  2024-05-04T19:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Here's one for the Paul Neumann fans out there. No not the iconic actor but the Stanford product that was an NBA guard in the 1960's including a member of the San Francisco Warriors team that made the '67 Finals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1787144584537239761)  2024-05-05T15:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Here's one for the Paul Neumann fans out there. No not the iconic actor but the Stanford product that was an NBA guard in the 1960's including a member of the Warriors team that made the '67 Finals. After basketball Paul got into ministry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1787146376381616430)  2024-05-05T15:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@WaxMuseumPC That Roger is especially nice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1787643648831840589)  2024-05-07T00:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@WaxMuseumPC Pacers - Knicks I pray the transition for both teams is very rapid so the MSG in-arena sound person doesnt get time for their CONSTANT & ENDLESS interruptions. Let the game breathe a little"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1787644112088580127)  2024-05-07T00:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Toronto's Nickeil Alexander-Walker has developed into an outstanding rotation player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played his college ball at Virginia Tech & his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can hoop a little too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1787861780200632539)  2024-05-07T15:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Watching the excellence of Jalen Brunson reminds me of another small left handed guard Gail Goodrich. They play with similar fundamentals & pace. On the '72 Lakers NBA champs it wasn't Wilt or West that led them in scoring but Gail at 25.9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1788598201416827098)  2024-05-09T15:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@DavidPJablonski Bobby playing wearing A CAST for Pacers. As a rookie the Pacers made the ABA Finals & Bobby Joe later was an Assistant Coach to Slick Leonard on Pacers title team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1789444972368019879)  2024-05-11T23:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there Kemba Walker's mom must have been proud of him as his stardom advanced from the playgrounds to high school to UCONN & the NBA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1789694214705717552)  2024-05-12T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@MarkMontieth Consider that Bobby Joe Hooper as a player & coach from [--] to [--] did this: [--] UD Sweet [--] (lost to Kentucky); [--] UD NCAA Finals (lost to UCLA); [--] NIT Champs (beat Kansas); [--] Indiana Pacers player (lost in ABA finals) [--] Pacers Asst Coach ABA Champions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1789773683365482504)  2024-05-12T21:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@MarkMontieth Consider that Bobby Joe Hooper as a player & coach from [--] to [--] did this: [--] UD Sweet [--] (lost to Kentucky); [--] UD NCAA Finals (lost to UCLA); [--] UD NIT Champs (beat Kansas); [--] Indiana Pacers player (lost in ABA finals) [--] Pacers Asst Coach ABA Champions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1789855731581059304)  2024-05-13T03:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Similar to Topps issuing a Mickey Mantle baseball card in the [----] set after he retired hoop icon Jerry West retired prior to the [----] season but this classic cardboard gem was produced in the [----] Topps basketball set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1790837890802421774)  2024-05-15T20:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Tates Locke who recently passed away at age [--]. Similar to certain musicians that may not be well known publicly but are held in extremely high esteem by other musicians that's how Tates was regarded in the coaching community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1791497386478682357)  2024-05-17T15:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: A favorite card of mine is "Downtown" Fred Brown's [----] Topps issue. I especially enjoy his well placed signature & the adidas shell toe kicks he is wearing. Fred was an NBA All Star in '76 & NBA champ in '79 (Sonics)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1792564753719791986)  2024-05-20T14:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Shaquille O'Neal's rookie card in an Orlando Magic uniform was his [----] Topps Basketball issue. I had seen Shaq play in person a couple times in college for LSU & he was a good signer then especially for someone of his stature"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1792949759889793233)  2024-05-21T16:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@franfraschilla Can someone explain why you dont go [--] out defensively at [--] point line in that situation & so what if you give up a [--] Youre still up [--] with the ball & [--] time out left. Plus the inbounding team will be have to adjust seeing a defensive alignment like that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1793353086163185835)  2024-05-22T18:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@franfraschilla I would ALWAYS foul but if not at least do a "4 out" if your philosophy is not to foul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1793354076589359573)  2024-05-22T18:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@PaulBiancardi With [--] out as long as the easy pass is INSIDE the [--] point line then it becomes problematic for the offense to get behind the [--] point line. Plus Im really curious how the Celtics would have lined up on the inbounds play if Pacers had [--] out. Bet they didnt have a play for that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1793396662163083497)  2024-05-22T21:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@TheHoopHerald Luka Giulianied Rudy there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1794425489031061647)  2024-05-25T17:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@erecasner Luka Giulianied Rudy there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1794428293095256337)  2024-05-25T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@erecasner McDaniels made no effort to stay on Luka switch back. You have time to recover on Lively as he is ONLY a threat at the rim"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1794428460838097215)  2024-05-25T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@casualtakeking Luka Giulianied Rudy on that game winner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1794432999007936794)  2024-05-25T18:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@SIChrisMannix Great pass but I dont understand why ALL [--] Pacers defenders are INSIDE [--] point line with this time & score"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1794738353671442897)  2024-05-26T14:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@WorldWideWob Wish Pacers would have been as clever when they defended this play when Horford makes an UNCONTESTED 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1794748461344264684)  2024-05-26T15:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Years ago at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic elite St. Patrick's (NJ) prospect Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's mom blocked me from getting her son's autograph. I had to "settle" for inking his lesser know teammate a junior named Kyrie Irving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1795129485857030619)  2024-05-27T16:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@FullTimeHoops1 @Compton_Magic @SBSHOWSD @MagicMemorial Hope the Aztecs go after JJ Sanchez (Montgomery HS). He probably doesnt check enough boxes for them but Ive seen JJ play in person and hes a positionless (in a good way) junkyard dog. All about winning. Kind of like how Luke Walton played at Arizona"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1795224399085236368)  2024-05-27T22:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@MarkMontieth Unlike Raptor Siakam Pacer Siakam plays too fast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1795299743637414273)  2024-05-28T03:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I would have been happy if Bill Walton had signed this magazine page once but he decided to sign in all four images which captures the big redhead in action for the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1795833786808353247)  2024-05-29T15:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Off the court Bill Walton was often referred to as a 'free spirit' or 'hippie' but on the court he was all business. Just look at Bill's eyes & facial expression in this image & you see the competitive fire he brought to the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1796199374827196841)  2024-05-30T15:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I like some of the retro cards from Bill Walton's UCLA playing days like this colorful Fleer example. Here is Bill signing this card for me after a Gonzaga @ USD game. Although his dominant playing hand was right handed he wrote left handed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1796557081975333246)  2024-05-31T14:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Bill Waltons first [--] seasons in the NBA were disappointing with the Blazers winning [--] & [--] games missing the playoffs Bill often injured uneven team chemistry. Very few could foresee what was ahead for Bills 3rd season the 76-77 run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1797296891073560934)  2024-06-02T15:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: These original late 1970's NBA San Diego Clippers shorts made their way to me some years ago. They are Russell Athletic size [--] with # [--] (# worn only by Bob Bigelow & then later Bill Walton) on the tag. The nautical flags spell out CLIPPERS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798377336569729091)  2024-06-05T15:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: The cherry on the sundae to Bill Walton's playing career was his time with the Boston Celtics. Bill won a 6th Man of the Year award as well as an NBA title while teamed with several other Hall of Famers like the guys pictured"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798727240039243913)  2024-06-06T14:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@HoopsWeiss D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798792803386052637)  2024-06-06T19:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@CoachKarl22 D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798793041458651275)  2024-06-06T19:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@CBKReport @wojespn D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798794196637323338)  2024-06-06T19:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@DickieV @UConnMBB @NBA @espn D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798794385867592177)  2024-06-06T19:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@franfraschilla @UConnMBB @CoachKimani D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798900257067282436)  2024-06-07T02:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@John_Fanta @wojespn D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1798900578053214556)  2024-06-07T02:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Bill Walton was seemingly everywhere in his beloved hometown my adopted hometown of San Diego. Here I am with Bill at a Gus Macker [--] on [--] tournament held in the parking lot of "The Murph" Stadium circa [----]. I'm 6'2" & Bill towers over me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799091134570115534)  2024-06-07T14:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@GoodmanHoops D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799135308992364886)  2024-06-07T17:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@TimBrando @Lakers D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799137105601503572)  2024-06-07T17:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@AmicoHoops @WireHoops The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. No one loses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799273323840647520)  2024-06-08T02:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@dpshow @Scalabrine The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. No one loses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799468428304216104)  2024-06-08T15:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@lazenby The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant except we fans get fooled for a few days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799481327718437301)  2024-06-08T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@dpshow @Scalabrine The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant except we fans get fooled for a few days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799481529669943604)  2024-06-08T16:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering 6'5" guard Larry Cannon who recently passed at [--]. A Philly product that starred at LaSalle he was the #5 overall pick in the '69 draft by the Chicago Bulls. But he was one of the early college stars to choose the upstart ABA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799824099893731575)  2024-06-09T15:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@DavidPingalore @UConnMBB @Lakers @KTLA @LeBronJames The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant except we fans get fooled for a few days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1799830631540728200)  2024-06-09T15:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@John_Fanta Zero chance he was taking Lakers job. Lakers floated the story to boost their brand and feed their fan base some news. Hurley went along with the gag because it boosts his brand too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1800346550000107521)  2024-06-11T01:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@SethDavisHoops Zero chance he was taking Lakers job. Lakers floated the story to boost their brand and feed their fan base some news. Hurley went along with the gag because it boosts his brand too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1800346772025602389)  2024-06-11T01:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Chet "The Jet" Walker who just passed away at age [--]. I owe Chet gratitude for helping me develop a pump fake from my many hours of solo "pretend games" I played on my driveway court impersonating players like Bulls vs. Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1800550077309780122)  2024-06-11T15:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Before knowing he passed early this morning in my pickup game I took my last [--] hard dribbles going right to pull up for a jumper & Jerry West doing that flashed through my mind. After we finished a guy checked his phone shared the sad news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1800916066471932081)  2024-06-12T15:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Basketball coaching & front office legend Pete Newell famously said "If you want to understand Jerry West first you need to understand West Virginia." Jerry was the state's favorite son. Here is a classic original SPORT Magazine photo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1801274944422338608)  2024-06-13T15:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Jerry West's NBA career launched in the 1960-61 season which coincided with the Lakers franchise's 1st season in Los Angeles after the move from Minneapolis. Here is another example of a classic image plucked from SPORT Magazine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1801636980985631028)  2024-06-14T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Before the Los Angeles Lakers switched to the now more familiar purple & gold they wore blue & white as shown in this early 1960's image of Jerry West. How many young players in the 60's & 70's tried to emulate that jump shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1802025741535813857)  2024-06-15T17:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@dbgiant Love these Some made it into this issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1802375564134928746)  2024-06-16T16:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Later in the 1960's the Lakers changed their colors to purple & gold. Here is Jerry West in the road uniform shooting his textbook jumper vs. the San Diego Rockets. Note "The NBA Logo" patch (him) on Jerry's shorts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1802736310983258188)  2024-06-17T16:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Jerry West finally got that elusive NBA championship as a player in [----] when the LA Lakers put it all together. Jerry found the 'sweet spot' on this image to sign & following his lead I also tend to use 'Best Regards' in my correspondence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1803461337143714117)  2024-06-19T16:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Bill Ligon who just passed away at age [--]. Ligon was Vanderbilt's 2nd black varsity player (after Perry Wallace) then played for the '74-75 Detroit Pistons before a long career as an attorney in his hometown of Gallatin TN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1804171138752467229)  2024-06-21T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@dbgiant Is it known when the floppy socks made their last appearance Was it just one pair or was there a stunt double pair as well Also is it known what the routine was for how the floppy socks were washed & dried If there is an article about it Id love to see it. Thanks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1804367280052277518)  2024-06-22T04:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: The path from the Grenadines to Colgate University to the NBA was uncharted until Adonal Foyle did it. Foyle led the NCAA in blocked shots in [----] before his pro career"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1804556130439631235)  2024-06-22T16:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: When Gonzaga basketball broke through on a national scale getting to Sweet 16's in '99 '00 & '01 one of the cornerstones was 6'8" forward Casey Calvary. Casey then played professionally overseas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1807786543404515448)  2024-07-01T14:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Todays Treasure from my collection: Wally Szczerbiak somehow was not heavily recruited out of high school despite being the son of a pro (dad Walt was one of the first U.S. college players to star overseas). [--] years of development at Miami of Ohio led to a [--] year NBA career"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1808156606896693632)  2024-07-02T15:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Happy 4th of July to all This is one of the better items I could think of featuring our USA flag & colors with a high school era Kobe Bryant signature & his pre-NBA jersey #33 inscribed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1808884809030381680)  2024-07-04T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: How many players checked all these boxes A) Played junior college basketball B) Won NCAA hoop title C) Won Olympic gold medal D) Was MVP of an NBA All-Star game E) Played in ABA. Adrian Smith did. Is there another"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1809241101016178813)  2024-07-05T15:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Darrell Walker is a Chicago product that played in junior college before U of Arkansas. His long NBA career was capped off with a title for his hometown Bulls. From the looks of this photo I think I know what he'd say about 'load management.'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1809638546011222517)  2024-07-06T17:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasurer from my collection: Back in the day some international players were still not taken very seriously. That started to change in the [----] Pan American Games in Indianapolis when [--] Brazilian Oscar Schmidt dropped [--] points on the USA in the gold medal game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1811770893926068602)  2024-07-12T14:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Morris "Mo Pete" Peterson from Michigan State & Richard Jefferson of Arizona played for elite coaches & college programs before advancing to their NBA careers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1812546344399352214)  2024-07-14T17:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: In the 1972-73 season I mailed to senior guard Joe Cafferky of NC State (27-0 that season) for an autograph. He sent back a bonus item a hotel letterhead page signed by the entire team. It included David Thompson Tommy Burleson Monte Towe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1814320587374023047)  2024-07-19T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: In [----] the city of Milwaukee hired artist Robert Indiana to paint their basketball court in the arena that the Bucks & Marquette played in. It is on display in this image Maurice Lucas grabbing a rebound signed by Luke in period ballpoint"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1814685619249164496)  2024-07-20T15:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@John_Fanta I have a feeling South Sudan parents arent complaining to their sons youth basketball coaches about roles and playing time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1814819660224995526)  2024-07-21T00:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@KanePitman I have a feeling South Sudan parents arent complaining to their sons youth basketball coaches about roles and playing time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1814833496101429369)  2024-07-21T01:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Like some of what Caitlin Clark is facing now in the WNBA I recall when Pistol Pete Maravich joined the NBA there was pushback due the attention he received his style of play & the size of the contract he got"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1815734058468704637)  2024-07-23T13:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I recall watching Steve Kerr early in his career in the Summer Pro League at Loyola Marymount in LA. It was not a given at that time that he would even stick in the NBA & well before tip-off he was out on the court practicing footwork & curls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1818264429286601021)  2024-07-30T12:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: The "old pros" Steph KD & LeBron came through late to save the day in the USA's close game vs. tough Serbia to advance to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics. In the other semi-final host country France nipped Franz (& Germany)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1821921455392870709)  2024-08-09T14:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@YvanMontgury Happy Bday Cool Side note I believe the oldest still living starting [--] of an NBA Champion is the [----] Milwaukee Bucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1822003328257290655)  2024-08-09T20:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: With some hoop legends passing away recently I got to thinking who is the oldest living starting [--] of an NBA title team. It's the '71 Milwaukee Bucks. Other than Greg Smith the others here were inked 50+ years ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1822320559360811380)  2024-08-10T17:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Not that there was even a question of the greatest shooter of all time but that USA vs. France Gold Medal men's Olympic game sure put the cherry on the sundae for Steph Curry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1822668287614107733)  2024-08-11T16:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Frank Selvy who just passed away at age [--]. He was 1st overall pick in the [----] NBA draft & a two time all-star. Frank is perhaps best known for averaging [----] ppg his senior year at Furman & having a [---] (not a typo) point game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1823738658681450960)  2024-08-14T15:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I saw that it was [--] years ago this week the inaugural issue of Sports Illustrated was published. There have been many iconic basketball covers. It would be hard to select a personal favorite but this one from [----] would be in the discussion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1824862466314305900)  2024-08-17T17:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: More on the 70th anniversary of Sports Illustrated. No matter what was happening to me personally or professionally there was something comforting a rhythm of life kind of thing knowing SI would arrive in your mailbox every Thursday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1825198562013266258)  2024-08-18T15:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: Jameer Nelson was college player of the year in [----] when he led St. Joseph's to a 27-0 regular season. The point guard then had a long NBA career primarily with the Orlando Magic where he was an all-star & played in the NBA Finals in 2009"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1825904101441548726)  2024-08-20T14:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: One of the earliest high school player autographs I obtained was [--] years ago when Stephon Marbury (I guess you could call him "The Original Steph") played for Brooklyn Lincoln HS at the Above the Rim Tournament at Torrey Pines High School"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1829162512480403819)  2024-08-29T14:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: The way Sidney Moncrief of the Bucks is locked in here on Bulls guard Quintin Dailey it is no surprise Sidney was two time NBA Defensive Player of the Year & a fixture on all-defensive teams during the 1980's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1830654607485518206)  2024-09-02T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was pleased to see Nancy Lieberman speak out in favor of Caitlin Clark's accomplishments. Also I recently heard Nancy acknowledge some of the 'guys' that welcomed her at NYC playground courts as she was coming up including Brian Winters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1831338742621274124)  2024-09-04T14:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: The Pistons had not quite grown into the "Bad Boys" yet when this nice set came out in 85-86. Topps was out of the game & Fleer just waking up. The Star Company quality control missed slapping the Detroit Pistons logo on the Isiah card"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1832811509657047080)  2024-09-08T16:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: One of the iconic jersey styles is San Francisco Warriors "The City" introduced in 66-67. Then Warriors owner Franklin Mieuli had grown up humbly south of SFO & recalled as a boy how exciting it was whenever the family would go to "The City.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1833155712761102686)  2024-09-09T14:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Today's Treasure from my collection: NBA TV recently rebroadcast a [----] Bucks @ Jazz game. Hot Rod Hundley was doing play by play & I was reminded how fun he was to listen to his slight West Virginia drawl & how his expert delivery tapped into the rhythm & cadence of the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimGall13/status/1833888158213456156)  2024-09-11T15:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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Social topic influence nba, treasure, collection, san diego, jersey, in the, bob, university of, head coach, indiana

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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Patti & I enjoyed seeing San Diego State basketball beat Nevada tonight to go 19-0. Viejas Arena was packed"
X Link 2020-01-19T05:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Jimmy Walker was one of the all time great college players at Providence plus solid NBA years too. The card is vintage. The photo & note were obtained years after he retired. Still trying to determine the exact meaning of his message to me"
X Link 2020-06-29T15:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: The great Brazilian shooter/scorer Oscar Schmidt had been a gap in my collection but his friend Walter Roese helped connect me to get a few items signed including this unique Olympic card. Whos guarding Oscar for team USA 😳@RexChapman"
X Link 2020-07-18T15:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: I recall when the Sacramento Kings drafted the young Peja Stojakovic but he remained in the Euro League for a couple more seasons. His move to the NBA was highly anticipated and Peja became one of the top shooters in the league for many years"
X Link 2021-02-26T15:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Jamal Mashburn was the pivotal recruit in Rick Pitinos rebuilding of Kentucky basketball. Monster Mash sent me this nice note in his early days there. To me this photo captures what college basketball should look like"
X Link 2021-04-19T14:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: As a fan since their 1st season in [----] its great to see the Cincinnati Bengals advance to the Super Bowl. Over [--] years ago the first athlete I mailed to for an autograph was Bengal Paul Robinson & he responded with this sweet signed photo"
X Link 2022-02-01T15:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Remembering Ademola Okulaja who just passed away at age [--]. Okulaja was one of the earlier foreign players to star at a U.S. college 1st team All ACC for North Carolina in [--]. He played professionally overseas & for the German Natl Team"
X Link 2022-05-18T16:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: When I moved to San Diego in [----] San Diego State basketball wasnt a big draw except when BYU came to town. Cougars All-American forward Michael Smith was one of those players that Aztecs fans loved to hate during the late 1980s"
X Link 2022-06-11T16:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Congratulations to Coach Bob Huggins for his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Although he had thoughtful prepared remarks in his acceptance speech since he is such an original I would have much preferred the unfiltered Huggins"
X Link 2022-09-12T14:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: In the ascent of the Gonzaga basketball program over the decades few players (pun intended) have been as compelling as Adam Morrison. Adam now does Zags radio color commentary & last week I had him sign this classic page from ESPN magazine"
X Link 2023-02-26T17:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Chicago native Mark Aguirre helped elevate DePaul basketball in the late stages of Ray Meyers HOF coaching career with an appearance in the [----] Final Four. Mark was also a very accomplished pro including two NBA titles with the Pistons"
X Link 2023-04-27T18:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Arad McCutchan was a Hall of Fame coach for the Evansville Purple Aces for [--] seasons winning [--] college division championships. Jerry Sloan & Don Buse were a couple of his elite players on those title teams that went on to pro careers"
X Link 2023-05-20T16:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: I absolutely love what Joki is doing but dont forget in 69-70 as a [--] year Denver rookie Spencer Haywood played in [--] regular season games averaged [--] minutes [--] points & [----] rebounds per game. He upped it in the playoffs. Not a fable"
X Link 2023-06-04T15:58Z [---] followers, 12.7K engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: As a player Bobby Cremins was part of Coach Frank McGuires New York City talent pipeline to the University of South Carolina. Later Bobby became a successful coach best known for leading the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets program"
X Link 2023-06-11T15:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@CoachVanHouten @kadenanderson08 Versatile skilled player and if some team is smart they'll figure it out sooner than later. What he does translates to today's NBA"
X Link 2023-06-29T21:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@inallairnesspod @PeterVecsey1 I like how Ernie D rated me as a fan 😏"
X Link 2023-07-09T06:17Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: After the Van Arsdale twins appeared on basketball cards in the same sets in the late 60s & early 70s I believe Nick & Steve Jones (not twins) are the next set of siblings to hold that distinction when they appeared in the [----] Topps issue"
X Link 2023-07-10T16:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Marcus Williams was a talented point guard out of Los Angeles & later Oak Hill Academy. After playing at UCONN Marcus was a 1st round pick of the Nets & was NBA All-Rookie 2nd team in [----] that started a long pro career all over the globe"
X Link 2023-07-11T15:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@RusBradburd @UTSAMBB @eiubasketball @ucdavismbb @tennesseeowens @VandalHoops @KCRoosMBB @Yungballer32 @GoHuskiesMBB @SEMOMBB @stfrancismbb I witnessed Johnny Sr.s whoopsie doodle shot the dagger to beat Kansas in the NCAAs at Dayton Arena 😏🏀"
X Link 2023-07-13T15:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@RusBradburd @UTSAMBB @eiubasketball @ucdavismbb @tennesseeowens @VandalHoops @KCRoosMBB @Yungballer32 @GoHuskiesMBB @SEMOMBB @stfrancismbb I was there. Ill never forget the stunned look on Roy Williams face at the end of the game"
X Link 2023-07-16T01:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: LA native Dorrell Wright went from high school & a year at prep school directly to the NBA. He was fortunate to develop in the Miami Heat culture which led to a long pro career. He once held the Warriors team record for made 3s in a season"
X Link 2023-08-14T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Few looked better in a Michigan uniform & adidas Superstars than Ricky Green. It took a bit for his NBA career to get going but he became an All-Star with the [--] Jazz. Utah broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley called Ricky the fastest of them all"
X Link 2023-08-27T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Aspiring NBA coach Coby Karl had a nice career as a player at Boise State & then had a number of pro stops around the globe. His dad George named him after his Spurs teammate Bruise Brother Coby Dietrick"
X Link 2023-08-28T15:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Dolph Schayes was the first NBA player to achieve [-----] points & [-----] rebounds in his career. How many knew he was NBA Coach of the Year with the 1965-66 Philadelphia 76ers"
X Link 2023-08-30T14:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: In the 1959-60 campaign Jack Twyman along with Wilt became the first NBA players to average over [--] points per game in a season. Also you cannot overstate the significance of Jacks extended care of fallen Royals teammate Maurice Stokes"
X Link 2023-09-16T17:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Following up on yesterdays post on the Fast Break [----] soundtrack two of the films stars were Mike Warren & Bernard King. I dont ever seem to come across this classic hoops movie when channel surfing"
X Link 2023-09-20T15:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Versatile contributor Bill Hanzlik never averaged in double figures in any of his [--] years at Notre Dame but still managed to be an NBA 1st round draft pick. Bill then had a [--] year pro career (where he never averaged double figures either)"
X Link 2023-09-22T14:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Dave Bing & Jimmy Walker were on of the first NBA backcourts that both averaged at least [--] points per game in a season. Jimmy is regarded as the pioneer player to routinely dribble between his legs in games. What happened to these uniforms"
X Link 2023-09-23T15:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: It's October and college basketball season is right around the corner. The top rated incoming freshman is guard Isaiah Collier of the USC Trojans who will certainly be one to watch"
X Link 2023-10-01T16:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Hartford CT product Jared Jordan led the NCAA in assists in back to back seasons as the point guard for Marist College. When I mailed to Jared his response included this signed pocket schedule as bonus material"
X Link 2023-10-04T14:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@YvanMontgury @Pacers @PacersFRA @PacersFrance @francoPacer @FrPacers @Gylbret @abathrowbacks @lana_sports @CoachKarl22 @PeterVecsey1 If you haven't seen the Roger Brown documentary 'UNDEFEATED" then put it on your viewing list"
X Link 2023-10-12T04:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: At Louisville Male High School Winston Bennett was Mr. Basketball in Kentucky in [----]. He then went on to the University of Kentucky Wildcats followed by an NBA career mostly with the Cavaliers"
X Link 2023-10-13T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Ron Williams had his work cut out for him following in the footsteps of the prior West Virginia University star guards Hundley West & Thorn. Ron delivered & then had a long NBA career mostly with the Warriors. He passed away in [----] at 59"
X Link 2023-10-14T16:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Los Angeles native Paul Pierce made his college fame in the midwest for the Kansas Jayhawks & his pro stardom was on the east coast with the Boston Celtics"
X Link 2023-10-15T16:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@YvanMontgury @Pacers @PacersFRA @PacersFrance @francoPacer @FrPacers @Gylbret @abathrowbacks @lana_sports @CoachKarl22 @PeterVecsey1 On of the great What ifs in college basketball history is what if Roger & Bill Chmielewski were able to play varsity ball at Dayton together They were classmates & their freshman team at UD was dominant (freshmen not eligible for varsity then)"
X Link 2023-10-15T20:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: The [----] Topps Basketball set is a favorite of mine especially the aesthetics of this Phil Smith rookie card. Phil was a smooth backcourt operator & helped lead the Golden State Warriors to an unexpected NBA title in 1975"
X Link 2023-10-17T15:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: In the nationally televised [----] 'Game of the Century' UCLA playing Houston at The Astrodome it is not surprising the 'play by play' was done by Dick Enberg. But it's good trivia to note the color commentator for that game was Bob Pettit"
X Link 2023-10-19T14:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Most only think of Rick Mount as a legendary jump shooting guard but he was a key backcourt contributor on three consecutive teams to reach the ABA Finals the Indiana Pacers Kentucky Colonels & Utah Stars. How many recall Rick with Utah"
X Link 2023-10-20T15:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: When Dayton basketball emerged on the national scene in the early 50's it was due to players like Don Meineke & Pete Boyle (far left). As fate would have it years later I grew up in their neighborhood their sons were my friends & teammates"
X Link 2023-10-22T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Pro & college basketball as we know it today owes major credit to promoter & executive Ned Irish. Best known for his work with Madison Square Garden & the Knicks Ned was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in [----] & passed away in 1982"
X Link 2023-10-24T15:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Consider that between [----] & [----] Bill Hosket won a high school state title (Dayton (OH) Belmont 64) led Ohio State to The Final Four (68) won a USA hoops Olympic gold medal (68) & a New York Knicks NBA crown (70). Thats some winning"
X Link 2023-10-25T14:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@lazenby Cant wait to read it. I love your writing style. You might enjoy my Magic story from a while back"
X Link 2023-10-28T23:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: One of my favorite NBA 1-2 scoring punches was the Suns combination of Walter Davis & Paul Westphal in the late 1970s. I dont know why Phoenix quit wearing this uniform style which was timeless & classic. Cards are 1977-79 Sportscaster set"
X Link 2023-11-01T15:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: This was the first in-person autograph I got from Coach Bob Knight in [----] (he had signed for me through the mail prior to that). Indiana was in Dayton for the NCAA tournament. I also got IU assistant coaches Dave Bliss & Bob Donewald on it"
X Link 2023-11-03T15:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@WaxMuseumPC Found this: Former Utah Jazz forward Greg Foster may have been one of the first NBA players to get a tattoo with his high school nickname Bowie etched across his left bicep"
X Link 2023-11-05T02:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: While I really like the way the current OKC Thunder team plays & goes about their business it still gnaws at me that they were hijacked from Seattle & the Sonics are no longer. Jack Sikma had a unique style & led the Sonics to a NBA title"
X Link 2023-11-21T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: When Coach Frank McGuire took over the University of South Carolina job he tapped into his New York City roots & had a steady pipeline of players from there. Three of his excellent guards from NYC appeared on the sweet [----] Topps set"
X Link 2023-11-24T16:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Pace Mannion played high school ball in Tarks backyard in Las Vegas. But Coach Jerry Pimm recruited him away to Utah where Pace teamed with other future pros Danny Vranes & Tom Chambers on some excellent teams"
X Link 2023-11-25T18:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Columbus Ohio (East HS) native Joe Roberts had championship bookends to his basketball career. An NCAA title in [----] as a player at Ohio State & an NBA crown as Assistant Coach for the [----] Golden State Warriors. Joe passed away in 2022"
X Link 2023-11-26T15:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I enjoyed attending San Diego State's home victory over Point Loma last night. Newcomer Reese Waters (USC transfer) continued his excellent play for the Aztecs. Love his textbook shooting form"
X Link 2023-11-28T16:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@dbgiant Howard Kanovitz artwork"
X Link 2023-12-02T02:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Hernell Jeep Jackson from Gardena CA was a [--] year (83-87) contributor at UTEP under Coach Don Haskins. The Miners made the NCAA tournament all [--] years. Jeep passed away in an exhibition game shortly after his college career ended"
X Link 2023-12-02T15:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Macon Georgia native Sharone Wright was a [---] center who starred at Clemson from 1991-94 before being the 6th overall pick by the 76ers. I really like the colorful Clemson uniforms on display here as well as Sharones penmanship"
X Link 2023-12-03T16:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: When Pete Maravich was answering me in the 1980s before his passing there was always research to do with the Bible verses he would write. I really like these 77-79 Sportscaster cards as their larger size was good for autographs"
X Link 2023-12-07T15:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Naz Reid has turned out to be an excellent pro with the Minnesota Timberwolves going undrafted after just one season at LSU. Credit to some Twolves scout Naz hails from New Jersey"
X Link 2023-12-08T19:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@hoosier_fan @FlyerHoops @WINUDron How about a tribute wall at UD Arena dedicated to the Mt. Rushmore Dons of Dayton basketball Meineke Donoher May & Smith"
X Link 2023-12-09T03:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: French born Boris Diaw was a versatile global hooper with accolades including NBA Most Improved Player in [----] & an NBA Championship in 2014"
X Link 2023-12-10T17:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@billohoops Is he building on a FT streak from last year at USC"
X Link 2023-12-11T03:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Born in Italy Boston College product Reggie Jackson has had a solid career in the backcourt for several NBA teams. Nice to see him get a ring with the Nuggets last season although I was surprised he didn't play more in the championship run"
X Link 2023-12-11T17:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Uncle Billy must be proud of his nephew Christian McCaffrey who is putting in work for the NFL San Francisco 49ers. Billy was a McDonald's All American & won a NCAA title with Duke in [----]. He played overseas as a pro"
X Link 2023-12-12T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Go Billings Volcanos Picked up from the CBA Clay Johnson was a smooth wing that won an NBA crown with the [----] Lakers. He seemed like a role player that would be a good fit for Los Angeles in that era but didn't last long"
X Link 2023-12-13T16:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@WorldWideWob The pendulum has swung too far with players complaining arguing almost every call & hopefully the league has finally taken note & will make games more watchable. Perhaps resort to the old days when only the team captain could talk with the officials. Id like to see that"
X Link 2023-12-14T02:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering George McGinnis who just passed away at age [--]. I have cards index cards & photos signed by George but this is one of my favorite basketball images. It captures the power & grace of George. To me he was LeBron version 1.0"
X Link 2023-12-14T16:34Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was very intrigued by Dante Exum as a young prospect from Australia when he came into the NBA. Injuries sidetracked him so good to see him now in the rotation for the Dallas Mavericks. His dad Cecil played on the '82 Carolina NCAA champs"
X Link 2023-12-15T17:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Before Stockton & Malone arrived the Utah Jazz were starting to build something with two NBA Rookies of the Year Adrian Dantley & Darrell Griffith. Love their purple road uniforms from the time on display here on their [--] Topps cards"
X Link 2023-12-20T17:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: 6'6" wing Bob Carrington was part of the "Boston Six" prep standouts & then starred at Boston College (class of '76). Bob played several years in the NBA. For a time he lived in San Diego & I crossed paths with him playing in men's leagues"
X Link 2023-12-21T16:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: 5'9" Chicago native Jerome Randle was the Pac [--] Player of the Year for the California Golden Bears in [----] before a long overseas pro career which includes having a Ukrainian passport & playing for them in [----] FIBA competition"
X Link 2023-12-23T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@mckoosa1 @PeterVecsey1 What gym is this Pettit photo from Not Kiel Auditorium"
X Link 2023-12-24T21:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: The ballet of basketball is captured nicely in this 1970s image of Jon McGlocklin of the Milwaukee Bucks & Bob Nash of the Detroit Pistons"
X Link 2023-12-27T17:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Danny Fortson was a quintessential Bob Huggins player at the U of Cincinnati a rugged forward/center. After achieving All-American status at UC Danny had a [--] year NBA career"
X Link 2023-12-28T16:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: The Holiday Classic at Torrey Pines High School always has top young hoop prospects to watch including St. Marys (AZ) point guard Styles Phipps who has the game to match his name. Styles will play college ball at Grand Canyon next season"
X Link 2023-12-30T17:25Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: As we close out [----] Im presenting an image that highlights a player wearing jersey #23 so who better than the great Michael Jordan Here is very early ballpoint autograph of Mike obtained well before hed become the GOAT"
X Link 2023-12-31T18:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Who remembers the "Pro Star Portraits" of early 1970's Indiana Pacers I was always delighted to pick up something unique of my hero Rick Mount. And to think they were fulfilling these orders right in my hometown"
X Link 2024-01-04T15:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@aidan_wohl @AdamSandler Worthy of a film series called Adam Sandler SHORTS"
X Link 2024-01-05T02:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: UCLA was #1 for a lot of the years when Coach Wooden had his former player Gary Cunningham join him as an Assistant Coach. Cunningham was a star player on Wooden's first Final Four team in [----] & was later drafted by the NBA Cincinnati Royals"
X Link 2024-01-08T17:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Ive had to do a double-take a couple times this season watching the Utah Jazz on TV wondering who the guy was I didnt readily recognize playing well in the backcourt. Kris Dunn I thought that ship had sailed. Good for him. Comeback at 29"
X Link 2024-01-09T16:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Utah State seems to have a successful basketball program year after year despite coaching changes. That holds true again this season with talented newcomers on the roster including the well-traveled Ian Martinez originally from Costa Rica"
X Link 2024-01-10T17:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Bryce Drew first captured my attention with his accomplishments as a player including his one shining moment for Valpo in the NCAA tournament. So much that I named a son after him Now he has it rolling coaching Grand Canyon U"
X Link 2024-01-12T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@CallinShotsTV @SosaPicks @DailyBreadMedia @SosaKnowsAll [--] ppg"
X Link 2024-01-13T01:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Then-Yugoslavian Dino Radja was one of the early international players to come to the NBA & starred overseas before & after his years with the Boston Celtics. It took me a minute to get accustomed to the autograph style of the foreign players"
X Link 2024-01-14T16:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: [--] years ago today Notre Dame (with John Shumate & Gary Brokaw) beat UCLA to end the Bruins [--] game win streak. I recall that Digger Phelps had the Irish practice cutting down the nets earlier in the week great motivation & visualization"
X Link 2024-01-19T15:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@dbgiant I recall my college roommate who had just had a breakup with a girlfriend settling in to read SI. He sighed Thank God for Sports Illustrated. It was actually quite profound meaning in an uncertain world you could always count on getting SI in your mailbox every Thursday"
X Link 2024-01-20T05:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@HonestLarry1 I recall my college roommate when he just had a breakup with a girlfriend settling in to read SI. He sighed Thank God for Sports Illustrated. It was actually quite profound meaning in an uncertain world you could always count on getting SI in your mailbox every Thursday"
X Link 2024-01-20T05:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Newark Ohio native Fred Schaus had a wide ranging basketball career as a NBA pioneer-era player head coach at the college (West Virginia & Purdue) & pro (Lakers) levels as well as being a Lakers executive. Fred passed away in 2010"
X Link 2024-01-20T17:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: The University of Dayton has another outstanding team this year & a potential All-American in [---] junior DaRon Holmes. I enjoy seeing a player like DaRon continue to develop his game at the college level getting himself NBA ready"
X Link 2024-01-24T16:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Glenn "Doc" Rivers is getting reconnected to Milwaukee where he starred in college for Marquette in the early 80's as new coach of the Bucks. Legend has it Glenn was wearing a "Dr. J" t-shirt at a Marquette camp & that led to the nickname"
X Link 2024-01-25T15:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Im not surprised by much I see on the basketball court but Luka Doncics [--] point game against the Hawks the other night certainly grabbed my attention. Heres a Luka [--] signed index card that I obtained early in his career"
X Link 2024-01-28T17:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Consider last names of basketball players that are also the names of statistical categories like Blocks & Steeles. Interesting to note that Larry Steele led the NBA in 'Steals' in 1973-74 the first year the league officially tracked them"
X Link 2024-02-01T17:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: In this digital age there are rarely media guides like printed back in the day. I used to scavenge for them after games & would get them signed when I could. Here's a nice Cal Bears example with a couple future NBA players on the cover"
X Link 2024-02-03T18:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was fortunate to attend the exciting #17 ranked Utah St. @ San Diego St. game yesterday won by the Aztecs. After the game I was able to ink Aggies Coach Danny Sprinke & star player intriguing talent & All-Name Team nominee Great Osobor"
X Link 2024-02-04T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I'm curious how Star Company card designers decided for this one card to show his name as "Sugar Ray" rather than Micheal Ray as all of his other cards say. Interesting to note Jud Heathcote coached both Richardson & Magic Johnson in college"
X Link 2024-02-06T17:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@WorldWideWob Regardless of time & score the concept of a player hiding on a basketball court is still something Im trying to come to grips with. 🤔"
X Link 2024-02-06T17:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Another season of many critics nitpicking Gonzaga basketball yet yesterday they go into #17 Kentucky & win at Rupp Arena. This isn't one of Coach Mark Few's best teams but he will play anybody anywhere. Here is his 11-12 Group Health card"
X Link 2024-02-11T16:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Robert Reid a versatile 6'8" wing that helped the Houston Rockets to two NBA Finals appearances who just passed at age [--]. I wonder what Rockets scout spotted him at a small college St. Mary's (TX) & saw what a pro he could be"
X Link 2024-02-21T16:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Which McCarter both guards had the better basketball career Willie who played on Drake's [--] Final Four team & then for the Lakers in the NBA Finals. Or Andre point guard for Coach Wooden's UCLA [--] NCAA champions & then professionally"
X Link 2024-02-23T16:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Although Jamaal Silk Wilkes is in the Hall of Fame he was somehow a quiet star & key player in championships at UCLA for the Golden State Warriors & the Los Angeles Lakers"
X Link 2024-02-27T14:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I just finished Roland Lazenby's new book MAGIC a deep dive on Earvin Johnson's life journey. Magic was a pivotal figure in my autograph collecting history as I outlined in my Dribbles & Scribbles" column 2/17/21 in Sports Collectors Daily"
X Link 2024-03-02T17:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@HoopsRandom Just like LeBron with Igoudala in the Finals"
X Link 2024-03-04T21:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Long before he became a [--] time NBA champion with the Celtics M.L. Carr had an interesting basketball journey. He was the first black player for his North Carolina high school as well as helped lead Guilford College to the [----] NAIA title"
X Link 2024-03-14T15:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure: Ernie Vandeweghe was a renaissance man in the pioneer days of the NBA going to medical school while playing for the New York Knicks & dating Miss America. I love in this image they list his basketball position as "Shooter.""
X Link 2024-03-15T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: [--] years ago Dayton won a 1st round game in the NCAA tournament. Their "reward" was a 2nd round matchup vs. defending champs UCLA. Here is a photo from that game Bill Walton battling UD's Joe Fisher & Jim Testerman as well as a clipping"
X Link 2024-03-22T14:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasurer from my collection: You hear Bill Walton acknowledge his music & hoop heroes in a stream of consciousness 'Jerry Garcia-Bob Dylan-Mick Jagger-John Wooden-Larry Bird.' Mine are Brian Wilson-Bruce Springsteen-Al McGuire-John Wooden-Jerry West. Who are your 5"
X Link 2024-03-28T15:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Matt Painter is a classic Indiana basketball story as a player & coach. I'm so pleased for him that he has led Purdue to the [----] Final Four. Matt has unique penmanship as shown on this signed photo & index card"
X Link 2024-04-01T16:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Among all the prolific scoring guards in the late 1960's. Pistol Pete Calvin Murphy Austin Carr. only one led his team to the Final Four. That was Rick Mount with Purdue in 1969"
X Link 2024-04-05T15:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Even before the latest UCONN championship the Hurley family was basketball royalty. An interesting local connection is that I saw Bob Sr. coach & Danny play & coach (as Asst.) for St. Anthony (NJ) years ago in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic"
X Link 2024-04-10T16:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Congratulations to Mark Pope on being named the Coach at Kentucky where he was a key player on a title team. Over the years as I have had Mark sign items he seemed to be especially happy & nostalgic to see Kentucky-related items I presented"
X Link 2024-04-15T16:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was alarmed to hear the gambling charges against Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter & his lifetime ban from the NBA. Here is a college era signature from Jontay (Missouri). Unusual penmanship but what you get from most current players"
X Link 2024-04-18T14:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@inthelowpost Not sure if these colors & style for Lakers road jerseys have ever been improved upon from this. 🤔"
X Link 2024-04-29T16:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@NFL_2_SD Get John Lynch & Drew Brees to spearhead the effort. They can be the public face of the overall ownership group"
X Link 2024-04-30T03:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Boston native Russell Lee played college ball at Marshall (with Mike D'Antoni) before his pro career which included being on the '74 Milwaukee Bucks NBA finals team. His younger brother Ronnie Lee played at Oregon & in the NBA"
X Link 2024-04-30T14:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: In the early 1980's Fresno State University was routinely developing NBA forwards like the ones pictured here. They came from places like Chicago Phoenix & even nearby in the central valley of California"
X Link 2024-05-02T17:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@Celtics_PRam @FrostyBias @celtics I was living in Phoenix then and followed the Suns. Loved DJ after getting to see him play all the time and when the news of the trade came over the car radio I pulled over and regurgitated. True story"
X Link 2024-05-04T19:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Here's one for the Paul Neumann fans out there. No not the iconic actor but the Stanford product that was an NBA guard in the 1960's including a member of the San Francisco Warriors team that made the '67 Finals"
X Link 2024-05-05T15:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Here's one for the Paul Neumann fans out there. No not the iconic actor but the Stanford product that was an NBA guard in the 1960's including a member of the Warriors team that made the '67 Finals. After basketball Paul got into ministry"
X Link 2024-05-05T15:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@WaxMuseumPC That Roger is especially nice"
X Link 2024-05-07T00:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@WaxMuseumPC Pacers - Knicks I pray the transition for both teams is very rapid so the MSG in-arena sound person doesnt get time for their CONSTANT & ENDLESS interruptions. Let the game breathe a little"
X Link 2024-05-07T00:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Toronto's Nickeil Alexander-Walker has developed into an outstanding rotation player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played his college ball at Virginia Tech & his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can hoop a little too"
X Link 2024-05-07T15:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Watching the excellence of Jalen Brunson reminds me of another small left handed guard Gail Goodrich. They play with similar fundamentals & pace. On the '72 Lakers NBA champs it wasn't Wilt or West that led them in scoring but Gail at 25.9"
X Link 2024-05-09T15:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@DavidPJablonski Bobby playing wearing A CAST for Pacers. As a rookie the Pacers made the ABA Finals & Bobby Joe later was an Assistant Coach to Slick Leonard on Pacers title team"
X Link 2024-05-11T23:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there Kemba Walker's mom must have been proud of him as his stardom advanced from the playgrounds to high school to UCONN & the NBA"
X Link 2024-05-12T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@MarkMontieth Consider that Bobby Joe Hooper as a player & coach from [--] to [--] did this: [--] UD Sweet [--] (lost to Kentucky); [--] UD NCAA Finals (lost to UCLA); [--] NIT Champs (beat Kansas); [--] Indiana Pacers player (lost in ABA finals) [--] Pacers Asst Coach ABA Champions"
X Link 2024-05-12T21:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@MarkMontieth Consider that Bobby Joe Hooper as a player & coach from [--] to [--] did this: [--] UD Sweet [--] (lost to Kentucky); [--] UD NCAA Finals (lost to UCLA); [--] UD NIT Champs (beat Kansas); [--] Indiana Pacers player (lost in ABA finals) [--] Pacers Asst Coach ABA Champions"
X Link 2024-05-13T03:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Similar to Topps issuing a Mickey Mantle baseball card in the [----] set after he retired hoop icon Jerry West retired prior to the [----] season but this classic cardboard gem was produced in the [----] Topps basketball set"
X Link 2024-05-15T20:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Tates Locke who recently passed away at age [--]. Similar to certain musicians that may not be well known publicly but are held in extremely high esteem by other musicians that's how Tates was regarded in the coaching community"
X Link 2024-05-17T15:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: A favorite card of mine is "Downtown" Fred Brown's [----] Topps issue. I especially enjoy his well placed signature & the adidas shell toe kicks he is wearing. Fred was an NBA All Star in '76 & NBA champ in '79 (Sonics)"
X Link 2024-05-20T14:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Shaquille O'Neal's rookie card in an Orlando Magic uniform was his [----] Topps Basketball issue. I had seen Shaq play in person a couple times in college for LSU & he was a good signer then especially for someone of his stature"
X Link 2024-05-21T16:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@franfraschilla Can someone explain why you dont go [--] out defensively at [--] point line in that situation & so what if you give up a [--] Youre still up [--] with the ball & [--] time out left. Plus the inbounding team will be have to adjust seeing a defensive alignment like that"
X Link 2024-05-22T18:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@franfraschilla I would ALWAYS foul but if not at least do a "4 out" if your philosophy is not to foul"
X Link 2024-05-22T18:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@PaulBiancardi With [--] out as long as the easy pass is INSIDE the [--] point line then it becomes problematic for the offense to get behind the [--] point line. Plus Im really curious how the Celtics would have lined up on the inbounds play if Pacers had [--] out. Bet they didnt have a play for that"
X Link 2024-05-22T21:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@TheHoopHerald Luka Giulianied Rudy there"
X Link 2024-05-25T17:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@erecasner Luka Giulianied Rudy there"
X Link 2024-05-25T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@erecasner McDaniels made no effort to stay on Luka switch back. You have time to recover on Lively as he is ONLY a threat at the rim"
X Link 2024-05-25T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@casualtakeking Luka Giulianied Rudy on that game winner"
X Link 2024-05-25T18:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@SIChrisMannix Great pass but I dont understand why ALL [--] Pacers defenders are INSIDE [--] point line with this time & score"
X Link 2024-05-26T14:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@WorldWideWob Wish Pacers would have been as clever when they defended this play when Horford makes an UNCONTESTED 3"
X Link 2024-05-26T15:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Years ago at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic elite St. Patrick's (NJ) prospect Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's mom blocked me from getting her son's autograph. I had to "settle" for inking his lesser know teammate a junior named Kyrie Irving"
X Link 2024-05-27T16:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@FullTimeHoops1 @Compton_Magic @SBSHOWSD @MagicMemorial Hope the Aztecs go after JJ Sanchez (Montgomery HS). He probably doesnt check enough boxes for them but Ive seen JJ play in person and hes a positionless (in a good way) junkyard dog. All about winning. Kind of like how Luke Walton played at Arizona"
X Link 2024-05-27T22:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@MarkMontieth Unlike Raptor Siakam Pacer Siakam plays too fast"
X Link 2024-05-28T03:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I would have been happy if Bill Walton had signed this magazine page once but he decided to sign in all four images which captures the big redhead in action for the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion"
X Link 2024-05-29T15:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Off the court Bill Walton was often referred to as a 'free spirit' or 'hippie' but on the court he was all business. Just look at Bill's eyes & facial expression in this image & you see the competitive fire he brought to the game"
X Link 2024-05-30T15:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I like some of the retro cards from Bill Walton's UCLA playing days like this colorful Fleer example. Here is Bill signing this card for me after a Gonzaga @ USD game. Although his dominant playing hand was right handed he wrote left handed"
X Link 2024-05-31T14:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Bill Waltons first [--] seasons in the NBA were disappointing with the Blazers winning [--] & [--] games missing the playoffs Bill often injured uneven team chemistry. Very few could foresee what was ahead for Bills 3rd season the 76-77 run"
X Link 2024-06-02T15:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: These original late 1970's NBA San Diego Clippers shorts made their way to me some years ago. They are Russell Athletic size [--] with # [--] (# worn only by Bob Bigelow & then later Bill Walton) on the tag. The nautical flags spell out CLIPPERS"
X Link 2024-06-05T15:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: The cherry on the sundae to Bill Walton's playing career was his time with the Boston Celtics. Bill won a 6th Man of the Year award as well as an NBA title while teamed with several other Hall of Famers like the guys pictured"
X Link 2024-06-06T14:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@HoopsWeiss D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-06T19:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@CoachKarl22 D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-06T19:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@CBKReport @wojespn D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-06T19:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@DickieV @UConnMBB @NBA @espn D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-06T19:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@franfraschilla @UConnMBB @CoachKimani D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-07T02:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@John_Fanta @wojespn D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-07T02:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Bill Walton was seemingly everywhere in his beloved hometown my adopted hometown of San Diego. Here I am with Bill at a Gus Macker [--] on [--] tournament held in the parking lot of "The Murph" Stadium circa [----]. I'm 6'2" & Bill towers over me"
X Link 2024-06-07T14:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@GoodmanHoops D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-07T17:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@TimBrando @Lakers D Hurley rumored to Lakers is a classic fake interest case study. Fake job interest to boost the Lakers brand and the coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant"
X Link 2024-06-07T17:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@AmicoHoops @WireHoops The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. No one loses"
X Link 2024-06-08T02:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@dpshow @Scalabrine The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. No one loses"
X Link 2024-06-08T15:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@lazenby The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant except we fans get fooled for a few days"
X Link 2024-06-08T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@dpshow @Scalabrine The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant except we fans get fooled for a few days"
X Link 2024-06-08T16:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering 6'5" guard Larry Cannon who recently passed at [--]. A Philly product that starred at LaSalle he was the #5 overall pick in the '69 draft by the Chicago Bulls. But he was one of the early college stars to choose the upstart ABA"
X Link 2024-06-09T15:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@DavidPingalore @UConnMBB @Lakers @KTLA @LeBronJames The D Hurley to Lakers is great PR strategy for both parties fakejob interest to boost the Lakers brand and feed their news cycle demand and coach can leverage it for more $ perks with their school. Brilliant except we fans get fooled for a few days"
X Link 2024-06-09T15:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@John_Fanta Zero chance he was taking Lakers job. Lakers floated the story to boost their brand and feed their fan base some news. Hurley went along with the gag because it boosts his brand too"
X Link 2024-06-11T01:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@SethDavisHoops Zero chance he was taking Lakers job. Lakers floated the story to boost their brand and feed their fan base some news. Hurley went along with the gag because it boosts his brand too"
X Link 2024-06-11T01:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Chet "The Jet" Walker who just passed away at age [--]. I owe Chet gratitude for helping me develop a pump fake from my many hours of solo "pretend games" I played on my driveway court impersonating players like Bulls vs. Lakers"
X Link 2024-06-11T15:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Before knowing he passed early this morning in my pickup game I took my last [--] hard dribbles going right to pull up for a jumper & Jerry West doing that flashed through my mind. After we finished a guy checked his phone shared the sad news"
X Link 2024-06-12T15:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Basketball coaching & front office legend Pete Newell famously said "If you want to understand Jerry West first you need to understand West Virginia." Jerry was the state's favorite son. Here is a classic original SPORT Magazine photo"
X Link 2024-06-13T15:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Jerry West's NBA career launched in the 1960-61 season which coincided with the Lakers franchise's 1st season in Los Angeles after the move from Minneapolis. Here is another example of a classic image plucked from SPORT Magazine"
X Link 2024-06-14T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Before the Los Angeles Lakers switched to the now more familiar purple & gold they wore blue & white as shown in this early 1960's image of Jerry West. How many young players in the 60's & 70's tried to emulate that jump shot"
X Link 2024-06-15T17:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@dbgiant Love these Some made it into this issue"
X Link 2024-06-16T16:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Later in the 1960's the Lakers changed their colors to purple & gold. Here is Jerry West in the road uniform shooting his textbook jumper vs. the San Diego Rockets. Note "The NBA Logo" patch (him) on Jerry's shorts"
X Link 2024-06-17T16:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Jerry West finally got that elusive NBA championship as a player in [----] when the LA Lakers put it all together. Jerry found the 'sweet spot' on this image to sign & following his lead I also tend to use 'Best Regards' in my correspondence"
X Link 2024-06-19T16:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Bill Ligon who just passed away at age [--]. Ligon was Vanderbilt's 2nd black varsity player (after Perry Wallace) then played for the '74-75 Detroit Pistons before a long career as an attorney in his hometown of Gallatin TN"
X Link 2024-06-21T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@dbgiant Is it known when the floppy socks made their last appearance Was it just one pair or was there a stunt double pair as well Also is it known what the routine was for how the floppy socks were washed & dried If there is an article about it Id love to see it. Thanks"
X Link 2024-06-22T04:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: The path from the Grenadines to Colgate University to the NBA was uncharted until Adonal Foyle did it. Foyle led the NCAA in blocked shots in [----] before his pro career"
X Link 2024-06-22T16:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: When Gonzaga basketball broke through on a national scale getting to Sweet 16's in '99 '00 & '01 one of the cornerstones was 6'8" forward Casey Calvary. Casey then played professionally overseas"
X Link 2024-07-01T14:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Todays Treasure from my collection: Wally Szczerbiak somehow was not heavily recruited out of high school despite being the son of a pro (dad Walt was one of the first U.S. college players to star overseas). [--] years of development at Miami of Ohio led to a [--] year NBA career"
X Link 2024-07-02T15:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Happy 4th of July to all This is one of the better items I could think of featuring our USA flag & colors with a high school era Kobe Bryant signature & his pre-NBA jersey #33 inscribed"
X Link 2024-07-04T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: How many players checked all these boxes A) Played junior college basketball B) Won NCAA hoop title C) Won Olympic gold medal D) Was MVP of an NBA All-Star game E) Played in ABA. Adrian Smith did. Is there another"
X Link 2024-07-05T15:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Darrell Walker is a Chicago product that played in junior college before U of Arkansas. His long NBA career was capped off with a title for his hometown Bulls. From the looks of this photo I think I know what he'd say about 'load management.'"
X Link 2024-07-06T17:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasurer from my collection: Back in the day some international players were still not taken very seriously. That started to change in the [----] Pan American Games in Indianapolis when [--] Brazilian Oscar Schmidt dropped [--] points on the USA in the gold medal game"
X Link 2024-07-12T14:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Morris "Mo Pete" Peterson from Michigan State & Richard Jefferson of Arizona played for elite coaches & college programs before advancing to their NBA careers"
X Link 2024-07-14T17:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: In the 1972-73 season I mailed to senior guard Joe Cafferky of NC State (27-0 that season) for an autograph. He sent back a bonus item a hotel letterhead page signed by the entire team. It included David Thompson Tommy Burleson Monte Towe"
X Link 2024-07-19T15:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: In [----] the city of Milwaukee hired artist Robert Indiana to paint their basketball court in the arena that the Bucks & Marquette played in. It is on display in this image Maurice Lucas grabbing a rebound signed by Luke in period ballpoint"
X Link 2024-07-20T15:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@John_Fanta I have a feeling South Sudan parents arent complaining to their sons youth basketball coaches about roles and playing time"
X Link 2024-07-21T00:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@KanePitman I have a feeling South Sudan parents arent complaining to their sons youth basketball coaches about roles and playing time"
X Link 2024-07-21T01:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Like some of what Caitlin Clark is facing now in the WNBA I recall when Pistol Pete Maravich joined the NBA there was pushback due the attention he received his style of play & the size of the contract he got"
X Link 2024-07-23T13:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I recall watching Steve Kerr early in his career in the Summer Pro League at Loyola Marymount in LA. It was not a given at that time that he would even stick in the NBA & well before tip-off he was out on the court practicing footwork & curls"
X Link 2024-07-30T12:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: The "old pros" Steph KD & LeBron came through late to save the day in the USA's close game vs. tough Serbia to advance to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics. In the other semi-final host country France nipped Franz (& Germany)"
X Link 2024-08-09T14:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@YvanMontgury Happy Bday Cool Side note I believe the oldest still living starting [--] of an NBA Champion is the [----] Milwaukee Bucks"
X Link 2024-08-09T20:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: With some hoop legends passing away recently I got to thinking who is the oldest living starting [--] of an NBA title team. It's the '71 Milwaukee Bucks. Other than Greg Smith the others here were inked 50+ years ago"
X Link 2024-08-10T17:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Not that there was even a question of the greatest shooter of all time but that USA vs. France Gold Medal men's Olympic game sure put the cherry on the sundae for Steph Curry"
X Link 2024-08-11T16:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Remembering Frank Selvy who just passed away at age [--]. He was 1st overall pick in the [----] NBA draft & a two time all-star. Frank is perhaps best known for averaging [----] ppg his senior year at Furman & having a [---] (not a typo) point game"
X Link 2024-08-14T15:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I saw that it was [--] years ago this week the inaugural issue of Sports Illustrated was published. There have been many iconic basketball covers. It would be hard to select a personal favorite but this one from [----] would be in the discussion"
X Link 2024-08-17T17:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: More on the 70th anniversary of Sports Illustrated. No matter what was happening to me personally or professionally there was something comforting a rhythm of life kind of thing knowing SI would arrive in your mailbox every Thursday"
X Link 2024-08-18T15:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: Jameer Nelson was college player of the year in [----] when he led St. Joseph's to a 27-0 regular season. The point guard then had a long NBA career primarily with the Orlando Magic where he was an all-star & played in the NBA Finals in 2009"
X Link 2024-08-20T14:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: One of the earliest high school player autographs I obtained was [--] years ago when Stephon Marbury (I guess you could call him "The Original Steph") played for Brooklyn Lincoln HS at the Above the Rim Tournament at Torrey Pines High School"
X Link 2024-08-29T14:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: The way Sidney Moncrief of the Bucks is locked in here on Bulls guard Quintin Dailey it is no surprise Sidney was two time NBA Defensive Player of the Year & a fixture on all-defensive teams during the 1980's"
X Link 2024-09-02T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: I was pleased to see Nancy Lieberman speak out in favor of Caitlin Clark's accomplishments. Also I recently heard Nancy acknowledge some of the 'guys' that welcomed her at NYC playground courts as she was coming up including Brian Winters"
X Link 2024-09-04T14:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: The Pistons had not quite grown into the "Bad Boys" yet when this nice set came out in 85-86. Topps was out of the game & Fleer just waking up. The Star Company quality control missed slapping the Detroit Pistons logo on the Isiah card"
X Link 2024-09-08T16:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: One of the iconic jersey styles is San Francisco Warriors "The City" introduced in 66-67. Then Warriors owner Franklin Mieuli had grown up humbly south of SFO & recalled as a boy how exciting it was whenever the family would go to "The City.""
X Link 2024-09-09T14:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Today's Treasure from my collection: NBA TV recently rebroadcast a [----] Bucks @ Jazz game. Hot Rod Hundley was doing play by play & I was reminded how fun he was to listen to his slight West Virginia drawl & how his expert delivery tapped into the rhythm & cadence of the game"
X Link 2024-09-11T15:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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