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NBA great Bob McAdoo was an assistant coach with the Miami Heat when they field a team that featured LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. At the time, the Heat were billed as the "Big Three." But McAdoo also claims there was an original Big Three.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / February 2

NBA Great Shoots Downs Lewd Accusations Of Showtime Lakers

A few year ago, the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers were the subject of a cable television series called "Winning Time." At times, it portrayed the organization, which featured Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as dysfunctional.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31

Patriots Expected To Retain Ben McAdoo

Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are expected to retain Bob McAdoo on the coaching staff for 2025 under Mike Vrabel. McAdoo worked as a senior offensive assistant in 2024 but Reiss notes his role could change this year.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

NBA Legend Bob McAdoo reflects on nearly attending an HBCU

Bob McAdoo, an NBA Hall of Famer and five-time All-Star, recently shared a personal anecdote about his deep admiration of HBCUs and revealed just how close

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / January 29

NBA Hall Of Famer Played Role In Integrating Black Players To Major NCAA Conferences

NBA great Bob McAdoo grew up watching Earl "The Pearl" Monroe play collegiately at Winston-Salem State University. At the time, McAdoo felt he would follow in Monroe's footsteps by playing at a historically-black university.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / January 28

NBA Hall Of Famer Calls Being Left Off Top 50 Greatest List "A Slap In The Face"

The NBA created a lot of joy when it released the league's greatest 50 players in 1996. It also caused a lot of disappointment and resent from players who were left off the list.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / January 27

Kevin Durant Says Former NBA Big Man "Showed The Way" For Stretch Fours

When NBA great Bob McAdoo was growing up, it was the standard for big men to play in the post. McAdoo had no interest in that. He wanted to play with flash and pizazz.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 30, 2024

Pirates Minor League Profile: This McAdoo Plays Baseball and is Opening Eyes

Charles McAdoo gets asked two questions all the time. Is he related to Basketball Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo? Yes, they are distant cousins but they have never met.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 2, 2024

Highest-Scoring Single Seasons By Tiers: Wilt Is The Only One With More Than 4,000 Points

In NBA history, certain achievements transcend mere statistics to become enduring symbols of greatness. From the unparalleled scoring exploits of Michael Jordan to the towering dominance of Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA's 4,000, 3,000, and even the 2,500-point clubs stand as a hallowed sanctuary reserved for the game's most elite scorers.

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The 25 best second seasons in NBA history

Everybody remembers a great rookie season in the NBA, which often result in a trophy being held aloft. However, what about the players who have fantastic second seasons?

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most points scored in an NBA playoff opener' quiz

In NBA history, 35 players have scored 40 or more points in his team's first game of the postseason. How many of the 35 can you name in six minutes?

Victor Oladipo was fired up by Dan Gilbert’s trade comment

Donovan Mitchell's Game 2 status up in the air

Joel Embiid already ruled out for Game 2

Kawhi Leonard expected to miss the entire playoffs

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The 'Players to win NBA rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz

In the NBA, winning Rookie of the Year does not guarantee a successful career. In fact, only 17 players who have won Rookie of the Year have also gone on to win at least one league MVP award. How many of these 17 legends can you name in five minutes?

Winners and losers from NBA's first month

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