Basketball

James Worthy Then James Worthy, born on February 27, 1961, in Gastonia, North Carolina, began his basketball journey in high school, where he showcased his talent as a versatile forward.  Leading his team to a state championship game in his senior year, Worthy demonstrated his ability to score, rebound, and facilitate, averaging an impressive 21.5 […]

Lenny Wilkens Then Lenny Wilkens, born on October 28, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, grew up in the culturally rich neighborhood of Bedford–Stuyvesant. His upbringing was influenced by his mixed heritage—his father was African American, and his mother was Irish American.  Raised in the Catholic faith, Wilkens attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, where he

Jerry West Then Jerry West, born on May 28, 1938, in Cheylan, West Virginia, emerged from a challenging youth to become a basketball legend renowned for his exceptional skills and tenacity.  Overcoming physical frailty in his early years, West dedicated himself to relentless practice, honing a quick release and precise shot that would define his

Bill Walton Then Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952, in La Mesa, California, USA. His early life was marked by a passion for basketball, which he developed from a young age.  He attended Helix High School in La Mesa, where he honed his skills under the guidance of influential coaches.  Walton’s exceptional talent soon

Bill Sharman Then Bill Sharman, born on May 25, 1926, in Abilene, Texas, was a multi-talented athlete who excelled in both basketball and baseball from a young age.  He attended Porterville High School in California, where his skills in basketball and baseball quickly became apparent.  Sharman’s athletic pursuits were briefly interrupted when he served in

Dolph Schayes Then Dolph Schayes, born on May 19, 1928, in New York City, was the son of Romanian-Jewish immigrants Tina and Carl Schayes.  Raised in the University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx, Schayes spent his formative years on Davidson Avenue near Jerome Avenue.  He attended Creston Junior High School 79 and later DeWitt Clinton

Bill Russell Then Bill Russell, born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana, faced significant health challenges during his early childhood, battling multiple illnesses. When Russell was 10, his father, Charlie, made the decision to move the family to Oakland, California, to escape the oppressive racial environment of the South.  Charlie found work at a

David Robinson Then David Robinson, born on August 6, 1965, in Key West, Florida, relocated with his family to Woodbridge, Virginia, where he excelled both academically and athletically. His talents on the basketball court began to shine during his time at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.  Robinson led the academy’s team to three