Tag Archive for: NBA
RIP Dolph Schayes – an interview with the big man
Dolph Schayes died yesterday at age 87. He was one of the great early NBA players and a bridge to the modern game. He was also bright, reflective and analytical - all of which is apparent in this 2002 interview I did for Slam. RIP Dolph, and…
RIP Moses Malone
I was really sad to hear that Moses Malone passed away in his sleep last night. He was just 60 years old. It's really odd and extra discomfiting that he died so shortly after Darryl Dawkins.
I interviewed him for Slam, circa 2004. He was…
The Trail He Blazed: RIP Earl Lloyd
Original Old School: The Trail He Blazed
I was very sad to hear about the death of Earl Lloyd yesterday. He broke the NBA's color barrier over 60 years ago. I spoke to him years ago, for SLAM Issue 94. He came into the league in…