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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1h

Cherokee Parks’ Inspirational Journey Back To Basketball:
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Cherokee Parks’ Inspirational Journey Back To Basketball

I first met Cherokee Parks in late January, prior to a Knicks game. That was actually the third time that month I’d seen him. The first was earlier that season, before a Nets game at Barclays Center. ...

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1h

Bonus Hollander POTD Cherokee Parks. Duke C. Drafted 12th by DAL in 95, where hope was he would fill C hole. After 1 meh season, sent to MIN. Best season was 97-98 (7.1 ppg 5.5 rpg). Bounced to VAN, WAS, LAC, SA + GS as backup thru 2004. Post-NBA life has been interesting.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 7h

McKey with the series winner in 89: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJG...

Derrick McKey Hits Series-Winning Buzzer-Beater vs. Rockets, Celebrates with Single Clap

YouTube video by Ryan Van Dusen

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 7h

Hollander POTD Derrick McKey. Alabama F was drafted 9th by SEA in 87. Scored 14 ppg w/good defense his 1st 6 yrs in SEA. Traded to IND in 93 & helped as versatile SF for title contender. Was 2x All-Defense. Played thru 2002. Very underrated player.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 21h

A look back at Foster's 79-80 UCLA team that nearly won a title....Foster was the second leading scorer as a freshman: www.bruinsnation.com/f/2011/7/23/...

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 22h

Bonus Hollander POTD Rocket Rod Foster. Speedy UCLA PG was drafted 28th in 83 by PHO. Played 3 years as a backup peaking at 9 ppg in 84-85. Career ended in 86 after breaking his leg in a car crash. Coached after retirement as a player.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

No one saw it coming!

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Part 3, bottom of the Central and the whole Midwest (3/3)

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

part 2, Boston correctly predicted to win the Atlantic (2/3)

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

50 years ago, Ebony's 75-76 NBA preview where they pick GS to repeat (1/3)

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

81 SI article about his holdout that wrecked the Sonics' season: vault.si.com/vault/1981/0...

No Gus, no glory

For the first 11 years of their existence, the Seattle SuperSonics were simply the other team that wore Kelly-green uniforms. Then, in 1979, the Sonics

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Hollander POTD Gus Williams. Mt Vernon SG went to USC. Drafted 20th by GS in 75 and was solid bench guy. Signed w/SEA in 77 & thrived. Had 27 ppg in 79 title run. Averaged 20 ppg in 6 yrs in SEA & a 2x All-Star. Also played w/WAS. Retired in 87 at age 33. Recently passed. RIP.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Miles 47 point game: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3r1...

Throwback: Darius Miles scores 47 off the bench

YouTube video by Portland Trail Blazers

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 1d

Hollinger POTD Darius Miles. HS phenom from E St Louis was drafted 3rd in 2000 by LAC. Great physical skills was raw & but couldn't shoot well. Traded to CLE in 02 & flipped to POR where he had career high 14 ppg in 05-06 before knee problems ended his career.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Yinka v the MJ Bulls: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6p_...

Yinka Dare (5pts/5rebs/2blks) vs. Bulls (1996)

YouTube video by LamarMatic

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Bonus Hollander POTD Yinka Dare. GW C was drafted 14th in 94 by NJ. Large but was really raw. Didn't play as a rookie due to knee. Famously had 0 assists in 626 min in 95-96. Out of NBA by 98. Per bio "trails Stockton by mere 12,168 assists." Sadly died too young in 04.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Hollander POTD Kenny Anderson. NYC PG starred at Georgia Tech drafted 2nd by NJ in 91. Fitch sat him as a rookie but blossomed under Daly. Super quick penetrator who had a great handle. Peaked at 19 ppg 9.6 apg & all-star in 93-94. Also spent time w/POR & BOS thru 2005.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Dixon's 01-02 Maryland team won the title fairly easily. They were 32-4 & had 4 NBA pros: Dixon, Blake, Wilcox, and Lonny Baxter: www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/...

HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Hollinger POTD Juan Dixon. Maryland G won NCAA title & then drafted 17th in 2002 by WAS. Undersized bench scorer as pro, peaking at 12 ppg in 05-06 w/POR. Played in NBA thru 2009 (also w/DET & TOR). Coached after retirement w/Coppin State.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Highlights of McElroy from 79: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3mO...

1979 Nets vs Jazz Game (VERY RARE FOOTAGE)

YouTube video by Rare NBA Footage

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Bonus Hollander POTD Jim McElroy. Central Michigan G was drafted 38th in 75 by NO. Made the team & developed into a starter peaking at 17 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 spg in 78-79. Signed w/DET in 79 but traded to ATL shortly after but had Achilles issues and retired in 82.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Suns' Ayton: Not spoken to Williams since G7 loss

Deandre Ayton, who had a tense summer with the Suns, said he hasn't spoken with head coach Monty Williams since he was benched during a stunning Game 7 loss to Dallas last May.

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Monty's coaching stats:

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Hollander POTD Monty Williams. Notre Dame SF was drafted 24th by NY in 94. Played a little as a rook but wasn't allowed to shoot. Traded to SA where he peaked at 9 ppg in 96-97. Also played w/ORL, DEN & PHI thru 03. Has coached in NO, PHO & DET (which is still paying him).

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HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 3d

Some funny Ladner anecdotes from Terry Pluto's "Loose Balls"....

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