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LeBron James, has filed paperwork with the league to change his number from 23 to 6. Bill Russell wore number 6 throughout his Hall of Fame career.

Top 10 All-Time Big East Players

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Legends Care addresses several social and economic issues facing our membership and the community. Focusing its attention and funds on scholarships, youth programs, & social responsibility.    

should be required viewing to remind us how basketball has gotten to where it is today.

...endures 20 years after tragic on-court death

Bill Walton will be the featured speaker at the 7th Annual Volunteers of America Celebrity Dinner.

Former Globetrotter shoots for healthy living

 Morehead State University athletics will induct three former men’s basketball players into the Eagle Hall of Fame: Howard Smith, Bruce King and Lamar Green.

The 1970 Knicks were honored at the Garden, 40 years after their championship run.

Dr. J surprised by 60th birthday party in Atlantic City

Jordan may soon have a new role in the NBA: team owner.

Former NBA player and coach is a collector with two cellars

Autobiography tells story of the league's first African-American player

HALL OF FAMER JERRY COLANGELO ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME BOARD

As they prepared to play a basketball game in the building built by Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin, many people reflected on the legacy that Pollin left behind.

Trail Blazers great, Maurice Lucas, has been hospitalized due to bladder cancer.

Detroit mayor and ex-NBA star Dave Bing wants today's players to embrace their communities.

Kareem chooses to go public with a health crisis

Hakeem Olajuwon adds to Kobe's skill by teaching him the secrets of his low-post game.

Manute Bol remains determined to help his native Sudan.

A tribute to the late Wayman Tisdale: Toby Keith performs "Cryin' for Me" (Wayman's Song)

Grant Long remembers the hard times in his life as stepping stones to a better future.

NBA legend Willis Reed joined The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey in unveiling its new, state-of-the-art flagship location

Rider has joined the North Texas Fresh in the reconstituted American Basketball Association 

NBA Season opens with record-tying 83 international players 

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Former pro basketball player talks to youth about their education

Teams, players tip off NBA Cares Week of Service