On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a 122-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. During his symphony of basketball brilliance, Kobe hit seven 3-pointers, … Continue Reading The Kobe Bryant 81-point game and a legacy that will live forever
The second half of a nationally televised NBA double-header on ESPN to open the 2003-04 season featured the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road against the Sacramento Kings. The expectations placed … Continue Reading LeBron James postgame interview with Jim Gray on ESPN after making his NBA debut with Cavs
The 2000-01 campaign was the best season of Allen Iverson’s storied career. He successfully moved from point guard to shooting guard under head coach Larry Brown, averaging 31 points, 4.6 … Continue Reading When Allen Iverson stepped over Lue and Lakers to help Sixers win Game 1 on NBC
Julius “Dr. J” Erving helped the dunk evolve from a play in basketball to performance art. Among his many masterpieces was the “Rock the Baby” cradle dunk that was born … Continue Reading Dr. J’s postgame interview after his iconic ‘Rock the Baby’ cradle dunk
Grant Hill broke into the league as the No. 3 overall pick in the 1994 NBA Draft and quickly established himself as a superstar. He was dominant and cerebral as … Continue Reading Grant Hill interview with Ahmad Rashad after his first win over Michael Jordan and the Bulls