Basketball 101
Bob Pettit : The Bomber from Baton Rouge
Some nicknames are more memorable than others, and Bob Pettit’s is one we really like at Paris Basket. But the…
Walt Frazier : When the Garden Was Eden
Walt Frazier is not just a point guard. He is an era. Nicknamed “Clyde” for his style of dress, reminiscent…
George Mikan : The Prototype of Domination
George Mikan is not just a name on a plaque. He is the starting point of interior dominance. The prototype…
Rick Barry : The Explosive Genius and the Impossible Free Throw
Rick Barry was not a discreet player. He was a relentless scorer, a fierce competitor, and a controversial figure (not…
Oscar Robertson: Big O, the king of the triple double
Oscar Robertson. The name is synonymous with statistical perfection. Nicknamed “The Big O,” this 6-foot-5 point guard redefined the role…
Shaquille O’Neal : Big Diesel, the great Aristotle, or simply Shaq
Shaquille O’Neal: An XXL career When Shaquille O’Neal arrived in the NBA in 1992, he didn’t come to play half-heartedly.…
Kareem Abdul Jabbar: the legendary centre who revolutionised the NBA
Kareem Abdul Jabbar is unanimously recognised as one of the greatest players in the history of professional basketball, ranked second…
Magic Johnson : When magic and basketball become one
A phenomenon. When Magic Johnson finished his two years at Michigan State University playing for the Spartans, the basketball world…
Bill Russell : The giant of defence and NBA titles
Early years marked by racial injustice Bill Russell grew up in a world that did not want him. Born in…
