How eggs thrown in rivalry became a metaphor for coming together during America’s darkest hour Courtside Family This story was originally published April 10, 2020 and marked the beginning of a special relationship with Wali “Wonder” Jones, my dad’s teammate who has become like an uncle to me. Our conversations about basketball, civil rights, and what… Continue reading Brotherhood Beyond Rivalry: Basketball and Civil Rights in 1968
OFFICIAL NOTICE: YOU’VE BEEN SERVED WITH A SERIES LAUNCH NAME: Readers of All AgesDATE: April 13, 2025REASON: Unauthorized Access to Billy C’s Basketball ArchivesPENALTY: Getting Lost in Basketball MemoriesOFFICIATING DAUGHTER: Signed, Stephanie — Welcome to Cunningham’s Court, where every visit begins with a cheer! Even a summons is friendly in this Court. Take this one — it’s much like the… Continue reading Cheers from Cunningham’s Court: The Series Begins (Memory #75)
The Wilt Chamberlain Legacy Auction of 2025 has come and gone! After last year’s Legends Auction captured the hearts of fans and philanthropists alike, this year’s event honored something even more powerful than the 100-point game floor pieces (though they are there for the bidding). It was a legacy reunion of basketball giants across generations,… Continue reading Wilt Chamberlain Legends Auction: The Great Legacy Reunion
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