As the daughter of basketball legend Billy Cunningham, I’ve created this collection of NBA memories to share our unique journey together. These Legacy Stories chronicle his remarkable basketball life—from childhood beginnings and high school days at Erasmus Hall to his collegiate career at UNC-Chapel Hill, and throughout his NBA journey as Philadelphia 76ers star player, championship coach, franchise owner, and respected CBS commentator. Through rare photographs, memorabilia, and personal stories, I celebrate both my father’s professional achievements and our cherished family connection that spans generations of basketball history.
Twenty-three years ago today, Alex married an outlier. I was all dressed in white, so I looked like any other bride, but I stood out from the crowd in ways we were too young to understand. But Alex and I always lived on the outskirts; we did our own thing, or better yet, in the… Continue reading The Anniversary Special: An Outlier With A Twist Of People Pleaser
Sometimes life piles it on so thick you wonder how you’re still standing. At times like that, I need to remember to sit down, put the top down, and enjoy the colorful ride instead. It’s been so hard. I even missed my blog the week before last, and I was about to miss it again… Continue reading Joyriding Through Cancer & A Kaleidoscope First Year
I always thought there’s a giant stadium (the Spectrum) in my Dad’s head. Of course, not everyone could be the player or the coach, but we all made up the different parts of the game. Yes, we had the x’s and the o’s, but there were the salespeople, sportswriters, photographers, fans, janitors, and oh how… Continue reading What Our Father Figures Taught Us About Life
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