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.
Mom was born and bred a southern belle and she had it wrapped around her finger as evidenced by the one time she played basketball. (The picture that I don’t show has her primping before the game). She believed it was her responsibility to look good and speak with a proper southern accent when the… Continue reading “Oh, Mother! That’s Part Of The Game”
February 22, 2020 Julius Erving turned 70 years old! What a perfect way to pay tribute to dear Mr. Erving than to dedicate this post to him. He filled so many of us with inspiration that even now those magic tricks he performed in the air with his big hands and artistic dunks linger in… Continue reading Dare To Be Great
It’s still so painful to think about Sunday’s helicopter crash. I didn’t know these families personally, yet my heart pours out to all those who are suffering so much right now due to their great loss. Before Sunday I didn’t know anything about Kobe Bryant, so I read the obituary and thought I had watched… Continue reading In Light of “Kobe Bryant’s Muse”
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