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.
The Solo Act: Why I Thought I Didn’t Need Teamwork I didn’t care much for teamwork when I was single, and especially not when I was raising kids. How about you? I bet you’ve even thought, “The only way to get anything done around here is to do it myself.” And then, that one time… Continue reading Teamwork for a Lasting Legacy: Passing the Ball
Before I was born, I heard stories of how my dad, Billy Cunningham, helped the 76ers win the 1967 Championship as a player. I remember ever so fondly watching him coach the 76ers to victory in the 1983 Championship. I also recall sitting by the TV while he commented on games and seeing him make… Continue reading Cunningham’s Court: The Kangaroo Kid’s Great Basketball Leaps
Now that the Olympics are over, what’s next? I don’t know what I’ll do with myself without Snoop Dogg randomly popping up at the Olympics. Whenever I saw him, I wondered what’s he doing there. And then I’d smile and remember Pop Jones scrolling through his phone after our interview last year to show me… Continue reading What Are Sports (and Snoop Dogg) Doing Here?
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