Even Legends Have Bad Hair Days —Cunningham’s Court (Memory #11)
Billy C once flubbed a live sports report — and turned it into a family lesson in humor and grace. Even legends have bad weather days.
As the daughter of basketball legend Billy Cunningham, I’ve created this collection of NBA memories to honor the love and legacy that shaped our family’s story. Legacy Love celebrates our shared journey—from his childhood beginnings and high school days at Erasmus Hall to his collegiate career at UNC-Chapel Hill, and throughout his NBA years as a Philadelphia 76ers star player, championship coach, franchise owner, and CBS commentator. Through rare photographs, memorabilia, and heartfelt reflections, I celebrate both my father’s extraordinary career and the bond that keeps his legacy alive across generations.
Billy C once flubbed a live sports report — and turned it into a family lesson in humor and grace. Even legends have bad weather days.
It started with a photo of a desk and a single line that stopped me cold: “My chair explains why your muses make me cry.” From there came a lesson on faith, family, and the legacy of love that keeps expanding—one desk, one generation, one connection at a time.
Seasons change, but one thing never does: I Got You Trust. From family photos to fast breakaways on the court, this story is about the bonds that last and the teammates who carry us forward.
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