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.
Wilt’s 100-Point Game – Does anybody care? Have you ever cared so much about something—and wonder, does anybody care? That’s how I feel about Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game—a record so gigantic, so unbreakable, that it should be talked about endlessly. But bring it up today–it’s the anniversary–and you’ll get a shrug. Nobody cares. We had… Continue reading Moments Bigger Than You: Wilt’s 100-Point Game Still Matters
What does activism have to do with Valentine’s Day? Here in Philadelphia, basketball legends often become community heroes. Wali Jones stands as a living example of active love in action. Born on Valentine’s Day, Jones transformed from a 1967 Sixers champion into something far more significant. He’s a living embodiment of activism in action. Talk… Continue reading Wali Jones Valentine’s Legend
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
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