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The Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, left, receives the NBA's Rookie of the Year trophy from an unidentified NBA official during the NBA award ceremony in San Francisco, June 24, 1985. Photo credit: Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Early recognition for Michael Jordan

May 16, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Now-retired Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) walks on the court in the second half of Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 103-101. Photo credit: Alex Brandon, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Wizards’ Pierce makes winning shot at the buzzer

May 9, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Wilt Chamberlain, the veteran Los Angeles Lakers center, holds up his new shirt at news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1973 in Chula Vista, California, with Leonard Bloom, at left, owner of the San Diego Conquistadors. Chamberlain is joining the American Basketball Association team as player-coach. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Wilt Chamberlain sets a record

March 29, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul acknowledges the fans after recording his 10,000th career assist during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Phoenix. Photo credit: Rick Scuteri

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: NBA’s Chris Paul collects his 10,000th assist

March 21, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Howard University head basketball coach Kenny Blakeney watches during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo credit: Morry Gash, The Associated Press

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Howard and coach Kenny Blakeney ready for NCAA First Four after MEAC tournament win

March 19, 2024
By Andscape
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In this Sept. 22, 1973, file photo, Randy Smith of the Buffalo Braves (9) drives for a basket as Don Chaney of the Boston Celtics (12) moves in during an exhibition game in New York's Madison Square Garden. The former NBA player died in 2009 following a career in which he starred for the Buffalo Braves in the 1970s. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Randy Smith logs an NBA streak

March 13, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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