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New Jersey Nets, 139, 145, 146, 163, 273
New York Knicks, 136, 143, 145, 152–155, 162–174, 175–189, 190, 192, 193, 196–202, 203, 291204–211, 213, 217, 222, 223, 226, 249, 255
Nike, 31, 32–33, 131–132, 271
Nowitzki, Dirk, 144, 227, 231–232, 233
O
Oakland Coliseum, 83
Oakley, Charles, 153–154, 166–167, 170, 187–188, 189, 192
Obama, Barack, 218
Obama, Michelle, 32
Oklahoma City Thunder, 258
Olajuwon, Hakeem, xx, 112, 120, 127, 224
Olympics, xxii, 45, 116–117, 118, 211, 212–228, 282
O’Neal, Jermaine, 237
O’Neal, Shaquille, 120, 121, 127, 132, 143, 160, 161, 179, 211, 212, 224
Orlando Magic, 36, 121, 160–162, 169–170, 234, 235, 252
Owens, Billy, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 124, 127, 128, 137
P
Pardon the Interruption, 265
Paul, Chris, 182
Payton, Gary, xiv, 57, 88, 115, 130, 146, 179, 180, 191, 213, 218, 231
Perkins, Sam, 102–103
Pfund, Randy, 137
Philadelphia 76ers, 76, 140, 181
Philippine Basketball Association, 245
Phoenix Suns, xiii, 75, 80, 125, 137, 144, 146, 154, 163, 227, 230
Pinckney, Ed, 158
Pippen, Scottie, 108, 113, 120, 134–135, 143, 146, 173, 186
Pitino, Rick, 249
Pittman, Donald, 3, 13–14, 23, 34–35, 39, 176–177, 279
Popovich, Greg, 119–120, 129
Porter, Terry, 97, 192, 199
Portland Trail Blazers, 66, 99, 134, 222, 233
Porziņģis, Kristaps, 255
Price, Mark, 81, 112, 120, 130, 180
R
Rashad, Ahmad, 279
Reid, J. R., 96
Rice, Glen, 59, 97, 136, 142, 179
Richardson, Nolan, 31
Richardson, Pooh, 62
Richmond, Mitch, xii, xiii, xix, xx, xxi, 65–66, 71, 73, 74, 79, 80, 82, 85–105, 106–111, 115, 119, 120, 128, 130, 131, 140–141, 179, 191–192, 232, 277, 279
Riley, Pat, xxii–xxiii, 136–139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 146, 292146, 148–189, 194–195, 196, 197, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205–206, 208, 209, 218, 219, 220, 222–223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 229–230, 244–245, 249–250, 251, 271, 279
Rivers, Doc, 11, 37
Robertson, Oscar, 81, 147, 283
Robinson, Craig, 32
Robinson, David, 81–82, 96, 99, 100, 101, 112, 120, 131, 179, 201
Rodman, Dennis, xx, 112, 113, 131, 173, 284
Run-DMC, 85, 103
Run-TMC, 85–105, 107, 109, 115, 120, 134, 231, 232, 280, 282
Rupp, Adolph, 31
Russell, Bill, 79
Russell, Cazzie, 11
S
Sabonis, Arvydas, 215
Sacramento Kings, 37, 108, 109–110, 111, 115, 125
San Antonio Spurs, 99–101, 119, 120, 201
San Francisco Examiner, 107
Sanders, Satch, 70
Seattle SuperSonics, 80–81, 115–116, 146, 172–173, 196
Seikaly, Rony, 128
Seton Hall, 56, 59–60
Silver, Adam, 279
Smith, Charles, 47, 183
Smith, Jerry, 35
Smith, Joe, 133
Smith, Kenny, 160
Smith, Michael, 61, 64
Smith, Tony, 137
Smrek, Mike, 87
Spoelstra, Erik, 251
Sports Illustrated, 130, 194–195
Sprewell, Latrell, 118, 119, 120, 121, 124–125, 128, 130, 192, 200, 205, 210–211
St. John’s, 66
St. Joseph’s, 13–14
Starks, John, 154, 166–167, 168, 169, 187, 192, 206
Stern, David, 130, 192, 268–269, 279
Stockton, John, 73, 93, 96, 98, 112, 120, 156, 180, 217, 284
Strickland, Rod, 99, 171, 177–178, 182
Sun Bowl Invitational
Tournament, 49, 55
T
Texas Western (see UTEP)
Theus, Reggie, 18–19
Thomas, Henry, 68–69, 132, 219, 220, 238, 278
293Thomas, Isiah, xxi, 11, 14, 18, 22, 41, 42, 96, 112, 113, 120, 236–237, 255, 277–278, 279
Thomas, Kurt, 138, 149, 192
Thompson, John, 47
Thompson, Klay, 93, 107
Tolbert, Tom, 50, 87, 100
Tomjanovich, Rudy, 213, 217
Toronto Raptors, 133, 204, 225, 226
Trevor Project, 271, 272
Twardzik, Dave, 134, 135–136
U
UCLA, 57, 62, 133
University of Miami, 247
University of Michigan, 59, 121, 125, 246–247, 248–249
University of New Mexico, 58
University of North Carolina (UNC), 70
University of Santa Clara, 231
University of Wyoming, 47, 50, 56, 58
Utah Jazz, 11, 72–73, 92, 99, 155–156
UTEP (University of Texas at El Paso), xxii, 30, 32, 33, 37, 38–39, 40–60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68, 72, 77, 79, 83, 145, 245, 272, 282
UTEP Two–Step, xxii, 238, 279
V
Van Exel, Nick, 233
Van Gundy, Jeff, 153, 167, 168, 178–179, 187, 202, 208–209, 230
Van Gundy, Stan, 139–140, 208–209, 240, 241, 249–250, 251, 252, 254
Vice Lords, 21–22
W
Wade, Dwyane, 143
Walters, Bob, 25, 27, 28, 31, 34–35
Ward, Charlie, 153, 166–169, 172, 186, 200
Washington Bullets, 75, 87, 127, 128, 129, 140, 149, 170–171, 172–173, 177
Weatherspoon, Clarence, 192, 210
Webb, Spud, 37
Webber, Chris, 121, 122–125, 126–127, 128, 149, 191
Weis, Frédéric, 213, 217
White Men Can’t Jump, 2
Wilkins, Dominique, 96, 112, 120
Williams, Buck, 166, 178
Williams, Jason, 182
Williams, Monty, 234–235
Williams, Reggie, 47
294Williams, Scott, 238–239
Williams, Walt, 137, 138
Willis, Kevin, 88, 137
Worthy, James, 96, 102–103, 112–113
Y
Yes Institute, The, 269
p1 Baby Tim Bug, born September 1, 1966. Three years old and already prioritizing cardio, with Yogi Bear coaching. p2 Around seven to nine years old, looking sharp for the camera. Cheesing with my brother, Donald, then around six months old. Me and Donald sitting with Santa at Christmas, around 1975. p3 My eighth-grade graduation was a huge moment for me. Shaking hands with my eighth-grade grammer school coach, Donald Pittman, who was a major influence on me. p4 Looking all dapper for senior prom! Before prom, standing proudly with all my aunties. Me and my high-school sweetheart (and future wife), Yolanda, about to leave for prom. p5 Showing off that “UTEP Two-Step” for all those in attendance. (Allsport/Getty Images) Lakers forward A. C. Green enjoying the view as I show off my shooting skills. (Ken Levine/Allsport/Getty Images) Having that “C” on your chest means you’re the team leader. The floor general. Something I never took for granted. (Tim DeFrisco/Allsport/Getty Images) p6 Game respects game, no matter how tall you are. My six-foot self being guarded by 5-foot-3 Muggsy Bogues—one of the craftiest guards of his era. (Dimitri Iundt/Corbis/VCG/Getty Images) Shooting a Nike ad in 1994 with Chris Webber (left) and Harold Miner (right), as Reggie Miller drove and Scottie Pippen sat shotgun. (Roxanne McCann/Getty Images) p7 Me and Yolanda with two-year-old Tim Jr. and nine-month-old Nia. Beautiful shot of Yolanda with Tim Jr. and Nia in 1996. Tim Jr. showing off those skills on the court before a Heat game in 1996. p8 If you’re not having fun, then why play the game? Scored 15 points that night against the Raptors in a game we won, 89–88, on December 14, 1996. (Zoran Milich/Allsport/Getty Images) Going against the Bulls was always a welcomed challenge. Though we didn’t always win (like on this night), I always made sure to give it my all. (Jonathan Daniel /Allsport/Getty Images) I always enjoyed my “conversations” with the refs. On this night, in December 2000, I’m just chatting it up with ref Joe DeRosa in a game against the Jazz. (Eliot J. Schechter/Allsport/Getty Images) p9 One of my proudest moments. When you get that jersey with “USA” on it, you just smile. Team USA took gold during those 2000 Olympics in Sydney, which was one of the highlights of my career. (Harry How/Allsport/Getty Images) p10 Our rivalry with the Knicks was one of the greatest in basketball during the 1990s. I scored 27 points with eight assists on this night, beating Allan Houston (#20) and his boys, 86–82. (Andy Lyons/Allsport/Getty Images) There’s no better feeling then hitting a game-clinching shot. My big three on this night came against the Spurs and put us ahead, 86–81, with just 20 seconds left. (Eliot Schechter/Allsport/Getty Images) p11 My brother for life: Alonzo Mourning. We shared a lot of blood, sweat, and tears during our time in Miami, and it was an honor to battle with Zo by my side. (Logan Fazio/Getty Images) On October 28, 2009, I got the honor of a lifetime when the Heat retired my #10 (against the Knicks of all teams). (Doug Benc/Getty Images) The ultimate acknowledgment of your hard work is seeing your number hanging in the rafters—especially with “Hall of Fame” right under it. p12 One of the toughest lessons I had to learn as a father was when to be a coach and when to be a parent. Watching my son play in the Final Four was that type of special moment, and I’m glad I was able to be there to support him. Seeing your kid make the NBA is not something I can put into words. I’ve made sure to share all the knowledge I have, while remembering that we’re two different people and, sometimes, I’m more help as a dad then as a coach. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) p13 The day I always hoped would come, but didn’t know if it actually would. I had finally made it. I was a Hall of Famer. Nothing better than sharing my special day with those who helped me get there: My “Run-TMC” brothers, Mitch Richmond (left) and Chris Mullin (right). Sharing this special moment with my parents, Donald and Gwendolyn Hardaway, and my brother Donald Jr. p14 I wouldn’t have made it to the HOF if not for my parents, and no better people to put on that illustrious blazer than them. The Hardawy fam (L to R): My daughter Nia, me, wife Yolanda, daughter Nina, and son Tim Jr. p15 Hard work pays off! Showing off the inside of my HOF blazer with photos of the people who helped me get there: family, friends, and teammates. Cheesing it up with my baby girl Nina while rockin’ that “Naismith Orange” blazer. p16 My high-school sweetheart, wife, and amazing mother of my children. Words cannot express the love I have for you. (Alexander Tamargo/WireImage for Plum Magazine) Enjoying the Olympics with basketball greats and the president! (L to R: Gary Payton, Reggie Miller, Shawn Marion, President Barack Obama, Steve Smith, myself) Hall of Fame, Class of 2022.
Tim Hardaway, Killer Crossover
