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Photo: Gail Goodrich shoots over the Philadelphia 76ers’ Kevin Loughery. Photo courtesy of Bettmann, Getty Images. NBA legend and...

Photo: Spencer Haywood goes for a jump shot against the Philadelphia 76ers. Photo courtesy Bettmann, Getty Images. An NBA legend...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shoots his signature skyhook over Bill Cartwright of the New York Knicks. Photo credit: Jerry Coli/Dreamstime.com ...

Photo credit: Getty Images, Focus on Sport 1980 One of the NBA’s most unique talents who helped bridge the era of the quintessential...

Walt Frazier with the New York Knicks. Photo credit: George Kalinsky. One of the most prolific point guards in NBA history who also...

One of the most impactful and legendary NBA figures turns 80 on Wednesday as Pat Riley celebrates the milestone.  Riley, who has been...

Julius Erving, then of the New York Nets, dunks against the Spirits of St. Louis at the St. Louis Arena on November 6, 1974. Photo...

NBA legend turns 80 Photo by: Dick Raphael Photo credit: NBA Entertainment, Getty Images