Categories: Miscellaneous Lists This page was last edited on 22 January 2023, at 14:56. While all attempts are made to ensure the correctness and suitability of information under our control and to correct any errors brought to our attention, no representation or guarantee can be made as to the accessibility, correctness or suitability of information provided by any hyperlinked site or any other linked information accessed through the Basketball Hall of Fame website but not under its control. He lauded the fundamentals of Duncan and the driving ability of Parker. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Position: Center/Power forward. star big man who starred at Grambling, then for the New York Knickerbockers. players, including 12 Hall of Famers. he was the oldest living Hall of Famer in any of the . Career marred by alleged point-shaving scandal. Im pretty lucky at it, he said. Helms Athletic Foundation Championship with Kansas, 1923, Hudson River Valley League championship with Newburgh Tenths, 191112. Robert Parishs nickname, The Chief, was given to him by fellow Celtics teammate Cedric Maxwell. Mutombo was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015 and since retiring from professional basketball, he has continued to do humanitarian work around the world. He never did. Was Executive Vice President & general manager of the Chicago Bulls during their, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Phoenix Suns (2002-2011), and the Golden State Warriors (2011-2021), 1975 NBA champion as a coach for the Warriors. This digital archive honors and preserves their contributions to the game both on and off the court. Oldest Age While Playing: 41 years, 30 days in 1998 Star NBA big man of the late 1950s and early 1960s, NBA Most Valuable Player, led 1958 Hawks to NBA title. Robinson Can (57 WAR) 9. Secretary General of the FIBA (20032018). Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach John Kundla died Sunday at 101 years old, according to Joel Rippel of the Star Tribune . Tom Connolly - 90 years, 247 days. Remarkable athlete, was player /coach for years, later played in the ABA in the late 1960s as well. Auerbach became well known for smoking victory cigars while leading the Celtics to titles in the late 1950s and 1960s. She won several awards including; AP Female Athlete of the Year, the Wade Trophy, the Naismith Award, WBCA National Player of the Year and USBWA National Player of the Year. Carew, 76, who has given away. All-America at St. Bonaventure University, 1968, 1969, 1970, Led Nashville Business College to ten national AAU championships. Stockton also has five of the top six assist seasons in NBA history with the other belonging to Isiah Thomas and also holds the record for the most games and consecutive games played with one team. After (more than) 50 years, Id say thats pretty nice that they still remember me, said Kundla, speaking while watching Thursdays Game 1 of the Finals on television in his MainStreet Lodge room. *Whitey Herzog - 91 years. Those cigars irritated me, Kundla said. He was a star forward at the University of Minnesota and a decade later was the coach at St. Thomas in 1946-47. [2] Those being considered for induction as contributors may be inducted at any time; the Hall of Fame and its committees evaluate whether contributions are significant enough for the nominee to be inducted as a contributor. Fourteen individuals inducted as contributors have won the John Bunn Award, awarded by the Hall annually to a significant contributor: John Bunn (its inaugural recipient), J. Walter Kennedy, Cliff Fagan, Edward Gottlieb, Danny Biasone, Larry O'Brien, Dave Gavitt, C. M. Newton, Tex Winter, Meadowlark Lemon, Tom Jernstedt, Tom "Satch" Sanders, George Raveling,[4] and Rod Thorn. [1] The Player category has existed since the beginning of the Hall of Fame. By yankeegeek. Being a professional athlete can be both a lucrative and fulfilling career option, especially for someone with natural talent and ambition. Position: Manager. Since the start of 2020, 10 Baseball Hall of Famers, including Hank Aaron and many others from Mays' playing days, have passed away. Laura Holloway Carter was a member of the 1983 Muskogee High School slowpitch softball state championship and was inducted into the MHS Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009. Last Game: January 6, 1970 Among these, Lieberman, Woodard, Cooper-Dyke, Edwards, Staley, Leslie, Smith, Swoopes, Lobo, Thompson, Weatherspoon, Catchings, Griffith, and Jackson have played in the Women's National Basketball Association. Three Brazilians have represented their homeland internationally: Hortncia de Fatima Marcari (inducted in 2005) for the women's national team, Maciel "Ubiratan" Pereira (inducted in 2010) and Oscar Schmidt (inducted in 2013) for the men's national team. Mariulionis and Sabonis each added two bronze medals for Lithuania after the restoration of its independence in 1990; Mariulionis is also credited by the Hall with resurrecting the Lithuania national team after independence. Member of FIBA Technical Commission (194856); President of Hungarian Basketball Federation (1954); member of FIBA Central Board (1956); member of FIBA Commission of Finances and Amateurism (196080), Public Relations Director (BAA/NBA; 194651); Public Relations Director (, Executive Secretary of Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (194757); Secretary of National Basketball Rules Committee (195877); executive director of the. Last Game: April 18, 2007 Oldest Age While Playing: 41 years, 150 days in 1970 Mutombo (inducted in 2015) was born in the country now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Italian national championship (Oransoda team, 1968); oversaw the introduction of the three-point line in international competition; overseen reorganization of FIBA into zonal administration system; member of International Olympic Committee, Five-time NBA All-Star (196165); NBA championship (, Coach, 1980 United States Olympic Team; five-time New England Coach of the Year; founder of the. As of February 2021, this list is as accurate as possible and will be updated in the future as needed. Of the five, four had already been. Accomplished Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame class is Hughett, Prammanasudh, Rose, Streck, Wininger ; Nelke, Vesely help Sooners rally on final day of Westbrook Invitational ; Wilson Dynapower Irons reintroduced as new club family ; Howell runs away from former OSU golfers to win LIV Mayakoba All former NBA commissioners (Maurice Podoloff, J. Walter Kennedy, Larry O'Brien, and David Stern) have been inducted. Kreimir osi, Draen Petrovi, Draen Dalipagi, Dino Raa, Vlade Divac, Toni Kuko and Radivoj Kora (inducted in 1996, 2002, 2004, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 respectively) represented Yugoslavia internationally during their careers. Years Played: 1976 1997 (21 years) The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inductees have had an indelible impact onbasketball. I still get on a stationary bike and ride 15 minutes every day. [3] Of the inaugural Hall of Fame class of 1959, seven individuals were inducted as contributors, including James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Jones most notable attribute as a professional basketball player is that he is one of the oldest players in the games history, retiring at the age of 41. He was 100 and was the oldest living Pro Football Hall of Famer at the time of his death. Alan Faneca, the sturdy guard who spent years opening holes open for Jerome Bettis and protecting Ben Roethlisberger, is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Helms Foundation Player of the Year, 1953, NBA championship with Rochester Royals, 1951. Yao Ming, inducted in 2016, was born and raised in China. Its just a modern way of talking. AAU Hall of Fame in 1961. . Netted over 25,000 pro points. [4] The most recent coaches to be inducted are Tom Izzo and John McLendon; the latter, inducted as a contributor in 1979, is the first individual to be inducted separately as a coach and contributor.[5]. In total, 177 or 178 players, depending on Nathaniel Clifton's classification, have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Also listed is the last living player from defunct teams. Ex-Twin Joe Mauer, 39, becomes eligible for the first time for Hall of Fame voting in two years. As a player, Nat Hickey played with some of basketballs earliest professional teams, including the Chicago Bruins, Boston Trojans, Original Celtics (all from the American Basketball League); and the Pittsburgh Raiders, Indianapolis Kautskys, and Tri-Cities Blackhawks of the National Basketball League. Defensive Dave ', All-American for U. As of January 16, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks: Mike Morgan: Born October 8, 1959 The Basketball Hall of Fame makes no representation concerning, and is not responsible for the quality, content, accessibility, nature or reliability of any hyperlinked site. Due to his long career, Willis is one of 15 players in NBA history to have over 16,000 career points and 11,000 career rebounds. Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, presented their oldest daughter Natalia with Bryant's Hall of Fame jacket at the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame awards tip-off gala Friday night. Later also coached Denver. Im in good health. Content is available under GNU Free Documentation License unless otherwise noted. Since 2013, led the BIG EAST Conference as Commissioner, launching several initiatives including BIG EAST Serves, the Digital Network, the Student-Athlete Well-Being Forum, and winning two NCAA basketball national championships (Villanova 2016, 2018). Kundla moved with his mother, Anna, who was born in Austria, to Minneapolis when he was 5, and his father eventually was supposed to join them. Stockton holds the NBA record for most assists (15,806) and steals (3,265) and is considered to be one of the best point guards of all time. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major contributors to the sport. All told, 12 teams have been inducted, with the most recents being the Tennessee A&I State Teams of 1957, 1958, 1959 and the Wayland Baptist Women's Teams of 194882 inducted in 2019.[6]. Hondo ', legendary basketball athlete, ' Sixth Man ' star for the title-winning Boston Celtics, then star forward as starter. Toothpaste. Former Minneapolis Lakers coach John Kundla will turn 100 on Sunday, July 3, 2016. He could read the cards. Last Game: April 22, 1989 Published: December 25, 2012 Pick Your All-Time New York City N.B.A. Twenty inductees have coached in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Kundla generally was complimentary about what he saw in Game 1. Chris is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he spent his college years watching the losingest team in the history of Division I-A football. The 6-foot-4 slugger known as "Stretch" was the NL's Rookie of the Year in 1959, going 4 for 4 in his debut, and its MVP in 1969. Two player inductees have won the John Bunn AwardBob Cousy and Wooden. DHL'19 has led an extraordinary life. Baseball Hall of Famers and former Cardinals Ozzie Smith, left, and Whitey Herzog take part in ceremonies for the home opener of the St. Louis Cardinals 2021 season at Busch Stadium in St.. More Hall of Fame Growing up Inducted: 1984. He is the second-oldest living Hall of Famer to Marv Levy, 97, the former coach of the Buffalo Bills. Hall of Famers. Since then, 16 referees have been inducted,[3] with Darell Garretson being the most recent entrant in 2016. A recipient of the John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award (2008), the Edward Steitz Award (2013) and the Womens Sports Foundation Billie Jean King Award (2016), as well as an enshrinee of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame (2011). We played poker all the time. "Bob" Houbregs (inducted 1987) was drafted by NBA's Milwaukee Hawks in 1953 and played five seasons in the league. I said to him once, You still smoking those dirty cigars? He didnt like that.. All-Star Game Selections by Player; All-NBA and All-NBA Team Selections by Player; All-Defensive Team Selections by Player; Referee Awards. I cant believe how high he gets. If Erik Spoelstra can lead the Miami Heat to victory in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, he will become just the fourth coach in league history to win three in a row. ft. of basketball history. Led Knicks to 1970 NBA title. It truly is a highly regarded honor. Hickey was 45 years and 363 days old. Abdul-Jabbar still holds the record as the all time leading scorer with 38,387 points and the player with the most career wins at 1,074. Aaron was the. Most people think so too, but Moss could be held out for his off, and on, the field antics. Gravity-defying star forward for the Minneapolis-Los Angeles Lakers in the 1960s. Jacqueline Hartling Stolze. It is named after Dr. James Naismith, who conceived the sport in 1891; he was inducted into the Hall as a contributor in 1959. Last Team: Dallas Mavericks The Team category has existed since the beginning of the Hall of Fame and the first teams were inducted in 1959. Hickey was the coach of the Providence Steamrollers during the 1947 48 season; he decided to activate himself as a player in an effort to turn the teams losing streak around. (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Luis Aparicio 86. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi, a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy at Georgia who went on to lead the Cardinals to their most recent NFL championship in 1947, died Wednesday. Russ has averaged. His spot was taken by Willie Mays, who will turn 90 on May 6, 2021. 23). Whitey Herzog. (AP Photo, File), John Kundla talks to a reporter Thursday, June 5, 2014, in his home at MainStreet Lodge assisted living home in Minneapolis, where he says he is as lucky at bingo as he once was in pro basketball. But hes still got a sharp mind and often yells Bingo! faster than most at MainStreet Lodge in Minneapolis. Jim Kaat was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Last Game: May 11, 1997 Twenty player inductees were born outside the United States. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Years Played: 1984 2003 (19 years) One mansion, owned by the former NBA star Tracy McGrady, is on the market for $8 million. At age 99, Bobby Doerr was the oldest Baseball Hall of Famer and the oldest living major league player until his death Monday in Junction, Ore. Doerr was a nine-time All-Star for the Red Sox from . Kundla always signs while his son Jim helps him out with the paperwork. Inducted: 1979. Helms Hall of Fame in 1967. 1. Each team nickname is considered a "team," hence there is a listing for both the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins. Charles Jones brothers Wil, Caldwell, and Major all played basketball for Albany State (like Charles) as well as the NBA. September 6, 2021. Williams is currently the assistant coach for the WNBAs New York Liberty. Cousy retired as a player in 1963, but went on to coach for Boston College and eventually the Cincinnati Royals. Served as NBA's first commissioner (194963); negotiated NBA's first TV contract (1954); arranged for construction and use of the first 24-second clock (1954); Organized Rochester Seagrams, Ebers, and Pros (1920s40s); Owner of Rochester Royals (19451958); NBA championship (. Candy bars. Although Charles Jones had a fairly long career in the NBA, he did not really leave behind a notable impact. As part of the inaugural class of 1959, three coaches were inducted (Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, Henry Clifford Carlson and Walter E. Meanwell); in total, 100 coaches have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Montelli's coaching tenure . 'Jumping Jim', college star at Stanford, high-leaping star forward for the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1950s. By then, Kundla was becoming a bit of a celebrity. CLICK HEREfor a listing by Class Year or Enshrinement Category. (Bud and Marv each lost all four Super Bowls their teams played in, but let's skip that part for now.) The veterans committee is viewed by many as a "back door" into the Hall and, therefore, it is considered more prestigious to be inducted by the baseball writers. [82], Twenty-seven player inductees are women: Lusia Harris-Stewart (1992), Nera D. White (1992), Ann E. Meyers (1993), Ujana Semjonova (1993), Carol A. Blazejowski (1994), Anne T. Donovan (1994), Cheryl Miller (1995), Nancy I. Lieberman (1996), Joan Crawford (1997), Denise M. Curry (1997), Lynette Woodard (2004), Hortncia de Fatima Marcari (2005), Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (2010), Teresa Edwards (2011), Katrina McClain Johnson (2012), Dawn Staley (2013), Lisa Leslie (2015), Sheryl Swoopes (2016),[5] Rebecca Lobo (2017), Katie Smith (2018), Tina Thompson (2018),[83] Teresa Weatherspoon (2019), Tamika Catchings (2020), Yolanda Griffith (2021), Lauren Jackson (2021), Pearl Moore (2021) and Theresa Grentz (2022). All three players won gold medals for the USSR at the Olympic Games. When asked to name the highlight of his career, Kundla doesnt hesitate. The BBWAA selected Luis Aparicio, Don Drysdale and Harmon Killebrew while the Veterans Committee voted in Rick Ferrell and Pee Wee Reese. Position: (Pioneer Press: John Autey). However, he didnt quite know what to make of Chris Birdman Andersen, the Heats heavily tattooed center. ft. of basketball history. Although the NFL doesn't keep official records of these things, he is one of the oldest living former Eagles and may be the oldest. No players were inducted in 1965, 1967, 1968 and 2007. First international player to be inducted, AIAW National Championship with Delta State, 197577. ' Known as the "best basketball player" of the 1900s-1920s. John Stockton spent his entire professional basketball career, which lasted for 19 years, as a point guard for the Utah Jazz. The Hall of Fame has more than 400 inductees and 40,000 sq. 10 Youngest Players in NBA History (As of December 5, 2022) This chart shows only the living former players in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Who is the oldest living baseball Hall of Fame? Kundla had a chance to join the Lakers after they moved to Los Angeles in 1960 but said hes not a Hollywood guy.. Aroldis Chapman (19 WAR) 17. Cathy Rush, inducted in 2008, was the head coach of the Immaculata College women's team of 19721974 that was inducted in 2014. Willie Mays, at 90, is the oldest living member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Played basketball for the St. Christopher's Club youth team and then for the first teams that were named "Colored Basketball World's Champions" in 1917, 1918 and 1919. Prior to coaching for the early NBA, Hickey was a professional basketball player for the American Basketball League for 21 years on various teams. Willie Mays. Minneapolis Lakers coach John Kundla, top, is hoisted up by players and carried to their dressing room April 25, 1952, after beating the New York Knickerbockers 82-65 to win their fourth NBA basketball championship in five years. Mikan is known as the greatest player of the first half-century of basketball. He formerly played for Oregon ducks as a quarterback. Five-Stars drill-station style became the standard for basketball camps and countless participants went on to play in the NBA. Last Game: June 25, 1999 Position: Shooting guard/Small forward, photo source: Wikimedia Commons via chensiyuan. Snicker bars. Ralph Kiner - 91 years, 102 days. I was a physical education teacher (when starting out). It is named after James Naismith, who conceived the sport in 1891; he was inducted into the Hall as a contributor in 1959. Kundla said it doesnt matter to him that he has just five titles listed in the record book. Went on to play for the New York Incorporators, the Loendi Big Five, the Commonwealth Big Five and eventually the renowned New York Renaissance where he served as team captain. Team New York City high schools have produced at least 211 N.B.A. Eight coached the U.S. national team, while the other four coached foreign national teams. Belov, inducted in 1992, was born in modern-day Russia; Sabonis and Mariulionis, respectively inducted in 2011 and 2014, were born in today's Lithuania. The following is a list of oldest living major league players from each team. The part-time farmer from Turkey was found to be a towering 246.5 cm (8 ft 1 in) in height and he took the iconic title of Tallest living man. Bob Cousy was the first president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), which was established in 1954 the NBPA is the oldest trade union of the four major North American sports leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL). "I got in the business in 1980 and I've . Italian-born Dino Meneghin (inducted 2003) spent his entire career playing in the Italian A League. John Stockton comes from a family of athletes his grandfather, Hust Stockton (John Houston Stockton) played for the NFL in its early days and Stocktons sons played basketball in college and professionally. Among Kundlas grandchildren are former Michigan State player Isaiah Dahlman, former Wofford player Noah Dahlman and Rebekah Dahlman, Minnesotas all-time leading girls and boys high school scorer at Braham who is now with the Vanderbilt womens team. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major contributors to the sport. However, he vows to read up on him. So far in his career, Carter has played for various NBA teams, including the New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings. Oldest Age While Playing: 45 years, 363 days in 1948 Last Game: January 28, 1948 Last Team: Providence Steamrollers Years Played: 1948 in the NBA; 1921 - 1942 in the American Basketball League (28 years total as a player and coach) Position: Guard/Forward photo source: Amino Oldest Age While Playing: 45 years, 363 days in 1948 List of oldest living former NHL players Sports league Send message Hi! Three inductees in this category are women: Senda Berenson Abbott and Bertha Teague (both inducted in 1985), and the most recent contributor to be inducted, Rebecca Lobo, who entered the Hall in 2017. Kennedy, although best known for his time as NBA commissioner, had been the Globetrotters' public relations director in the 1950s. 8 Youngest Players to Win an NBA Title Luis Aparicio. In 10 seasons with Pittsburgh, two Position: Center. 2023 Hall of Fame Candidates. Clyde ', legendary quick-handed star guard for the New York Knickerbockers in the 1970s. After retiring from the NBA as a player, Williams was the assistant and interim coach for the New York Knicks from 2003 2014. List of legendary NBA players that have been inducted as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Some players in this list may have been inducted in Hall of Fame because of their merits in the ABA or FIBA competitions). Semjonova, inducted in 1993, was born in what is now Latvia. An NCAA administrator with a career of 38 years. 169: 1.33: Sports: Apr 23, 2011: MLB championship dynasties. Charley Trippi 98 (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Born: December 14, 1921 Inducted: 1968 Trippi was part of the Chicago Cardinals' famed "Million Dollar Backfield" that won the 1947 NFL. There isnt anything he cant do.. Donald L. "Don" Haskins, inducted in 1997, was the head coach of the 1966 Texas Western basketball team, which was inducted into the Hall in 2007. CLICK HERE for a listing by Class Year or Enshrinement Category OR BROWSE HALL OF FAMERS Paul Endacott Moses Malone Drazen Dalipagic John Calipari Dave Gavitt He coached the Lakers from 1947-59 and the University of Minnesota from 1959-68. Position: Point Guard. Officiated in the NBA for 27 years from 1967 to 1994, and later served as NBA Supervisor of Officials for 17 years from 1981 to 1998. Pete Newell, inducted in 1979, was the head coach of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team inducted in 2010. Paul Goldschmidt (39 WAR) 15. Like many professional athletes, Vince Carter is heavily involved with philanthropic works and he established the Embassy of Hope Foundation to assist children and their families in Florida, New Jersey, and Toronto. The Hall of Fame announced the 11-person class Saturday. [91] Four inductees were born in the former Soviet Union: Sergei A. Belov, arnas Mariulionis, Arvydas Sabonis, and Uljana Semjonova. While this is typically true for most athletes, there are several who play for decades and retire at an age that is seen as exceptionally old for an athlete. 10 Years Of Service - Hall of Fame Player, NBA Champion, 5x All-Star. Off. He was a six-time All-Star with bum knees who glided into the Hall . Little things like that irritate you., Kundla spends most of his time in a wheelchair but is sometimes able to use a walker. Buster Posey (53 WAR) 12. Craig Kimbrel (17 WAR) Some of these players are absolutely getting in. He was part of seven NBL, BAA, and NBA championship teams, an NBA All-Star Game MVP, and won three scoring titles. Cliff Hagan. Years Played: 1950 1963; 1970 (13.5 years) Kundla has lived in the Twin Cities for nearly 93 years. Last Team: Cincinnati Royals Officiated high school, college, and professional games (192456); officiated in NCAA and NIT tournaments; BAA/NBA supervisor of referees (194650); officiated for the, Conducted first national rules seminar; editor of, Founded Eastern Massachusetts Board of Approved Basketball Officials; founded New England Interscholastic Basketball Tournament; chief of officials for the Eastern Massachusetts High School Tournament; refereed high school and college games, Supervisor of NCAA tournament officials (194042); member of NCAA Football Rules Committee (194654); officiated more than 1,500 games in 40-year career; was, Officiated in the Eastern Intercollegiate Conference, the Eastern Conference, the, New Jersey State championship at Hoboken High School (1924); Associate Director of Collegiate Basketball Officials Bureau (194156); co-author of first, Officiated in 18 NCAA tournaments, in 18 National Invitation Tournaments; original referee in the BAA and NBA (194654); officiated in the Olympics (, Officiated NCAA championship game between Kentucky and Kansas State (1951); officiated in the NCAA tournament for 16 years; became the tenth referee enshrined into the Hall; supervisor of officials of the Pacific Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (195562), Officiated 6 NCAA championship finals; refereed 3 NAIA Finals and 3 NIT Finals; officiated in the Olympics (, Officiated in 7 NBA All-Star Games, in 29 NBA and ABA Finals; officiated in 2,400 regular season and 295 playoff games; NBA crew chief (196768), Officiated 2,112 NBA games, a record at the time of his retirement; first referee to officiate more than 2,000 NBA games; referee of 8, Officiated six NCAA men's Division I championship games, including 1975 (the final game of, Officiated in the NBA for 39 years, never missing a game in his entire career (2,635 games), including 27. 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