Billy "The Kid" Harris of the greatest ever to hold a basketball passed away. Harris, 58, a Chicago playground legend was voted "Best Playground Baller Ever" by Slam magazine in 1998, died Sunday after suffering a stroke.
"Between the ages of 16-30, there is no player that could ever beat me. Jordan, Doc, Bird, Oscar, Magic, any of 'em. I would have f----- them up. I'd give them 22 points in a game to 24. They would never beat me." -- Billy Harris.
R.I.P. November 12, 1951 - January 2, 2010.
"You are gone,but,will never be forgotten."
http://billythekidharris.com/Home.html
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/01/public-memorial-set-for-billy-the-kid-harris.html
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/01/public-memorial-set-for-billy-the-kid-harris.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/columns/story?columnist=jackson_scoop&id=4798666
A great article by...Scoop Jackson a columnist for ESPN.
Chicago leads the NBA again this year.
Chicago leads the NBA in the number of players from it's city. There are more players in the NBA from Chicago than any where in the world. Down from 23 players from last year to 17,however,still number one! The List....
Tony Allen
Kevin Garnett
Bobby Simmons
Eddy Curry
Derrick Rose
Jannero Pargo
Will Bynum
Luther Head
Nazr Mohammad
Quentin Richardson
Dwane Wade
Steven Hunter
Julian Wright
Michael Finley
Juwan Howard
Corey Maggette
Shannon Brown.
Who did we lose?
Dee Brown
Linton Johnson
Andre Brown
Melvin Eli
Darius Miles
Antonie Walker
Patrick Beverley.
Tony Allen
Kevin Garnett
Bobby Simmons
Eddy Curry
Derrick Rose
Jannero Pargo
Will Bynum
Luther Head
Nazr Mohammad
Quentin Richardson
Dwane Wade
Steven Hunter
Julian Wright
Michael Finley
Juwan Howard
Corey Maggette
Shannon Brown.
Who did we lose?
Dee Brown
Linton Johnson
Andre Brown
Melvin Eli
Darius Miles
Antonie Walker
Patrick Beverley.
William "Wil" Bynum - His Legend Grows
William "Will" Bynum born in Chicago,from the west side Crane H.S.
One thing we knew about Wil,was that he could score on anybody! His electrifying moves and vertical jump could rival anyone.
Will is a 5'9" point guard currently playing for the Detroit Pistons,is having one heck of a season. Will played his college ball for the University of Arizona,before transfering after his sophomore year to Georgia Tech. Helping Georgia Tech make it to the championship game with a game-winning shot. Drafted by the Boston Celtics 2005and later waived. Will became a journeyman but,never giving up on his dream...to play in the NBA. He became NBA Development League Rookie of the Year. After playing overseas in Isreal, Will got another shot in the NBA. There has been no turning back since. He set a Pistons club record by scoring 26 points in one quarter.
Basketball fans from Chicago Knows Will could score,watching him every year in the Pro-Am Summer League in Chicago.He's constantly into weekly NBA highlights,from dunks,to steals,to blocks,to big plays.
Welcome back to the "L" Will Bynum!
On your way to becoming a Chicago basketball Legend.
One thing we knew about Wil,was that he could score on anybody! His electrifying moves and vertical jump could rival anyone.
Will is a 5'9" point guard currently playing for the Detroit Pistons,is having one heck of a season. Will played his college ball for the University of Arizona,before transfering after his sophomore year to Georgia Tech. Helping Georgia Tech make it to the championship game with a game-winning shot. Drafted by the Boston Celtics 2005and later waived. Will became a journeyman but,never giving up on his dream...to play in the NBA. He became NBA Development League Rookie of the Year. After playing overseas in Isreal, Will got another shot in the NBA. There has been no turning back since. He set a Pistons club record by scoring 26 points in one quarter.
Basketball fans from Chicago Knows Will could score,watching him every year in the Pro-Am Summer League in Chicago.He's constantly into weekly NBA highlights,from dunks,to steals,to blocks,to big plays.
Welcome back to the "L" Will Bynum!
On your way to becoming a Chicago basketball Legend.
A new NBA season
Here we go again!
A new NBA season on the way. And it's the usual suspects...world champ Lakers and the Celtics heading up the field. Lakers have the best player on the planet in Kobe Bryant and a young bench that just got a bit better with experience. Chicago's very own Shannon Brown is making a name for himself. The Lakers will be very tough to beat. The Celtics coming back with a healthy Kevin Garnett,while picking up help in Rasheed Wallace...nice pick up! However,father time is not on their side. They signed Rajon Rondo to an extention which help them in the long run. Rajon is coming into his own.
What's with Chris Paul and the Hornets??? They should be moving up instead of sideways and back.
What's with Shaq and the Cavaliers team??? I'm a big Shaq fan,so,time will tell. Shaq and Varejao together may be a problem. Don't sound the alarm just yet.
What's with Allen Iverson and the Grizzlies??? No one really wanted to pick him up over the summer,now he's stated his displeasure in not starting. He was allowed to return home to attend "Personal business". Wow!
Where's Jerry Stackhouse(no one picked him up yet),Tracy "T-Mac" McGrady(working out with trainer Tim Grover all summer and beyond hoping to get back to form),Michael Redd(injured again),Hasheem Thabeet(sitting on the Grizzlies bench).
We just hope Chicago's very own Antoine Walker and his shoulder-shimmy can get out of his financial-jimmy.
A new NBA season on the way. And it's the usual suspects...world champ Lakers and the Celtics heading up the field. Lakers have the best player on the planet in Kobe Bryant and a young bench that just got a bit better with experience. Chicago's very own Shannon Brown is making a name for himself. The Lakers will be very tough to beat. The Celtics coming back with a healthy Kevin Garnett,while picking up help in Rasheed Wallace...nice pick up! However,father time is not on their side. They signed Rajon Rondo to an extention which help them in the long run. Rajon is coming into his own.
What's with Chris Paul and the Hornets??? They should be moving up instead of sideways and back.
What's with Shaq and the Cavaliers team??? I'm a big Shaq fan,so,time will tell. Shaq and Varejao together may be a problem. Don't sound the alarm just yet.
What's with Allen Iverson and the Grizzlies??? No one really wanted to pick him up over the summer,now he's stated his displeasure in not starting. He was allowed to return home to attend "Personal business". Wow!
Where's Jerry Stackhouse(no one picked him up yet),Tracy "T-Mac" McGrady(working out with trainer Tim Grover all summer and beyond hoping to get back to form),Michael Redd(injured again),Hasheem Thabeet(sitting on the Grizzlies bench).
We just hope Chicago's very own Antoine Walker and his shoulder-shimmy can get out of his financial-jimmy.
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