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Reginald Grant - Sports and the Internet Special Guest
Interview's Hall of Fame Basketball Player George Yardly
As one of the 1st true NBA Stars, you do not get the recognition you deserved.
Questions What was it like to play in the NBA in the late 50's? How much different was it from today's game, and could the players of your era play today? How do you think the big dollars have affected basketball? They say you were an offensive minded player with a knack for scoring -" Flamboyant"
What was it like to be the first 2000 point scorer in the NBA? You played as an amateur in the Navy for the AAU Los Alamitos team 51-53. Were you drafted into the Navy or did you enlist? You attended Stanford University and were twice named All American in 48-49 and 49-50 Who were the toughest players you played against? They say you refined the "Jump Shot" and were a scoring machine. What do you think of today's players? What do you think about Shac and how much better can he get ? Now that the Lakers have won the championship do you think they have an opportunity to establish a dynasty? How much effect will the pending retirement of Jerry West have on the organization? The Lakers released A.C. Green, do you think he will play some where next year? Your concepts of what it takes to be a winner?
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