Numerous other African-American players had strong rookie years and went on to be NBA-leading players. The list includes names like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Reggie Miller, Charles Barkley and ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama, arguably the two most recognisable players of African descent in the NBA, both had fifty-point games in November. Elsewhere, there were strong ...
He recruited more than 20 players who went on to join the NBA and four who - like him - are in the Hall of Fame. Thompson was also known for protesting against racial injustice as a coach.