My Cameo In A Tribute Film About Knicks' Lapchick And Clifton

On February 27, 2008, in Basic, Community, Culture, Film, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

I had the honor recently of sitting down with The MSG Network for an on-camera interview that appeared over the weekend in their documentary film about the close relationship between NBA pioneers Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton and Joe Lapchick.

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Jackie Robinson, Pro Basketball Star

On January 31, 2008, in Culture, History, NBA, Politics, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Jackie Robinson was much better at basketball than at baseball, and may have been the finest hoops player of his time.

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The Hidden Story: Rens Break Pre-NBA Color Barrier, 1948

On December 18, 2007, in Business, Community, Culture, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

On December 19, 1948, the Harlem Rens made history by replacing the Detroit Vagabond Kings of the National Basketball League and debuting as the new Dayton Rens. But, was it a raw deal?

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