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Q&A: Rudy Tomjanovich on his long-awaited Hall of Fame call


Q&A: Rudy Tomjanovich on his long-awaited Hall of Fame call
After 15 years, the legendary Rockets player and coach is glad to finally call himself a Hall of Famer.
Steve Aschburner
May 12, 2021 1:54 PM
Rudy Tomjanovich is one of only three coaches to win an NBA title and an Olympic gold medal.
Rudy Tomjanovich had gotten so used to the “Sorry, maybe next year” phone calls from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, he almost looked forward to the “silver lining” of hearing from disappointed family, friends, even strangers. “It’s humbling,” he said of people’s support.
Now Tomjanovich will have to find other reasons to stay connected, with his inclusion as a coach in the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 to be enshrined May 14-15. ....

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Seton Hall's Mamukelashvili voted NYC area's top player


Seton Hall s Mamukelashvili voted NYC area s top player
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) - Sandro Mamukelashvili of Seton Hall has won the Haggerty Award, presented annually since 1936 to the New York metropolitan area’s Division I men’s college player of the year.
The award was chosen by the Met Basketball Writers Association and announced Tuesday.
The group also selected Steve Pikiell of Rutgers as the coach of the year for the second consecutive season and for the fourth time overall. Posh Alexander of St. John’s is the group’s rookie of the year. ....

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Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard Given Magic Johnson Award


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For the second time in his career, Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard Damian Lillard has received the honor of the Magic Johnson Award. The award, established by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, recognizes “the player who best combines excellence on the basketball court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and the public.” Jason Quick of the Athletic reported the news via Twitter.
For the second time in his career @Dame Lillard has been voted the winner of the Magic Johnson Award by the Professional Basketball Writers Association. The award is given annually to the player who combines excellence on the court with cooperation with the media. Jason Quick (@jwquick) December 23, 2020 ....

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