Basketball Trivia part 1

Did you know…

1. Wilt Chamberlain never did foul out of a game in his 14 year career.

2. Celtic great John “Hondo” Havlicek was actually drafted in the 7th round of the 1962 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. He made it up to the last cut until they decided to keep Gary Collins. The move benefited both as they became great players in their sport.

3. How Magic Johnson got his nickname:

“You can’t be Dr. J or Big E. They’re both taken. Can I call you Magic?”

(Lansing State Journal sportswriter Fred Stabley speaking to high school star Earvin Johnson after he scored 36 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and handed out 16 assists)

from: The Kids World Almanac of Basketball by Bill Gutman (1995)