I remember the ABA and how it was perceived as a minor league back then. Fortunately the leagues merged and those great players got an opportunity to showcase their talents in the NBA
I love Mel, and his apt way of describing that play, "lets give the ball to Roger and go drink some beer" it is what made the late Roger Brown a great player, even though he didn't need any help in that regard, that's why his number is retired and he's now in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame..........
I Went to Erasmus hall hs. Wingate was our rival anyway my 7th grade home room teacher was the basketball coach at my Jhs lefferts jh. .he gave me and my buddy tickets for the game after that game I loved raja he could do everything my name is Ira .raja is still mme favorite player the game boys high vs. wingate
That was the big mistake by Slick. Not using Indiana shooters like Rick. He wanted ball-handlers, floor generals, and penetrators who can shoot. But when the merger came, he really paid the price because the money that the NBA forced them to give.
