Talent may open the door, but character, discipline, and work ethic determine how long that door stays open

MIKE DUNLEAVY Michael Joseph Dunleavy Sr. was born March 21, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. His primary education was at Holy Cross and then attended Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn. There he had an oustanding scholastic career and earned a scholarship to the University of South Carolina, where he played under lkegendary coach Frank McGuire. Drafted in the sixth round of the 1976 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, the 6'3" 180 lb. guard played for them for one full season along with Hall-of-Fame teammate Julius Erving and reaching the finals in a losing effort against the Portland Trail Blazers. Dunleavy then split the following season between Philadelphia and the Houston Rockets after being traded mid-season. Houston made the finals, and this time Dunleavy played a large role for his team in the series, including scoring a game-high 28 points to help lead the Rockets to a Game 4 win, but still his team lost, bowing to the Boston Celtics. Dunleavy remained in Texas after leaving Houston for the 1982–83 season, spending that season with cross-state rival San Antonio Spurs. After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks he retired due to chronic back pain. His best season as a player was with Houston in 1980–81, when he averaged 10.5 points per game and started on a team that played in the NBA Finals. In 1987, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant coach. In 1988–89 and 1989–90, while an assistant coach with the Bucks, he helped as a player for two and five games respectively. Mike Dunleavy reached the mountaintop and came full circle when he became a head coach in the NBA. The kid from Brooklyn coached the follwing teams: 1990–1992 Los Angeles Lakers 1992–1996 Milwaukee Bucks 1997–2001 Portland Trail Blazers 2003–2010 Los Angeles Clippers 2016–2019 Tulane University He was selected as Coach of the Year in 1999 with the Portland Trailblazers! He is now a casual observer of the game and supports his son Mike Jr. General Manager of the Golden State Warriors.

Excited to be a part of the jrEBYL Top 100 camp at University of Houston. Kicks off this morning and it lots of talent and size. Let's Work !

Last year, we had the profound honor of celebrating Dr. Clarence B. Jones at Chase Center, recognizing his monumental impact on the civil rights movement as a trusted friend, draft speechwriter, and strategic adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Dr. Jones didn't just witness history; he helped write it. His words shaped a movement, his presence touched our organization, and his towering legacy will forever inspire the work we do both on and off the court.

Ma mère et ma sœur ont déménagé à Lyon en janvier. J'ai passé un merveilleux moment à leur rendre visite avec mes autres frères et sœurs pour célébrer le 94e anniversaire de ma mère.

Henry Aaron, Reggie Jackson and Frank Robinson

Remembering the great Howard M. Garfinkel. @SLAMonline @Hoophall @NABC1927 @AdamZagoria RIP Hall of Famer.

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Game Situations to Practice

Rick Pitino's 12 Rules

Most players experience practice as a collection of drills. The structure looks active, but the development is inconsistent because the progression is undefined. When installation, execution, and correction are not sequenced, the quarterback is forced to guess what matters most. A real teaching progression removes that guesswork. You install the concept on paper, define alignment and responsibility, then connect it to film so the quarterback sees structure against real coverage. From there, you move into controlled application, walkthrough, individual, and drill work, where progression discipline is introduced before full-speed stress. By the time you reach team period, the quarterback is not reacting randomly. He is operating within a defined decision hierarchy. This matters because the position is built on processing under compression. If the progression is skipped, the quarterback never builds a stable framework for recognition or sequencing. That shows up on 3rd and 6 when the window is tight and the decision must be immediate. The throw is judged, but the breakdown happened in the teaching order. Preparation is not volume. It is sequencing. The best programs do not leave development to chance. They build it step by step, layer by layer, until execution becomes predictable. That is how command is developed, and why structured teaching progression is non-negotiable.

Mark Few has taken Gonzaga to the NCAA Tournament 26 straight years. Every Monday, he runs "Personal Growth Mondays" - but coaches aren't allowed in the room. It's just the players and their mental development coach. Here's how it works: (📌Bookmark this)

The Six Rules from Bill Parcells

Happy birthday to THE Iceman! 🥶 Always cool, always stylish, always soulful, on and off the court. 🙏

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"If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier" ― John Wooden

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