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Russell Westbrook Was Instructed To Be Cautious Of Fans Turning Against Him By Oscar Robertson
After Russell Westbrook passed him on the all-time Triple-Double list, Oscar Robertson warned him about fans turning on him.
Oscar Robertson Recalls Harrowing Experience of KKK Threats During His Basketball Career
Oscar Robertson opens up about facing terrifying threats from the KKK during his basketball career, shedding light on the racism and challenges he endured as a trailblazer in the sport.
Oscar Robertson recounts time he got a telegram from KKK saying if he played 'they’re going to shoot me'
Oscar Robertson was a force of nature in college at Cincinnati — the team lost nine games total in his three seasons. He averaged 33.8 points per game in college and won the national scoring title each of his three years,
Oscar Robertson warned Russell Westbrook NBA would eventually turn on him
Over the years, it's fair to say Russell Westbrook has been one of the more scrutinized players in recent history. The polarizing figure draws strong opinions from both sides. Depending on who's asked,
Oscar Robertson Says He Sent Warning to Russell Westbrook
Triple-double legend Oscar Robertson has defended Russell Westbrook's legacy and doesn't think his current treatment by the larger NBA community is very fair.In 2021 when he was with the Wizards,
NBA Legend Reveals Warning He Gave to Russell Westbrook
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is past his days of putting up triple-doubles every night, but he's still capable of putting up big numbers if he's asked
Oscar Robertson reveals he told Westbrook the NBA would turn on him: "They will blame you"
Robertson recalls telling Brodie how the NBA will turn on him when he can’t replicate his triple-double average season after season.
Oscar Robertson Opens Up On The KKK Threatening To Shoot Him For Playing Basketball
Oscar Robertson overcame death threats sent by the KKK to fulfill his dream of playing basketball at the highest level.
Otis Davis, Who Overcame Racism to Win Olympic Gold, Dies at 92
Summer Games in Rome, he set a world record in the 400-meter race and another in the 4 x 400 relay, where he anchored the ...
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Oscar Robertson cites contracts worth $50 million/year to chastize superstars for load management: "Players owe it to fans"
Former NBA star Oscar Robertson had something to say about players who are getting deals that pay them $50 million yearly.
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Bearcats transfers from Ohio State contributing to Cincinnati wins
Among the UC royalty is Sean Kilpatrick, the second-leading scorer in Bearcats basketball history behind Basketball Hall of ...
Oscar Robertson: If you're making $50 million a year, there's no such thing as load management
I think if you’re making $50 million a year, there’s no such thing as load management. I think sometimes players owe it to the fans who come to see you play. Because whether you ...
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"Didn't think about being shot" - Oscar Robertson reveals facing KKK death threats while playing college basketball game
There was a time when NBA legend Oscar Robertson had an altercation with the hate group KKK back when he was still in college. During his time, black professional athletes weren't safe from racism ...
NBA Legend Woefully Mistaken About Thunder Relationship With Star
There are only a few constants in life...Death, Taxes and Russell Westbrook enjoying roaring applauds in the Paycom Center. From the moment he stepped foot in B ...
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"How can a guy just come up to you and drive around you so easy?" - Oscar Robertson thinks lack of defense is the biggest problem in today's NBA
For Oscar Robertson, the NBA's biggest problem today is the lack of defense and questionable defensive principles.
Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook's offseason workout draws mixed fan reviews
Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook's 3-point video on social media is met with mixed reviews. The Denver Nuggets signed ...