Behind every legend stands someone who helped shape their journey. For Larry Bird — undoubtedly one of the most iconic players in basketball history — that figure was Jim Jones, his high school coach ...
Oscar Schmidt authored a 46-point performance in the final of the 1987 Pan American Games, leading Brazil to a historic victory over the United States in a game that partly precipitated the formation ...
Larry Bird’s tribute highlights Schmidt’s greatness and influence beyond the NBA after his passing at 68.