From 1977 to 2002, the New Jersey Nets won exactly one postseason series. Clearly the days between Julius Erving and Jason Kidd were a vast wasteland of misery except one lush oasis of success. The wellspring of these teams was a no-nonsense power forward whose hard-nosed determination was no misleading mirage.
Along with Dr. J, Buck is still my most favourite NBA player. A lot of players look so strong, but Buck was really really strong. He was the hardest worker on the court, and he boxed out, finish the fast-break, and threw down thunderous dunks. He literally wanted every rebound.
Along with Dr. J, Buck is still my most favourite NBA player. A lot of players look so strong, but Buck was really really strong. He was the hardest worker on the court, and he boxed out, finish the fast-break, and threw down thunderous dunks. He literally wanted every rebound.
Thanks for the article! Buck's an underappreciated player. I didn't realize how long a career he had.
Buck Williams was my favorite Blazer in that era, which is when I started following the game. I still have a Buck Williams hat from back then.