WAI

They say a running back's career expectancy is short.  It's no wonder with all that pounding and abuse at the line of scrimmage.  I'd like to think I got a little more out of my career than most.  At a time when a season schedule consisted of 14 games I earned five trips to the Pro Bowl gaining over 1,000 yards four of those years.  I played a big role in my team's winning of … [Read more...] about Who am I?

Modesty was never one of my calling cards.  After earning a Wooden, Naismith, and AP Player of the Year, I was taken first in the NBA draft and held out for the largest rookie contract in the history of the league.  I would go on to become the second leading scorer in that team's history, but my bite never really matched my bark.  We advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, … [Read more...] about Who am I?

Those who can - play.  Those who can't - coach.  I've always disagreed with that saying.  As a player I proved my worth.  At the University of Pittsburgh I earned Big East freshman-of-the-year honors while leading the Panthers to the second round of the NCAA tournament.  We would make two more appearances in the dance during my career.  When I graduated I was the school's … [Read more...] about Who am I?

Too bad endorsement deals were not as rampant during my playing days as they are now. With one of my nicknames I could have easily represented Chips Ahoy pretty well. I was another one of those first guys to make the jump from high school to the NBA. All but four games of my 14-year career were played for three Eastern Conference teams. Five times I played for a team that … [Read more...] about Who am I?

My NBA career was one of relative anonymity - eleven seasons with six teams. I played in Seattle when they were know as the Supersonics. Then an early-season trade moved me to Chicago. I continued moving east and roamed the hardwood of the Aud with a Braves uniform. A mid-season trade sent me to Phoenix. I finished my career playing for the San Diego Clippers. In all I … [Read more...] about Who am I?