Oscar Robertson - Wikipedia
Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938), nicknamed "the Big O", is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [1]
Where does Oscar Robertson rank among the greatest NBA …
Jan 1, 2025 · Oscar Robertson was the original triple-double king, but where does the legend rank among the NBA's greatest players?
How Oscar Robertson's visionary leadership empowered athletes …
Feb 18, 2021 · He won an NBA MVP award in 1964, followed by an NBA championship in 1971, but he will be most fondly remembered for his legendary 1961-62 season, when he averaged a 30-point...
“I Had to Carry Them”: Oscar Robertson Recalls One Major …
Sep 20, 2024 · From day one, Robertson dominated the court, securing All-Star appearances almost every year he played. Yet, despite his efforts, a championship never came to Cincinnati—a heartbreak that still haunts the team. But for Robertson, his time …
Russell Westbrook's greatness shouldn’t diminish Oscar Robertson
Nov 30, 2016 · It’s become common to glorify Westbrook’s triple-double season by poking holes in Oscar’s. Don’t do that.
Oscar Robertson was so much more than the guy who averaged …
Feb 4, 2016 · Robertson shot 48.5 percent from the field and 83.8 percent on free throws over his career. That's superb for a point guard in today's NBA, but you have to get the 1960s shooting context down to...
Cincinnati: Oscar Robertson – Lead by Example - Football Alliance
4 days ago · Oscar Robertson was the consummate, all-around basketball player, but he was much more than a guy known as Mr. Triple-Double. In this episode of the Big Stories podcast, Robertson and others share the lessons Oscar learned in childhood, including receiving his first basketball from his mother and how "The Big O" was a …
How athletic was Oscar Robertson - RealGM
Aug 2, 2020 · Oscar was physically very similar to Harden - huge legs, thick lower body, very powerful and yet he was extremely coordinated and had underrated quickness. He's not the fastest and although very good, his vertical is not on the level of the most athletic guards.
20 Surprising Facts About Oscar Robertson
Oct 29, 2023 · Oscar Robertson, also known as “The Big O,” was a basketball legend who achieved a rare triple-double average in the NBA and won an Olympic gold medal. His impact on the game continues to inspire future basketball stars.
Any greatest of all time discussion in the NBA must include Oscar Robertson
Nov 24, 2013 · Former Cavaliers general manager Wayne Embry is 76 -- one year older than Oscar Robertson, his former roommate, who turns 75 today, "Pound for pound, inch for inch, I think Oscar was the...
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