Bucks rookie Jennings gives buzz to team Nov 22, 2009
Only Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Earl Monroe and Elgin Baylor had scored 55 or more points as an NBA rookie. Jennings' feats have left his advisers at BDA Sports Management, his agency, and Under Armour, the athletic apparel and shoe company that signed Jennings as its first NBA player, smiling. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Men's hoops falls to Seattle Nov 21, 2009
Paul George scored 24 points and Greg Smith had his coming- out party in front of Los Angeles Lakers great Elgin Baylor on Thursday at KeyArena in Seattle. But it was the Seattle Redhawks who impressed Baylor most on a 00004000 night the court was dedicated in his honor, flashing a physical, trapping defense and hitting clutch shots. (Fresno Bee)
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The AP Nov 21, 2009
3 seconds left, then came up with a steal on the final Fresno State possession as Seattle University capped a night honoring Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor with a frantic 85-84 win over the Bulldogs on last night. The Redhawks rallied from down 81-75 with 1:40 left to improve to 1-2 in regular season play. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
George, Smith Net 24 as Dogs Clipped ... Nov 20, 2009
Yet, the Redhawks' added inspiration of honoring Elgin Baylor, a former NBA and Seattle U legend, proved to be too much to overcome. Cervante' Burrell scored on a baseline reverse with 8. (Gobulldogs.com)
Seattle stuns Bulldogs Nov 20, 2009
He just made the right cut at the right time, bringing Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor out of his seat. Burrell scored on a baseline reverse with 8. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sneak preview: Men's basketball Nov 19, 2009
-- The skinny: Bulldogs will be part of history as Seattle dedicates "Elgin Baylor Court" in honor of the NBA Hall of Famer who starred for Redhawks in the late 1950s. The former Lakers great is expected to be on hand with some of his ex-teammates. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bird-Johnson book reveals binding friendship Nov 8, 2009
The Donald is currently fighting a lawsuit brought by former general manager Elgin Baylor, who claims he was fired because of racial discrimination after 22 years. While Baylor s claim may be baseless, considering his draft history and free agent decisions, it s not flattering for Sterling and the perception of the Clippers. (Boston Globe)
Opinion: Jackson isnt OK with allowing traveling Oct 21, 2009
Opinion: Jackson isnt OK with allowing traveling - NBA- nbcsports. Lakers Jackson isnt OK with allowing traveling. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Judge: Ex-Clippers GM Baylor must share records Oct 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES - A judge says former Los Angeles Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor must provide the Clippers with documents that supports his discrimination lawsuit against the team. A Los Angeles judge on Friday gave Baylor's attorneys two weeks to hand over the information. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NOTES Draft pick Mills signed by Blazers Oct 17, 2009
Clippers case: A judge says former Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor must provide the Clippers with documents that support his discrimination lawsuit against the team. The 75-year-old Hall of Famer, who is black, was general manager of the Clippers for 22 years before leaving last fall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Todd enters 12th season as professional basketball coach Sep 19, 2009
In his 12 years in professional basketball, Todd has coached against both Michael Jordan and LeBron James and has worked with Hall of Fame talents such as Bill Walton, Elgin Baylor, Kareem-Abdul Jabbar and Dennis Johnson, who were assistants with Todd in Los Angeles. He s also had conversations about hoops with former Celtics Bill Russell and Wayne Embree. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
A Modesty Proposal Sep 11, 2009
A good example of his characteristic spin is this quote from his book : "There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either. Everyone plays in different eras. I built my talents on the shoulders of someone else's talent. I believe greatness is an evolutionary process that changes and evolves era to era. Without Julius Erving, David Thompson, Walter Davis, and Elgin Baylor, there would never have been a Michael Jordan. I evolved... (Slate)
THRILL LIST: Ten all-time players who regularly set hearts racing Jul 10, 2009
Julius Erving, Michael Jordan top pro basketball thrill list - Jack McCallum - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 9, 2009 10:59AM; Updated: Thursday July 9, 2009 1:17PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Inbox: Explaining defensive miscues Jul 7, 2009
I discussed the difference between baseball and basketball with DeBusschere, who had pitched for the White Sox until the likes of Harmon Killebrew made shadowing Elgin Baylor a more rewarding proposition for him. Few players in any sport used more energy than DeBusschere did on a basketball court. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
They're the most from coast to coast Jun 16, 2009
Elgin Baylor 3,623 14. Wilt Chamberlain 3,607. (Boston Globe)
Coug baseballers wake the echoes of a legend May 29, 2009
He played against the likes of Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. Conley won nearly 100 games in the Majors. (Cougfan.com)
More of this story May 28, 2009
K.R. was a bit of a Lakers fan in those days of Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. They reached the NBA finals seven times in nine seasons and played a seventh game four of those times. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Rumors: Coby Karl spilling Lakers' secrets? May 21, 2009
NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor is apparently suing his insurance company for putting a bunch of holes in his roof and then not repairing them, causing a ton of damage from rainwater. Baylor apparently had some roofing problems that he put in a claim for and then the insurance company came to do some "tests" that left his roof more open to damage from the next rainstorm, which inevitably arrived. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Easy pickings May 20, 2009
But these are the Clippers, where, at worst, the ghost of Elgin Baylor still looms. So probably sometime after convincing Sterling that you cannot again draft Olowokandi at No. 1, as the team did in 1998, Clippers penny-pinchers were debating how Griffin would fit in with Zach Randolph still on the books for more than $16 million for each of the next two seasons. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The legend of Bill Wright still grows after 50 years May 17, 2009
Bill played AAU basketball with future Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor. Bill went on to become an all-state hoops star in 1954 and helped the Quakers win their first state title. (Wwuvikings.com)
Jerry West upset with NBA officials May 14, 2009
At time I wonder what they're calling," West said. West can't stand when they don't call something early on and then call it later in the game. West doesn't like the double-standard. He thought the refs blew the refs blew the end of that Mavs-Nuggets game when Carmelo Anthony got hit. West isn't sure they're being consistent with flagrant fouls. "I wish they had called flagrant fouls when I was playing," West said. -- West said that he didn't consider the Clippers GM job after they let Elgin... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pisapia: 'Golden age of sports' open to debate May 7, 2009
Basketball, much like baseball, was loaded with overpowering candidates: Bill Russell, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson and Bob Pettit. But the king of the court had to be Wilt Chamberlain. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Golf World - The Backspin Issue - Bill Wright Mar 29, 2009
Also a basketball standout who was on an AAU team with future hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor; Wright honed his game at Jefferson Park, a Seattle muny. In 1959, when Wright was 23 and a student at Western Washington University, he qualified for the U.S. Amateur Public Links at Wellshire GC in Denver. (Wwuvikings.com)
Durant OK with Thunder Mar 29, 2009
Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy has held the GM title since Elgin Baylor was relieved of his duties last fall. Ready to take over. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sources: Thomas speaks with Clippers' owner Mar 26, 2009
The Clippers' firing of longtime vice president Elgin Baylor earlier this season -- and Baylor's subsequent lawsuit alleging racial discrimination -- has left Dunleavy in a position of unusual strength, and one source insisted that all the recent speculation regarding West and/or Randy Pfund joining the front office was a smoke screen to defray the criticism of the franchise that has arisen since Baylor's lawsuit was filed. Additionally, Clippers brass are said to be pleased with the work of... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Moniker Madness Mar 19, 2009
ELGIN BAILEY, MISSISSIPPI STATE: Intimidating blend of Elgin Baylor and Thurl Bailey. DALLAS LAUDERDALE, OHIO STATE: Mom was from Texas, Dad from Florida. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MSU hurts Florida's NCAA tourney hopes Mar 5, 2009
The Bulldogs never trailed in the second half and led by as many as 16 points on back-to-back buckets by Elgin Baylor and Twany Beckham with seven minutes remaining. The Bulldogs ended a five-game shooting slump by hitting 50. (Florida Today)
Kobe 19th on scoring list Feb 25, 2009
Bryant moved into 19th place on the NBAs career scoring list, ahead of Adrian Dantley only one game after he passed Elgin Baylor for 20th. Entering the game, he had needed only 13 points to tie Dantley. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Knicks' reserve scores 41 Feb 24, 2009
LAKERS 111, TIMBERSOLVES 108: Kobe Bryant scored 28 points to move past Elgin Baylor into third place on the Lakers' career scoring list, and 20th in league history, in a win over host Minnesota. "I think it's great," Bryant said of his latest accomplishment. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bryant moves into 20th on all-time scoring list Feb 23, 2009
Odom had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant scored 28 to move past Elgin Baylor into 20th place on the NBAs career scoring list in the Lakers 111-108 victory Sunday night. Pau Gasol added 25 points for the team with the leagues best record, which is 9-1 since Bynum went down with a torn MCL in his right knee on Jan. 31. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wade tallies 50, but Magic win Feb 23, 2009
Lakers 111, Timberwolves 108 - Kobe Bryant scored 28 points to move past Elgin Baylor into 20th place on the NBA's career scoring list and visiting Los Angeles outlasted Minnesota. Pacers 98, Bulls 91 - Troy Murphy had a season-high 27 points and host Indiana, still without its two injured scoring leaders, Danny Granger and Mike Dunleavy, survived a second-half stretch of 11 minutes without a field goal to beat Chicago. (Boston Globe)
Wade's 50 are nowhere near enough Feb 23, 2009
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points to move past Elgin Baylor into 20th place on the NBA's career scoring list in the win at Minnesota. Lamar Odom had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 25 points for the Lakers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
8 comments Feb 21, 2009
Elgin Baylor: The Hero and the Race Card - HUMAN EVENTS. Elgin Baylor: The Hero and the Race Card by 02/19/2009 ... (See YouTube: "NBA 1962 Finals Game 5 -- Elgin Baylor 61 Points."). (Human Events Online)
NBA dealt race card Feb 19, 2009
NBA Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Clippers General Manager Elgin Baylor has filed a lawsuit against the Clippers and the NBA.Baylor is claiming that, after serving as the Clippers' G.M. and executive vice president for 22 years, he was "discriminated against and unceremoniously released from his position ... on account of his age and race." In addition, Baylor says he was "grossly underpaid ... never earning more than $350,000 per year."Granted, being a white male, I am no authority in... (East Tennessean, TN)
Suns rout Clippers again, 142-119 Feb 19, 2009
" Notes:@ Gentry was uncomfortable discussing the recent lawsuit filed by former Clippers GM Elgin Baylor against the organization and owner Donald Sterling on Feb. 11 in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing alleged age and race discrimination after his 22 years in the job. "I have a ton of respect for Elgin because he was the guy who hired me here, and I also have a ton of respect for Mr. Sterling," Gentry said. "So I just think it's really unfortunate that a relationship that had lasted so long... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Commentary: Why we watch the games Feb 16, 2009
It was true during small and glorious moments in the days when Bob Cousy and Elgin Baylor were on the court; it is true during small and glorious moments today, when Kobe Bryant and are on the court. Updike's tissue-thin difference. (CNN -- Law)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Feb 14, 2009
Wilkins was inducted in 2006, his second year of eligibility rather than his first, and believes the "dunker'' label made him wait. By the way, his bio on the Hall's Web site reads: "In the pantheon of basketball's greatest dunkers, Dominique Wilkins deserves mention alongside such legends as Elgin Baylor, Connie Hawkins and the great Julius Erving. Wilkins was a high flyer who electrified fans with his trademark windmill dunk and all-out effort. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
ASCHBURNER: All-Star Game all about moments. Magic's tops my list Feb 14, 2009
King of the All-Star foul shooters: Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robertson share the crown with 98, though Baylor had 78 makes to the Big O's 70 ... In 11 appearances, Pettit won a record four All-Star MVPs (including 1956, 1962 and a co-honor with Elgin Baylor in 1959) and was his team's leader in points, rebounds or assists 12 times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Baylor speaks out on discrimination lawsuit Feb 13, 2009
Former Los Angeles Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor anounces his lawsuit against the team at a news conference. BEVERLY HILLS (AP) Elgin Baylor is taking his game to a different court. (USA Today -- Sports)
Baylor: Pact soured, Clippers forced me out Feb 13, 2009
Elgin Baylor says Los Angeles Clippers forced him out as pact soured - ESPN ... -- Elgin Baylor is taking his game to a different court ... Elgin Baylor was dismissed last fall after 22 years as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Baylor sheds light on lawsuit against Clips, NBA Feb 13, 2009
Elgin Baylor: Clippers forcedme out after relationship soured - NBA - SI.com ... (AP) -- Elgin Baylor is taking his game to a different court. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Briefs | Soccer: U.S. men beat Mexico in World Cup qualifier Feb 12, 2009
Baylor sues Clippers, NBA: Elgin Baylor, the former Los Angeles Clippers general manager who was dismissed last fall after 22 years, has sued the team, the NBA and team owner Donald Sterling, alleging employment discrimination. Baylor, who starred at Seattle University, will hold a news conference today to discuss the lawsuit. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Former Clippers GM Baylor sues team, NBA Feb 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Elgin Baylor, the former Los Angeles Clippers general manager who left the team last fall after 22 years, has sued the franchise, the NBA and team owner Donald Sterling alleging employment discrimination. Baylor's attorney, Carl Douglas, said the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. (USA Today -- Sports)
Greatest Players in Lakers History Feb 10, 2009
Power forward: Before Dr. J, Elgin Baylor played above the rim. Like West, he starred for a team that could never shake the shadow of the Celtics, but he was able to avoid a great injustice by playing long enough to help the Lakers to one NBA title, in 1972. (Suite101.com)
The lives and lists of The Local Scene Feb 8, 2009
Our boyhood heroes were Duke Snider, Elgin Baylor and Rod Laver. 4. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
