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1. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale overshadowed much of my career. When I retired, I played more games in my career than any other NBA player with 1,611 games. With my nickname of 'Chief', I won three NBA titles with one team, then another with the Chicago Bulls in the 1996-97 season. Who am I?
2. I helped UCLA to a National Championship in college. I was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1974 as the first overall pick in the draft. After foot problems, I signed with the Clippers and was later traded to the Celtics in 1985. I won the Sixth Man Award in 1986. After retiring, I later became a sportscaster. Who am I?
3. I played for a multitude of teams. After being drafted by the ABA's Utah Stars in 1974, I played for the Spirits of St. Louis in 1975, before being drafted by Portland in the ABA Dispersal Draft in 1976. From there it was to the Buffalo Braves, Houston Rockets, then played with Philadelphia, Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, and finally the San Antonio Spurs in 1994. I was voted one of the top 50 all-time NBA players, was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame, and was a three time season MVP. When I retired, my official stat was 6'10", 260 lbs. Who am I?
4. I was born in Nigeria. I went to the University of Houston, then was drafted the Houston Rockets first overall. One of two 'Twin Towers', I helped the Rockets win back-to-back NBA Titles. I was the first player in history to be awarded a season MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and the NBA Finals MVP, all in the same season. Who am I?
5. I played my first professional season with the Chicago Gears in 1946. The following season I found myself in a Minneapolis uniform, and played eight more seasons as a Laker, winning four NBA Championships. I was the first big man to dominate the NBA. I averaged 22.6 points per game in only nine seasons. Who am I?
6. Listed at 6'6" officially, I don't think that I ever reached that height. One of my nicknames was the 'Round Mound of Rebound', and Sir something or other. I played ball at Auburn. I was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984. After Philadelphia, I played with the Suns. From their it was to the Houston Rockets. When I retired, I was only one of four players to ever reach 20,000 career points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists. Who am I?
7. I was over seven feet tall, and played high school ball in Pennsylvania, my college ball in Kansas, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959. I was a Rookie of the Year in 1960. I won my first of two NBA titles in 1967 in a Philadelphia uniform, then another one as a Laker in 1972. #13 was lucky for me as I once scored 100 points in a game. Who am I?
8. Born in France, I played high school in North Carolina, and my college in Georgia. I was drafted 3rd overall by the Utah Jazz in 1982. Known as the 'Human Highlight Film', I was on the all-rookie NBA team in 1983, after my draft rights were traded to Atlanta. After many years as a Hawk where I shined, I played the '94 season with the Clippers and the Celtics, before playing in Greece in 1995. I also played in San Antonio, played in Italy, then to the Orlando Magic in 1999 when I retired. Who am I?
9. Playing in both the ABA and NBA, I was the first player to spin, do whirls, and provide monterous acrobatic slam dunks for the fans. I made my fame with the Philadelphia 76ers, and won a championship in 1983. I was voted as one of the top 50 players in history. I don't know why, but some thought that I was a physician. Who am I?
10. I left Duke in 1992. I was the first college player to play on the Olympic Dream Team, in 1992 at Barcelona. I began my NBA career in Minnesota, being a first-round third overall pick. I also played for Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, and in a Washington uniform in 2004. Who am I?
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