By Bob Wolff
What a thrill reliving some of my basketball past in Springfield,
Massachusetts during induction weekend earlier this month at the National
Basketball Hall of Fame.
Receiving the Curt Gowdy media award had
particular significance to me. As an admirer of Curt's work, I now had the honor
of joining him as the only two sportscasters in both the baseball and basketball
Halls of Fame.
Knicks TV network and play-by-play man Mike Breen, with
future Hall of Fame potential, was impressive as the dinner emcee.
It
was fun chatting with former Knicks coach Hubie Brown, now an excellent TV
analyst. We teamed together some years ago on the USA network, and I admired
Hubie's perceptive comments.
Dick Vitale, a show-stopper, was "awesome
baby." Dick vibrated with frenzy and force for a half hour at full steam ahead.
What amazing energy.
Magic Johnson talked about his love for the game.
Win or lose, Magic always felt joy, just in playing. A great interview.
And Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley added a terrific Madison Square Garden
touch.
Great memories.
I'm Bob Wolff and that's my Point of
View.
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