With the Hall of Famers...

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.