Harvey Araton
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What the NBA May Need: a Soccer-Style Way to Banish Bad Teams
Dave Checketts, a former Knicks executive, has seen firsthand the emotional, and financial, power of relegation through his post-N.B.A. career in European soccer.
Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background
Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is...
Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background
Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is...
Michael Jordan Was an Activist After All
Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, but his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now,...
Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80
He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A....
A Columnist and Basketball’s ‘Chosen One’
As LeBron James approaches the N.B.A.’s career scoring record, the former Times reporter Harvey Araton has been thinking about the way reporters have covered him.
Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats
Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.
Bill Russell’s Words Were Worth the Wait
In wit and wisdom, Russell left an impression with his gravelly voice. “It wasn’t like he tried to impress you with big words,” said one...
These Are Not Larry Bird’s Celtics. And That’s Just Fine.
Trips down memory lane have grown harder as Celtics greats pass away. But the new generation is carving a memorable path of its own.