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Cazzie Russell

Forward, #32 (also wore #33 )

 

Russell, who was selected by New York as the first overall pick in the 1966 NBA draft, was a star on the famous 1970 Knicks team that won an NBA championship against the Lakers.

Years later he joined his former team's nemesis, signing as a free agent with the Lakers in 1977. He averaged almost 15 points over three seasons (1974-77) with the team. He signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls in 1978.

— Melissa Rohlin
Feb. 12, 2011

Credits: Sarah Ardalani, Stephanie Ferrell, Alan Hagman, Houston Mitchell, Paul Olund, Ken Schwencke, Chris Strimbu, George Wilhelm
Photo credits: Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Getty Images, NBAE via Getty Images, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Los Angeles Lakers

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