Spencer Haywood’s legal battle with the NBA reshaped the league forever, paving the way for underclassmen to enter the draft.

Spencer Haywood draws parallels between his groundbreaking NBA career and Giannis Antetokounmpo's meteoric rise. He sees similarities in their work ethic, resilience, and ability to overcome ...

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Hear from Spencer Haywood as he raises the 12 Flag prior to kickoff for the Seahawks versus the Steelers game. Members of the Super Bowl XLVIII winning team, including MVP Malcolm Smith ...

1. Spencer Haywood (F/C, Denver Rockets of the ABA, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knicks, New Orleans Jazz, LA Lakers, Washington Bullets, 1969-83) Haywood was a revolutionary player -- the first ...