That was not the case for "Pistol" Pete Maravich because he wanted to anoint Connie Hawkins as basketball's initial high-flyer. "Connie Hawkins was the original flyer. A lot of people don't ...

He was simply the greatest individual player I have ever seen," says Philadelphia 76ers coach Larry Brown on ESPN Classic's SportCentury profile of Connie Hawkins airing today at noon (and Sept 2 ...

He was Jordan before Jordan, Dr. J before Dr. J. But despite his prodigious talent, basketball showman Connie Hawkins was not allowed to grow into his prime on the sport's greatest stage.