"Who's going to have the better career?" - Billy Cunningham said the Sixers weren't dead set on drafting Charles Barkley back ...

"He was the first player over seven feet who was athletic" - Billy Cunningham on how Wilt Chamberlain redefined NBA norms ...

Billy Cunningham played fiercely, coached intensely, and won frequently. And he made it to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a career that reads like a how-to book for legends.

Billy Cunningham and his Sixers took on Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, beating them in Games 1 and 2 of the series at the Spectrum. After the two wins, Cunningham said, We want it in four.

For Billy Cunningham, the lessons he learned as a basketball player and transitioned to the business world have led to tangible results. "The hard ...

Billy Cunningham, who coached the Sixers from 1977-85, was known for his intensity. (Photo by Focus ...More on Sport/Getty Images). Getty Images ...

Billy Cunningham was not impressed with Joel Embiid's work ethic. Eric Jay Santos | Jun 16, 2025. Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) holds ...