Elvin Hayes
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Elvin Hayes & the San Diego Rockets
Legends Profile: Elvin Hayes
One of the most talented power forwards ever to play the game, Elvin Hayes used his trademark turnaround jumper and aggressive defense to win a secure place in the NBA record books. Fifth on the all-time list in games (1,303) and third in minutes played (50,000), he missed…
Elvin Hayes Reflects On His 'Patented Shot,' 1978 Title Run
Elvin Hayes — nicknamed “The Big E” — was known for two things: durability and his signature turnaround jumper. Hayes only missed nine games during his 16-year NBA career. Relying on his signature offensive move, Hayes scored 27,313 points, including a…
Original Old School: Vitamin E
The nation was introduced to Elvin Hayes at Houston, when he led his Cougars in a massive upset over Lew Alcindor and the mighty UCLA Bruins. Once we all got that formal introduction, Hayes was a fixture among those few players that could shock us on every night. His impact…
