When James Worthy retired before the 1994-95 season, it was fitting that Earvin “Magic” Johnson was there to describe Worthy’s career. Johnson, after all, had made the passes on the fast break that set up hundreds of Worthy’s trademark one-handed swooping dunks…
The side of James Worthy that everyone sees: Virginia versus North Carolina, the last four minutes. Cavaliers lead by one, Tar Heels have the ball. Worthy, his face a mask of tension, pushes for position inside and finally plants himself 10 feet out on the left side and calls for the ball…
In the NBA Finals, the Spurs and the Heat are each vying for their own version of dynasty status. Miami is trying to win its third straight title, and San Antonio is looking for its fifth title since 1999. Not many players get to be part of a dynasty, but James Worthy did…