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Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!
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Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith lives in Falls Church, VA. He enjoys watching movies, reading, and playing sports with his two children. His favorite college basketball team has made the NCAA tournament only one time.
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