HIP-HOP AND THE NBA

Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double in a season, is annoyed by the way most of the NBA stars of this generation represent themselves on-and-off the court.

“But I think the image that's thrown out on television is a bad image. Because you see players who want to imitate hip-hop stars. And the NBA is taking advantage of the situation.”