Title: [NBA Court Legends: Kevin Willis, the glory days of the Hawks' rebounding king]
In the NCAA regular season, in the fierce matchup between USC and Long Beach State, a thrilling game made fans excited. In the final moments of the game, USC took a narrow 73-72 lead, and Bronny's key steal sealed the victory, but the opponent's desperate mid-range shot forced the game into overtime. The game undoubtedly became a gripping basketball story.
Now, when we look back at the history of the NBA, we have to mention a legend on the basketball court - Kevin Willis. 84 years of platinum generation gold medal blue-collar workers, the Hawks all-time rebounding king, his career is like a passionate picture, engraved with the memory of the years.
Willis's basketball journey began at the University of Michigan, and while his stats weren't outstanding in college, his down-to-earth and hard-working style earned him industry recognition. In the 1984 draft, the Hawks drafted him with the 11th pick in the first round, and Willis, who started off the bench, gradually rose to prominence as a semi-regular player on the team. His average of 16 10 per game has brought a consistent contribution to the team.
However, the world of basketball is not all smooth sailing. In 1987, Willis began to suffer from a knee injury, and after a one-year break in the 1988-89 season, he did not get back on track until 1990. In the 1991-92 season, Willis played the best performance of his career in the face of injuries and became the team's offensive and defensive backbone, averaging 18.3 points and 15.5 rebounds per game that earned him his first All-Star selection and a three-time All-Star selection.
However, Willis's career didn't stop there. On the basketball court, he is like a traveling poet, who has contributed his strength to teams such as the Heat, Golden State, and Raptors. In 2003, he won the championship while playing for the Spurs, bringing his career to a successful conclusion.
Kevin Willis, whose story is a legend from the NBA years. On the basketball court, he is like a never-ending star, illuminating the entire court and leaving valuable basketball memories. All this constitutes an indelible legend in the annals of basketball history.