Long before the unicorns arrived in the NBA, there was Ralph Sampson. At 7'4", he was unlike any big man the game had ever seen. While Sampson had a solid post-up game, that wasn't all that he could ...

Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson was among former players who appeared at the 12th annual Jerry Colangelo Golf Classic Friday. Sampson was a former Phoenix Suns assistant coach during ...

Holmgren was considered a rookie in the 2023/24 season, something Sampson disliked. Chet’s status as a rookie during his first year was constantly debated early in the 2023-24 season. Chet Holmgren ...

One man who is excited to see ‘The Alien’ back in action is NBA legend Ralph Sampson. The Hall of Famer spoke with the media earlier today and shared some kind words about the big man, including his ...

Ralph Sampson laughed as he looked back on appearing on Family Feud, saying the show was pure fun and high energy. He shared how the competitive spirit kicked in even on a game show set, with everyone ...

Any time that Ralph Sampson visits his old stomping grounds, it is a true occasion for those who watched him become one of the most decorated players in college basketball history. A recent inductee ...

Michael Jordan is still the bell of the ball when it comes to basketball stories. Anything related to His Airness is usually worth sharing because of his impact not just in the NBA, but in college as ...

Ralph Sampson's NBA career coincided with Michael Jordan's ascendancy. Drafted first overall by the Houston Rockets in 1983, a year before Jordan, Sampson uniquely experienced the best of both worlds: ...

University of Virginia basketball legend Sampson already has made his stamp on state history. After winning three Naismith Awards as the National Player of the Year, the 7-foot-4 Sampson graduated ...

Donald Ralph Sampson, 83, of Plano, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born on May 26, 1938, the son of Ralph and Irene Sampson. Don was ...