Billy Cunningham took the ball on the right wing and executed a signature dribble move over Dave Cowens before elevating for an eight-foot jumper that exemplified the versatility that defined his greatness. The "Kangaroo Kid" dominated at Boston Garden on January 10, 1971 with 31 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists in Philadelphia's 115-107 road victory over their bitter rivals. The performance captured everything that made Cunningham legendary: elite rebounding instincts that saw him average double-digit boards for six straight seasons, a deadly mid-range game, and the relentless motor that earned him four All-NBA First Team selections. The five-time All-Star won a championship as a player in 1967, captured ABA MVP honors in 1973 with Carolina, then returned to Philadelphia to coach the franchise to glory in 1983. His number 32 hangs in the rafters as a testament to basketball immortality. · Jan 11, 1971