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“A basketball diameter is 10 inches and a rim is 18 inches so I made a 14-inch rim I put in to practice on. Few people could do that because it was so frustrating that it drove everyone but me nuts. That led to me shooting very high, which basic physics tells you is the best angle - the hole is bigger from above than from the side.”

Quote by Dolph Schayes

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Dolph Schayes, born in May 1928 and passed away in December 2015, was a renowned basketball player. He achieved remarkable success in his NBA career, known for his exceptional scoring ability and leadership. more

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