Pete Maravich

Pete Maravich was an American professional basketball player whose imaginative ballhandling and high-volume scoring made him one of the NBA’s most distinctive guards. He played in the league from 1970 to 1980.

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Press Maravich: Press Maravich was an American basketball coach who coached his son Pete at Louisiana State University. His demanding coaching and ballhandling drills shaped Pete’s early development.
Basketball dribbling: Basketball dribbling is the act of bouncing the ball continuously to move or control it legally. Maravich’s signature creativity began with manipulating the ball while moving.
Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball: The Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA competition. Maravich’s college career at LSU made him a prolific scorer and national star.
Atlanta Hawks: The Atlanta Hawks are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association. Maravich began his NBA career with Atlanta after being drafted in 1970.
Basketball Hall of Fame: A basketball hall of fame honors players, coaches, and contributors for achievements in the sport. Maravich’s legacy is preserved through basketball’s principal historical honors.
Dale Brown: Dale Brown was the Louisiana State University basketball coach from 1972 to 1997. Brown coached Maravich during his early professional years and remained associated with LSU basketball.
Behind-the-back dribble: A behind-the-back dribble sends the ball behind the player’s body from one hand to the other. It exemplifies the deceptive ball control associated with Maravich’s showmanship.
NCAA Division I men's basketball: NCAA Division I men's basketball is the highest competitive level of U.S. college basketball organized by the NCAA. Maravich’s three LSU seasons established his fame before his NBA career.
New Orleans Jazz: The New Orleans Jazz were an NBA team based in New Orleans from 1974 to 1979. Maravich became the franchise’s leading star during its New Orleans years.
NCAA Division I men's basketball scoring records: NCAA Division I men's basketball scoring records document individual and team point totals in the competition. Maravich’s 3,667 career points remain a landmark college scoring total.