Word: pivots
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...aftermath of the U2, the U.S. heard some wails from the fainter-hearted citizens of allied nations that U.S. bases might attract Russian rockets. But last week a refreshing note came from an unexpected quarter. Said Thailand's Premier Sarit Thanarat to reporters: "Thailand is the pivot of the free-world alliance in Asia. If one of our neighbors becomes dominated by Communists, rocket bases will be an absolute necessity." Tough Field Marshal Sarit named no names, but his message was obviously meant for Laos and, especially, Cambodia, whose Prince Sihanouk has been busily courting the Chinese Communists...
...league's finest defensive player and its best rebounder until the advent of Philadelphia's Wilt Chamberlain (who is four inches taller). On occasion, Russell can even out-rebound Chamberlain, more than makes up for his relatively weak, left-handed shots from the pivot (18.1-point average). "Boston will gamble with its little men, knowing that Russell will get the rebound," says Syracuse Coach Paul Seymour. "He'll jump right out of the building. You'd think he was ten feet tall...
...Chamberlain is far from his peak, even with a 37.5-point game average that has hoisted the Warriors from the cellar of the N.B.A.'s Eastern Division in 1959 to a strong second place this year. For most of the season. Chamberlain's favorite maneuver in the pivot has been to step away from the basket, turn and jump for a righthanded, banked shot. Essentially, this is the shot a short man might take to overcome the height of his opponent, has the serious disadvantage of moving Chamberlain away from the rebound. Now Chamberlain is beginning to exploit...
...scored 8 points (2 tap-ins, 4 foul shots), finished with 34 points in his team's 94-55 victory. Two nights later against Pittsburgh, Big Luke was the key of Ohio State's tight man-to-man defense. On offense, he roved the pivot, scoring 24 points (with a fantastic shooting average of 73% from the floor), directing teammates in his deep, sober voice ("Come on in, John, come in"). Final score: Ohio State 94, Pitt...
...younger Danner is unable to go, Gary Borchard will play forward, with the elder Danner moving to center. Borchard is a big (6 ft., 4 in.), strong operative who is particularly effective around the pivot...