US EditionHall of Famer, Bucks Legend Oscar Robertson Receives Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at ESPYS
LOS ANGELES, JUL 16 – Oscar Robertson led a six-year antitrust lawsuit that challenged NBA contract restrictions and helped create the landmark 1976 Oscar Robertson Rule establishing free agency.
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Russell Westbrook Honors NBA Icon Oscar Robertson With Arthur Ashe Award at the ESPYS - Because of Them We Can
A living legend finally gets his flowers! At this year’s ESPY Awards, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, presented by Russell Westbrook, for his pivotal role in establishing free agency in the NBA. As president of the NBA Players Association from 1965 to 1974, Robertson led a landmark antitrust lawsuit that forever changed the league’s rules, and players’ futures. The 1970 lawsuit challenged the…
Russell Westbrook Drops Hilarious Take On What He Thinks Is The 'Coolest' Feat In Basketball
Russell Westbrook (Image Credits: X/@ohnodidnt24) At the 2025 ESPY Awards, the spotlight was meant to shine entirely on NBA legend Oscar Robertson. Robertson was honored with the prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Russell Westbrook had the honor of presenting the award to a man he has often credited as a major influence on his game. During the appearance, Westbrook reflected on the significance of the triple-double in basketball and the man …
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