Dolph Schayes is a forgotten name in basketball. He was a big man (by that day’s standards) before Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain redefined the center position.
At 6-8, he wouldn’t be a big man today but when you watch this clip, you’ll see some appealing aspects to his game. He was versatile, able to drive or shoot deep, high jumpers (his shot was so high that his teammates called it Sputnik).
After Russell and Chamberlain revolutionized the game, Schayes adapted. He continued to play until 1964 (he entered the league in 1948) and was a 12-time All-Star.