With this in mind, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Maurice Lucas in 1976 ... it turned out to be the right decision. In his rookie season, the 6'8" player led the Trail Blazers in scoring ...

Maurice Lucas was a champion, on and off the court. He believed in giving back and changing kids’ lives. That’s why his son, David, started the Maurice Lucas Foundation - to help kids learn ...

Below are the most notable NBA players born on Feb. 18.