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Ralph Lee Sampson Jr. (born July 7, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Ralph Sampson was a 7-4 center and power forward who played nine seasons in the NBA from 1983 to 1992. He won Rookie of the Year, MVP, and All-Star awards, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Jul 24, 2020 · Even in the NBA, Ralph Sampson was always the tallest player on the basketball court. At 7-foot-4, he used his height as an advantage to put together a successful career that featured four All-Star appearances. Sampson was a dominant player throughout college and in the NBA.
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Check out career highlights from 2012 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Ralph Sampson.
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Ralph Sampson was a dominant college and NBA player, who won three Naismith Awards and was named Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game MVP. He played for the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and Washington Bullets, and led Virginia to the 1981 Final Four.
Sep 14, 2021 · Relive the moment when Ralph Sampson hit a buzzer-beater to eliminate the Lakers in the Western Conference finals and send the Rockets to the NBA Finals. Learn more about the Twin Towers era of Hakeem Olajuwon and Sampson in Houston.
Jul 14, 2010 · Ralph Sampson is a former NBA star and college basketball legend who played for the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Washington Bullets. He won multiple awards, including Naismith and Wooden Awards, and founded several organizations to help young athletes achieve success.
