The Pistol and The Pressure

[Pistol Pete Maravich, the most-heralded scorer in college basketball history, opened his NBA career with just seven measly points to his name. His fans were crestfallen; his critics felt vindicated. All of Maravich's ballhandling wizardry, the latter argued, would never translate to the pros. Pistol Pete, would need to straighten up and play right.

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