Question

This player taught drills like “The Laid Back” in a series of videos titled Homework Basketball. In his rookie season, this player replaced Joe Caldwell in a lineup that featured Walt Bellamy and Lou Hudson. This player, who injured his knee while attempting a through-the-legs pass in a game against the Buffalo Braves, played 10 years in the NBA without a left coronary artery. The Hawks received two players and four draft (-5[1])picks (15[1])in a 1974 trade that sent this player to the (*) New Orleans Jazz ahead of their inaugural season. (10[1])In college, this guard was coached by his father Press at LSU. For 10 points, name this guard, the all-time leading scorer in men’s college basketball, whose from-the-hip shooting technique earned him the nickname “Pistol”. (10[1])■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: Peter (Press) Maravich [or “Pistol” Pete Maravich; prompt on Pistol Pete]
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