The great Houston Rockets center, Ralph Sampson, misses those days when players like him were legitimate low-post threats. From his point of view, the media is partly to blame for this radical change.

With that pick, the Rockets chose 7-foot center Hakeem Olajuwon, a legend in his own right. But many fans considered the pick to be mind-boggling. The team already had 7-foot-4 Ralph Sampson ...

After Ralph Sampson won MVP honors in the 1985 NBA All-Star Game, Magic Johnson was asked how he and Sampson would have done if they played together in Los Angeles. "Baby, order those championship ...

Just over 40 years ago, the Houston Rockets built the "Twin Towers" with Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon. Now, the 2024-25 Rockets have their own pair in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.

Watch an exclusive backstage look as the NBA's brightest stars -- past & present -- gather to celebrate the league's rich history in this 75th Anniversary Season. NBA Exclusive: All-Star 2022 Best ...

Whether it be Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming or Dwight Howard, the Rockets know how to produce top-tier big men as well as any organization in league history.

Gophers center Ralph Sampson III was among 89 players on the 2011 NBA draft early-entry list released by the league today. Sampson has until May 8 to withdraw from the draft pool and can return to ...

The NBA Hall of Famer was one of the first centers that could handle the ball and shoot outside the paint. Bol Bol, currently playing for the Phoenix Suns, received similar comparisons coming out ...