Bill Russell, King of the Court
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Spencer Haywood's Case Changed the Rules
Spencer Haywood was drafted by the Seattle Super Sonics before he could be officially eligible. He filed a lawsuit against the NBA, the Sonics backed him, and the case went to the Supreme Court. The court decided in Spencer Haywood's favor, his lawsuit changed the rules. From Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, every player who has gone from high school to the pros owes a debt of gratitude to Haywood.
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