The NBA was a different league back in the '60's and '70's. Lower salaries, on-court brawling, and competition from the ABA made the environment far more hostile for players and lowered the quality of play for fans. Yet that didn't stop aspiring professionals from chasing their dreams, even if it meant playing in lesser leagues for several years before finally making the big time. One such player was this guy:
Eric "Butterbean" Esch
Just kidding...can you imagine that guy throwing down a monster jam in the lane? It is actually this guy:
Chicago Bulls forward Bob "Butterbean" Love. Here's what you need to know about Butterbean:
