Photos: The Legend and The Prospect
Oscar Robertson and James Daniel III talk hoops and the business of making it today
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Oscar Robertson, J.A. Adande and James Daniel III discuss the current state of athletes and their roles during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Oscar Robertson, J.A. Adande and James Daniel III discuss the current state of athletes and their roles during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
The Undefeated's Raina Kelley and J.A. Adande wait to be introduced during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
The Undefeated's Raina Kelley and J.A. Adande wait to be introduced during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson peeks from backstage before being introduced during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson peeks from backstage before being introduced during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
The Undefeated's Managing Editor Raina Kelley introduces the evening's guests during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
The Undefeated's Managing Editor Raina Kelley introduces the evening's guests during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
James Daniel III waits backstage before being introduced during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
James Daniel III waits backstage before being introduced during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson talks about his experience coming up through the ranks during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson talks about his experience coming up through the ranks during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
J.A. Adande laughs while Oscar Robertson talks about how he would fair into today's NBA during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
J.A. Adande laughs while Oscar Robertson talks about how he would fair into today's NBA during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Audience members laugh while watching the panel during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Audience members laugh while watching the panel during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
James Daniel III points out his favorite center that he has played with on the college level during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
James Daniel III points out his favorite center that he has played with on the college level during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
The Undefeated's J.A. Adande asks a question to James Daniel III during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
The Undefeated's J.A. Adande asks a question to James Daniel III during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Oscar Robertson answer a question from the crowd while on stage with J.A. Adande and James Daniel III during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. 
Oscar Robertson answer a question from the crowd while on stage with J.A. Adande and James Daniel III during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. -
Audience members listen while Howard's James Daniel III talks during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Audience members listen while Howard's James Daniel III talks during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Oscar Robertson talks about the journey college players have today during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Oscar Robertson talks about the journey college players have today during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Audience members laugh while Oscar Robertson talks about how he would fair in today's NBA during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Audience members laugh while Oscar Robertson talks about how he would fair in today's NBA during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
=Oscar Robertson reflects on his years in the league during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
=Oscar Robertson reflects on his years in the league during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Audience members listen during while Oscar Robertson talks about the rule that shares his name and how it came into existence during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Audience members listen during while Oscar Robertson talks about the rule that shares his name and how it came into existence during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James ÒJ-ByrdÓ Daniel III" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Teammates of James Daniel III watch as he jokes about his favorite college center during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Teammates of James Daniel III watch as he jokes about his favorite college center during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Kevin Nickelberry, coach of the Howard Bisons, asks the panelist about how they overcame adversity during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Kevin Nickelberry, coach of the Howard Bisons, asks the panelist about how they overcame adversity during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Oscar Robertson, J.A. Adande and James Daniel III during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Oscar Robertson, J.A. Adande and James Daniel III during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Oscar Roberston jokes with James Daniel III after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Oscar Roberston jokes with James Daniel III after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Abena Walker hands Oscar Robertson a copy of a magazine that he signed for her over 50 years ago during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Abena Walker hands Oscar Robertson a copy of a magazine that he signed for her over 50 years ago during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Abena Walker holds up her once again signed copy of a magazine featuring Oscar Robertson during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Abena Walker holds up her once again signed copy of a magazine featuring Oscar Robertson during "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
James Daniel III walks past an Olympic torch after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
James Daniel III walks past an Olympic torch after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Oscar Robertson watches a video on the Harlem Globetrotters after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. 
Oscar Robertson watches a video on the Harlem Globetrotters after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. -
Guests make their way through the sports section of the museum after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) 
Guests make their way through the sports section of the museum after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Brent Lewis/The Undefeated) -
Oscar Robertson stands in the basketball section of the third floor sports section after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C. 
Oscar Robertson stands in the basketball section of the third floor sports section after "The Legend and The Prospect: A Conversation between Oscar Robertson and James “J-Byrd” Daniel III" at the Oprah Winfrey Theater inside of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 28, 2016 in Washington D.C.
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