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Wayne Embry still striving for Black front-office progress as he receives NBA honor

Basketball Hall of Famer is one of six Black former players whose names will be on division winners’ trophies

By Martenzie Johnson

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Wayne Embry’s basketball wisdom helped get Toronto to the NBA Finals

After six decades in the NBA as a player and executive, his story is one of pain and progress

By William C. Rhoden

Pathbreaking NBA exec Wayne Embry honored at MLK Day in Memphis

A five-time All-Star, he made his biggest mark in the front office

By Kelley D. Evans

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Wayne Embry: Raptors’ anthem stance similar to Selma-to-Montgomery march

As the first black general manager in NBA history, the Raptors’ senior adviser is proud of his team

By Marc J. Spears