HOUSTON – This week's Sunday Conversation is with Rockets legend Calvin Murphy. The Hall of Famer is well-known for the flashy suits he wears during his appearances as a Rockets TV analyst, but we learned several more fascinating factoids about him during our interview.
5 things to know about Calvin Murphy
He is a champion baton twirler.
He could have been a University of Houston Cougar. UH coach Guy Lewis tried to recruit him.
He had a recent health scare. Calvin said he nearly had a stroke because he was severely dehydrated. Now he makes sure to drink plenty of water every day.
He held a big Rockets record for nearly 40 years until last year: 57 points in a game for a Rockets player. James Harden broke that franchise record in November with a 60-point game.
At 5 feet 9 inches, he is one of the shortest players in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
VIDEO: Full Interview with Calvin Murphy and Owen Conflenti for Sunday Conversations
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