In 'Magic in the Air', Mike Sielski reflects on the banning of the dunk in basketball between 1967 and 1976, highlighting its cultural significance through the lens of David Lattin's experience during the 1966 NCAA championship. Lattin was part of Texas Western's historic all-Black starting lineup that defeated Kentucky, altering the dynamics of race in sports. As he reminisces, Lattin acknowledges the profound implications of that victory, indicating that while the players were focused on winning, their coach understood the historical weight of the moment, which continues to influence basketball culture today.
"We were just youngsters trying to win, and we had no idea how big it was going to be later or what it meant. Coach Haskins knew, but we didn't."
"Against Kentucky, he understood the weapon he had in Lattin and how to best wield him."
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