Load Management in the 80s NBA Gerald Henderson Sr wearing a brace to protect a broken jaw and still playing in a game

Dudley Bradley becomes the unlikely hero as he spins and banks in the game-winner buzzer-beater 3-pointer vs the 76ers in Game 1 of the First Round - 1986 playoffs with a replay 4181986

Jermaine O'Neal scores 55 points in 36 minutues in a win against the Bucks He subbed himself out of the game with 143 left on the clock so Reggie Miller could keep the franchise record 57 - 2005

The Jarvis Hayes Legacy Game - tying a career-high 29 Points on 1013 769 from the field 78 875 from 3 off the bench Pistons vs Hornets - 3162008

In 1977 rookie Kent Benson barely two minutes into his NBA debut tried to rough up Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and establish himself against the superstar Kareem responded by immediately punching the cocky rookie in the face

39-year-old Jamal Crawford full highlights vs Dallas Mavericks 120-109 L - 51 Points 5 Rebounds 5 Assists 1 Steal 1 Block 39-year-old Jamal Crawford becomes the oldest NBA player to score 50 points in a single game Mavericks vs Suns - 492019

Rich Paul says he had to save Peyton Watson from himself When you're dealing with those soft tissue hamstring injuries you have to be very careful in your return Guys wanna play You have to protect them from themselves in that moment because you're up for a contract and it's the playoffs