After the basket, Barkley immediately retired and concluded his sixteen-year NBA Hall of Fame career.

Indiana, led by future NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, was handed a 69-58 defeat.

Elvin Hayes, NBA Hall of Fame basketball player, was born in Rayville.

He entered the NBA Hall of Fame in 1991.

At times working with his father but also working for coaches such as NBA Hall of Fame Coach Don Nelson.

Dolph Schayes, NBA Hall of Fame basketball player (class of 1945).

The team was coached from 1946 to 1949 by NBA Hall of Famer Red Auerbach.

The Petersburg team featured future NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone.

He retired due to injuries in 1965 and was elected to the NBA Hall of Fame in 1970.

NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry also served as head coach of the team at one point.