In 1958, Ed Macauley was at a pivotal point in his basketball career. Having just won an NBA championship with the St. Louis Hawks, Macauley was transitioning from player to coach. This season marked his last as a player and the beginning of his coaching tenure with the Hawks. At 30 years old, Easy Ed had already established himself as one of the game's premier players, having been named to seven All-Star teams and three All-NBA First Teams.
This radio interview captures Macauley at a unique moment, fresh off his NBA championship victory over his former team, the Boston Celtics. The 1957-58 season was particularly significant for Macauley, as it came two years after he was traded from the Celtics in a deal that brought Bill Russell to Boston. Macauley's insights during this interview likely reflect on his championship experience, his evolving role with the Hawks, and the changing landscape of professional basketball as the NBA entered a new era of competition and growth.
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