A confidant of three commissioners, he played a major role in negotiations with the players’ union and in league expansion in 1976 to Seattle and Tampa. Thankfully for their sake, both the NHL and MLS have adopted the NBA’s refreshing philosophy. Smith/USA Today SportsChances of winning The Bucks could end up being an incredibly tough out for any opponent, but they will still end up being an out sooner or later. One of the kindest persons I’ve ever met and a man who lives for his family.