Covers of Sports Illustrated with photographs by Walter Iooss Jr. are on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art Thursday, March 3, 2022. The exhibit “The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography,” which includes 85 photographs spanning 50 years of Iooss’ career, is on view through Sept. 4. Iooss Okcmoa 01

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Feb 14, 2002; Akron, OH, USA; St. Vincent-St. Mary’s LeBron James flashes this week’s Sports Illustrated cover with his photo on the cover to reporters in the school cafeteria Mandatory Credit: Phil Mastuzo-USA TODAY NETWORK

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PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 16: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers gestures to hear cheers from the crowd during the NBA game against the Washington Wizards at First Union Center on March 30, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Sixers won 107-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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