DALLAS — The text came out of the blue. Out of desperation. Mostly, though, it derived from a daughter’s love and respect for her father.
The daughter is Jodi McClendon. Her father is Dick Motta. He is 91. He once again has been nominated for induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For all Jodi knows, this might be his last chance.
She also knows that her unpretentious and obstinate father will be displeased when he learns that she reached out to a reporter.
