1969 NBA All Star Game

[@p344y]

All star game with commercials from 1969?! I’m sold!

[@Godteam3]

things I never seen before lol :)

[@danieldavis2487]

RIP Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt, Willis Reed the greats of the game

[@manny4552]

Lou Hudson.. John havlicek... Jerry Sloan.. hal Greer.. .. Rudy LA Russo.. wes unseld.. are all great players who are gone now too as are jack twyman.. gene shue

[@jeortiz-luis4288]

gus johnson

[@manny4552]

@@jeortiz-luis4288 yes Indeed

[@markrusso8546]

Yes, they're all gone. Along with my youth.

[@ItalicusHammer]

​@@markrusso8546it takes so long until its over then it seems like what the Bible says, a vapor in the wind..

[@mikehoffman3131]

The bare bones amenities. Folding table at press row, metal chairs on bench, banners that look like they are from a child's birthday party. I love it.

[@jclemons121384]

And everyone in dresses, suits and ties. It's crazy how sporting events used to be worth getting dressed up for.

[@mouchiecat1]

The bullets always had those home made type signs when they were in Baltimore and for a few years @ capital centre. Heck the mascot was a little dog named tiny that would chase little basketballs across the court during time outs. They had some incredible games there especially against the knicks in the playoffs. That place was loud. Good memories

[@dmichael100]

@@mouchiecat1 Yes, the game on the court was the show- the attraction. People came to see the competition and their team play. When you have to manufacture entertainment, it takes away from the game itself.

[@johnfarr2738]

Looks like a giant HS gym

[@talentkid234]

Skill power tools make it easy

[@Daveyjdigital]

This is the best footage I've seen to show me the evolution of the game the players back then are not a skilled for the majority compared to the players today

[@don8244]

Even in old age, Bill Russell still had insane defense and speed. Dude was outrunning the point guards lmao

[@RobbinBanksInc]

when the point guards are part time farmers and fast food employees its not hard to see why

[@alwaysWtakes]

laugh my ass off indeed

[@Ontiming2023]

You guys are always lying nobody in this all star game is any where near the evil of prime Kobe shaq lebron canelo dwade you guys know that an keep lying about there talent there guys didn’t have the talent current guys have

[@xsah2]

@@Ontiming2023ye man canelo Álvarez the goat shooting guard

[@Ontiming2023]

@@xsah2 I meant carmello

[@keithbeck2300]

An NBA All Star game where both teams actually play defense and compete. What a concept.

[@michaelknapp8961]

I was 3 in 69. 56 years old now. This was fun watching this. So so different from todays NBA.

[@pallen49]

I was about 7 and living in Japan. Dad was in the Navy at the times...The base we stayed was NAS Atsugi.. What a wonderful times that was...Then in April of 71 we would move to the states..

[@jr-zq6nf]

Defense in an All Star game! What a concept!

[@digitalvictory8266]

"The West in red, if you're watching in color." 🤣😂🤣😂

[@washcloud]

Tsk. Color shaming to color-blind people. Savage times 😁

[@LegendGamer-dj8om]

No, it was because it's 1969 and not all tv's were colored yet@@washcloud

[@washcloud]

@@LegendGamer-dj8om Οh, you don't say - do you..

[@Oobaglunk]

@@washcloudI actually laughed out loud. Very good!

[@Oobaglunk]

@@LegendGamer-dj8omsarcasm is a b1tch.

[@stevenstranger5688]

Growing up in the 60’s, ’s great seeing these old games again. Bill Russell has always been my favorite player.

[@manumalia]

who is your goat? Just curious.

[@ShaqsCheeks]

@@manumalialebrón

[@manumalia]

@@ShaqsCheeks to me Lebron is certainly in the goat conversation. Mine is Wilt. For me, he belongs in the conversation too.

[@ShaqsCheeks]

@@manumalia man i bet you never even seen wilt play

[@williamcurtin5692]

His last ASG. Next year it was High Henry Finkel manning center for the Celts. I picked a good year to be in Korea (courtesy of the Army) and not get to watch any basketball. TG for Cowens.

[@simpchimp4741]

id much rather watch this than the current all star games

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Bro, these guys don't look like plumbers.... These guys are in shape and know the game!

[@melly1619]

Fr. They could play. Just a different time

[@exclamationpointman3852]

@@melly1619 100%

[@average__height8033]

These were the "greatest" tbf. There were alot of plumbers

[@exclamationpointman3852]

@@average__height8033 yes, they were the "greatest". You got these people to look back on and down on trying to compare them to players in recent generations; They had basically NOTHING to go off of! They WERE the standard even that they set. All while working another job off season just to keep the lights on. So yes, They were great and I appreciate them breaking the league in for what we have now, I respect my elders.

[@LovelyAbyssinianCat-ye6bd]

They just said that cause the big Dipper was way better so they had to make up shit I don't think walt belemy was a plummer

[@brandonbennett7337]

Man the East had some of the best players Oscar Robertson Earl the pearl Monroe Bill Russell. This was a real treat to watch thank you for posting this hidden treasure. Had the old school commercials.

[@Conquerkingfitness]

No commentary at all plus these players look serious AF using fundamentals. I wish the game was like this today, its a joke now

[@HeyItsPancake]

No you don’t wish that it would be really boring the basketball you should want back is 2010s or or 90s not the sixties there is no shooting slower paced and no type of plays it was a man to man defense no zone defense and lobs and other passes we have today are better passes than a lot of this and to add most could only dribble either right handed or if the were left handed left handed

[@epictubegamer]

no you dont 😂

[@halloweenfan158]

@@HeyItsPancakenah this is good basketball. Nowadays it’s just privileged rich men

[@susiepittman601]

And they let them pick up the ball and run with it. Almost no traveling called.

[@allenmoses110]

The pace is really fast, the passing incredible.

[@randymontana6665]

I was going to say the exact, very fast paced, impressive when you think of the year,I see why now!!

[@osas5211]

Where do you think they get their game from today ? Lol they jus tryna revamp old things like how they do with fashion

[@spermwhale8236]

Passing was terrible and rushed.

[@classicmonke8190]

Not as good as these days but it’s still bloody impressive

[@campreverbia]

And players actually tried to stop their opponents.

[@DrJohnnyJ]

Jerry Sloan: tough as nails in an All-star game. Great coach at Utah.

[@brianlittle1499]

He should of been in UFC…

[@manny4552]

He's the best defensive guard I've ever seen

[@markjackson6431]

@@manny4552huh? did you stop watching the NBA after the 1975-76 season?

[@manny4552]

@@markjackson6431 who is better than him.. did you ever see him play at all... Of course not

[@markjackson6431]

@@manny4552 Sid The Squid, Gary Payton, Joe Dumars, need i go on jerk off jackass

[@TheVigorousWolf]

The Buick commercial is so ironic. “I feel safer about the little guy in the backseat” then a few moments later, “even the ashtrays work great in this car” 😂😂😂💀

[@michelangelobuonarroti916]

Both my parents smoked with the windows rolled up. It was torture.

[@wdrauch]

It looked like the baby was strapped to the rear bench seat via a stamped steel bar!

[@TheVigorousWolf]

@@wdrauch 😂😂😂 the good ole days

[@tperk]

This broadcast had me sold from the opening credits

[@performtransform]

Did you notice the people in the crowd are dressed up? Men in suits at a ballgame. Different world. The commercials are a trip. You know what I don't miss in this game? The three point line!

[@playdiscgolf1546]

As a bowler, I gotta say, Chris Schenkel is a legend! We were blessed to have him broadcast for the PBA on ABC

[@spiritrobte]

Impressed by the defense and the hustle of the players.

[@JohnwayneNOgacy]

That Havilcek to Bill Russell connection was filthy @22:38

[@jasonvaughan8300]

I love not having to watch each team jack up 30-40 three point shots each. Reminds me of a game they used to call basketball. Lol

[@billdawson9253]

The basketball was so great back then. Chris Schenkel was a fabulous announcer.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Notice the lack of sloppy ball-handling, clean dribbling, no palming the ball as you travel on the way to the hoop! Today, the rules reflect our decaying society...all show, no go.

[@cochranmike]

@@curbozerboomer1773 Don’t think the rules Havel changed. There is a no enforcement.

[@peepaw69]

The commercials are the best part.

[@luke3501]

Back in the day when dribbling was true dribbling. None of the carrying crap they get away with now. Great upload. Thanks.

[@ballerez7889]

Be honest with yourself, the dribbling is way more skilled and better now and it's not even close.😂😂😂

[@buffalosolider206]

if you haven't played with old head who call everyhthing a carry, if you want to get away with a carry you have to be atheltic, at least what I noticed. can't be obvious. @@ballerez7889

[@Brazbrah]

Do you WANT them to go back to dribbling like this?

[@kingxavier1161]

@@Brazbrahfr I can’t even spot one left hand dribble

[@mattmgarza]

I love how there are very few if any advertisements in the arena

[@seanslawns]

wow this is so awesome, they were really playing hard…the commercials are amazing…the best part is the lack of advertisements all over the court, Jerseys, arenas, and screen. I worked for the Orlando Magic for a decade(04-14) and all I did was sell sell sell. It’s all about what you can sell now a days.

[@ep4169]

Agreed, and nice to see a crowd that doesn't act like the future of the world is hanging on every point.

[@osas5211]

That’s why nba players aren’t working two jobs lmfao

[@pjbLIVE]

Amazing passing! Their handles look a little rough but that's because any little bit of carrying wasn't tolerated, so their dribble is really emphasized. Really fast pace! Interesting not seeing the 3 point arch. Lots of white guys. Not as many high pics but still see some pics. Fun basketball to watch!

[@milliesboy666]

Before the Jordan three-step

[@allen35315]

Love this - no carrying the ball - no preening after dunks - men playing as opposed to little boys

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Way too much one-on-one, what happened to setting the play, passing the ball, etc?

[@gsentinel4821]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE 💯

[@scottmattern482]

But so many missed shots and blown passes... IDK, I mostly just want to have a smoke and a drink after watching this.

[@andrewsmith3257]

93 Bulls would sweep them easily

[@LovelyAbyssinianCat-ye6bd]

Good officials no cry babies lane violations actually called no palming the ball dressed respectfully not acting like every thing revolves around them knowing that the fans make them all the way to the cost of the ticket now days these players are cry babies and the refs if you want to call them that are all paid off we need Mindy Rudolf back

[@LifeofWalk]

This is amazing and blows my mind! The fact that you were able to record this live and with commercials for anything I think would be super rare? I would think this would be thought long lost until you uploaded it. Everyone should download this to preserve it

[@ko8eocho]

Yea because we’re young but in reality doesn’t seem so far fetched

[@LifeofWalk]

VCRs came out in 1972!

[@rarenathan]

@@LifeofWalkwow

[@BillVol]

So interesting to watch. The game changed drastically over the next ten years.

[@LloydChristmasful]

Thanks for including the commercials. Gives more insight on this period ❤.

[@krazyeman4]

I try to not be the "back in my day, kid" person, but legit I miss when the NBA All Star Game was a real competition. I'm not blaming LeBron, but it was around 2004 when the ASG's became an offensive exhibition, as opposed to a contest. It may have more to do with Jordan retiring for the final time since Jordan was the most competitive person ever, regardless of what it is.

[@radar0412]

This is the first original full broadcast of an NBA game. Kinda sucks we can't see Wilt, Russell, Oscar and Jerry playing in a full game in their early 20's.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

You mean the full game? Because I own older games than this. I have a 1967 Sonics vs Warriors.

[@radar0412]

@@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 I just wrote that to try to smoke somebody like you out! Upload that Mofo! I can't find a full broadcast of an NBA game before this particular game online.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@radar0412 There's a full 1959 Lakers-Royals game with Elgin Baylor full broadcast. There's a clip available here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXu8knatadx7jsk There's some clip availabe of 1967 Sonics Warriors, but with no sound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnuvpKpulLyiiaM I also have 1966 Celtics Royals in color, but only second half.

[@clevisbernier8973]

@@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 You da man!

[@Ryan2022]

Love the courtside camera there were some seriously quick players in this game

[@mikes7257]

Wow! An NBA All Star game and they're actually playing defense!

[@highlyeducatedtrucker]

Announcer started talking and I thought I was watching Championship Bowling. RIP to Chris Schenkel, bowling's greatest announcer.

[@chipschannel9494]

Hahahaha 👍

[@richd3044]

ABC certainly had their share of great announcers way back. Schenkel, Keith Jackson, Bill Flemming, Jim McKay, Howard Cosell.

[@jeffharness4392]

I grew up near Chris Schenkels home town and remember my dad and his friends being excited when Chris came in the restaurant. He said hello to everyone.

[@playdiscgolf1546]

Doesn’t get better than Bo and Chris

[@dan-vv8gs]

Where is Earl Anthony?🤪

[@Wookie911]

Even there game squeaked different, they are attacking the basket like there life depended on it. Amazing to watch!

[@DOMICH59]

The reference to Baltimore still being in a state of shock from Super Bowl 3 was perfect😂

[@kennethgoldberg83]

We still are

[@BuddhaLove77]

@@kennethgoldberg83 I am Jets fan imagine how I feel :)

[@josephgreen2824]

@@BuddhaLove77 too bad the Jets haven't won anything since then

[@BuddhaLove77]

@@josephgreen2824 Exactly that was my point! :)

[@VitaminCMac]

The guy that screams “Where’s your crying towel Richie?” had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@SelevanRsC]

Lmao i was wondering what did he scream

[@chipschannel9494]

“Man” defense pushing the “fast break” ,no palming , no zone , no three point line .

[@luke5767]

It was nice watching some sports with a few commercials thrown in. Today, it seems like all you're watching is commercials with some sports thrown in.

[@tomgoduto3943]

No names on the back, but you know all these famous players by their numbers.

[@Godteam3]

wow thanks for uploading may God pay you with all happiness love and joy healthiness of life forever!

[@richhava]

Did you all notice how well John Havlicek moves without the ball....all the little things he did made him a HOF and a prototypical Celtic And Did you notice the extremely beautiful women the camera gawked at.

[@danielmorehouse9116]

Havlicek could've had his left arm amputated and it wouldn't have changed anything.

[@richhava]

@danielmorehouse9116 You are probably.corrrect...

[@PML4USA]

Basketball was so much fun to watch back then.Just not the same today. SAD !

[@brebuoch]

Why does this looks better than some sports videos from 2000s ??

[@jesusridingabike]

Things filmed on tape look the same as they did then. Many things in the early 00s were filmed solely digitally and have aged horribly as a result

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Back when the players played hard in an all-star game.

[@shawsr7]

During a time when the All Star game was a REAL game.

[@LinkRocks]

Grow up.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I had the incredible good luck, to line up against Lenny Wilkens in a pickup game, back in 1972. He moved like a Greyhound, was twice my speed, and passed the ball in a laser-like fashion. I scored 0 points against him!

[@tubesocksbrigade3031]

Great game. But why was this played during President Johnson's State of the Union address in which ABC went to cover live during this game? That really boggled my mind on why they did that

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

Noticed that they are pushing the ball up and down the court.

[@armorybrunotjr.3204]

This was the only professional All-star game hosted in Baltimore between 1958 and 1993, when baseball's mid-season confabs were held in Memorial Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards,respectively.

[@robglobal1]

It would be so annoying to have to dribble with your hand above the ball like this. Amazing how much the game has changed. It was far more textbook back then...now you can do damn near whatever you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone's feelings

[@jamesm.3967]

Yeah, drives me crazy how players palm the ball now and carry the ball. Makes it so much easier. There’s a reason why it should be a turnover because it’s so easy to run with the ball when you can turn it off with your hand.

[@Noname-ni1dy]

Palming or carrying the ball is still a violation of the rules, it just never is enforced.

[@kincamell2]

I think the NBA All Star teams from 1969 ,1970 ,1983 ,1988 , 1990 and 2001 were some of the best, ever. The 1992 Dream Team and 2008 Olympic team were amazing too.

[@kennethgoldberg83]

I was at this game. I almost forgot how entertaining it was, especially in the fourth quarter with Gus and Earl

[@alwaysWtakes]

DAAAMN UR OLD LMAO

[@ygdamien826]

Bro is so old that he typed that in a wheelchair 😂

[@Doggomorph]

I was at this game tooo Old but still deadlifting 250kg mate

[@dvm24]

@@ygdamien826dude what u on

[@brenetssss]

Bro probably met Jesus Christ in person

[@dtkProf48]

1969 ASG, So Weird...no logos, no spectators wearing jerseys, most men in suits, no cheerleaders, no dancers, no pregame music, no traveling, no Euro-step, folding tables along press row...

[@raystroman4473]

Love how quiet the crowd is you can hear every bounce and shoe skid I like it

[@cibida1]

And no music blasting from the speakers

[@vladvandal2624]

What a moment of history, priceless!

[@eric-zr7tg]

Steph Curry definitely couldn't survive in a league without a 3 point line.

[@chadcas]

The game is very fast paced but has a college feel to it, ball movement and teamwork was stressed over individual players/matchups.

[@camm8642]

wow like a time capsule love it thanks....

[@Totozme]

There use to be a game...

[@dionisioiacobelli6689]

Chris Schenkel with Nelson Burton Jr was host of ABC professional bowlers tour on Saturday at 3:30 .

[@dancingdog60]

The game looks quite different today. More like an old ABA game with the 3 pointers and light defense and above the rim action. I miss the crisp passing in basketball as you see here. But, like every sport rules have changed to increase scoring. Thanks for putting this game up. Bill's final all star game before he retired.

[@fjr70ify]

I like the 3 point line but it's totally abused now. Maybe move it back so teams will only attempt a max of 10-15 per game. College should definitely move the line to at least where the NBA is.

[@stevenstranger5688]

Wow $500 each for the winners and $300 each for the losers.

[@greenwalltree]

That was 5 million back in the day

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

That was big money back then.

[@davidcouch6514]

R.I.P. Lou Hudson. At this time he lived on our street in a regular ranch house and mowed his own lawn.

[@ryantretsky8304]

I’m amazed at how many less commercials there are between the game.

[@ericmccaulley5008]

Wow. An actual musical band playing! How times have changed!😊

[@Jay-yf8sy]

What an epic piece of sports history! The time when basketball had cool nicknames, awesome players, no 3 point shot & life was so much more simple! Yet, at the same time a crazy War was happening! I would pick these games over modern games any day. It’s an amazing feeling when I find these new games posted. 👍

[@lockbert99]

Chris Schenkel. Old enough to have heard him live.

[@DougJDoug]

He was great broadcasting bowling.

[@tomsauer3830]

Earl the Pearl was absolutely mesmerizing. Shake N'Bake!Havlicek, so solid and clutch as well as the "Big O" Robertson. All these players back then were fun to watch. Discipline and teamwork are what makes great basketball.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Havlicek was sort of a proto-type of the future Larry Bird...always bringing it, great all-round skills, etc.

[@gerryschultz7352]

I love that both teams played for money. The winning team got more per player.

[@goldnarms435]

They do now as well. 100k vs 25k.

[@jcb4826]

​@@goldnarms435 they'd have to give at least a mill for the players to try today.

[@czrad8125]

Back in the day when the Allstars who were selected thought it was an honor. No showboating just straight bball

[@paoloalcantara2465]

Love this! An all-star game... with actual defense!

[@ItalicusHammer]

hahahaha so true lost art

[@messityler4121]

game point are mostly coming from 2pointers, no hammer play like GSW 3pt style no corner 3, no drive and kick, no spacing.. you can pretty much expect the shot will come from 5 to 10ft(layup or close shots or short jumpers), that easier to play defense if you know its coming from that area ALL THE TIME LOL... try putting steph in that era, see how it change the flow of the game LOL... but yeah your right they hustle hard to get back to position...

[@FaithandPurpose828]

When the NBA players cared about the all ⭐game and the fans.

[@paoloalcantara2465]

Yes. Fans got their money’s worth because load management was not included in their vocabulary back then!

[@georgeanthony7282]

Yep, something completely forgotten in today's selfish mannerism! Lol

[@jtoexternal4717]

There is no between the legs dribbling, ankle breakers. Only muscle, fast paced passes and board shots. Love them and their era. Not even my parents were born then!❤❤

[@acewilliams7917]

My parents were. My father was 18 in 1969.

[@Grateful_Dad_54]

Wow! I remember watching most of these guys when I was in high school. Watched Lou Hudson play for the MN Gophers!

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Actually this gameplay looks surprisingly crisp! Nice passing for the time, shootings a little unrefined, their sharing the ball ,team oriented..fundamentals . And the best part ,the lack of a 3pt line excludes every self serving bricklaying ballchucker from sauntering halfway up the court and launching a 28 footer ! Respect

[@lukekiefer5964]

Right, and shooting and dribbling only looks awkward because lowering rn shoulder or initiating more than the tiniest amount of contact was a charge, touching anything but the top of the ball was a carry, taking more than one step after the catch without dribbling was a travel, as was anything more than two steps, eurosteps were travels as well. Imagine Jerry West, Oscar, Pistol, or Cousy with the rules allowing them to play the way players do today. Imagine Wilt and Bill if lobs were a thing.

[@dgtom]

Saying you’re an old boomer, without saying you’re an old boomer.

[@monolithgeometry3221]

@@dgtom todays game is just run and gun , no defense, no toughness , no rules , no strategy.. It's be nice to watch games with today's pros having to play with the grittiness of yesterday's game. Today's game is the WNBA with dudes lol

[@joksal9108]

@@dgtomGreat refutation. 😮

[@BillBene67]

Billy Cunningham, could absolutely ball out..wow. He could play in todays game

[@SmokeBurp]

i'd rather watch this than the modern NBA

[@Noname-ni1dy]

I’m with you, I refuse to watch today’s trash game with entitled Megamillionaires.

[@Noname-ni1dy]

I’d rather watch grass grow than watch today’s NBA.

[@LovelyAbyssinianCat-ye6bd]

​@@Noname-ni1dyand the price of the ticket all they care about now is the 3 point line and the dunk and acting like god after a dunk so conceited and lazy with those sloppy uniforms

[@elvispresley5921]

I had forgotton how Elgin shot his FT's , always look'n left , till locked in. TY 4 this! I wish Chamberlain had never settled into the league and just dominated it for his entire career insteada put'n in 6-7 years n just stop shooting .

[@garrygoers8866]

The warm-ups look like they came from Star Trek wardrobe. Several future NBA coaching legends played in this game. The 1969 NBA could use some pizzazz.

[@inallairness]

Amazing upload. Thanks from Australia!

[@magodaairfryer]

incredible footage. its weird to see how much the game has changes.

[@scottsoltani8389]

This game is pretty fast paced, and there’s defense. I always hear people say that the old games are slow. These guys look like the could be put in any decade and keep up.

[@maxwellvideos1271]

Yes, And now imagine what they could do with steroids

[@xsah2]

These guys would get shit on by modern college teams

[@JustCory.]

@@xsah2🍆🚴🏽‍♂️

[@djo-dji6018]

​@@xsah2 Nope, they would make college kids cry.

[@johnnoone4323]

As I recall, West, and others were injured and did not play in this game. For a couple of years in the 1960's (1968 & 69) the NBA All Star Game was played on Tuesday evening.

[@tubesocksbrigade3031]

29:44 this was that moment that the NBA really screwed up scheduling the ASG on a Tuesday and on a night the President did his State of the Union address. Not a brilliant marketing strategy on the NBAs part

[@wmontanez27]

Thanks for sharing. That was pure basketball. Those names made the game. It is too bad money has taken over the game.

[@waldolydecker8118]

quit bitchin about money...players are entitled to earn a fair portion of what they generate. The players generate the revenue; the owners who use to hog all the money, don't generate shit...nobody buys a ticket or watches TV to see an owner. Quit bitchin unless you don't think you and your family deserve a fair wage wherever you work.

[@kevinlindsey6862]

Money 💰 and no fundamental! Most NBA players can't dribble to the left😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelterry4394]

Some players make more today than the entire payroll of the N B A . Imagine that Lol

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@michaelterry4394 - so what? Most corporate CEO's, Wall Street Executives, and Private Equity Partners make 10 or 20 TIMES more than what the average player makes. Athletes played pro sports for damn near 100 years before winning lawsuits all the way up to the Supreme Court to earn the right to get their fair share of the profits they generate, and the right to have legal representation negotiate their contract. They earn everything their agents negotiate for them.

[@bubbachildsupport4535]

@@kevinlindsey6862And the average Nba player would still destroy the best in the old era 😂

[@d.martin7692]

Nice to listen to a game absent all the relentless hype that we have today.

[@josephgreen2824]

the segment of this game where there were no announcers was the most enjoyable to watch (late 1st quarter and 2nd quarter)

[@NotGord]

@@josephgreen2824 You can get that experience today by muting the volume..

[@bobsmith-bf4db]

no you cant@@NotGord

[@NotGord]

@@bobsmith-bf4db yes you can

[@jasonvaughan8300]

That one ref got some swag!

[@Yuan-lo3zz]

It’s quite interesting looking at the history of basketball. The timespan from when this game aired to today’s game and seeing so much similarities is wondrous. The game has certainly evolved, but the traditions are still valued and respected.

[@giovannipesce4845]

Un emozionante tuffo nel passato . Grazie !

[@mindspringers2447]

The legendary Don Kojis!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I once scrimmaged against the 1972 Supersonics!...Kojis set a pick, I literally bounced off his huge body, and I do not even think he felt it!...I mean, 5'8" me, running into a 6'6" brick wall of a man!

[@Sacred_Silence]

Only one commercial during breaks, that's incredible lol

[@manumalia]

I will watch this game any day over today's all star game.

[@dmichael100]

Absolutely. Say whatever you want about comparisons about today's players and players in the 60s, but the All-Star game was MUCH better. Today's All-Star game is unwatchable and I LOVE NBA basketball- including today's game, most of the time.

[@andygossard4293]

You must love bricks and clumsy dribbling then.

[@exdemocrat9038]

The NBA game now is unwatchable. After Kobe retired I stopped watching. The game now is softer than a Twinkie.

[@zazasnruntz7505]

@@exdemocrat9038your white opinions don’t matter lol go watch the hockey 🤷‍♂️ rap music is being played at all major sporting events I don’t think anyone cares what you whytes want to see

[@fatalconceit3362]

@@exdemocrat9038 LOL. Could you imagine an overweight flopping midget like Kyle Lowry actually even making any team in those days?

[@billallen1889]

Most of the fans are wearing suits! And I can’t believe Wilt wasn’t a starter for the West! Great legends on display here.

[@mrmaxxx94]

When you watch this, you don't even wanna watch what goes for a all star game today or the past 20 years to be honest.nba all star games from this one until about the early 90s mattered. You had to shoot, pass and defend

[@davidgoliat2119]

The rythm of the game is INSANE

[@lockedinnn]

Loving seeing these commercials

[@ivank2025]

Thank you for this classics 🙏

[@johnw8984]

Back when players played defense and didn't have fouls called on them for blocking a shot from a star player.

[@syrupofwahoo3059]

Luved the old commercials too!

[@kevodo1]

What is so clear is that the real All Stars had the athletic ability and basic acumen to step into today's training rooms and compete. Wilt, Elvin Hayes, Baylor, Earl - they translate. Imagine Wilt coming out in next years draft at 19, or Russell, or Elvin

[@jgallagher1359]

there aren't too many D1 teams they'd play for.

[@ChrisSuswal-de9tj]

LMAO Wilt wouldn't play D1? You need to rethink your decisions in life

[@jgallagher1359]

he'd be one of the only that would get a scholarship and play..@@ChrisSuswal-de9tj

[@keenannorris3309]

@@jgallagher1359 You're focusing on skill. Obviously the game has evolved a lot in terms of skill. But in terms of size and athleticism, yes, the top players of that era could EASILY hold their own w/ the top players today. There's not much difference other than modern weight training between these guys and the players today. And, frankly, the cats in this game have pretty strong builds; not a Chet Holmgren in sight.

[@jgallagher1359]

"Other than skill and weight training there's not much of a difference. Oh, also population explosion and the game being played world wide by people dedicated full time to it. And changes in breeding patterns as well So other than that…uhhh…yeah not much difference for these "cats"! @@keenannorris3309

[@billbergendahl2911]

I remember Elvin Hayes when he played for the University of Houston. Houston defeated UCLA at the Houston Astrodome. Hal Greer attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Hal Greer Boulevard in Huntington is named after him.

[@chipschannel9494]

The Game that put College “Hoops” on the map, Hayes/Alcinder .

[@mjmorriplymouth]

@@chipschannel9494Alcindor played with double vision after suffering an eye injury. UCLA had its 47 game winning streak snapped.

[@Pepprjack1]

I only knew of jerry sloan as the old utah jazz coach untill now. Man...time is crazy. Life just comes and goes.