75 Stories | Bob Pettit

One of the first prolific scorers in NBA history, Bob Pettit was first to reach the 20,000-point mark en route to an MVP award, the 1958 NBA title and four All-Star MVPs during his 11-year career.

[@orthotech9758]

I wish the younger generation would learn to embrace these founding fathers of the NBA. The disrespect is unreal. When I began getting into basketball history in the early 90's I couldn't just get in front of a computer and look up these players. I bought a basketball almanac and checked out books on basketball history to look up players beyond Magic, Michael and Larry. It pains me that players today disregard players like Mr Pettit who blazed trails for them.

[@YNGSprkzy]

bro its not that deep, ik what you mean, but its not our fault u couldn't look it up then, sorry

[@benisonwong7706]

Yea the new generation is disrespectful but the disrespect goes both ways. Old heads say the players today are not as good or would not last in the older generation.

[@oldmansportsog2514]

@@YNGSprkzy that's bull cuz you could read books on these goats and they had Vhs tapes of players highlights and they had a full channel called ESPN classic in the 1990s. I know cuz I started my bball history in the ,1980s

[@Johnkoth]

Well study the eras. I have. Today's players have big advantages 3pt shot that creates more spacing Defensive 3 second rule that makes it easier to score on a layup and postups Flagrent foul ejections makes it harder to play defense. So easier to score. Rule change of allowing to dribble with side of ball. Makes it easier to dribble faster. Clear landing path for shooters. Sure it protects them from injuries but it also makes it easier to score. So today its easier to score because of all these rule changes. 90%+ of young people don't know about this. I am young myself. 34 yrs old. Players of old got more injuries and got punched and elbowed. Wilt got his haw broken from a punch. Today that player would have been kicked out for rest of the season. Back then get ejected and players the next game.

[@Blacklist324]

Outstanding.

[@JeXeuZ]

Pettit was a monster. One of the best to ever play

[@oldmansportsog2514]

Bob Pettit was the first star Power Forward

[@jamesodonnell9769]

Bob Pettit's skills and style would have fit in well in the 80's and 90's.

[@charliewartelle6720]

Back in the late 90s I recall seeing Bob Petit eating lunch at the food court next to the Superdome on many occasions with some of the younger associates of the New Orleans Investment firm he had founded after he had completed his NBA career. He seemed so humble and was obviously a highly respected mentor to the young people who worked for him.. Besides being a all time NBA great, he is obviously a true gentleman,

[@glen7137]

I hope the NBA pays tribute to him and Bob cousy after they pass.

[@cesarquint256]

The only one who win against Bill in the in the finals.

[@alvinweaver1450]

He was a legend.. he was Karl Malone before Karl Malone. Just big and strong and mobile. Could shoot a good mid range. Played his role perfectly

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Fifty points to close out the Celtics in Game Six, 1958.

[@kristijanEX]

Wilt too.

[@73Trident]

Not in a NBA Finals series. That is a fact, look it up. Don't just type your opinion.@@kristijanEX

[@Papichulo-xc5nd]

Beast!

[@apostolostvable]

The list of PFs: Tim Duncan, Bob Pettit, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett.

[@73Trident]

Missing one Kevin McHale.

[@jmad627]

George McGinnis, Maurice Lucas

[@Blacklist324]

The Big E, Elvin Hayes

[@DrJohnnyJ]

An excellent player that worked year round and a better person than he was a player. I have never heard anyone speak badly of him.

[@Amick44]

Pettit was SO much more advanced and modern than Schayes. Their games look three generations apart. But it looks like he could have played in the seventies forward on. Schayes, no way. I bring up Dolph because he was the first Power Forward of note. Then Bob. But Pettit seems FAR more modern. He makes Schayes look prehistoric.

[@scottcastillo7936]

Bob Pettit is the Father of Jerry West! An incredible player!

[@thelowesttreeshavetops3541]

Loved his autobiography.

[@pine6163]

Stellar career.

[@scottcastillo7936]

Very few people can control their upper and lower bodies enough to develop a "high percentage" jump shot! Bob Pettit and Jerry West could! Killer shot if you can REALLY do it!

[@Blacklist324]

I love nba history.

[@WesleyB-Rook]

Lol there’s a lot of backhanded compliments going on 😅 “he was great at not doing what he couldn’t do” 😂 I appreciate the brothers trying to give my boy Bob props still 🤙🏼

[@musicvibing6243]

I think Bob Pettit was a superior version of Minnesota Kevin Love

[@riverjao]

Awesome!!! NBA: don't let younger generations forget about the fore-bearers! Please!

[@DanielSmith-er3td]

I use to get him on NBA 2k!

[@scottcastillo7936]

The jump shot is a Money Shot! But only if you can master it.

[@phillipholliday9178]

Tied for 1st place at LSU - him and the "PISTOL" - Pete Maravich ! "SHAQ" would be distant 2nd .

[@OldSchool3pts]

Bill technically would have a 10-Peat if not for Bob

[@Himmyjewett]

One word: Wilt

[@OldSchool3pts]

@@Himmyjewett he was a force of nature yet he himself said he couldn't do what Bill did how he did it

[@patek9789]

9 peat. Wilt beat him in 1967 after Bill had just won 8 in a row

[@73Trident]

Wrong word, do some math.@@Himmyjewett

[@73Trident]

10 in a row. Bill would have won 12! Do some math.@@patek9789