Big Game James - The James Worthy Story

[@kdarko88]

Happy 60th birthday to James Worthy! One of the GOATs. A fabulous Tar Heel and Laker!

[@FlyingV3rd]

Yes, and Michael Jordan was the best Tar Heel, too. Along with being the best Chicago Bulls player.

[@davidvaldez50]

James was one of my favorites, that finger roll was elegant.

[@BustaBreaks777]

James Worthy is a class-act. I had the opportunity to meet him and chat with him for 30 minutes in a break room at the grand opening of the new Commissary at Ft. Bragg, where he was to appear to sign autographs. I never ask people for autographs and treat people like anybody else. After 30 minutes of chatting, and him saying my Blazers would never win the big one, when they finally came to get him, he told me "Thank you for your service and nice chatting with you." Very impressed by his demeanor. He is just a regular guy. Totally underrated in my opinion.

[@joshuagavile4775]

Agreed. I never ask well-known figures for autographs either. Instead, I prefer taking pictures with them, and most of whom are ones I really fancy. I like to think of them more as friends than “celebrities,” which is why pictures appeal more to me than autographs. I’m with you on that.

[@rkms5606]

💪🏿🤗👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@scottrackley4457]

42, you will always be my favorite player

[@brucebanner3600]

One of the best SF of the history of this game. Smart, skilled, and a real killer. I'm sure that a younger Worthy can still be one of the best in today's league.

[@jcdova29]

Big game James. He was one of my favorite Lakers.

[@elvispresley5921]

One of THE most under-rated players. His 1st step was faster than ANY other forward...ever. Even faster than most guards. It always shocks you , when he does that spin move. I love this guy ^ ^

[@johnpatino368]

He was the main scorer & main offense on the team when Him & MJ where college teammates,he is one of the most underrated small forwards in NBA history...

[@shooter7a]

His road to being a Champion started with the simple desire to help his parents. It does not get much more genuine than that.

[@boyzbad1978]

I remember mimicking "the dive" in my front yard at 9 years old. That play will stick in my head for a lifetime. Big Game James!!!!

[@FlyingV3rd]

I wonder who would want to mimic "the shot" by Michael Jordan?

[@bluegregory6239]

One of my 5 favorite players of all time.

[@scottrackley4457]

I grew up in this era, and Worthy and McHale would go agaisnt each other, speed vs skill, it was awesome no matter who won

[@scottrackley4457]

Also, quickest first step known to man, bar none

[@OMENAHILLO-zv5eo]

ONE OF MY IDOLS AND HEROES

[@richardswader397]

Gets left out of every conversation, but this is one of the best small forwards ever,I remember having his poster on my bedroom wall as a youngster

[@dionjohnson5140]

The best footwork, the best forward in laker history..#42 big game james..

[@anthonygilmore5969]

Well, where does elgin baylor fall??? I think he's rite there with worthy if not more.

[@michaelbanks7111]

Anthony Gilmore no chips

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

1st round pick by the Lakers in 1982 out of the University of North Carolina NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player NCAA championship 83 all-rookie 88 Finals MVP 3x champion 7x All-Star Basketball 🏀 hall of fame Played small forward with the Lakers from 82-94

[@iamcosam7351]

I’m killing it with big game James in 2K 23 eras…legend

[@elvispresley5921]

I love his dribbling "gallop"! Always cracks me up

[@temjin44]

Lol. I always wondered why he dribble like that

[@elvispresley5921]

@@temjin44 And STILL , He's streak'n past people..gallop'n!

[@temjin44]

@@elvispresley5921 He should be in the HOF just for that dribble

[@elvispresley5921]

@@temjin44 HA! IKR...Dont remember anyone else with those kinda moves.

[@temjin44]

@@elvispresley5921 Very unique to say the least

[@ATLKing404]

Magic and Worthy owned the fastbreak

[@markgarduno8997]

This team wasn't Magics team or Jabars team or anyone else for that matter. It's was LA's team and we all knew it from the second they stepped on to the court. Bring it back to it's former glory and bring an end to "the one guy" ego team crap that has plegged the team for a few years now. Lakers 4 ever ❤

[@cilkandmookies]

Loved this era of the Lakers. Loved James Worthy, great post player.

[@johnjohnson68]

Him and Hakeem had the best footwork n their era 🤷🤔💯

[@juanurbina3697]

Big Game James. A great player and an even better person.

[@timothyflanigan1777]

in the early 80's when i got very interested college basketball i still remember worthy, and how dangerous he was in the open court with that speed and athleticism.

[@ogdocvato]

Most devastating forward ever on fast break.

[@tysonwillis9673]

Besides lebron

[@jadenbrijalba1823]

*TMac and LeBron have entered the chat*

[@ericthomas917]

@@jadenbrijalba1823 he means the fast break

[@youngcezorlocco3811]

The man who beat Jordan one on one

[@davidvaldez50]

I'm sure they played 1 v 1 as college teammates, but how do you know for sure?

[@ajantsmith6139]

Blasphemy!

[@jadenbrijalba1823]

@@ajantsmith6139 the teams Jordan faced weren’t as deep as the Celtics or Lakers of the 80s be honest!

[@cubswin3838]

MJ, JW, Sam. Gawd they were great! Dean's kids!

[@LaPotraBellaca]

I met him. Nice guy.

[@kurtadams3021]

Big Game James

[@miguelmaldonado4548]

El mejor uno contra uno que he visto, rapidez, dribling y finalizacion, gran alero.

[@andreweueugene1640]

Hi My favorite basketball player is.... James Worthy. That is how it is. A. Love if A.

[@jonjonharreld7602]

This Is Why He's Called That First Step Big Game James Worthy...Yep...Yep...One Love Fam.

[@reyleondelaselva1789]

Still miss Chicky Baby with the call.

[@reloadedjulio]

He sound like MJ, must be an NC thing

[@RussellMills1877]

This man was the complete player on and off the court and he deserves more credit as a NBA player compared to what you see now with selfishness on the court with these players nowadays. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017 to find me.

[@pauljohnson3792]

So explosive.

[@deandrepage1048]

1987, the year I graduated High School..... great time to be a Laker fan. Lonzo Ball will take us back to the championship. Magic Johnson said it best, "Face of the Franchise."

[@artuurs1]

lol

[@scottrackley4457]

lmao, lonzo, ok

[@merchantsmithimages]

What? 😂

[@razorpat1996]

😭😭😭😭

[@mario2657]

Class act

[@Scott-hq3jq]

He was along some tall shadows but would have been a no1 superstar on nearly any other team. Great player on a great team.

[@jadenbrijalba1823]

Similar to TMac and Penny before them! If he was in this era..

[@stevenmccart5455]

There isn't a team today that can run a proper fast break.

[@brucebanner3600]

IMHO, he's by far superior to Scottie Pippen

[@brianbachmeier34]

Thanks

[@alexamerling79]

Big Game James epitomizes what it means to be a Laker.

[@Darkreco]

Being here mean u r a true lakers

[@alexroy2608]

Is it possible to have the soundtrack please ?

[@andreweueugene1640]

Advice, make a band James w. At singing, Rex chap. As guitar, Fred Roberts as drummer and choose Bass player. Idea, thx helping entertainment. Thx. A. A.

[@allclassallthetime4739]

Haha I ask myself was this guy born with a beard!