Jamal Mashburn: A top 5 scorer in the NBA at 22 years old, to playing his final NBA game at 31 | FPP

Jamal Mashburn had an all time great college career at Kentucky at a time where scandal and probation was chasing recruits away. Mashburn banked on himself and under coach Rick Pitino, built his NBA draft stock and was selected 4th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1993, For the next few years, Mashburn would first pair with Jim Jackson and then once Jason Kidd came in the 1994 NBA draft, the three formed a trio known as the Three J’s who looked like they were going to be great. And even though Mashburn didn’t need the spotlight, Kidd and Jackson weren’t the same way and egos drove them apart. Mashburn was acquired by Pat Riley and the Miami Heat during the 1997 season and Mashburn joined forces with the powerhouse Heat teams of the late 90s featuring players like Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway and Dan Majerle, and although MAshburn wasn’t the scorer he was in Dallas, he played his role well and had some of the most efficient seasons of his career, unfortunately he was also plagued by injuries nearly season he spent in Miami, but nonetheless Mashburn was a starter during one of the best NBA rivalries in the tough and scrappy playoff series with the Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell.
When the Heat needed a change, they sent Mashburn and PJ Brown to the Charlotte Hornets for Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason, Mashburn would redefine his game a little bit and would have a career resurgence in Charlotte alongside David Wesley and Baron Davis as he would average over 20 points in his first two seasons in Charlotte and then average 20 points for his last two seasons in the league with the New Orleans Hornets, which saw him voted to his first and only NBA all star game in 2003. Sadly, after this season, Mashburn’s knees gave out on him and he never played another game after playing just 18 games in 2004. But during Jamal Mashburn’s time in the league when he was healthy, he gave everyone problems and that’s why he’s the focus of today’s episode of Forgotten Player Profiles
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[@jamiahwilson3901]

Monster Mash was No Joke especially when he was in Dallas

[@dutchpackdior2178]

Another forgotten star , dude was a certified bucket , 3 level scorer

[@user-cs6up8eq7s]

Yeah before he got injured

[@winstonranden8162]

😅​@@user-cs6up8eq7s

[@Paul-wu7xd]

NBA 2K

[@terrancewoods3463]

Monster Mash had a cold post & midrange game. Man I miss the previous eras. Who wants to watch chuck up three pointers all game? 😫😫😫

[@terrellwashington3050]

Man, you're absolutely correct. Shooting three-point shots all day is boring. What else can a player do if the opposite team shuts that lane off? If you don't have other ways of scoring or help your team defensively, what good are you? It's like a player that only scores on a slam dunk most of the time. What if the knees give out or the lane is shut off? Maybe that's why a lot of recent slam dunk champs, except a few, don't have great NBA careers.

[@bizzellhouston967]

Mash was lethal he would easily average 30 in today's NBA

[@user-cs6up8eq7s]

He has an injury at one point and he was never the same after that I think it was when he played for the heat

[@Blaxican3624]

Idk about easily. It’s tougher to play post in todays game due to the help and zone defense. He was a slow pace player. But damn he is the most underrated players in the 90s.

[@kevinkompaore2379]

Mashburn would be used the same way that the Pelicans utilize Zion. He most def would average close to 30 in today’s NBA

[@marvinwhittaker]

Jamal Mashburn, Jason Kidd, and Jimmy Jackson was a great combination in the 1994-95 Mavericks season.

[@Teddy42O]

Do Jimmy Jackson next!! he was a scoring machine he was a journeyman but he was solid on every team he played on.

[@billblaski9523]

Lol those early 😊Jimmy, Jason, and Jamal Dallas teams were tight!

[@imdbtruth]

Those teams coached by Dick Motta were really fun! They didn't have a lot of talent, but it was fun to watch them jack up what seemed like a ton of threes! Except now several teams average more threes than what used to be the record.

[@markfreeland924]

Low key one of my favorite players all time!! Smooth game...walking bucket. Spin move was killing people. Definitely underrated

[@terrenceliburd8655]

He was Mr. Inside and outside. His whole scoring package was out of this world. Mash was him!

[@Chrism7178]

3 level beast

[@bjnt92281]

If it hadn’t been for injuries, Monster Mash would have been a similar player to Carmelo Anthony. Off the court though dude has become an awesome businessman.

[@gugurupurasudaikirai7620]

Mashburn's first year was rough. That was the year Quinn Buckner was the Mavs coach. Quinn Buckner was the leader of the undefeated Indiana team and got along with Bobby Knight better than any other player he coached, and he tried to coach the Mavs like Bobby Knight would. Mashburn even publicly complained about him.

[@vanillagorilla6091]

Favorite college player of all time along with El-Amin from UConn & Simon from Zona.

[@_Tahmar]

This man averaged 20 PPG in his last season in the NBA! That’s amazing

[@dbradandthem2727]

I loved Mash at Kentucky

[@ShrinkRaptor]

Mashburn, Garnett, Webber, Duncan and Dirk. Greatest PF era of all time.

[@ngarci8040]

Mash, one of my favorite Forwards of that era…!!!

[@hectorrivera4005]

Mash was one of my favorite players in 90s and early 00s i even have a lot of rookie cards of him, sad the injuries robbed us

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Hector, I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. My friends and I went crazy buying basketball cards in 1993! I remember, Magic Johnson's All-Rookie Alphonso Ellis was valued in Beckett as $14-25, and my friend BJ offered it to me for $12 cash. BJ is now 5'6", 375 pounds. My friend Greg, offered me a Jamal Mashburn Magic's All-Rookies card for $12, valued at $14-25 in Beckett.

[@hectorrivera4005]

@@unappealingundesirable2826 🤣🤣 the glorious days of the trading cards i remember one exchange i make that i regret all my life and is a Shaq Rookie Fleer card for a Damon Stoudomire Fleer Metal Rookie card i think, the value of the Stoudomire one was higher in that time 🤣🤣🤣 im just cant believe it i did that but i was 13

[@Boss3Nate]

Mash was a beast in college. It was a shame that Mashburn and Jimmy Jackson and Kidd couldn't make it work. I was a big JJ fan... it's crazy that he and Mash never really met their real potential. I thought they'd both be great in the NBA. And I'm not knocking Jackson or Mashburn... both had long careers. I just thought they'd both be big time. Good memories

[@tylerriley2587]

When he was playing in Charlotte he had a coach who allowed him to just play his role

[@thetruthstand]

You should do Alex English from the Denver nuggets. One of the most prolific scorers during the '80s.

[@GHOST91141]

He's is so underrated

[@jepb6990]

@@GHOST91141 he’s in the hall of fame though

[@Teddy42O]

He scored more points than anyone in the 1980's that includes Micheal Jordan.

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Kiki Vandeweghe too!

[@AwfulLotOfSmoke]

@@Teddy42O that is not a surprise.. Jordan got drafted four years into the 80s

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

In this era, guys like J Mash would eat. In his prime he’s was 20+ 5 & 5. Imagine today what he could do. The wing depth in the late 90’s to early 00’s was unprecedented thats why these videos are so damn important. For ex., Cuttino Mobley, Brandon Roy, Jason Richardson, Rudy Gay, Kevin Martin, Eric Gordon, Bonzi Wells, Jerry Stackhouse, Jason Terry, Michael Redd, Danny Granger, Ben Gordon, etc etc These were guys who regularly gave you 20+ seasons throughout the 00’s and were rarely if EVER all stars

[@Blaxican3624]

I don’t think he would eat like that because of the defense. A lot of help defense and zone. It’s made for players who could move without the ball or consistently hit 3s. Also, efficiency is important. Mash-man was not efficient and took a lot of shots. He’d average 20 but nothing crazy. His game ain’t fit for todays game.

[@xavierochoa2648]

@@Blaxican3624nobody was “efficient” back in those days. All of the top wing scorers in the late 90s early 2000s were shooting around 42-45% fg and 32-36% 3P.

[@ramonew7815]

My brother grew up in the 90s, as I was too young to remember that time. But Mashburn would always be mentioned with guys like Cedric Ceballos, Mookie Blaylock, and Mitch Richmond. We also had a bunch of cards from that time that has since been lost.

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

Mash, McDyess and Rogers were awesome! Such a great era.

[@TheChosenMoose01]

Can you make a video about Dennis Johnson? He has to be one of the most underrated players of all-time, a Finals MVP, and one of the greatest players to not be an all star.

[@kngr7890]

I thought DJ made All Star teams. At least once while on the C's.

[@TheChosenMoose01]

@@kngr7890 You're right, my b. He made 1 on Boston, 2 on Seattle, and 2 on Phoenix. I mixed him up with someone else.

[@kngr7890]

@@TheChosenMoose01 I knew the great DJ had to get some All Star love, lol. Still one of the most underrated for sure!

[@TheChosenMoose01]

@@kngr7890 Yessir! Pretty sure I mixed him up with one of Bill's teammates back in the 60's. Might have been KC Jones

[@LarryHoover-dn7ms]

Im 40 loved basketball since a kid i know about everybody u post 🎉

[@p.2.197]

This is good as it gets

[@isiahbraun8704]

Another good player lost 2 time. Rod Strickland next plz

[@PhoenixAscending]

Yeah, Strickland was a great pg

[@imdbtruth]

I was a huge Mavs fan asva kid when the Three J's were formed... I was so excited about the possibilities! Kidd and Mash growing up together could've done some serious damage down the line.

[@AustSaint]

Mashburn was on of my favourite players, he was just solid.

[@Hollaatharley]

He did the monster mash (The monster mash) It was a graveyard smash

[@jasonic-ks2tm]

I absolutely just love your channel. I'm an old guy so I've followed almost all of these players career. 2 guys to mention glen rice and Steve Smith. That's 92 93 heat team was so young and loaded

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Jasonic, I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American, too.

[@peewee3030]

I wanna watch that Kentucky/Michigan final four game

[@Nemoz974]

From Dallas. Thanks for this research! I remember every single moment of this! Including us trading all 3 Js away. It was heart gutting ..

[@nuttysportsgamer4085]

My new favorite channel. You're crushing it, my man.

[@joaogabrielgatto8642]

Please make a video about Mr Brevin Knight. Underrated man

[@flaming3652]

I know over the decades there have been plenty high scoring good players but it seems like the 90's were the best.

[@Milly11244]

Always love the videos man ❤️

[@ForgottenPlayerProfiles]

Appreciate it!

[@tnizzii]

I always hope that he would climb to the top and more, but things and situations happen to the best people.

[@lashgoshotwheels1127]

Thank you

[@michaelrobinson540]

Can you do Xavier McDaniel? 20ppg scorer and an enforcer.

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Michael, I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. Javier McDaniel, Dale.....Ellis. Tom Chambers and Shawn Kemp too!

[@comradbishop5158]

One of my fav players growing up

[@Moemoney1941]

Carmelo before carmelo

[@GHOST91141]

Facts

[@laffyjohansson7005]

Dang Mashburn. Just finished watching his “Stunted Growth” episode. 🤣😂🤣😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@eugeniollamera771]

When this guy came to the Heat we were so excited finally the wing we needed to compliment Timmy and Zo. But one problem with Mashburn, the guy would do a disappearing act in the playoffs his scoring would drop and we didn't get it.

[@malignantmorningstar6289]

These videos are perfectly done.

[@MGetman91]

"Playin’ Sega Saturn, I ball like Jamal Mashburn" - Mac Miller One of my favorite bars by the GOAT rapper, glad to see someone else giving Mash the respect he deserves. You're doing great work on this channel brother, best find of 2023 so far

[@JacobStevens13]

Mac Miller goat rapper. Ok. You just meme'ing.

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

he was naturally well built at around 240-245 which was kinda rare at sf

[@DakDirty76]

As a Heat fan, love some Mash.

[@adamkleinsmith2779]

Need one on World B. Free if you haven't done one already. Bucket getter in the late 70s early 80s

[@Glockx8732]

I love watching this channel and I love all your videos much appreciated

[@travellfitzpatrick711]

Do Detlef Shermpe next first European All star three time selected

[@Ray-gd3zo]

Always wanted the Knicks to get him instead of Charles Smith.

[@travellfitzpatrick711]

Very underrated before Dirk was the best German to play in the NBA

[@GHOST91141]

Detelf was a baller

[@PhoenixAscending]

That's a good suggestion

[@williamwright8250]

I wish we would have kept DS instead or trading him for Mckey my Pacers traded him and Chuck Person but we did improve addition by subtraction

[@MrTimLee84]

I had his NO Hornets jersey.....was a huge fan of him

[@eugenedantzler4485]

Bro i love your channel!!!!! Your research is solid! Can you do one on Chocolate Thunder Darrel Dawkins or Mike Bibby or Shawn Marion?

[@hw5091]

That God damn fade away

[@freezhollywood]

Damn done at only 31?? Should be ur prime.

[@PhoenixAscending]

Another great vdeo. You just keep spitting them out. Keep it up my man, you're doing great

[@kingakiel8697]

You gotta Do Ricky Davis .. look up the interview we’re Ricky said “He was forced to dumb down his playing style and mins to give LeBron The Rookie free roam!! I definitely wanna know what happened when Lebron Came To Cleveland

[@bjnt92281]

I remember in another interview he said that he thought the Cavs drafted Lebron to help him. 😄 Like bro. Who told you that you’re the franchise player. 😄

[@mongoslade277]

I can tell you what happened to Ricky Davis in one sentence. "Ricky Be Ricky"

[@freepoohsheisty]

Monster Mash!!

[@amirmartin5026]

Who’s here after the JJ interview

[@kkemper87]

Cuttino Mobley next

[@zeke3388]

Monster Mash

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

What background music do you use? I really like it!

[@LiquidOcelotGamer]

Can we see Amare Stodimire dude was a contact dunk machine and my favorite player

[@paddle_my_mad_laddle]

No mention of the interview he did with Buttercup of the Power Puff Girls on Cartoon Network in 2003

[@birdbangbobaruni]

Enjoyed this and Dunnel Marshall do 1 on Marshal Faulk

[@peewee3030]

7:32, y not mention that Jim Jackson also had 50 in that same game💯👀🤷

[@kevinkompaore2379]

He was the Zion Williamson of his era

[@cmn225]

a lil before my time as a Hornets/Pels fan (became a fan in 2007)...sucks that he fell victim to injuries like most that've played in New Orleans smh

[@jefferywaters8622]

Do Monta Ellis next

[@toddrivero9417]

Where you find his Highschool footage?

[@DanRyan-th6nm]

Was that #3 Rob Pelinka out there with the Fab Five?

[@bshayc79]

Only 4 people averaged 21pts 6rbs 5ast in Mash's years with the Hornets. Chris Webber Kobe Bryant Kevin Garnett And JAMAL MASHBURN

[@michaeltran2743]

He was THE #24 before kobe

[@mastermouaable]

Always wondered what happened to Jamal. I believe all those games are way too much especially those back to backs is ridiculous. It’s how you can get a player injured.

[@peewee3030]

That Dallas team was nice.they tripping for breaking it up

[@AkumaClaps]

That's before the Mark Cuban era, I don't think Cuban would have traded all 3 of them. If it was Cuban, he would had kept Mashburn and Jkidd... but if mavs were winning with those 2, we would never gotten the opportunity of getting Mavs Goat Dirk. And we would not have all the great mavs basketball of the 2000's-2011.

[@MrOctober44]

The Triple J's, not the three J's.

[@zacflemo1994]

Can you please do gerald wallace?

[@tbeyah]

In hindsight, they should’ve kept kidd and Mashburn

[@Crookedsensei]

Michael Redd Brandon Roy or Danny Granger next

[@ryansack5198]

Do Fat Lever & Jeff Ruland,

[@PawelzLublina]

Terry Cummings PLZ :)

[@freddyes2242]

Mashburn, hardaway, morning trio should have accomplished way more then they did. What a hood all around team on paper.

[@Moemoney1941]

Jordan!!!

[@samsoncudjo]

Don’t forget their mess with Toni Braxton they had an incident with her

[@VisualTedium]

Doos looks like werewolf

[@virginiavaldez-ln6xz]

Shot 37 percent from the field a couple of years and averaged 40 percent not efficient at all

[@shaftlamer]

talk slower, dude

[@BlackFlash7]

13 ppg on 42% is terrible 😂

[@changes6314]

Great content man! Im lovin it

[@GHOST91141]

Monster Mash