1969 NBA Finals Gm. 7 Celtics vs. Lakers (4th Quarter)

[@davehansen2255]

Right here, this is why we love KZbin.

[@Amick44]

Exactly Dave. Some of this is better than the past 10 yrs of watching guys repeatedly jack 3's and try to dunk over 2 defenders. Though, this yrs' playoffs have been impressive.

[@Flugs0]

it's community you mean

[@Amick44]

@slip satch Yeah, I like the 3 WHEN it's used judiciously. Reasonably. Not when guys just come down and jack em like a 15 footer. Some guys can shoot em well enough to do that. Not most of the players. Same with just tossing up alley oop passes to the rim. Miss the old days of in the middle game. Passing, cutting, mid range high pct shots. So now you see teams shooting 30% one game and 58% the next. Largely cause of such casual use of 3pt attempts.

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

VHS quality was really shitty.

[@flyinghotwing]

@@Amick44 yes and no, most of these guys wouldn't even make G league squad in today;'s game

[@blackphillip564]

Remember: Russell was also... THE HEAD COACH.

[@geordiejones5618]

Winning one title as a player-coach is wild and Bill did that shit back to back, including the first 3-1 comeback just to get to the Finals in 68 (against Wilt, which made him come to the Lakers... only to lose again lol)

[@abes3925]

Wilt was coach too. The teams ended up bankrupt mid season completely dissolving tho

[@vergil2067]

@@geordiejones5618 Wilt only lost this game because his dumbass coach made him sit out.

[@Flamingbro69]

Joseph Joestar Butch Van Breda Kolff was definitely not the Head Coach suited for the Lakers, as provened by Bill Sharman, who took a Lakers team that was doubted by many due to their aging star players to one of the Greatest NBA Teams of all time with the 1972 Lakers campaign. Heck, I’d say Frank Vogel would’ve let Chamberlain play, because he would’ve known that Chamberlain’s important, just like how the Lakers have rested up occasionally due to minor injuries. Anyways, as a Lakers fan, I’ll be awaiting till June for the season to hopefully resume, but at least I have plenty of games, either with good or bad moments happening, to watch while I’m in Quarantine.

[@nohisocitutampoc2789]

Tyler Gantert share this match’s with everyone.

[@kingkong1040]

You know we had to come back to this classic after hearing the passing of Jerry West. RIP.

[@user-xe5fz6se9j]

Bill Russell was not only playing but he was the head coach here. Incredible

[@tomy5868]

yep....out smart them all.

[@westies1962]

@@tomy5868 He certainly did!!

[@usaisgood8433]

Oh shit!

[@datadude295]

Yeah he really carried them with his 6 points Most overrated player of all time bar none

[@user-xe5fz6se9j]

@@datadude295 😆 Bill was more of a defensive ace.

[@j-r-m7775]

For everyone commenting on the dribbling there were different rules. There were very strict carrying rules. Your hand had to be on top of the ball when you dribbled. This limits the kinds of crossovers and change of direction dribble moves you can do. If the game today were officiated like it was then there would be 100 palming violations a game. I like the rules today better but don't judge the dribbling of past players by today's rules.

[@j-r-m7775]

***** exactly.

[@francismuiruri9064]

did not know that thanks

[@mattsmith9852]

That's because these dribbling rules specifically made it harder to dribble with the left hand.

[@HarpoSpoke]

Exactly. Some fans think a more modern player would play the same if they played back then but that would not be the case.

[@jordanharp9659]

Matt Smith no

[@jaylenbrownfan2112]

3 things while watching...1. Bill Russell as a leader on the floor 2. Wilt Chamberlains great passing 3. Jerry West is silky smooth. This recording is a priceless piece of art. Thank You for sharing.

[@Al-hd6yp]

CR S And no WHINING to the refs!!

[@Bugsthefarmer]

Al 8:58

[@thegotgameshow2909]

AMEN!

[@billycrackhead4965]

Al 4:04

[@marksuckerburg3051]

*"Silky Smooth"*

[@SWog617]

Rest in peace, Bill Russell... the greatest Boston Celtic of all time. I'm sure Larry would agree.

[@brucecurtis6910]

Larry said the same!

[@SaucySnaggs]

A week ago u don’t think that now he dead u say it lol it’s the same with Kobe

[@SWog617]

@@SaucySnaggs I'm having hard time understanding your gibberish. I grew up in Boston in the 80s... saw Bird's entire career. But we all knew about the greatness of Bill Russell, and the legacy he set. HE was the greatest Celtic, and we were lucky that Larry was a close second. Leave Kobe comments for Kobe videos.

[@imanbutton7072]

@@SaucySnaggs nah kobe been the🐐

[@cammoseley3226]

And also back they they also only went to 5 GAMES

[@bryanvaldovinos8470]

It’s amazing to see Bill Russell being a player & coach in the most important game. It’s incredible!

[@walmax6.666]

honestly he really did not impress me in this clip

[@pablochavez8351]

@@walmax6.666cause he was tired asf lmao

[@vanchark]

Why is this video's quality so good compared to a video from like an 80s/90s game lol..

[@Mrd9960]

vanchark Yeah good point, just different cameras I guess, this was abc, the 80s were mostly cbs broadcasting the finals.

[@wallyosmond9204]

This video is coming from actual film on cameras. Other footage is probably coming from people's home video recordings on VCRs etc.

[@johnmanier7968]

Yes, ABC had the NBA contract through the 1973 Finals. Then CBS took it over and had it through the 1990 Finals. NBC had it for the next 12 years. ABC has broadcast the Finals since 2003.

[@TheGamer-sl1fx]

vanchark ikr

[@zimbu_]

Footage from 80s/90s looks just as good if it has gone straight from TV broadcast film to digital form with a modern codec. Sadly, NBA is really terrible at going back to tapes for the clips that were digitized in early-to-mid 2000s. Also, many 90s full games on youtube and elsewhere on the internet are actually just home video recordings of TV broadcasts that have been converted to digital (so you've got multiple format conversions with non-professional level equipment).

[@maciejborkowski6719]

West - 42 points 13 rebounds and 12 assists triple double.

[@Marvhagler]

And there was no 3-point line at the time so that's quite awesome!

[@jamtv3258]

And a fat L

[@razkable]

wilts ft shooting cost la 3 games in this series....

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Wild.

[@dutdut2.052]

lmao y’all love it but when lebron go off in an L it means nothing huh?

[@thoughtsuponatime847]

Bill Russell's final game of his career. . . . Of course it ends in a close victory. Like it always does. 10-0 in game 7's. GOAT

[@KingDri]

Rest in Peace NBA Legend, Bill Russell. 11x NBA Champ.

[@skettinbutter3635]

The goat. 8 in a row

[@greyfoxstar]

There weren't many teams back then.

[@AdrianCosman]

@@greyfoxstar okay? That’s common knowledge why are you bringing that up

[@BooBooDaFoo330]

@@greyfoxstar he played the best night in and night out instead of facing expansion teams like MJ and Bron to pad their stats lol

[@Shatamx]

@@greyfoxstar You're right instead he played Wilt damn near 2,3 times a month for a decade lol.

[@unclehays750]

Important things to remember when watching this game - 1. Russell is the head coach and starting center for the Celtics 2. Jerry West is the only player to win Finals MVP on a losing team 3. Look at the shoes they're playing in 4. Look at Don Nelson's free throw jump shot lol. And he hit the 18 foot game winner for Boston 5. Bill Russell and John Havlicek played every single minute of this series 6. Jerry West achieved the first game 7 triple double in the finals here 7.John Havlicek averaged 28.3/11/4.4, he would've been the Finals MVP if it was given to a player on the winning team 8. The Celtics won this series after being down 0-2, the first team to ever do that in the finals

[@geraldfahey2681]

Lol shelltoes

[@gabriellemccarey4306]

Chuck Taylor’s right?

[@Papichulo-xc5nd]

Hazardous wrong. Celtics were old AF here. First superteam was Hal Greer Chet Walker billy Cunningham wilt chamberlain

[@Papichulo-xc5nd]

Hazardous the hawks in the late 50s had superteams, 60s lakers had superteams, superteams been forever

[@broadstreet21]

Except the Celtics' superteam was by then getting old, considered washed up. They weren't even supposed to make the Finals, much less beat the heavily favoured Lakers.

[@UberNinjaification]

Notice how even though the Celtics were away, Sam Jones still got a standing ovation when he fouled out. That’s real class

[@nonanimeprofilepic]

well yes this is before minorities took over LA

[@ChrisDodges123]

No they were happy he cant play no more. Making fun of him

[@Fj3]

Because he was retiring.

[@Mckylan]

@@nonanimeprofilepic what does this have to do anything

[@fredflintstone2958]

Yes, it was a classy thing to do. Respect for a worthy, though hated, opponent, in his last battle...

[@randyranes5358]

Real basketball, a more pure game with real fans

[@morebenxyz4262]

Even though the Lakers lost, Jerry West was something special. I’m pretty sure he won MVP this final even though he lost. Incredible

[@notoriousone1011]

He did, until today the only player to have ever accomplished that.

[@dennisking1445]

Red Auerbach gave him the ultimate compliment

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Dude bricked so many free throws wtf

[@Jcon4002]

@Young_Soldier23 He almost did actually even though he lost the finals a few of the voters thought he deserved the award but somehow Andre Iguodala won it.

[@AD-ur1fk]

@Young_Soldier23 by shooting 38 percent and bricking. Absolutely not. If not iggy curry deserved it

[@dantemcgary6758]

RIP John Havlicek you will be missed and remembered! Also I know im 20 years late, but, RIP Wilt Chamberlain. 2 legendary players who left the world

[@Amick44]

No Dante. You are still making an excellent and well deserved point(s). 2 of the sports very best.

[@martinleavitt6094]

Agreed!!.well said #17.HONDO,,Mr Clutch!!..and a gentleman!!.GO CELTS!!

[@jobtuares2358]

RIP Kobe

[@senseichess8688]

Yes sir

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Larry Sigfried and Tommy Hawkins too.

[@darrinbaker00]

Yes, boys and girls, there was a time in the NBA when traveling was called.

[@johnperrigo6474]

I know what you mean. I can not believe how much they get away with these days. It's ridiculous!

[@Amick44]

All for show. All to keep the game "popular." Same for allowing carrying. Pistol Pete, Tiny and Calvin Murphy. Didn't need to. Same for Isiah.

[@porkfrog2785]

2009 the NBA rule officially changed from the gather and one step to a gather and two steps...in other words, yes, travelling was made legal

[@jrbb1837]

Todays game is way faster. Not easy to be a ref

[@porkfrog2785]

the pace of play was actually faster in earlier eras. That's why Wilt once grabbed 55 rebounds in a game

[@victordelacruz8105]

Won 11 out of 13 years thats a crazy dynasty

[@razkable]

10 of 11 from 59 to 69 is crazy

[@victorwiley3739]

one the only year russell lost in finals he had a bad sprain in games 6 & 7

[@spencerdouglas9]

Don Nelson's free throw motion, some guy threw a beer can at the ref, no 3 point line and Jerry West dropped 42 ... this is era of basketball was incredible.

[@razkable]

No 3 point line no 3 in the key rule on either side and no 5 second backdown either...a totally different era..

[@nclmack2628]

These guys suck 😂

[@KakaVII]

@@razkablethere was a 3 second violation called in this clip.

[@barackillbombya3835]

Even the basketball had sideburns. lol

[@1028wash]

Illbombya this should be top comment 😂

[@sabirabdul-lateef5352]

😂😂😂

[@brianwatts5185]

@Dats a paddlin lmbo!!!

[@Onlyreal23]

@MAN UTD who asked?

[@Owldrich]

@@Onlyreal23 yeah soccer aint even a real sport lol

[@johannesswillery7855]

I wish the footage from the 80's was this good.

[@lucyaklar6345]

Yeah u are right!

[@jp3813]

Has to be official releases by the NBA instead of user uploads.

[@davidlafleche1142]

The 80s was the last time it WAS good.

[@johannesswillery7855]

@@davidlafleche1142 I think the quality of the players is better than ever and the NBA is certainly more inclusive. It seems that the spirit of the competition has changed however.

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@johannesswillery7855 What do you mean, "inclusive"? There is no racism in sports.

[@fantasyfinders]

The standing ovation for Sam Jones of the Boston Celtics by the LA crowd at 9:44 warms my heart.

[@rick4723]

celtic fans know and respect a good clean player. michael cooper got one when he fell on the court and went down to an injury and was carried off the court. celtic fans would rather beat the team at full strength. dubs fan.

[@HakeemMilton]

Its kind funny how he scored 24 pts his final game while he wore number 24,SUPERNATURAL

[@meeee500]

Love how it sounds like they are bowling when they miss 😂😂

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Those “pre breakaway” rims were much stiffer than modern ones. I can remember the sensation of Chocolate Thunder breaking the first backboard.

[@thegotgameshow2909]

hahaha Literally noticed that right as I read your comment.

[@thegotgameshow2909]

@Tacko Fall Would be his dream come true! 100% strikes!

[@Mrd9960]

@Tacko Fall When you coming back dude? You're always injured.🤣👍

[@3243_]

May Elgin Baylor rest in peace. And may the Lord be with, comfort, care for, strengthen, and heal each of his loved ones.

[@dja1647]

@@aharonemanuel4010 🖕🏻

[@dja1647]

@@aharonemanuel4010 calm down you’re probably under 5 foot calling people bitches u ain’t nothing special I mean I take that back you are special

[@billthegoatrussellmichaelj3880]

Troll

[@aharonemanuel4010]

@@dja1647 fuck u too 😆

[@aharonemanuel4010]

@@dja1647 🖕🏻

[@dennisking1445]

JJ Reddick need to watch Jerry west in this 4 th qtr that don’t look like a Plummer to me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@calronske1853]

Reddick couldn't be Jerry West even in a dream.

[@timothystephenson2498]

It's just mesmerizing to see how Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain read rebounds and passes for drives in the paint. They just instinctively knew exactly how to react to get rebounds or read passes from teammates. Both legends, Rest in Peace WIlt, and Bill, stick around a few more years buddy. I'll be sad when you go too. But make sure to play a game of 1 on 1 with Wilt when you go up there for me. Maybe Jerry West, Kareem and maybe Larry Bird will join them up in heaven one day for one legendary display of athletic ability. What a comment! Written May 1st, 2022, at 8:45AM, Sunday.

[@user-cu1mt8by6k]

Damn, Wilt has that "get me out of the free throw line " free throw form LOL

[@justjeph6927]

Yah, Shaq learned from him lol

[@daneosborn3476]

How do professional players play basketball that long and be such a bad shooter?

[@boydotero4239]

Wilt was such a bad free throw shooter because his hands were too big! If you don't believe this makes a difference,get a ball you can easily palm one-handed,and try shooting free throws with it!

[@daneosborn3476]

@@boydotero4239 actually it has been noted that he didnt have unusually big hands for a man his size. So that throws your theory out the window. Face it, he was just a horrible shooter.

[@vendingdudes]

He even shot from the back of the key for a while to see if it helped.

[@duffman4655]

Game 7 finals, Sam Jones last game before he was retiring fouls out, he gets an applause for an amazing career in the opposing arena, that's respect man.

[@michaelwoodward9894]

Sam Jones in fouled pit in in his last game in Boston also but he had to guard Jerry West for the series,and you see h of w many baskets Kerry gets after Sam is out of the game.

[@michaelm2998]

Yep and the suspense was sky high in this 4th quarter cause Wilt, Russell, Sam Jones and John Havlicek had 5 fouls with 7 minutes to go!

[@oldtimer794]

@@michaelm2998 So did Bill Russell.

[@comeandtakeit8377]

@@oldtimer794 he said russel

[@oldtimer794]

@@comeandtakeit8377 Sorry thanks for correcting me.

[@felixmadison5736]

I won $20 on this Series when I was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, just before I got my orders for Vietnam. Winning the bet against a Lakers fan who just about cried when the Celtics won, offset my upcoming trip to Vietnam. LOL!!! I grew up in Massachusetts and followed the Celtics since around 1960 when I was 11 years-old. The C's made me proud!!! They were our NBA answer to the New York Yankees! Thank you for the easy $20 Specialist Larry Worsham.

[@placeducinema]

Man, Wilt hurt his knee at 12:20 and not only stayed in the game, but he still got the rebound. That's power right there.

[@furnitureconsortium]

You also got to see what trainers had to work with 50 years ago.....Freon! to freeze up the knee. That is one thing that's definitely improved with time, tending to player injuries with better equipment, remedies, etc.

[@victorwiley3739]

wilt vanished in this series,,,,less than 12 PPG,,, wilt was much worse in playoff time,,,,,,,,look at all all all the stats,,,,,,,,,, 1968,,,,1970,,,,1973,,, the invisible man. >> 1969 game 7- wilt 4-13 from FT line; lakers lose by 2..

[@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide]

Hahaha gas out and tap put west was not mvp just a ball hog

[@victorwiley3739]

@@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide I love low IQ cretins *(you) who spout BS. West averaged 38 PPG and shot 50% from field while averaging over 7 assists per game in series. MJ is the ONLY one even close to that aggregate total in a series. You lose again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@user-mh6nm5mv4b]

@@victorwiley3739 Wilt hater?

[@ryanbrewer5600]

Casual nba fans: Refs call everything nowadays 60s nba refs: hold my beer

[@morpher728]

Yeah they where very strict on the rules but when the players fouled it was basically some american football shit. Players where very careful to use their fouls in the right moments and to their full advantage.

[@ryanbrewer5600]

@@morpher728 was that english ? Like everything u just said ? Cuz I do not understand it

[@scarykurapika100yago2]

@@ryanbrewer5600 I don't know about you're reading skills but I completely understood what he said.

[@macdaddy6889]

@@scarykurapika100yago2 he must be like floyd mayweather

[@scarykurapika100yago2]

Well refs kinda chilled down in the late 70s until early 2000s

[@kozjlrjr]

I was a senior in high school when this game was played - I am now retired

[@Jin04115]

I was just born

[@Ph1l.m.f]

My dad is born on 1968

[@emeanuele]

My dad was seven in 1969.

[@henry9524]

My dad was born in 1965

[@kinginblack3321]

U saw the hippies 😳

[@NelskTK]

Bill and Wilt. Two of the Greatest. Rest In Peace.

[@culifabrizio1479]

havlicek and jerry west too dumbfuck

[@sagrophobia]

Can’t believe I get to watch this for free! This is gold!

[@aliboomia9894]

I'm here from the future after the celts won there 18th championship 😂

[@jasonma5931]

@@aliboomia9894Good era abd best to say the least

[@FishyKGaming]

lol Bill Russell was the coach of this team as well

[@thomasmoran5250]

The GOAT

[@brianboyle4589]

Should have player coaches again. The star players run the show anyway.

[@zeebooooad]

@@brianboyle4589 no

[@kekesmooth5618]

@@zeebooooad yes they do. Truth hurts

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

True, first player coach and black coach in NBA history, won two rings more in a row at 35 years old...

[@botekate]

Back when having a 3 point lead was a two possession game. Crazy.

[@blowc1612]

It still would be one possession as all you need is an and 1, the old fashion 3pt play.

[@ts214121]

I don't remember seeing an NBA game before the three. Is the game better or worse with the three? I can't watch it anymore, just threes and dunks.

[@e8fy823]

@WorldFlex sounds like a great idea. why not reward that skill?

[@zermanman9891]

@@ts214121 I mean if you watch this game they mostly took deep shots

[@lloydkline1518]

❤ oldie nba basketball

[@tomshady4380]

Bill Russell last game he ever played.. Rest in Peace Legend! You will never be forgotten 💚

[@thatdude1287]

Who is here after bill Russell passed away 🕊❤️❤️

[@kadenbryant278]

Me

[@iamalive.1255]

Back in the old days when a three point lead was a 2 possession game. Lol

[@iplaygames91]

I am alive. Or an and 1

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

Tbh I wish they had the 3-point line sooner. This would def be a different game considering how much West was scoring

[@milojanis4901]

I am alive-Thats the way Naismith wanted it.....

[@dereklarner6298]

NVS4k I wish they hadn’t ever added the 3 point shot.

[@timothyward2082]

@@dereklarner6298 They should make a Half Court Shot Worth FOUR POINTS!!!

[@guillermohernandez8305]

damn jerry west was a beast back in the day

[@imperiousrex1873]

Guillermo Hernandez The Logo

[@raferalstonisgoat4457]

Guillermo Hernandez mr. clutch would have been an incredible player even in todays league... he was a great shooter

[@loyaldude10]

great shooter great defender, great for assists, and a smart basketball player

[@barbaramaier4758]

West was the Best shooting guard ever.

[@LSturdy]

@@barbaramaier4758 You are entitled to your opinion but M.J is the Best Shooting Guard Ever , 49.7 % Regular season 48.7 in Playoff 's,.....West Shot 47.4 Regular Season 46.9%in Playoff 's and they played almost the same amount of games. and if you want to be technical Magic Johnson 52.0 RES---50.6 PO was better than them both but he also played power forward.

[@countalucard4226]

I remember watching this game. I was a huge Celtics fan. I would with the ear to my transistor radio by an open window strain to hear Celtics vs 76rs playoff games just barely hearing it. I so clearly remember that Don Nelson shot going straight up and straight down. The NBA used to be great. Today I wouldn’t watch it if you paid me.

[@Flamez-ql3gu]

how old are you...

[@countalucard4226]

@@Flamez-ql3gu 73

[@TedAlexandro]

Russell always runs hard getting back on defense, never jogs. One of the greatest defenders ever and that’s one of the reasons why.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Remember when star players didn't cry about every single call against them?

[@DrewnTiny]

I was sitting here watching the game and wondering why it looks so different. You're right. It's refreshing to see men act like men for a change.

[@josepharmeni8040]

And didnt make shit,played for the love of the game! Its way out of hand now!

[@josepharmeni8040]

@@EdwardNigma48333934 and making 20 grand an hour! Wtf

[@MattHibbard1993]

And calling every little thing a foul, and the constant flopping

[@ehi_ij]

Don’t blame the players or the nba, the nba started calling more fouls because it was better for business, while players flop more because it leads to more fouls which means more free throws which means more points, if the nba legends were in this era they would do the same thing but I do agree I prefer less flopping

[@jacoblara4820]

Jerry west looked so ahead of his time out there, true scorer

[@forestgump8357]

West is a badass in any era. A three point line and he would have averaged over 30 a game for his career.

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

Second only to Jordan

[@lloydkline1518]

❤️ Jerry west; super great jump shooter; general manager & evaluation/ scouts nba& college talent

[@lloydkline1518]

For to mention elgin baylor ; sam jones ; bill russell: wilt john havlichek ; etc etc

[@lloydkline1518]

@@nicholasschroeder3678 jerry west ; elgin baylor too

[@cedricnicholson7446]

This is truly a treasure to watch! Respects to the legends that paved the way.

[@eddiesaninocencio7486]

Yes Cedric, nothing but pure talent.

[@lincolnadmirer]

Jerry West was masterful. R.I.P. to one of my childhood heroes.

[@andrewpestotnik5495]

Wilt just didn't give a shit about that free throw lol

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Basically a mix of Rodman and Ben Wallace, worst than both.

[@justjeph6927]

He was soo tired..too many women

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

Fuck me. Watching their dribbling makes my dick hurt. Did they seriously just win Game 7 and walked off like it was an exhibition game? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Plus, during a massive war of white people killing Vietnamese people, so no reason to celebrate. Plus, Russ couldn't even eat in restaurants across America because he was black. All makes sense.

[@bugsfunny200]

Arsenio Buck u sound like a fun guy

[@charcoalcowboy]

Arsenio Buck I know plenty of black people that went to Vietnam

[@andrewsanchez4906]

Dude dropped a 40 piece in game 7 of of the finals with no 3 point line😭🤯

[@ceegun]

..and I don't think that he had 34 - 12 attempts....

[@jioreyes5838]

yea he different af, bro’s game was ahead of his time

[@teenoneofyabusiness1424]

I always heard Jerry West was great, but man actually watching play i can now see why he's the NBA logo! He was amazing in the 4th quarter of the biggest NBA game possible game 7 of the NBA finals! He kept his team in the game comeback from 15 points! Just falling short of winning the game.

[@teenoneofyabusiness1424]

Coming back to watch this today Jerry west passed away r.i.p

[@calronske1853]

​@@teenoneofyabusiness1424same here. Must watch video.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

I like that coaches didn't micromanage the game. Very few timeouts... including commercials. The game flowed.

[@polorockstar31]

Cause bill russell was on the floor he had to focus on winning not micromanaging

[@whateverreally1347]

didn't flow that much, there was a foul call every two seconds

[@buster60341]

RIP Bill Russell and you're the ultimate winner in team sports

[@brandonreed3670]

Wow! This quality is phenomenal!!!

[@ThePhilanthropicMusician]

I've never seen a standing ovation for a Celtic in Laker court. Also, Bill Russell coaching and playing. What. A. Game.

[@TRJ2241987]

The Lakers fan didn't have a strong fan base until the 1980s. When Jerry West was coach in the 70s he was once quoted as saying that if you walk around town and talk to people, that absolutely nobody was interested in the Lakers (and this is when Kareem was there) the entire atmosphere changed when Magic Johnson brought the fun

[@TRJ2241987]

This is also back when the Lakers did not recognize the Minneapolis titles, so at this point it was considered Boston -10 and Los Angeles - 0 Sam Jones and Bill Russell went 7-0 against the Lakers in the Finals and the people at that time couldn't help but pay tribute to a near flawless career

[@mjwatts1983]

Here is Magic (in Lakers warm ups) receiving applause at the old Boston Garden during Bird’s retirement kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWliZyimKyXj5Y

[@staunchx]

I was struck by the Laker fans respectful ovation for Sam Jones as well. Different times man, different times.

[@brentcoltrane9640]

@@TRJ2241987 because USC football and UCLA basketball ruled back in those days. The Lakers were something to watch when the colleges weren't playing

[@orangehoof]

I wish video of the whole game had been kept but I'm thankful we at least had the fourth quarter. This was also Bill Russell's final game. RIP Sam Jones and John Havlicek.

[@tommymaroon4189]

And now RIP Bill Russell

[@ivanthaboi]

RIP Jerry West

[@intradibles]

Rest in peace to the guy who had 11 rings in his 10 fingers. Long live Bill Russell. FOREVER. #6

[@vgr112261]

Has to be the greatest winner of all time.

[@brandonadams1783]

Can we all admit how clean Jerry’s shot was

[@kennethpage417]

That’s why he is the logo

[@beethovenlovedmozart]

Perhaps he should've passed a little more instead of being kobe out there

[@tyrellmiles1467]

@@beethovenlovedmozart but we praise Kobe for doing the same thing he did. You brush it under the rug because Kobe has 5 rings to show for it

[@AX5Terminator]

@@beethovenlovedmozart everybody else was bricking left and right.

[@jioreyes5838]

for their playoff careers, jerry west offensively >>> wilt offensively

[@gringobronx7670]

It's amazing being able to see all these great legends. Priceless

[@gumdeo]

Good times.

[@bsexboy]

Let me ask you something and I want tou to be honest

[@bnstyle101]

Imagine trying to tell your grandkids “yeah I saw Jerry west go tf off against Boston in game 7 and still lose to Bill Russell” “Okay grandpa. Sure you did”

[@dmmusicmusic]

CRAZY as hell. 1969: no I didn't see the game, my parents were watching "all in the family" and freaking Lawrence welch. damn. 53 years later: your parents? what about your TV dufus? Damn internet went down, had to watch it on my phone.

[@One.Zero.One101]

Yeah I'm 16 and I enjoy watching old games. I watch it like a historical document. I like seeing the plays they ran, which star players got the most shots. It's much better than watching highlights. Some kids don't watch old games because it's different, I actually enjoy the difference. It's like a history lesson but more fun.

[@seinfan9]

The pace is crazy. These guys had stamina like long distance runners.

[@aarondigby9859]

That's what's really amazing, how they could play uptempo the entire game.

[@asawhitemanidjustliketosay]

And people say the couldn’t hang today 🙄

[@KDSlimReaper]

@@asawhitemanidjustliketosay let's be real they had some dogs back then but 80% would get beat by some middleschoolers

[@asawhitemanidjustliketosay]

@@KDSlimReaper I think it depends on which era’s rules are in play. Palm down dribbling, traveling, offensive fouls were all enforced way more back then today.

[@EnduringArts]

@@KDSlimReaper And the major ignoramus comment of the month award goes to...

[@curtm6867]

Watching a old game like this, the 3 pointer made a big difference in the way the game is played

[@liberty4allplease]

I watched this game and remember well when Sam fouled out. I was a huge fan in high school and convinced the principal to bring Sam as the featured speaker at the varsity club banquet. I was invited up to meet him. This was Maine. Years later I met him again in Washington D.C. A gentleman and one of the greatest clutch players and 10 time NBA champion.

[@VaanNeiiru]

You are a very lucky man to experience meeting such a person. Bless you sir

[@zacharythomason7359]

Awesome Story.

[@bullsfan7507]

The rim getting hit by the ball sounds like pins being knocked over by a bowling ball

[@kevaninthe4135]

Either the rims were loud or they had mic's right next to them. They do make quite the sound.

[@careyconley4690]

No breakaway rims then.

[@diamonddog13]

Must be because Chris Schenkel was calling he game.

[@siggietyrone3965]

Yes it sounds awful.

[@kash45]

Fr

[@thoughtsuponatime847]

This is a terrible game to watch if your goal is to see Wilt vs Russell. While this is an epic game 7, both of the legendary centers are in massive foul trouble and can't do anything risky. Both teams have only seven players on the roster. Boston especially has no back up center. Russell retires at the end of this video. Wilt gets injured. Everyone is exhausted. This is not their usual play.

[@eddiesaninocencio7486]

Many famous names, I was only 14 years old, Elgin Baylor, John Havelcheck and many more thanks for the memories.

[@one4allall4one91]

This is rare to see since back in the 60's the VCR was not available. Had to be a master copy.

[@primitivochapa7837]

VCRs were available in 1969 but only television stations could afford them not available for the public yet

[@JohnDoe-tf5db]

@@primitivochapa7837 q

[@TRJ2241987]

@@primitivochapa7837 the VCR wasn't even invented until 1976 and did not exist whatsoever in the USA until late 1977. Primitivo Chapa has not idea what he is talking about. No cassette based recording format existed at all in the 1960s. The U-Matic format is what was used in the early/mid 70s, and became obsolete once VHS and Betamax debuted. Most NBA games that were broadcast on ABC were not preserved, or were shredded/wiped. This was common practice at all of the major networks for most sports, talk shows, game shows and soap operas until the mid 1980s. Johnny Carson was furious when he learned NBC had destroyed most of the episodes of his show. Back then network executives had no foresight to think anybody would care to see this stuff again, and it was less expensive to reuse the same tape again and again

[@TRJ2241987]

For a long time I have heard a recurring rumor that all of WIlt Chamberlain's greatest games that had been preserved were destroyed by somebody in the league office who had a personal dislike toward Wilt, and only kept the biggest disappointments of his career. All of the footage of the 1967 Finals was destroyed, and in the series against the Celtics, the only game that was saved was the one that Boston won. 1970 and 1971 final game of the NBA Finals is fully preserved with the championship celebration in tact. But the 1972 Finals 4th quarter and Lakers title celebration original broadcast were destroyed forever and do not exist.

[@Randysilent]

Can you believe this was 50 years ago!

[@jhoncuenco5247]

LOL I was born 10-24_69

[@ozzee5094]

jhon cuenco dam you young

[@silewis9396]

@MAN UTD Copy and pasting this everywhere does nothing except make you look like a loser. Coming a United fan

[@ajschannel162]

@MAN UTD you know americans hate soccer, we love american football and basketball

[@abelfranco8425]

@MAN UTD did anyone ask?

[@Lizards_Lounge]

Thank you so much. Jerry was a beast !! Is it just me or did people used to fight so much harder to block or rebound? Today most these guys don't even leave the floor to do either.

[@meredithleavitt5815]

Sam Jones is one of the most underrated players ever

[@claudiacotner1638]

Meredith Leavitt I watched him in the 60’s M, and you are sooo right. How many times he killed the opposition in the playoffs. Had he been in there for the rest of the game it would never have been that close.

[@AlexisSnyders]

Bogdan P Sigh lol. He is the overall leading scorer for the greatest dynasty in sports history. If he is perfectly rated, Bill is very overrated. If Bill is top 10 all time Sam is top 20 no question

[@calisley3698]

Monster in 2k

[@back2back379]

he was nice as hell, some of those fadeaways on the baseline falling out of bounds look like MJ and Kobe

[@Mrd9960]

@@back2back379 He made a clutch bank shot, off the glass in game 4 to win the game, 89-88, to tie the series at 2-2, going back to LA, sooo clutch he was! Very underrated player.

[@boydbrooks5065]

Love the standing ovation for Sam Jones from laker fans. That’s some class

[@MrDarkx1000]

When the game is close and Celtics score it sounds like half the arena is cheering. I think that it’s more likely that a good amount of Boston fans showed came to Cali for the Game 7 given the Celtics were a dynasty at this point

[@raddmann336]

Some cities had better fans than others. I remember listening to a Minnesota Twins game in the 60’s up in Detroit and Harmon Killebrew hit the ball out of the stadium which had never been done. And the crowd cheered like crazy ! They had an appreciation for great feats even when they were accomplished by opponents.

[@MindsetManifestoTV]

Rest easy bill, a true legend

[@HanoiHustler]

God might make it a bit ruff.

[@LorolinAstori]

Russell was great for the first few minutes of the 4th, disappeared pr blundered throughout most of the quarter then came up with a few key moments at the end of the game. Genius!

[@davidlafleche1142]

Bill Russel was worn out by that time.

[@kevsorb123]

Russell used that tactic when he was tired, made Wilt feel good, then blast him at the end. Wilt always thought he was better. 😅 Russell was beating up on Wilt since college.

[@andrewhoyle1521]

WOW I wish my brother was alive to see this. I always wanted to watch this game my whole life, you tube is the best

[@iamLODD]

Andrew Hoyle 🙏🏽

[@ethansyang8341]

Rest in peace

[@samireyes7111]

R.I.P. Prayers to your brother

[@andrewhoyle1521]

@@samireyes7111 that's very kind of you to say. Ty very much

[@zacharythomason7359]

RIP

[@potorokusmc13]

Damn West was willing them. He didn’t want to lose a 6th finals 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@coachwane]

He was gunning the hell out of His team if u ask me. Which played into the Celtics hands. Dude was turning the ball over trying to play hero ball. Siegfried got x4 Steals in the 4th alone. The offense was very stagnant, which always result in a L. Wilt chamberlain is shooting 87% cooking Russell. Give him the ball, give it to erickson. Wilt is shooting 87%

[@potorokusmc13]

@@coachwane he had one crucial turnover and one rushed shot cause there was less than a minute left in the game. The offense was tired not stagnant and they were playing a great Celtics defense can’t blame them.

[@mr.raslyon6626]

Thats why he's the logo

[@suave_d]

@@coachwane I agree, to an extent. But when you have a guy scoring like West, and your team is down by double-digits, you have to feed the guy who is making shots and take your chances. But you're right, Wilt should have been more involved, too. I would have attacked Russell and fouled him out of the game.

[@larrycarr4562]

West the original Katie Winters, not a hair out of place.

[@aarondigby9859]

Bill Russell got those old school crew socks mid length with the green stripe/s. I bet Bill's got a ton of those and probably still wears them. What a champion: along with West, Baylor, Chamberlain, Jones, Havlicek, man the talent on that floor is other worldly.

[@riggodrill]

This is fantastic. Thank you for posting this.

[@keandregreen5628]

It’s crazy when you realize the game was faster back then

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Exactly why Wilt was able to average 50 points

[@jp3813]

@@anthonyhutchins2300 Pace has more to do w/ team scoring rather than individual scoring. The lowest league average for FGA was 75.4 per game. Even at that rate, Wilt could still attempt 39.5 FGA like he did in his 50-point season. In other words, ball hogging is the real ingredient.

[@jp3813]

@Salvador Luna Call it shot jacking, if you want. But the point is that Wilt was the type of player who would've still taken 40+ shots even during a slow pace era if he wanted to. It was still a fast pace era when he decided to be a playmaker instead.

[@jp3813]

@Salvador Luna The subject is Wilt's 50-point season in which he averaged 39.5 FGA. He attempted 63 shots in his 100-point game. His average went down in the 2nd half of his career when he decided to play a team game. Prior to that, he averaged 33.3 shots for the Warriors. The point is he could do that in any era no matter if it's fast or slow paced.

[@alexislopez6787]

Bacause there was no three point line

[@mortimerzilch2608]

Sam Jones' last game. Bill Russell's last game. Elgin Baylor's last game.

[@johnmenna1315]

Elgin Baylor retired in 1972 He played in parts of 3 more seasons after this game

[@daffyslooney2867]

Correction-Baylor went on to play three more years... unfortunately retired early in the season that the Lakers went on to win 33 straight games and the Championship!

[@JBBGeek]

Daffy's Looney Yep. Retired nine games into the season because he felt that he was hindering the team’s chances. After his retirement, the team was able to do more offensively with Wilt as the rebounder and distributor inside and West and Goodrich as the shooters. Not many people have the guts to do what Elgin did. One of the twenty greatest players ever, in my opinion. If I remember correctly, he did end up getting a ring from the team after they won the title even though he was no longer on the roster, which was a classy move after they finally won a title in Los Angeles. That was their sixth title in franchise history after being the NBA’s first dynasty from 1948-49 to 1953-54, winning five titles in six years in the pre-shot clock era when they were the Minneapolis Lakers.

[@iveysilva6240]

Wolfen Jedi True. I have him as my no.15 of players active in the last 50 years.

[@timothychamberlin6985]

Had no idea. Thank you....

[@rjohnson993]

Wilt and Bill Russell, for being at the end of their careers, would get up and down the floor in the 4th qtr still. Impressive. BEASTs.

[@victorwiley3739]

wilt wilted in this series,,,,,,look up his stats

[@kwhiterivers]

RIP Bill Russell you are an absolute legend!

[@gato7908]

it's true the dribbling appears less dynamic, but let's not forget they had to be very careful about not traveling or carrying the ball, which is hardly ever called today

[@bordertown]

+Gato Dribbling appears less dynamic here because the rules were different. Players back then were only allowed to touch the top of the ball while dribbling. They changed this later on to make the game appear more exciting.

[@sugarnads]

bordertown theyre just not policing it. I dont think the rule has actually changed.

[@lukekiefer5964]

The Mongoose The rule actually has changed twice.

[@russs7574]

Absolutely, but the ridiculous ball handling of today is also within the rules.....the NBA has changed both the carrying and traveling rules to accommodate "exciting plays."

[@DreDaDon16]

Jerry West was a monster

[@arsonhakobyan]

He had a Napoleon Complex cause of all the points he scored.

[@FuShengAlex]

DreDaDon__ undone by the biggest choke job in NBA playoff history by Wilt!

[@utthamprakash4976]

@@FuShengAlexthis is an old wilt. His role was to be a distraction for defenders so that other players got more opportunities. And he was still averaging a Triple-double in this final. Also had best average BPG in the playoffs and finals

[@FuShengAlex]

@@utthamprakash4976 yeah too bad he was a distraction to his own team. Old Wilt???? Russell was even older than Wilt. Excuses from you. Kareem at the same age averaged over 30ppg in the playoffs for LA en route to Showtimes first title. Hakeem at the same age at 69 Wilt absolutely destroyed David Robinson and outplayed Shaq in the Finals. If wilt averaged anywhere near his regular season scoring average....LA would've won the title easily. Instead he couldn't even outscore some scrub teammate named Johnny Egan!!!

[@utthamprakash4976]

@@FuShengAlex His game was entirely different at this point, Even his coaches told him to change it and be less offensive. How much rebounds did Johnny Egan make? Wilt averaged 25 rebounds in the finals. Don't forget that Wilt at the ages of 34-36 completely destroyed Prime Kareem in every match that they played. And Kareem destroyed Prime Hakeem at the age of 39 and even he even dropped 46 on him. Wilt at the time was more Defensive and cared about blocks and rebounds, That's why his stats deteriorated. Also Russell didn't have Knee surgeries like Wilt did. Kids be looking at stats and judging, Defensive centers generally don't have good stats. If you looked at the stats of Ben Wallace, Dikembe Mutumbo and Bill Russell, They might be considered as 2nd class players

[@koolduce1]

R.I.P Bill Russell 🙏🏾 We lost a pioneer in the NBA community. May God be with him.

[@ScottRossProductions]

much more fun to watch than what passes as the NBA today.

[@epixploits7826]

Lies

[@TheDCGuitar13]

My respect for bill Russell grew even more watching this. In his older days, he’s running up and down the court with more effort and actual speed than almost any big that came after him.

[@xdadaxx1040]

@Aaron D. Digby, Sr. Wilt did

[@xdadaxx1040]

@Aaron D. Digby, Sr. Bill and Wilt would definitely dominate any big in this era

[@chucklynch6523]

Bill was the greatest professional team sportsman this country has ever seen, and that is coming from a New York Knicks fan!.

[@housesports000]

well to be fair he was a track star, he was the fastest big man after Wilt and could jump pretty high himself which was why he was such a legendary defender

[@Carmelotello]

R.I.P. Elgin Baylor 🙏

[@susanstamboulian646]

It's rather simple, if he knew Jesus he's resting in peace. If not, he's not.

[@vika0194]

@@susanstamboulian646 How dumb are you? It's 2021 stop being an idiot.

[@susanstamboulian646]

@@vika0194 WTF does the year have to do with the word of GOD? His world is eternal and absolute and since you just demonstrated how stupid you are, I have zero doubt your dumb ass you are on the HIGHWAY TO HELL. Hope you like it toasty.

[@DTS_I]

Watching Bill’s intellect on full display is absolutely amazing. A player who can control the tempo of the game by getting everybody involved is the true art of basketball.

[@razkable]

Bill like duncan controlled the game at center like no one else...it wasn't about getting stats like shaq and lebron...two of the more overrated stars ever...

[@mjg6233]

@@razkable dumbass

[@williemuhammad80]

Wow 👏 thanks 😊 for sharing this!!!

[@spryfol]

I don't know what was more entertaining. This classic game and 4th Quarter, or the super intelligent comments by actual basketball fans who KNOW the game. In my opinion watching how the game was played then and now a lot has changed, but one thing hasn't. When you play as a "team" no matter what, sitting egos aside and realizing how to win will ALWAYS rise to the top. The Celtics who aged like fine wine, led by no doubt the best "leader" in the history of American sports Bill Russell looked like they knew they wouldn't lose and it showed all through that 4th period. The Lakers had the better one on one players, and West was on fire, but with about 3 mins left you could see he was out of gas. That makes the Lakers coaching decision to not bring Wilt back that much more a bonehead move. With Wilt in the game, the Celtics had to play much more cautious because of the foul trouble with Russell in the middle. The Lakers could have fouled out Russell, or kept the pressure on by driving to the rim and getting fouled. Plus then the Celtics started doubleteaming West in the corners and Baylor wasn't hitting the long jumpers, and was a bit slow getting to the rim and the defense could recover.

[@sonofaballer96]

Chamberlain was in foul trouble as well and he could barley move.

[@Wulfgar1224]

The Celtics went ice cold from about the 6 minutes mark until the final minute of the game when Nelson got that lucky bounce. Back in those days, without a three point shot, overcoming a 15 final quarter deficit was a monumental task.

[@flyinghotwing]

wilt hurt his knee after that 23rd rebound, he had to go out....a top team nowadays blows both of these teams out easily, as great as some of those players were, most of them (larry siegried, mel counts, john egan, etc) would not even make a G league squad today

[@flyinghotwing]

@slip satch i highly doubt that, though if he were around today surely his overall skills might be better, and perhaps he would train all year and not smoke in the offseason...he had a decent shot and good fundamentals, but looks kind of weak for today's monsters, that said, he did not travel there, and adding that to many other horrible calls by the lousy refs back then, lakers could have easily come back and taken that game

[@cortr9310]

@@flyinghotwing Siegfried was a good player. He led the NBA in foul shooting twice. If you noticed he was playing with a strained hamstring too.

[@mhhmmhhm3301]

I can only imagine the thoughts and emotions going through Bill's heading during that interview, he got to the end of the road and couldn't put it into words, all he could do was thank his teammates and just like that Havlicek came in to help his leader and showed that he was always their for his coach and friend. What an incredible player, coach and man who never gave up and elevated everybody around him to a level of greatness. Thank you for this beautiful moment in NBA history Mr. Russell you deserved everything you work for..

[@darlaevitts3459]

Wow. Great video quality. The Lakers Had a shot to win this , but they had a late string of turnovers and misses that doomed them. West incredible. Chamberlain not a factor down the stretch , he got hurt. Baylor was a shell of the player he was. Couldn’t get over how thin Wilts legs were. , because he was such a force. Boston just always seemed to find a way to win .

[@yournan2254]

This video shows how underrated jerry west is

[@Araconox]

It was the Boston Celtics versus Jerry West .

[@miquelcanosasanteularia1678]

not really, check the stats. West was the best player but baylor contributed big in the scoring. If you add wilts rebounds (and the fact that he was 33 playing 48 per night). Remember bill was 35

[@bordertown]

Baylor contributed big in missing shots. He shot the ball 22 times and missed 14 of them.

[@abdelrahmanelsheikh5798]

Russel, Chamberlain, West, Baylor ... four of the top 20 players in one game!

[@iheartbong]

Sam was a stud too.

[@Mack_Worlds_Media]

Havlicheck too

[@mayankrathi7333]

Funny how people used to say that Russell had the better teammates and hence won..But apart from Russell you really start thinking about true gamechangers in his team after his name..on other hand Chamberlain did have a good support cast but found a way to loose.

[@mayankrathi7333]

@Aaron D. Digby, Sr. Please check the roster again almost the same squad was on the roster for 76ers the next year too..and apart from Gale Goodridge and Elgin Baylor retiring almost similar squad atlead the same starcast of 72 played in 69 and 70 as well.. You can check if you feel like..Just cz now they loose the support cast doesn't become bad..You win once and you can't suddenly discredit them of being bad next year altogether or they can't be poor players once you fail to get over hump.. Let's face a fact it's not easy to win year after year..Celtics were special..But it was Russell who had the mental stamina to come back year after year..Even after when Cousy retired, even after Sharman was gone or KC Jones gone, Heinson gone, abeit with younger guyz like Havlicek, Barnes, Em Bryant or Mal Graham..I mean man to man 69 Celtics vs Lakers it was a joke Lakers should've won but they didn't and who went out of the game Mr Big Dipper only to come back and steal the glory when his team with Jerry West and Mel Counts had bought them back in the game..

[@eddierivera1860]

My man HONDO!

[@bigswallow2]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sigean100]

I watched this game on a tiny B/W tv in an Air Force Barracks at Sheppard AFB, TX surrounded by Lakers fans. I was the only Celtics fan Those guys gave me absolute hell until Don Nelson sank that miracle shot. Then it got quiet. Lmao. It’s so cool to finally see it in color!! Go Celtics take down Warriors. 3 more games.

[@Unitas19]

🤝

[@reggiedennis5331]

That story was great, until the very end of it lol. #DUBSIN6

[@babarazamsucks]

If only the Celtics would’ve won against the Warriors. Screw the Warriors.

[@EM-et4jq]

I was taken aback at how fast paced the game was. I learned you don’t need to space the floor if you just make quick simple plays.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Lol you just showed how little you know about the game. This style of playing isn't efficient and rarely ended in the highest percentage shot available. I will say this style is far better than the slow ass, ugly ass 90s game.

[@SilentRock396]

Anthony Hutchins nah he’s actually right. Make crisp, quick and smart decisions with the ball

[@dbruh936]

@@anthonyhutchins2300 Personally, I enjoy both styles. Basketball is a beautiful game to me regardless.

[@heywasgood1612]

@@anthonyhutchins2300 90's was better than this weak trash

[@bradendanehey9632]

Anthony Hutchins yeah but the 90s was called DEFENSE. Ur definetely 9 years old. Sit back and shut up

[@afghanj1381]

08:57 That move by the ref!

[@Helena-cc8lv]

The refs in those days are busting sum moves

[@aurelvlaicu_c45u4l]

Smooth

[@skywatcher9176]

He did a whole lunge lmao

[@PesterFester1966]

The creator of T-Bag.

[@afghanj1381]

@@PesterFester1966 🤣🤣🤣

[@sambeaumont395]

Love how players didn’t argue every single call back then, and even put their hand up acknowledging it was them (legitimately not trying to take credit for a better player). That’s the number one thing in todays game that needs to go.

[@skipads5141]

FlopBron?

[@sambeaumont395]

@@skipads5141 LeBron is pretty bad, Westbrook, Luka even. Lots of star players, arguing a call and not getting back on d or are absent on o. But the worst thing is that it isn’t just star players - guys like Draymond I’ve never done anything wrong in my life Green are doing it too.

[@kanone_69]

Players had no rights as players at that point. Wasnt because they fully respected the refs, its because the nba would come down on them.

[@sambeaumont395]

@@kanone_69 - that might be true but it isn’t the whole story. People had a lot more respect for things and each other back then. Today people are just greedy AF. The NBA needs to get back on top op these sorts of things as it is hurting their product.

[@kanone_69]

@@sambeaumont395 Its selling more then ever before. Idk if its really hurting anything, but I see how that could be annoying for some viewers. This just comes down to a matter of opinion though.

[@michaelcarrig627]

Incredible upload.

[@kopibin9532]

So many HoFs. Good shooting. Great sportsmanship. Good referees. Awesome fans. What an era.

[@russs7574]

Havlicek and Nelson also got to play with Boston for their next runs....the Dave Cowens, Jojo White, Paul Silas teams in the 70's.