How Good Was Pistol Pete Maravich REALLY?

An evaluation of the talent, career and legacy of one of the most dynamic players of NBA history
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[@jonnyarnett]

Who’s Pistol Pete better than, and who’s he NOT as good as?

[@Canadaballer96]

Better than Isaiah Thomas Not as good as Jason Kidd

[@Israel-nb7ip]

@@Canadaballer96 how are you judging his being better than Isiah Thomas? I never saw Pistol Pete since he was before my time but I don't think he was better than Isiah Thomas based on every indicator I've seen. He was a more gifted scorer but not as good or effective a passer, leader or winner. Also, what was his real position. Shooting or point guard? He was a combo guard but with lead guard responsibilities. He's probably top 10-15 all time point guard but not a top 10-15 shooting guard.

[@Canadaballer96]

@@Israel-nb7ip Better shooter, scorer, rebounder, passer and ball handler. Thomas was a star- I'm not taking anything away from his accomplishments. But, isolate each player, and I think Maravich is more gifted. Pistol was also on some famously bad teams lol. Thomas has the better resume and NBA career, but I'll take Pistol over him if we're talking individual talent.

[@maninblack9850]

@@Israel-nb7ip Pistol was a great shooting guard. One of the best pure shooters ever. Shot 66% the only year he played with a 3 point line. And this was at the end of his career when his knees were completely shot. Led the league in scoring. Had 68 in a game with no 3 point line on 62% shooting. Averaged 44 a year in college with no 3 point line. Handles were every bit as good as Isiah and he did it first. Hes one of the most skilled and talented to ever play. Unfortunately his career was plagued with garbage teammates. Not his fault.

[@Israel-nb7ip]

@@Canadaballer96 remember, Isiah Thomas was drafted by a terrible Pistons team and almost single handedly made them a relevant, playoff team overnight. Pistol never had that type of impact on a team even when he had talent around him. Obviously, he was a skilled player with great talent but how did it translate to wins? Isiah Thomas was as skilled as Pistol Pete with better team results even when he didn't have great talent around him. I haven't seen one all time list rank Pistol ahead of Isiah Thomas and I see why.

[@joelman1989]

He wanted to be remembered as a Christian and he died playing basketball at a church... the two things he loved most. RIP to this forgotten legend.

[@ross5506]

I never knew than he was a devoted Christan, good to know. Thanks

[@dookiehowser1162]

He was awesome, would of loved to see him on a good team, healthy, and playing with the 3 point line. Pistol Pete, even his nickname was bad ass.

[@dreams2xs]

he's not forgotten. I still remember him as one of the greatest. Just the other day at work, I mentioned him in a meeting when we were talking about NBA greats.

[@michaeljordan6008]

Forgotten? Any casual basketball fan knows that The Pistol was the greatest scorer and showman in the history of the game. He’s an absolute legend with skills that few others ever possessed.

[@thomaswonderwood9826]

What an awesome legacy...and what a great guy wish I could have seen him play live...so smooth. God bless the Pistol...

[@elbowgang9715]

RIP Pete Maravich was soooo far ahead of his time

[@daveg4236]

Stephen May still is. There's NOBODY that has, can or ever touch what he could do

[@james44mag31]

And most of all he was a white dude!

[@larrylevy3962]

If Elgin Baylor says Pete is "the best he's ever seen," that's good enough for me.

[@ra5928]

I live in Warrior country. If people saw Steph's plays of just his assists, they would agree that he should be an all star. His passing and setting up plays is amazing. Then, you have his shooting. I was around when Pistol Pete played. People back then didn't like him because they thought he was a show boat. But, he eventually won them over. Steph Curry was asked in a local tv show who he considered the best. He listed Pistol Pete in the top 5. Pistol Pete died 3 months before Steph was born. At 6:55, you will see a Steph Curry play.

[@isaiahmoore7664]

Facts

[@borismedved835]

Elgin Baylor was the best anyone ever saw.

[@johnreilly7956]

R.I.P Elgin, you were a class guy, always.

[@k3ith8ee]

RABBIT!

[@duaneonarecker9187]

Pete did a Keds commercial while spinning a basketball on his finger during the whole commercial. We all immediately started practicing everything that Maravich did. I wore floppy socks with my uniform. Maravich is my favorite player of all time.

[@carmel156]

Well said, and I agree LOVE the Pistol!!!

[@smnslyr]

Mine too

[@dantemagliari1073]

Mine too. My dad and I used to watch the old vhs movie Pistol we had to search every used video store in the bay area but when we found it, it changed my life. I was dribbling with a blindfold around the house the next day lol and standing backwards at the foul live bouncing it hard under my legs into the hoop! (Missed and hit the jewels quite a few times though), lol

[@Cupidt9]

@@dantemagliari1073 What a nice and funny story lol god bless😂

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

"Pete Maravich is the most skilled basketball player I've ever seen." - Julius "Dr J" Erving

[@dmzabo3914]

That comment from The Doctor says a lot.

[@nickmeyer8566]

That is amazing because I have always admired the “Fantastic Dr.J”. I got to watch Pistol Pete on TV and we all wanted to play like Pete, but I didn’t know what a stunning Record he had! R. I. P. Pete!

[@fredkoltz9788]

WOW! That is quite a compliment coming from a truly great player in his own right!

[@Placesandspaces35]

Hocus Pocus Focus Dr.J was an eye blink away from playing on the same team as Pistol Pete. Dr. J was slotted to come to the Hawks from the ABA to the NBA but the deal fell through. Dr.J told that story in an interview.

[@danamiller2673]

Placesandspaces Artis Gilmore too

[@apex_prowler95]

He deserves the highest of praise... he was an innovator. Salute to the Pistol.

[@smnslyr]

Amen

[@williamwoodard4412]

Fun story about Pete. As a kid my Dad helped with recruiting at NC STATE where Press coached in the mid 60's. Press was from Aliquippa PA same as Asst. Football coach Bill Smaltz, so the families were close friends. We were at the Smaltz' house after afootball game during NC State Fair week. Bill's daughter, Ann, was Pete's age and were good friends in High School and she and Pete went to the State Fair together. Mid Evening Ann walks in with what to be the biggest teddy bear I had ever seen in my life. She was completely covered head to toe with bear. Seems Pete had located the Basketball game at the fair and proceeded to sink one after another winning everything in the arcade. It finally got to the point they shut the game down and told Pete to just pick anything out he wanted and to leave. We really thought Pete and Press would stay in Raleigh but LSU offered a better deal, but still a great memory!

[@miraclemeditations3919]

Thanks for giving me an excuse to tell one of my favorite stories. I was in my early 30s or so when I took my teenage niece, Stephanie, to California's Great America. I was still her hero in those days and I wanted to win her a stuffed animal at the Basketball Shooting booth. While I was no Pistol Pete, I was darn hard to beat in a game of H-O-R-S-E and I prided myself on being a pretty good shooter. The rim was extra narrow, the weight of the ball was weird, and it was overstuffed with air. Needless to say, I missed my first shot embarrassingly bad. The guy running the booth started mocking me in hopes of drawing a crowd. He shouldn't have done that! I kicked into my Muhammad Ali "I Am the Greatest" routine that I had down pat in those days. imitating Ali always inspired me and I got insanely hot. I never missed again! I must have made 35 shots and won two or three of the biggest stuffed animals they had before the booth guy banned me from playing anymore. I WAS BANNED FOR GOSH SAKES! Not being a famous athlete or anything like that, normal guys like me have to gain their swag from wherever we can. This was definitely one of my proudest moments!

[@SabaoonHadafmand]

there’s a video made by a youtube called dom about this

[@JimFaith]

I was in high school in a small town east of Baton Rouge when Pete was at LSU. At the time, freshmen weren't allowed to play varsity so he played JV the first year. Also at the time, LSU wasn't very good. So fans would pack the gym for the JV games then go home before the varsity played.

[@martindagoat7867]

@@SabaoonHadafmand I was just about to mention that. That’s crazy

[@dc7236]

LSU offered him a better deal???? What do you mean?? They paid him

[@8ch-Ivy]

If the 3 point shot was available during his college career he would of averaged 55-60 points a game.

[@rhmayer1]

Do people know how insane that really is?? 55-60 PPG for his college career AVERAGE! Truly amazing.

[@ChrisBabb]

I am surprised some BB Nerd hasn’t gone back, watched every one of his college games, superimposed a 3-point line, and tallied up how many 3’s he did make and see what his average actually would have been. Same with his pro career. It would be insane!!

[@8ch-Ivy]

@@ChrisBabb That’s where I got that from. They went over his games and said he made between 5-15 threes per game

[@shoeshineboy5869]

@@ChrisBabb What a great idea!

[@Treycarello]

@@ChrisBabb well he also would have taken more threes if he knew they were worth more

[@kahmalmason5919]

My grandfather used to tell me about watching him back then. He was a teenager. He said every time he seen the pistol. It left him speechless. And he was a loud person.

[@spagett2487]

There's something so captivating about Pistol's performance, right? You can't do anything but watch.

[@chuckdyer4456]

Home town hero from Aliquippa...The best ever

[@colleenposadas8415]

Funny about him being a loud person lol

[@missayawk]

@slip satch I saw that game too.I was about 14.It was on WOR- 9 in NY.The one thing ppl forget he fouled out with over a minute left ( I think 1:18).Had AT LEAST 6 -8 3pt range shots.

[@missayawk]

@slip satch He might've.But it was no less than 7.He was magical.In today's game he would be doing that almost regularly with the freedom he would have now.

[@fortnitejake850]

The guys jersey said “pistol” on the back. How cool is that?!

[@randombucksfan5477]

@fortnite jake,you beat me to it

[@aidengrimes5216]

Imagine your name on KZbin being fortnite jake

[@clinicaltranscription1190]

Keith Nowak - I had no idea, until watching this, that Pistol Pete and Bird played for Celtics, Bird’s rookie and Pete’s final season. Makes you wonder if that’s where Bird learned some of his no-look and touch passes which look similar?

[@jaydawg7820]

@Tod Wilkinson MY WORDS EXACTLY ! ... LOL

[@docducttape9270]

@@aidengrimes5216 what's that supposed to mean? Are YT names serious or something?

[@terrymcquade4772]

I'm 72 now & got to see him play twice in college. To this day he's the most entertaining player I've ever seen. And I've seen all the great players.

[@johnny07652]

WOW you are older than my grampa! It is good that you are reflecting on the memories of the good ol' days! It will help keep your mind sharp and focused on living and not your death! Good for you! Thank you for teaching us the old ways and traditions!

[@TheBenjammin]

What a super interesting life you've lead...watching grown men play a children's game.

[@howardrogillio9698]

I saw him as a freshman with a full hour and then the Varsity would play with a half empty cow barn stadium. Ha Ha

[@tobinfrost8934]

I saw him play. Nobody better.

[@terrymcquade4772]

@@tobinfrost8934 Agreed

[@timothybrown3150]

I was blessed enough in my childhood years to get to see him play live in Atlanta! The Pistol was before his time and ill never forget him or his unique style on the court!! RIP Pete Maravich..🏀

[@socalnick]

Growing up in LA in the 80s, I was exposed to the Lakers “Showtime”. My father always told me, “Pistol Pete WAS showtime well before your showtime”. Can’t argue with that.

[@spencergrady4575]

Amazing account pic

[@IanPunter]

Magic definitely a fan of Pete growing up.

[@wiseguy617]

@@IanPunter So was Bird. That's who Bird envied as a shooter. He tried to emulate his passing and shooting.

[@brownie91869]

Pete was ahead of his time. He was good as any guard ever.

[@robertmoser3415]

I’m 60 years of age Have seen a lot of great guards play over the years And NOBODY did what he did as an ALL around player His work ethic was insane Beyond obsessed I’ve seen some interviews with Julius Erving - I recommend you watch them - listen to what he said about Pete As an all around player tough to compare him with anybody else And was a class act off the court as well

[@howiegrossman1546]

Agreed

[@jenninelough2724]

Yessss!🏀👍awesome player!

[@johnny07652]

You're as old as my grampa! I always listen to elders, you are like a living history book! The olden times of pioneers and before things were modern have some stories to tell, people who are old are the guardians of these ancient secrets. Thank you for sharing your ancient secrets! I will live to carry on our ways and customs!

[@danielfronc4304]

@@johnny07652 Heck yeah! I'm in my very early sixties and my two boys are 19 & 1/2 and 18. I married late because I watched my older brother's and sister's marriages fall apart in divorces. Even with dating for so long, I ended up in a divorce too. What the hell.

[@tobinfrost8934]

I agree.

[@frtripp]

He was one of the top five guards ever. Sometimes, like Bird, the body doesn’t give you longevity.

[@monetschannel5773]

We get to see it, that’s the great thing about it I never saw him play as a kid. And I never seen any one with game like the pistol, and he is what we call weird with negative connotations today.

[@Daliman13]

Wasn't even one of the top 5 guards of the 70's. But here; MJ, DWade, Kobe, Thomas, Oscar, Magic, Kidd, West, Gervin, Stockton, Drexler, Paul, Nash, Cousy, Harden, Iverson, Curry, Westbrook, that's like 17 that there is NO case for PM to be ahead of.

[@morganlee2806]

Bird didn't need longevity to play winning basketball, which is something Pete never did. There's a reason Bird has a plethora of accolades to his name and Pete had none except for an overinflated reputation based entirely on the fact that he was exciting to watch.

[@jeffmccoy9656]

What are you smoking?😂 Just one Ex: 7th all time in scoring WITHOUT THE 3 POINT LINE!@@Daliman13

[@shadows5499]

@@Daliman13 nah bro was right was one of the top 5 ever but for sure not anymore

[@kevinmurray3945]

You see at the end Pete's signature move: stopping short on a fast break and watching the defender sail past him, sometimes into the crowd. A playground move that kept fooling them his whole career and just makes you have to chuckle at how endlessly creative the man was when it came to basketball.

[@larrylevy3962]

Pete played with a kind of fierce joy and was a joy to watch. All his skill came from an unbelievable amount of time in the gym, and that discipline and rigor was as important to me as a kid as was his blend of playground and school/professional ball.

[@andrewgalvin844]

Loved Pistol Pete growing up...I tried that move in college...full speed...sudden stop...goodbye ACL....he was unforgettable.

[@justinmccleary423]

By far my favorite all time player. For how great he was he could've been greater. RIP to the Pistol

[@rhett7716]

@@larrylevy3962 and he had a heart condition ??

[@mgebi1]

@@rhett7716 Yes, makes you wonder did he play his career that way? Would he have been even better? We can only wonder.

[@Youre_Right]

He was far ahead of his time. His style of play wasn’t ever seen.

[@danamiller2673]

He is the innovator of today's game

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

@@danamiller2673 I don't even see anybody today doing some things he did, like the pass at 2:55... his repertoire of passes, fakes, dribblings... was so vast that some of those weren't never replicated, just because he invented something new every game. Nobody pushed the limits of fundamentals like he did, and it's fascinating to me that he did it during a time when travelling and carrying were sistematically being called. When people talks about Kyrie handles and others like Curry, they tend to forget that Maravich was doing crossovers when it was almost impossible to do it without a calling. Funny thing, he was called one game by an officer who was unable to tell him what he was calling for, just because Pistol Pete invented something new... and even Pete said to the officer that he never had watch that play because he just created it at that precise moment

[@missayawk]

Some of his stuff we STILL haven't seen.Can you imagine the stuff he didn't even show or how his creativity was stifled because showboating was frowned upon?

[@Will-qo2mx]

Yeah. His style was half a dance always slightly altered the same move next time. Genius.

[@LegendOfKhaos12]

And fuckin clowns on nba twitter call him trash and a plumber and some don’t even know who he is.... seriously makes me so sad that people don’t know who Pistol fuckin Pete was. I’ve been saying forever he was soooo ahead of his time his shot his handles and his style of play. Dude was truly a baller

[@richardfriedman1327]

Pistol Pete was a phenom. He was easily one of the most exciting basketball players to ever play the game.

[@hughcipher6229]

"How good was Pistol Pete Maravich?" He was ahead of his time & as Dr J said "he had more tricks than the Globetrotters"

[@LJH70122]

He was actually offered a contract by the Globetrotters. I used to go to the games in the Superdome for $2. Pete was the show.

[@THEDONSTR8Fightah76]

Nah he was right in his era. When we’re talking about people who were in the golden era we say they were ahead of their time, but over time, times just got less special.

[@adamturner8732]

Use to dribble the ball on the train tracks, wrist pass, couldn't beat him at horse, one of the greatest shot makers ever. Quick he had it all

[@franchise5527]

@@THEDONSTR8Fightah76 Pistol was an elite 3 point shooter, he definitely would’ve been better in today’s league.

[@braviafeed]

I'm old enough to have seen the Pistol play in the 70s NBA. I guarantee you he would be even better in today's game.

[@timgerringer2741]

Pete made you feel wonder. Labron the fascist makes you annlyed.

[@johnandconnieleland6192]

His size and passing also being a great shooter would fit in today's game. I saw him many times. He would have much bigger today if he could have played in the Magic/Bird era.

[@davidrobbins3957]

I grew up watching Pistol Pete and Dr J, doesn’t get cooler than that!!

[@dentuttle]

Agreed. I saw him, too. Thing about Pete was the humility. He didn't talk a lot, he just went out and played a game no one had seen, not even in the ABA, and he let that play express himself.

[@Amick44]

@@davidrobbins3957 along with the underrated ice man

[@petercognetti2354]

I'm 63 yo- I had posters of the pistol all over my room growing up- so yeh-he was a hero to me

[@makchengaimakchengai8147]

wow he must have been fun to watch

[@makchengaimakchengai8147]

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[@spectren4538]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C America is for BIG BOYS you bitch basketball will be the number 1 sport in the world by the year 2070 A.D

[@spectren4538]

@HeyNowLookHere 44.2 ppg

[@ReasonExtremist]

that's dope, thx 4 sharing!

[@davidwoods8982]

The best I ever saw!! Period. He could have scored like Hardin, but he was an unselfish player and was happier seeing his teammates score rather than himself. Pete put the no in the no look pass! An incredible man as well as a player...

[@morganlee2806]

😂 There was nothing unselfish about him. He averaged just over 5 assists and almost 4 turnovers per game throughout his career. He was the definition of a ball dominant, score first player.

[@popdetective1000]

And....he played in a time when “carrying” or “palming” was illegal! Just watch these videos closely. He NEVER carries. Today’s players should be called for carrying every time they touch the ball!

[@kitano0]

thank you thank you thank you...I've been saying this for years...usually met with blank stares...

[@Serrafimo_Spang]

I agree 100%. Since the NBA is a show they decided carrying, palming, and extra steps is acceptable to allow the players to dribble between their legs. This has filtered down to college level. I believe It started with Allen Iverson of the 76'ers coached by Larry Brown who also authored the 4 corner offense At North Carolina back in the 60's. While at University of Kentucky, we referred to the 4 corner offense as chicken shit basketball. Pete was the greatest guard I ever saw. He came to UK and got 55 points but the rest got maybe 20. They lost but what a performance. I don't watch basketball any more because they don't play by the rules. Sad.

[@lonnietrout7245]

I went to a high school game lastnight and couldn't stand it , no ball handling skills at all , carrying the ball and palming the ball, kids couldn't shoot for crap either Smh, it's not the game I played in school 40 years ago, I played with no 3 point line and scored 1400 in career. Lol I left at half time because I couldn't take it any longer and my wife said it's time to go because I was so mad lol

[@boofogle]

Stop hating fool. Carrying is called if u good enough to get away with it then that's the refs fault.

[@boofogle]

@@Serrafimo_Spang u know how to play basketball? The game is so fast that refs can't see everything and they give the greats the benefit of the doubt like they have always done

[@noelramirez9532]

I remember my friend letting me burrow his pistol pete documentary dvd man pistol pete is a forgotten legand

[@bretzwashington6064]

Real talk

[@robertchandler5055]

i see what you did there...using burrow,rather than borrow as both were from LSU...HAHAHAHAH I ALSO WENT TO LSU

[@lespauldisciple3349]

Noel: Was that DVD 'The Night of Pistol Pete'? I have that DVD and it is ASTOUNDING.

[@bretzwashington6064]

I have to check it out thanks for tell me about it

[@noelramirez9532]

@@lespauldisciple3349 lol i honestly dont remember the name of it but it was really good

[@lessmith6848]

I grew up watching Maravich play and having my mind blown with his ball handling. The fact that after all these years we are still talking about "Pistol" Pete Maravich says something about how great he was.

[@WadeVanderMolen]

Pete was ahead of his time that is for sure. Back then players didn't lift weights, have chefs, or do things to keep their bodies strong and 100%. If he would have stayed healthy he would be a top 10 guard of all time. His heart defect was insane if you read the story...it's amazing he lived as long as he did. Amazing player. RIP

[@skolcole]

Still is a top 10 guard ever. You know his career average would’ve been 30+ ppg with a 3pt line his whole career.

[@johnbemery7922]

He was a magician with a basketball, nobody else like him.

[@Placesandspaces35]

John Bemery Rick Barry said “Pete did things with the basketball I have never seen before and will never see again.”

[@masonwright7700]

Mj

[@g10s]

I remember meeting him at my uncle's house when I was around 7 or 8 years old. My main memory was long legs in white pants. My uncle was a sports writer and photographer for the local Baton Rouge newspaper. Petes dad , Press, became good friends with my uncle while Pete played at LSU. This lead to some off court visits to my uncle's home. I love hearing my uncle tell stories about Pete's LSU and Atlanta days.

[@toddhursey8766]

They said his dad would drive the car while Pete hung out the window dribbling the ball down the road.

[@April-ng2kx]

@@toddhursey8766 I watched some type of movie/documentary around a couple years or so ago and it did in fact include this exact information. I was blessed enough to have seen him once play live. I guess I was about 12 and got to go to a Hawks-Jazz game in the Omni in Atlanta. I've lived in the same city in GA my entire life so it's no surprise I was pulling for the home team. But even more, I was absolutely cheering "Pistol" on individually, and yelled so loudly all game for him that I literally couldn't talk for almost a week because I'd made myself so hoarse. I loved it and have always enjoyed telling my kids, all my nieces and nephews, and my grandson about that game. I love being able to tell anyone that I actually got to see Maravich play in my lifetime, and greater still, I saw the man play live!!

[@ThePistol323]

Share some of your uncles stories with us..

[@paulr.4968]

Pete was doing “no look passes” before Magic brought them to Show Time. 🏀

[@ehrenthompson7891]

Magic admits he copied Pistol.

[@smnslyr]

Yes he did. I know that bc I've watched his films so many times.

[@jerrybooker7059]

Magic admitted that and said that he learned some of his stuff as far as those no looks

[@cvonantz]

And taught Larry Bird how to do it.

[@johnmatacola8867]

he invented(or re-imagined&improved) so many of the moves that are used today, it isn't funny. Especially how the cross-over should be named "the Pistol", because he invented it, but, he called it something else.

[@rickplot9358]

Crazy how some of the injuries that ended guys careers back then, would be a simple procedure, and could be back on the court in months now.

[@Puceter]

Yes, especially my boy David Thompson who would be in the top 3 best players in the NBA nowadays! SKYWALKER!!

[@shtak21able]

He's my all-time favorite. I don't like to compare. Great players are forever.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Kobe is mine pete is my second

[@osajukisama777]

Perfect example of wrong era

[@therealfronzilla]

Exactly

[@chrislaney930]

You could argue he had to create the modern era before anyone else could learn to play like him.

[@frankcoronado2781]

Exactly look at magic Johnson's moves all pistol pete man no look he was way ahead of his time for sure.

[@dntn9634]

That skinny kid from LSU set the basketball world on its ear. Coach's everywhere didn't know whether to shit or go blind. They all but outlawed the behind the back pass which every highschool player picked up on immediately. We did it anyway. He changed the game. A legend I will never forget...

[@LP-cc9mb]

My Grandpa was a student at LSU the same time as Pete, he told me how he would go to every home game just to watch Pete play. He told me how he “could do magic thinks with that ball” and how everyone sat in awe at the games

[@RedPop4]

His freshmen year, they'd sell out the Ag. Center (where they played then) for the freshmen game, then folks would leave before the varsity game.

[@Fantline]

He was one of the best period nuff said

[@joedog8891]

When "Pistol" was playing for LSU, he was my Idol. I watched every game I could, and listened to the rest. I even had a pair of suede Converse All Stars I wore with a wore out pair of floppy gray socks. I tried to emulate my hero on the court with no look, and behind the back passes, that often turned into turnovers. My coach would holler "and stop all that Pistol Pete Shit!" I never did. Rest in peace Pistol...

[@colleenposadas8415]

Cute!

[@bobby33x97]

My memory of Pete was he played in Pro-Keds because that's the only reason I played in them instead of LWCs > Low White Cons.

[@dwmzmm]

I lived in Natchitoches, LA (home of Northwestern State University) in the 1970's when our local TV stations use to pre-empt regular scheduled programing to carry the LSU basketball games as Maravich was always THE star to watch.

[@rogerdorsey7823]

PISTOL PETE WAS A MAGICIAN WITH THE BALL AND A DEADLY SHOOTER IN RANGE BUT WAS TOO MUCH OF A ONE MAN SHOW TO BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST TRAPPING DEFENCES, BOXING ONE AND DIAMOND TWO. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED AS A SET UP GUY IN THE PROS LIKE KC OF THE OLD BOSTON CELTICS AND THERE FAST BREAK OFFENSE THAT OFFERED SHOTS APLENTY OF HIS VARIETY AND ASSISTS TO THE BIG GUYS.

[@michaelanderson4771]

I grew up a Kentucky Wildcat fan but I loved Pistol Pete. Rest In Peace my friend ❤️

[@king_supreme1102]

The Pistol was a different breed

[@bretzwashington6064]

He was ahead of his time

[@jasonb2775]

He was a childhood hero and inspiration for me. I will always consider him one of the greatest athletes of all time. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@optfit60]

One of my all time favorites! I remember how how disappointed I was when he retired and how sad upon hearing of his death. But I remember him mostly and fondly for his brilliance on the court! He was and still is amazing to watch! RIP pistol!

[@dickbyington]

Imagine what Pete would have scored with a 3 point line

[@latergator9622]

60+ ppg easy

[@goblue7516]

Facts 💯

[@joshc441]

This dude would’ve broke a lot of records.

[@boofogle]

Yea that's the exact thing that the video said

[@RobJazzful]

Oh, man!!! I saw him back then. He was scary WITHOUT the 3-pointer; I can’t imagine how much he would have scored WITH it. Take what you think it would have been. Then, double it and add ten. You might be close. 😁

[@deanangel757]

Pete was so good they put his nickname on his jersey.

[@mightymikeamps9317]

I see a lot of Pete’s sneaky passing later on in Larry Bird’s style.

[@mikes3827]

Larry wasn't as "showy" or flashy as Pete insofar as their respective passing styles, but both were two of the greatest passers ever. I'm from Boston and remember Bird's rookie season, and the only bummer was as great as Bird was in his rookie campaign, Maravich could only occasionally show flashes of his former greatness. In other words, it would have been something to have seen Bird play alongside Maravich in Pete's prime!

[@mightymikeamps9317]

@@mikes3827 I couldn’t agree more that Larry was not flashy, but some of Larry’s passing techniques I had only seen before with Pete, and then Larry took it to another level with his deflection passes that I didn’t even see Magic do, and I say this as someone who lived in So Cal in the 80s and was a big Lakers fan. The Celtics were the enemy back then. Another thing people don’t realize about Larry is his mental toughness and killer instinct at winning time. He is the one who schooled MJ well in this area during 2 playoff sweeps of the Bulls, and MJ is the only other one who I have seen with that at that level. If I had to choose one player to build a team around. It would be Larry. Magic would be close second then anyone else. Larry could take a team of average players and make them a contender right from his rookie year. Magic became like that after Kareem, and he also became a better shooter over his career. I have to laugh when people mention Lebron on the same level of Bird, Magic, MJ, or even Kobe. None of these players need someone else to win the game.

[@paulr.4968]

And Magic. 🏀

[@adotintheshark4848]

he was a complete player..better than LeBust or Harden. Why? Like those two, he could put up points..but unlike those two, he played mean defense. LeBron plays "Ole" defense like a matador and a bull, and Harden can't even spell the word.

[@donjenkins3861]

Thanks. I've seen the same. Can you imagine, The Pistol and the Legend playing for 2,3 years in a row? With a rejuvenated Walton? My Goodness how my mind Boggles! 🤔😎🤗

[@malagra66]

The best guard to ever play in the NBA! He was ahead of his time.

[@Hazadin420]

Bro chill. Curry an Magic an 20 other playin Golf?

[@grantrmoore]

The Movie Pistol was one of the reasons I fell in love with the game

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Me too. I was a kid then and even though I wore Jordan's shoes I really wanted to be more like the Pistol than anyone and was constantly doing tricks with the basketball. Another kid's dad would always call me "Meadowlark" but I was like "No! I'm the Pistol!" LOL!

[@walterlegrand321]

I wouldn’t compare him to anybody because he’s in a class by himself

[@georgepolemaniii8664]

Absolutely

[@jeffmorrow9655]

Amen

[@earlsworld70117]

John Stockton cos Pete was Stockton on disguise/ Believe it or not/

[@boffo63]

@@earlsworld70117 That's cute. Pete had handles few could match.

[@StayCallm]

A.I. Would be the ONLY other person I’d compare him to.

[@genedeahl7453]

I'm 67 and I loved the era of the game during his career and he was awesome to watch

[@rickwashington3737]

This man was MAGIC before MAGIC ..can you dig it! I knew that you could.

[@tubecrazy3000]

He’s arguably one of the best players of all time

[@anxiety1018]

Nope

[@dc7236]

@@anxiety1018 Yes arguably

[@anxiety1018]

@Mr. Vain I wasn’t being mean but he isn’t arguably the goat. You are 💯 correct he is good but not top 30

[@pcs54]

@@anxiety1018 I think you can put him top 30. It depends what you value the most when ranking, talent/skill or who had the most accolades/winning. And he was one of the unluckiest players ever during his career with his heart deficiency, knee injuries, personal problems like moms suicide/alcohol.

[@anxiety1018]

@@pcs54 he was inefficient and had a lot of turnovers.

[@zackkelly8174]

Some of these clips its like he was playing Globetrotter and everyone else were Generals.

[@MGlennRoss]

Zack Kelly Best. Comment.

[@captaincarl8230]

@Zack Kelly Pistol Pete was actually invited by the Harlem Globetrotters to play for them. He would have been the first player of white skin to play for them. He decided to go the pro route. Greatest pure guard that I've seen.

[@dougjamesvandals]

Good point

[@captaincarl8230]

@slip satch Not only that, but Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson was also invited to play for the Globetrotters before he went on to his pitching career. Gibson declined because he didn't like the clowning.

[@mikefouts8945]

l0l

[@Kachunk673]

There never jas been and never will be another "Pistol". When Doctor J and Kobe say that he was the best, that says it all.

[@milt6208]

Look up Connie Hawkins. He was better than Dr J and every old timer would agree.

[@briandavidson1946]

@@milt6208 Dr.J better player.

[@milt6208]

@@briandavidson1946 then you must have never seen the Hawk because he was better.

[@briandavidson1946]

@@milt6208 Im 84. You been brushing with poop-paste because u have crap coming out of ur mouth. I've banged more quiff, drank and partied smoked a lot of reefer and retired a multi millionaire, live off the Pacific. Still smoking up Willie Nelson style. You don't know anything. Now go away Pooh butt. Or smoke up.

[@milt6208]

@@briandavidson1946 pucking liar. You sound like a Clint Eastwood wanna be all talk so STFU

[@lazysob2328]

Ball handling of Magic Johnson, shooting of Jerry West, mind of Red Auerbach and it’s the knees of Joe Namath that get him!

[@brianmcintyre503]

That was a great comment.

[@wakawaka1976]

“The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend” Is a great movie about his childhood.

[@arroyo5born749]

Ok I'm gonna check that now

[@poolboyinla]

It is a good movie. I saw it on a Christian channel.

[@derrickrobinson7603]

I remember that movie. The best part I liked of that movie he didn't care who you were what color you were if you can ball we will find out. RESPECT

[@noneyabusiness6957]

I remember watching that movie as a kid.....That’s why I started spinning a ball on my finger

[@mwj9080]

MUCH needed video on such a GROSSLY overlooked legend. This is one player I would've LOVED to see play in today's league. #salutetogreatness 💪🏿

[@MrVvulf]

There's a lot of great players from that era that don't get recognized, especially the quiet guys (like Tim Duncan). Wes Unseld was kind of like a defensive focused version of Charles Barkley long before Charles ever got to the NBA.

[@joshuareturns9907]

Pistol would burned them all with today's rules. Greatest guard ever. Big O is another overlooked NBA player, imho.

[@jeffcollins1172]

He would have tore up the lazy players in today’s game.

[@PGHJR002]

A young Ricky Rubio....but the grind of today's NBA would have taken a heavy toll on pistol anyway. He would have had to change his style to stay in today's NBA.

[@climb37775]

Pete Maravich and Bob Cousy would have absolutely thrived in today's league

[@timothyjohnson4285]

I was lucky enough to watch " The Wizard " of basketball back several decades ago. If you have never watched him in person......you can't really compare him to ANYONE! My humble opinion, NO ONE even comes close! He was HANDS DOWN..the most talented, balanced basketball player to ever play college OR professionally. THANKS PETE!! R.I.P.

[@bensokolowski9795]

I agree I haven't seen anybody like him and I'm 65

[@adotintheshark4848]

And he did it all with a heart defect that cost him his life later.

[@gordonames1892]

ROGER THAT!!

[@pdxflint]

Pete was one of a kind. I never saw anyone do the things he did, especially back in the day of plodding NBA basketball. I'll give him my vote as best NBA guard of all time. His offense was his defense. As long as he outscored his opponent by the numbers he did, that's what counts. And bottom line: the man was just a marvel to watch. So many "wow!!" moments. Thanks, Pete, for all the memories, and rest in peace!

[@t.b.player7102]

I'm 58 years old. The first conscious memory I have of watching basketball is seeing Pistol on a fast break whipping the ball behind his back and driving to the net. After that, I remained in awe of him till this day and watched and read everything I could about him. The fact that after all the turmoil he went through in his personal life he was able to find peace by surrendering his life to Christ, makes his life story more special than his basketball story alone.

[@michaelbarnes2617]

One of the forgotten GOATs extremely talented and skilled

[@richardstoddard1456]

agreed

[@paulkortz5545]

My son and I watched the movie, "The Pistol- The Birth of a Legend'. Loved it!!!! RIP Pistol Pete!

[@randymacpherson4689]

Pete was an amazing player to watch. Like Willie Mays, seeing him transcends the numbers.

[@kingzing9865]

Pete was like Gayle Sayers was to football...A one off who"s like will never be seen again

[@DudeHomer]

Great analogy.....BRAVO!!!

[@richhayes6741]

I would have picked that he was more like Barry Sanders than Sayers, personally.

[@kingzing9865]

@@richhayes6741 I guess that depends on ones age

[@bf1lv]

Gale Sayers was THE most talented running back in NFL history.

[@rosshageman951]

King. That is a perfect analogy. Well done.

[@johncase2408]

He was two decades ahead of everyone. The nba wasn't ready for Pete. He had a supreme gift that was hampered by league that didn't appreciate his gifts, all the while playing with a severely damaged heart. He was one of my idols.

[@richardstoddard1456]

A player ahead of his time. It would be awesome to see him play in this era.

[@EM-vf6pe]

Way ahead of his time. If they had the 3 point line when he played, no one would be close to his scoring records. A true legend.

[@andydurazo5337]

He was magic before Magic. One of the best pure shooters in the game. Loved watching him play. Major respect.

[@user-gj8iq7bu1u]

Magic had copied Pistol's style, that's true. Obviously. Even Magic confirmed it once.

[@ferf-kx6dq]

@@user-gj8iq7bu1u yup true dat!

[@tomg7071]

I'm old enough to have seen him play regularly. He was something special.

[@tjplaya1156]

Just go back and watch the videos.. pistol Pete had so much flair, so much charisma, and incredible skills! Scoring, passing, ball handling- brilliant at all three of those things. It was sad he passed away so early 😢, playing in a pick up game, after his NBA career..RIP pistol Pete Maravich, a definite legend of the game of basketball...

[@emerckx53]

The greatest pure shooter and shotmaker in NBA history.

[@markaaronsite]

I saw him play several times during his collegiate days. He was the best.

[@climb37775]

That's awesome, he and Bob Cousy were my idols growing up, but unfortunately they both played before I was born. I wish everyday that I could have seen Pete Maravich play in person, that must have been an experience.

[@bryanroshto7687]

He is the greatest guard and pure basketball player there ever was

[@stuarth4296]

@rl184 He would beat them all in H-O-R-S-E, and was a much better ball handler than either. Just watch him play. He was not a better all around player than Jordan, Kobe, etc...Red A. from the Celtics said Pete was the best ballhandler in NBA history. Pete scored 68 points with no 3 point line. He had a ton of injuries...

[@boofogle]

Uhmmm he was great obviously but no

[@boofogle]

@@stuarth4296 u don't know who would win in horse. Lol people always make bold statements with no proof. Jordan dunks from the free throw line. H. Kobe put the ball between his legs and dunks. O. jordan does reverse windmill. R. kobe 360. S. And for E Jordan does a reverse 360 no look lay up with his eyes closed lol. Point is you don't know who would win in horse. Ur Just talking fool.

[@boofogle]

@e james but lebron is still one of the best ever

[@boofogle]

@e james his destiny is what it is. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of mankind. He was robbed of what? How many more baskets could he have made? How many more times could he have passesd a ball. He is an all time great. I think his destiny may be bigger than just a basketball game.

[@geraldcross837]

He was a true star, no one can take that away Rest In Peace pistol Pete!

[@wileyearly4831]

Can’t wait to see this brother in Heaven.

[@billwilliams4105]

I love Pete Maravich he was one of the greatest point guards that ever played the game. And that's a fact

[@jmfordaliza3139]

never forget, the man got 3 jerseys retired in 3 different teams. GOAT.

[@gambler447]

he wasnt even the best player on the atlanta hawks.lou hudson was by far a better TEAM player

[@joshuaroe1402]

gambler447 That is laughable to think that. Being a better “team player” definitely doesn’t make you a better player. Pistol Pete was definitely one of the best ever and many NBA players recognize this. I have never heard Lou mentioned by even one of them.

[@81millionvotes]

@@joshuaroe1402 yep,that was a ridiculous comment,borderline embarrassing..

[@LegalAmerican4]

@@gambler447 I understand sometimes it's fun to deliver a 'hot take' and shock people with a comment, but don't betray yourself by making yourself look stupid in pursuit of that.

[@JohnDoe-pe1em]

All I can say is he was God given there will never be one like him again God must have needed an Angel when he took him back he was a great American and an inspiration to us all 🙏

[@mdlmrc1051]

I remember him. The greatest, and far underrated.

[@paulpalmer6364]

Had a chance to see him play he was the greatest entertainer who ever played the game. You got your 💰 worth a great great player.

[@timtalbot7795]

Pistol Pete was one of a kind, one of the greatest and will never be forgotten!

[@bigjoe2458]

For those of us who saw him, he won't be forgotten but for those who thought he was a hot dog, he will be. For people who never played the game, can never appreciate the hard work and dedication he put into perfecting his game. That's why he was the best.

[@samuelparker9882]

Tim Talbot He LITERALLY WAS /IS the INVENTOR OF THE " LOOK AWAY PASS ". He did it at least 12 times a game. Mainly on the fast break. He would run his defensive opponent guarding him up, down, sideline to sideline, from base line to base line, ALL OVER the court! He found the Messiah because sports all of em are well... satanic ally driven. Especially off the court. Just an unspoken fact among all involved. GOOD FOR HIM, for being STRONG ENOUGH to humble his self and ego; to embrace a power much greater than his self and all of us ego and " I " driven men. PEACE AND PROSPERITY TO ALL!

[@justafanintexas7913]

Jordan or Pippen would have eaten him up.

[@clifflawrence7479]

@@justafanintexas7913 lmao, the way Pete passed the ball MJ nor Pippen would not know where the ball was going. Pete was such a good shooter that he was shooting and hitting threes before there was a three point line. In fact after they added a line he shot an amazing 66.7% from long range. So good his teammates admitted trying to make him look bad and he is still considered one of the greatest of all time. So good that the Harlem glob trotters wanted him to be the first white boy to play on there team. Now am i saying he's better than MJ? No, not at all but he would have had Pippen for lunch. I was like you, had him top 25 at best then i started studying some of these players. Pete jumped from 25 to top 10.

[@justafanintexas7913]

@@clifflawrence7479 - Maravich was an innovator with that passing in his time but the game caught up to him and he had to change. Jordan and Pippen would have eaten him alive as they were much quicker.

[@fatz3174]

I just know that when LSU played away games the opponents fans came out to see him and ended up cheering him because of how amazing he was.

[@aspectra]

My dad went to the University of Florida when Pete Maravich played for LSU. At the time, Florida had a dismal basketball program, and said the only time the stadium sold out was the 1 night of the year Pete Maravich came to town.

[@williamberry509]

This is so true. They came to Knoxville to play UT and he had a very high scoring game. If he had a little help on the team they would have won. It says alot about your team when you are being covered by at least 3 men and your team mates can't svore. Shot alot from half court

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

It's almost impossible to comprehend a college basketball player avg of 44.2 a game FOR THREE YEARS!!!! Insane!!!

[@fatz3174]

just think if they had the 3 point line. @@thomaspalazzi7795

[@markthompson7985]

Great look back at Pistol Pete. And not even a mention of his famous floppy socks! I saw him when I traveled to Oklahoma City to the All College Tournament. I was about 13 or so. LOVED Pistol Pete. He put on a show and it’s one I’ll never forget.

[@13megagreek]

"Pistoooooool Pete" I can hear it like it was yesterday, as a young boy attending Jazz games in the newly built Superdome.

[@RedPop4]

Me, too. I said in another comment earlier that I "saw" Pete play through the eyes and tongue of "HotRod" Hundley every night on the radio.

[@DallasDashcammer]

I got to see Pistol play live when my Dad took me to a couple New Orleans' Jazz games. He was amazing.

[@sleezy2286]

I never really got to watch him but this helped me know more about him.

[@gurujr]

Pete played during a time of hand checking and no touch fouls. Today with the 3 point line Pete would have averaged 40 points a game easily.

[@erniedogbennett2501]

I remember watching him play college ball, and he he always left me in awe. The guy would pull off a half-court no-look pass like it was nothing. When I tried pulling some of his fancy passes, and dribbling in high school, coach threatened to bench me. Couldn't imagine why. 😆

[@jonathanbatturs6359]

That pic of pistol & Bird was classic, I had never seen a photo of them together b4

[@VegasTipsandTricks]

He was ahead of his time. Would have been dominant in today's game.

[@tobystevens9183]

Pete would have been dominant in today's game. Ask Ervin Johnson WHO inspired his game. Pistol Pete is at the top of that list...

[@maninblack9850]

@Maafa 1619 Newflash. Rings are won by teams, not individuals. Teams with multiple all stars. ALWAYS. Pete played with zero all stars his entire career on crappy expansion teams. Fact. He had the utmost respect of all of his black peers. They were awed by his skillset. Dr. J almost went to the Hawks in 1970 to join the Pistol but had to return to the ABA for contractual reasons. Pistol and the Dr. Would have been the Kobe/Shaq or the Michael/Scottie of their era had they teamed up. Dr. J admitted Pistol was the most complete and skilled offensive player he had ever seen. Same with Elgin Baylor. You havent a clue about basketball. Stick to a simple game like checkers.

[@kennyb50]

He was actually a scrawny little fuck.

[@kennyb50]

Pete was a stat player. No rings I don’t believe any playoff wins. Opposition never lost any sleep worrying about the Jazz.

[@johnnycool1744]

Pete was the best guard ever and one of the top five nba players of all time.

[@diegomartinez3747]

Is better that kobe, Jordan, lebrón, magic, bird, Kareem, Russell, Chamberlain, Duncan, Shaq, Dr J, durant, curry, wade, olajuwon,etc...?

[@jumpinjack889]

@@diegomartinez3747 I missed Kareem, Russell and Chamberlain playing guard.

[@waynelindafravel]

@@diegomartinez3747 I grew up with Pete as my idol but I think Jordan and Kobe were better guards. However, if Pete was allow to leave Atlanta and form his own "super team", he would have been remembered as one of the "all-time greats". He never had team support and was not allowed to do what Lebron has done. Remember, Lebron won nothing until he went out and formed his own teams. Neither did Durant. I have personally seen every player you listed play the game live. I wouldn't have Pete on the list either…. but I wouldn't have LeBron and Durant on there either because of how they did it.

[@exillitty3037]

I think he means top 5 guards ever

[@ronaldviens7862]

i would have to disagree with you on that, partly- - Jerry West had better numbers overall,as did John Havlicek; but Pete had that "oh, so that wasn't enough for you" attitude that put him in the spotlight early on. Too bad we only got to see him for 9-10 years. Three different styles, so i would call that a three way tie.

[@JS-bu6rq]

Easy call, #1, the best BB player ever! Of course, I went to LSU when he played and his dad was the coach. He wasn't that tall, but he out-maneuvered, out passed, and put the ball in the basket and points on the board. His stats speak for him better than I can. His death hurt me, as much as when Elvis died. A pure joy to watch. He was the Doctor before the Doctor came along. A ball-handling guru. Glad to hear he became a Christian before he passed away. The spirit never dies, the host body just returns to the dust it was made from.

[@gordonames1892]

HE PLAYED WITH DOC WHEN THEY WERE IN ATLANTA!! WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THEM GO ONE ON ONE AFTER PRACTICE!!

[@BobG127]

I have to agree with two of the all-time greatest players. Pete Maravich was the best basketball player I have ever seen -- period. Too bad he came into systems that didn't appreciate his talents. Too bad he had injuries. Too bad he didn't have a three-point line until the end of his career. Pete would have been much more appreciated by fans with the crazy numbers he would have put up. What's really crazy is that his ball handling skills were even better than his ability to put the ball in the hole. RIP, Pete -- and thanks for the memories and the Homework Basketball videos that helped my son improve his skills in the game he loved as a kid. You were -- and always will be -- one of a kind.

[@johnyerkov1553]

I have been watching basketball for 50 years. He is the greatest basketball player that I ever seen. He totally annihilated the college record for most points ever scored his average if they had a three-point line he would be scoring 54 points a game he averaged 44.8 points per game for 3 years

[@johnyerkov1553]

@Stephen Forfer I like your reply Stephen thank you for chiming in.

[@starmanm31]

. Pete Maravich, LSU: 3,667 points (1967-68 to 1969-70) Here's how Maravich's statistics break down each season: 1967-68: 43.8 points per game 1968-69: 44.2 ppg 1969-70: 44.5 ppg AMAZING !

[@perrymalcolm3802]

Timothy Miller busted his hump evvvvry game!! Breakneck pace!! And all with no 3 point line n a defective heart!

[@chowfun6526]

Holy Toledo!

[@TheSnodly]

GOAT. You can't dispute it. You can bring up all sorts of greats, but none of them but Pete could say they did it with half a heart. Game. Set. Match.

[@michaelpellecchia4166]

I watched him play the Knicks and he was amazing. Without question one of the greatest of all time. He was unselfish and a team player, and he was so much fun to watch.

[@gordonames1892]

HEARD HE LIT UP WALT FRAZIER AND THE KNICKS FOR 68 POINTS!!!

[@clydeb7713]

I followed him as a kid. In NYC, where I grew up, brothers said you got to see this dude he is UNREAL! Lightning reflexes, eyes behind his head. Nobody could stop his scoring skills. Amazing passing and ball handling game. I loved his game very colorful player way ahead of his time.

[@jasonjackson5696]

Can’t compare him - he was well ahead of his time & his skills cannot be matched. Most people don’t know how much he worked on every aspect of the game - tens of thousands of hours.

[@sixmax11]

take pete's style of play, when he was in his prime and place him into today's game and people would say michael who?

[@jasonjackson5696]

larry mack - Michael Jackson? 😂😂

[@DrSeanKennedy]

@@sixmax11 Nope

[@michaeljones2555]

I read his biography years ago. I don't remember too many specifics. One thing I do remember is that he would hang out the window and dribble the ball while his dad drove him to the gym. So glad that he found Christ.

[@markhoward8301]

Remember him well he was a legend as I was reared in the New Orleans Baton Rouge area my family had a popular Bar and Restaurant he would stop in on occasions and it was pandemonium the customers loved to see him...He had some tough times but made the best of it..God bless you PP

[@allenmorgan7556]

I ran down balls for Pete after he shot some of his spectacular shots during his practices across the street from his dad's restaurant. Pete was generous and kind and not arrogant.

[@TheTonyTamer]

I know his style was so magical that he brought more eyes to the court than almost anybody

[@carlhopkinson]

Maravich was also the most fun to watch....especially leading a fastbreak. Many of his passes looked like magic tricks with the ball being passed in a direction that was totally incongruent with his passing motion.

[@elinormiller8932]

He was my student at LSU; devasted when he passed away

[@immanuel7177]

He would be 74 if he was still alive and he was your student? 🤔 OK....

[@shanesheets2951]

Most skilled player ever, way ahead of his time. Would be a star at any decade of basketball.