The original King James. He was so smooth and played with the system. One of the most underrated players of all time. He was what Pippen was to Jordan. He will be always overshadowed by Magic. But real NBA fans know how great he really was.
@wallstreetzoomer8 жыл бұрын
+Paul Eb That kind of shadowing was different... Scottie Pippen actually played better without Jordan and led the Bulls team to 55 wins after Jordan retired, would've made the Finals if it wasn't for a bogus call against him during the 1994 ECSF vs Knicks. I can't say the same without Worthy, he won't be able to carry the Lakers without Magic Johnson.
@paul80798 жыл бұрын
Magic Johnson You may be right. But on another team without the talent of the Lakers, he probably would have been a bigger star. The Lakers had Magic, Worthy and Kareem. Hard for a guy to stand out with two basketball legends on the team. He was an awesome player is all I'm saying.
@wallstreetzoomer8 жыл бұрын
Paul Eb He would stand out way more without Kareem I agree, Kareem was useless in the last championship of showtime anyway. Without Magic no, Worthy got a lot of points by leaking out on open break because Magic was the best at rebounding, pushing the ball and finding his teammates in the open break. Magic made Worthy better.
@vinrusso8218 жыл бұрын
+Paul Eb He and Magic, are 2 rare players to be MVP in the College Championship and MVP in the NBA championship. And played on the same team.
@vinrusso8218 жыл бұрын
+Magic Johnson Kareem was 41 years old at the time your talking about. As for Worthy, even without the fast break points, he could post and score with the best of them.
@thomaseads12367 жыл бұрын
Worthy's speed, his first step, his court presence, and his power are not matched by very many in the entire league's history. He fit in perfectly with Magic, and made Magic look even better than he already was. Worthy was a phenom. He was raw brute force and power. He was consistent. He was determined. And like all truly great players, he wanted to win, not just make a paycheck. He is vastly underrated.
@jonquist70895 жыл бұрын
I saw him fake his defender and drive baseline for a dunk in this video. This guy is as quick as Westbrook but a lot bigger.
@ilragnoerrante9 жыл бұрын
Big-Game James was the only NBA player in history to lift Thor's hammer. He was Worthy!!
@stephensandin4513 жыл бұрын
Hahaha xd
@justinallen10923 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment
@jonquist70895 жыл бұрын
Great athlete and relentless competitor. It's crazy how many players are overlooked. I've been studying basketball for 9 years now (I'm 24) I'm still finding greats from the past. The NBA has employed over 3,000 players. That's a lot of talent and names to remember.
@MrHarveyrex235 жыл бұрын
Seeing James worthy go up against those great Celtic front court players in Bird and McHale was a great treat for me as a kid growing up watching magic, bird, Jordan, and isiah
@jan2799 жыл бұрын
All-Star by regular season, SUPERSTAR by playoffs. =)
@rami305 жыл бұрын
Nothing special lol
@yurrgee5 жыл бұрын
Must be stupid high if you dont think elevating your game when it matters isnt special😂
@jordangoodlow74925 жыл бұрын
sponge stfu
@rami305 жыл бұрын
@@yurrgee He can make layups .
@yurrgee5 жыл бұрын
sponge So can Shaq and other great slashers, that’s what makes them great at what they do(.)😂
@mrtruthhurts23076 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest small forwards in NBA history
@stephensandin4515 жыл бұрын
And power forwards
@Roman20Allen10 жыл бұрын
best transition duo ever? magic and worthy?
@ericpledge18 жыл бұрын
+Roman Allen Showtime was fun to watch. I missed those days of the NBA.
@pistolpete67967 жыл бұрын
Roman Allen I think Stockton and Malones transition duo might be a little bit better
@SuperChickenBurgers6 жыл бұрын
Lonzo and Kuzma
@oneadvocate95176 жыл бұрын
Pistol pEte Lol nah
@Chocobobob4 жыл бұрын
Lebron and D-Wade
@Ryenobal10 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don't think there was ever a faster forward than James Worthy. He had the that lightning-quick first step and although basic, his fast-break finishing dunks were breathtaking because of the speed and hang time. Michael Jordan stated that Worthy would be in his starting five if he wanted to field an unbeatable team.
@619OleSchool9 жыл бұрын
G Ryen He was so fast and quick I agree full heartedly!
@wallstreetzoomer8 жыл бұрын
+G Ryen Heard of LeBron James?
@jamesfernandez36277 жыл бұрын
Worthy has the right qualities of a real NBA stud. Strong, quick, tough, can play in a system and a better playoffs contender than any stars that played at this overrated era. And I heard that Lebron the biggest piggy back rider all time, is going to acquire Deron Williams
@jonathangonzales41156 жыл бұрын
What about her?
@DeeNice6816 жыл бұрын
Bron James is faster, Worthy comes after him. Marques Johnson from the Bucks never gets talked about, but he was very fast for a small forward. Dominique was more quick than fast. 'The Greek Freak' is lightning fast.
@reynirrunarsson13355 жыл бұрын
5:02 That dunk on Laimbeer. Hell yeah
@trunks92965 жыл бұрын
2 things I got from this video 1.) James Worthy just might be the king of the fast break. 2.) It was beautiful to see a rare Magic Johnson dunk! 😃
@lelat25718 жыл бұрын
James worthy drop step on the baseline.made the defender look like they were nailed to the floor! it like,GONE!
@henryboy0043 жыл бұрын
This video keeps me going. It teaches me that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed
@gnmorales17 жыл бұрын
the heart and soul of Gastonia, North Carolina!
@SoawNyce9 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest all time. thanks for that. poetic music, for poetry in motion Worthy.
@stephenlibin95263 жыл бұрын
So many incredible memories! My all time favorite small forward! What a special player!
@RetroTiburon4 жыл бұрын
Didn't really get to watch him growing up but watching his highlights throughout the years as a Laker fan, you could tell this guy must have been a treat to watch live as a Laker fan. He seemed so consistent and efficient as a scorer. No ego and knew his role on the team... Get buckets!
@manuginobilisbaldspot4245 жыл бұрын
Used to love Lawrence Tanter just saying, "WORTHY!!!!!!!" when he'd dunk one in or get layup in the late 80's. Showtime was incredible. You had to be there.
@Parkjoonho188 жыл бұрын
When he was reaching his 30s he had gotten sooo good at the post game. People remember him for him spins and running the floor, but because he knew he would have to adapt more, he added some excellent right box post game. And he could shoot his hook shot left handed which is more amazing. If anyone had it today they would be unstoppable.
@ShaddsChannelWhenHeWas126 жыл бұрын
So underrated... He was what Klay Thompson is to Stephen Curry and what Scotty Pipen was to Micheal Jordan... Super underrated, he’s in the shadow of Magic Johnson...
@derinsari4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely player he was..soo talented and smooth. One of the best player ever.
@davedane70678 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video --- thank you! One of my favorite players of all-time.
@chaudock8 жыл бұрын
This video of Worthy and those like it are great. One of the best finisher of the game. But, they don't show how great of a mid-range jump shooter he was. That 15-18 footer, whether faced up or post-up turnaround, was automatic. He lacked the 3-pointer, but didn't need it. He was unstoppable.
@jeffreyhurst72317 жыл бұрын
Same think I was thinking.
@shake14948 жыл бұрын
Entrancing music. Great selection.
@angelus3138 жыл бұрын
Shaiakh Amjad what is the name of music piece?
@rubberglovesandwich98896 жыл бұрын
angelus313 Peace by Paul Kelly
@lotsatrix4 жыл бұрын
Shaiakh Amjad this shit sounds like funeral music.
@mattbailey70495 жыл бұрын
One of the best ever that no one ever talks about.
@krusekids2 жыл бұрын
James Worthy was a bad man. You don't get your Lakers jersey retired if you were just "good." He was an all-time great. Silky smooth player that was an absolute killer on the fast break. Great, great player.
@Lindberg19843 жыл бұрын
Happy 60th birthday to the one and only Big Game James!!!
@rodneywashington20176 жыл бұрын
James Worthy and Eric Dickerson played in Los Angeles at the same time, were quick and fast AF, Strong, lots of endurance, and wore those goggles with style. Hmmmm, distant relatives perhaps?? Lol. Much love to "Big Game" James Worthy. One of my All Time favorite SFs and overall ballers.
@lorenzocorleone76054 жыл бұрын
nostalgia!! fan since birth!! lets go LAKERS!!!!
@jamez2fly923 жыл бұрын
Love all old highlights of Nfl Nba shoot nascar. You get to really see the speed of the Game and cars
@jonjonharreld7602 Жыл бұрын
This Is Why He's Called That First Step The Big Game James Worthy Fam Fa'Life...One Love Fa'Sho.
@alexaadap6 жыл бұрын
People especially this generation don't realize how great James Worthy was
@OlajuwonDR34M9 жыл бұрын
Damn, that fastbreak was insane.
@ronaldjackson75414 жыл бұрын
Show time Lakers lived up to the Name. And a whole lot of Magic to Worthy.
@OlajuwonDR34M3 жыл бұрын
@Dylan Stern lmfao don’t remember commenting that at all 😂 too good lol Preciate that! But no way I’m not even close to the best lol
@edkiely27122 жыл бұрын
When 'Big Game' played well, the Lakers were virtually impossible to defeat! He was the perfect wing-man and finisher on the break! Such fond memories of watching James! Thank you J-dub!
@SuedeStonn7 жыл бұрын
@1:34 how to make toast in .1 seconds. I watched as many Lakers games as I could in the 80's, and Worthy always made them fun to watch, dude was just awesome.
@VADELMAHILLO-or9dq4 жыл бұрын
one of my idols and heroes
@MARMELADIAHGT3 жыл бұрын
ONE OF MY IDOLS AND HEROE
@sdawg48344 жыл бұрын
That first step and the one handed outstretched arm palming the ball high up in the air it was already over!
@SuperThakid098 жыл бұрын
Career NBA statistics Points 16,320 (17.6 ppg) Rebounds 4,708 (5.1 rpg) Steals 1,041 (1.1 spg) 3 Championships
@stephensandin4515 жыл бұрын
Should have done more steals and points with that speed. I mean, I can steal any ball, no matter if you are greater or not
@timjones84084 жыл бұрын
I live close 2 ashbrook high worthy my all time favorite player would love 2 meet him i only watched Lakers because of him
@vinrusso8218 жыл бұрын
He and Jordan were teammates on the North Carolina championship team.. Worthy was MVP. Worthy was a junior while Jordan was a sophomore.That's why sometime their are similar moves. That team also had Sleepy Floyd at guard. What a college team! How many players now can do a spin move with a left hand dunk in 2 seconds. You don't hardly even see left handed dunks very often now.
@paul80798 жыл бұрын
+vin russo Sleepy Floyd did not play for UNC. He played for Georgetown and was the guy that accidentally passed the ball to Worthy to seal the championship for Carolina. Wonder why they called him Sleepy? Asleep at the wheel is my guess.
@paul80798 жыл бұрын
+Paul Eb UNC had Jordan, Worthy and Sam Perkins. Jordan was a freshman, Perkins a sophomore and Worthy Junior. They got Kenny Smith and Brad Daugherty the next year.
@ericpledge18 жыл бұрын
+vin russo Jordan was a Freshmen.
@ericpledge18 жыл бұрын
+Ogre No, the guy that accidentally pass the ball to Worthy was Fred Brown.
@ericpledge18 жыл бұрын
+Ogre UNC should have won more National Championship under Dean Smith. All the good players they had. The problem players leaving school early for the NBA.
@anas66957803 жыл бұрын
Speed n power n touch n heart ...the most underrated !?
@davidholcomb93936 жыл бұрын
Loved him as a Tar Heel and yes a great Laker even though I was a Sixers fan. But he was indeed a great, great player.
@BANAANISOSELYFZT3 жыл бұрын
ONE OF MY IDOLS
@user576144 жыл бұрын
He never fully showed what he could do being behind Magic and Kareem. But people won’t forget the legend of James worthy.
@omenahillo-dn2ku4 жыл бұрын
one of my idols. i would love to visit some day in los angeles
@dubores33646 жыл бұрын
great music choice
@joeynumbers334 жыл бұрын
So underrated.
@ericpledge18 жыл бұрын
Showtime was very fun to watch back in the day. The good ole days.
@drdellaman5 жыл бұрын
Ah, those were great times to be a Laker fan. Worthy was a fantastic player. That team could compete with any team ever. Magic, Kareem and Worthy on the same team, talk about a big three.
@1975longshot4 жыл бұрын
One of the Best finisher ever
@teokillteokill73327 жыл бұрын
legend worthy only respect for you
@VOVETV4 жыл бұрын
My favorite player!
@supermichaeljordan843 жыл бұрын
Que maravilla de jugador! Uno de mis héroes, con el paso del tiempo su velocidad, juego de pies y técnica aún me maravillan!
@jounazlebe22974 жыл бұрын
one of my idols
@MrHarveyrex235 жыл бұрын
Seeing MJ, Worthy, and Sam Perkins on that Tar Heels team was insane
@BANAANIKAKKU-ld6xw3 жыл бұрын
ONE OF MY IDOLS IS JAMES WORTHY
@joshk47577 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@lupodelupis36726 жыл бұрын
James Worthy was born to run those lanes...,class personified
@wumrw77974 жыл бұрын
UNDERRATED 🐐👑😤
@ericruiz10365 жыл бұрын
Maybe the most underrated player in history.
@jonjonharreld57744 жыл бұрын
Big...Game...James...Is...Also...One Of My Favorite Players...One Love Fam...
@dustycc46956 жыл бұрын
Would dominate any era. With modern training and nutrition he’d be even more unstoppable
@ZhangtheGreat4 жыл бұрын
Ugh, if James Worthy had played in a different era, I think he would be in the conversation for best SF in NBA history. He was already outstanding in his own right, but he was overshadowed by Magic and Kareem on his own team and Larry Bird at his own position. You'd never hear that from him though; dude's as humble as they come.
@NeoLegendX4 жыл бұрын
But would he had won any rings He has nothing to prove He was a finals MVP on the what people consider the best showtime team He is a great player
@AFR0MAMBA3 жыл бұрын
man... Showtime was intense!
@PrestigeWorldwid33 жыл бұрын
Showtime lakers had so much chemistry with one another
@joedotson76784 жыл бұрын
Big Game James soaring dunks and every spin move in the book!!
@chrislane51455 жыл бұрын
Worthy had one of the quickest 1st steps ever and that was with his back to the basket.
@kalanikalani3198 жыл бұрын
man Whus ungaurdble at small forward ta go up with thos big paws either hand,blessed to have seen!!
@daveb88235 жыл бұрын
The answer to life, the universe, everything.
@thegoldenboy2948 жыл бұрын
people don´t realize that MJ learned and took a lot of this guy moves
@vinrusso8218 жыл бұрын
+thegoldenboy294 Worthy and Jordan were teammates at North Carolina. Actually Worthy was the 1st option. Jordan was a late bloomer.
@savagetilley27826 жыл бұрын
yupp I use to never believe that until my uncle sat me down with some OLD UNC tapes worthy was a monster one of my dreams would of been to see him come out of retirement and play with Jordan in Chi or even Washington to see that combo one more time IN the pros for the first time would of been amazing.
@rodneyman7115 жыл бұрын
Nigga had 1 move lol
@DeeNice6813 жыл бұрын
Jordan got most of his moves from David Thompson and Marques Johnson!
@Badaarchbishop3 жыл бұрын
@@rodneyman711 Nah bro! Worthy was nice!!!! This highlight real does not do his game justice. He was nasty on the block, and he played D. He was a complete Small foward.
@hankmeg13 жыл бұрын
Favourite Laker of all time!!
@titusjames72773 жыл бұрын
James is "Worthy"..❤️❤️❤️❤️
@pantera29palms3 жыл бұрын
You know special when you see it.
@leoolimac9 жыл бұрын
great, great player..
@MrDevtun4 жыл бұрын
The Celtics of the 80s had a hell of a time trying to deal w/ Worthy. They had no answer for his speed & quickness . Had Len Bias played for the Celtics....who knows.
@ongodbruhlawd7 жыл бұрын
one of the Greatest SF has played in the NBA
@jason41a3 жыл бұрын
straight to the basket!
@justinallen10923 жыл бұрын
Worthy would be a best in today's game, too
@OMENASOSEALTA3 жыл бұрын
MY IDOL
@merchantsmithimages4 жыл бұрын
I remember Worthy being able to take over a game, and nothing could be done.
@cardmaster29693 жыл бұрын
James worthy is that glue guy the Lakers needed and the only glue guy to be a teams star
@chrisspencer40935 жыл бұрын
Youngsters dont know big game James was beast even Michael Jordan said hes in my top 5
@VADELMAHILLO-or9dq4 жыл бұрын
one of my idols is james worthy
@light_angel.234 жыл бұрын
These were the Lakers I fell in love with 🙌
@creepshowcrate8 жыл бұрын
BIG GAME JAMES! One of the best ever, and was an iceman in the clutch. Would have been nice to see a lot more of his deadly perimeter shooting, though. He's also a real down-to-earth person to talk to, that #42.
@scottrackley44574 жыл бұрын
the best forward ever, note that I did not choose between power and off
@TRJ22419878 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've ever actually seen footage of Worthy being drafted or the 1982 draft at all
@lokeijak6 жыл бұрын
Dude rocked the goggles like a G. Smooth as silk
@haroldozaeta36148 ай бұрын
Worthy 👊🏼❤️👍🏼
@leoolimac7 жыл бұрын
The man deserves respect! He wasn't a Superstar because he didn't put up a show, but he was so regular, a true professional. I respect the superstars, but i respect even more the players that play consistently without being an ''all star'', like Scottie Pippen, John Starks, James Worthy, etc. I'm buying a worthy's jersey, for respect!
@johnconnor2105 жыл бұрын
Underrated
@alexaadap9 жыл бұрын
good music. sick of rap
@therealbs20003 жыл бұрын
Watch this video and it sinks in that showtime was different
@nothinaservantwouldntdo175 жыл бұрын
Worthy is Showtime
@JimReyes-i3y4 жыл бұрын
I really missed the good old showtime
@EdwinLopez-wv7zl6 жыл бұрын
Mi equipo favorito en esos tiempos
@glocfromthebloc68168 жыл бұрын
just found out that my 3rd cousin wow I never knew how good he was my dad used to me stories about how they used to play together.