Michael Jordan v Nate Thurmond (one-on-one). MJ asks Nate about Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem | 1988

[@Sldumas1983]

This is why us 40 year olds and older respected the old school because they taught if you listened and here MJ was a young man and was like Kobe just soaking up information like a sponge.

[@faronanderson2536]

I agree with you 💯%. I'm 49, and I still seek the approval and guidance of those who inspired me who are older and more wise. You can't go wrong. They were kickin' it big time before I ever was. Respect 🙏 🫡. Sadly, though, you do get young, know it all's who think they know everything and don't want to listen to sound advice then fall flat on their face when the pressures on. I've seen it time and time again, but I still help them get up. I guess you learn one way or the other. I, myself prefer to take wise advice everytime it's available. My ego doesn't ride that high to pass up on golden opportunities for wisdom.

[@ericthuku9731]

Wisdom right there.

[@billj4525]

MJ was always up for learning as much as he could to improve his game. MJ had the most talent in combination with being the hardest worker ever. Those two together and you get MJ. MJ was a very respectful guy, especially when young.

[@SincereSentinel]

Well said. I agree.

[@farstrider4592]

I know they were just fucking around but Nate looked nimble and smooth with his movements here. I can only imagine how ferocious he was in his prime.

[@grouchyblackman]

I thought I had seen everything Jordan... You win my man. You win .....

[@wavyamar]

Haha facts

[@jorgecarlomedina2390]

THE FIRST BASKETBALL PODCAST😄

[@vicious26]

I love these clips

[@Rumble225-qe7fy]

This seems super rare. Awesome post. Nate Thurmond in his prime was most ripped cut player I ever seen. Even with grainy footage u can see. Wilt almost every highlight he shooting that fadeaway everytime lol

[@papichefitup]

Another legend no one's talks about

[@1990758]

But a lot of people know about

[@23aceballer]

If you are able to hold your own against wilt, means you’re a defensive monster.

[@TylerHingleton]

Basketball aficionados, like myself, have an affinity for NBA greats who played prior to the 1980s era-present. There are many great big men, like Nate, Wilt went up against on a nightly basis, but you have so many misinformed modern-day fanboys constantly regurgitating that nonsense about 6'6" white dudes, which is far from the truth. They're absolutely brainwashed from the sports engine in ESPN, for example, which came into play in 1979, and is no coincidence lol

[@nvhb76876]

Wow Michael had a KZbin channel before all :)

[@ergoat]

What a gem of a clip. Nice find.

[@timclarke1683]

Michael's maturity is honorable

[@redhorse6652]

Jordan is actually a sensitive guy, a Southern Gentleman. He's more happy on a golf course than in a bar. His aggressive tendencies are to get the job done and protect his sensitive nature.

[@joseyeastwood]

Rest In Peace Nate 🏀 #42

[@capbruhcorn]

This was refreshing 👏🏾

[@Jean0987654321]

RIP Nate Thurmond

[@silewis9396]

Amazing footage. Just when you think you've seen everything. Mike is my GOAT but Nate's greatness is so underrated

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

Best man defender at the center position no doubt

[@SEVERINNGOM-ok9qg]

If You Are Humble, Wise, Respectful, and Learn From The Elders and The Greatest of the League, You might be the G.O.A.T. Young MJ smartly understood that. RESPECT 👍❤

[@ericcarson342]

Damn, great find. Great video quality.

[@billj4525]

I'm a big MJ fan and I have never seen this, very cool.

[@nobody4955]

Me too

[@rachitshukla7111]

Mike was really well spoken.

[@GianXen2k]

Nate has to be one of the greatest defenders ever no debate

[@realested]

look at the size of nate and they said Wilt only played with shot guys lol

[@MrPiraka123]

I love the Nate Thurmond hook shot!

[@DoulsTIM]

i really like these footage please keep it up bro💯

[@andytan911]

We all know MJ is vicious on the court against his opponents, but at the same time he constantly never says he was the GOAT because he had tremendous respect for all his predecessors as he never had the chance to play against them. This old clip validates that he has been consistent on his views from the early days.

[@billj4525]

Yeah saying he's the GOAT was not his style. MJ proved it easily. MJ spoke on the court.

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

Ali called himself the Greatest even though there were great boxers before him ! He was 22 ys old!!! Ali didn't care if people didn't like his confidence and the things he said in beating older great champs. He talked junk ! He didn't need any of them to teach him pointers how to box or give him advice !! Yet, he was loved by all.

[@improbuslotus]

Someone send this to Anthony Edwards since he doesn’t think MJ respected his elders…

[@staxmantim]

Thanks for this! You know, Jordan always believed he was the greatest & had a mad desire to prove it plus insane competitiveness to win, but he always showed respect to the greats that came before him which is what makes him the GOAT.

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

Eghh i got wilt

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

staxmantim - Jordan NEVER believed he was the GREATEST... YOU, NIKE, GATORADE and other FANS DID. Jordan ALWAYS maintained there's no way he could claim to be better than Jerry West, Oscar Robertson and other GOAT candidates when he never played them.

[@michaelantonio6643]

​@J.Ragland-hz1er yeah believe it or not, Mike's humble but Wilt is way much more direct and boastful 😂

[@TylerHingleton]

​​@@michaelantonio6643 He's far from humble, but Wilt just happened to have a bigger ego than MJ, which is the only difference. Definitely more direct and boastful, and he had a right to be lol

[@anthonybanks4958]

Yhanks for putting this video up & putting Nate Thurmond's name out there. He was a bad dude, strong, built similar to Dwight Howard, good shot blocker, could hit the 15foot jumper, good rebounder, played Wilt & Kareem and other centers very tough, he did most of his damage during his time with the Cavaliers...

[@tremain7056]

Nate was cooking Mike 😂😂😂

[@essentialjordan23]

Great find!

[@CinqueMalcolm]

Nate was fly with the Fila polo.

[@emmanuelenyinwa1443]

Big Nate! One of the great ones. RIP, Legend.

[@johnrobertson4637]

Damn I gotta find these clips u got, classic 👍🏾

[@1990758]

This is classic sports legend. It was a weekend show . Eighties early nineties, This is nothing new

[@sportingminds3311]

Great find never seen this before

[@MrTweaksTV]

both fits are clean af , ngl

[@hamptonsroyce2509]

I guarantee Mike challenged these guys to a real 1 on 1 game as soon as the cameras were turned off

[@F4YWOW]

Because basketball soul isn't there anymore.

[@frankenviews4069]

People don't remember this because of how he was later in his career, but MJ was a very humble and respectful young player to the veteran stars of his time. Only when it was undeniable (through wins, multiple individual stat records and NBA awards) that he had earned his clout did he start mouthing off and trash talking.

[@brentparker9527]

Lol, where did you come up with this? Give me at least 3 examples where he mouthed off to older veterans.

[@youllhavetowait]

210lbs weights today weighed 210lbs no matter the decade..

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

He was around 235 during his prime and the same height as Shaquille oneal barefoot...he also had a longer wingspan than wilt and a 35 inch vertical...he was a monster

[@TylerHingleton]

​​@@JohnnyRodgers3 He also was very physically-imposing , and don't see Shaq just easily having his way with him in the painted area. Plus, Nate was arguably a greater shot-blocker than any of Shaq's peers in his own era.

[@vivahernando1]

These old school cats are class personified

[@blacktimhoward4322]

Meanwhile Anthony Edwards thinks the old school had no skill

[@tomswill9189]

Never knew Mike did these interviews. Nice

[@Airestotle09]

Of course Mike had to put himself in that conversation at the end lol

[@QSLIMQ]

mr. quadriple dbl

[@dabarnes12]

Jordan was buttering him up right before they went one on one for 10k$

[@itguy13]

Respect the foundation never xxxx on it

[@goofywill90]

This is like watching Steph Curry in the Ryder's cup with Jordan

[@plainman9887]

That looks like Southern Cali based on those mountains and palm trees.

[@georgewashington3012]

What show is this? I’ve seen MJ interview OJ as well.

[@JAWrightonline]

The show was called GREATEST SPORTS LEGENDS.

[@Amick44]

He interviewed George Gervin and Elvin Hayes as well.

[@DJBuzzCity]

Great guy absolutely love MJ

[@ericflanders9442]

Carolina Blue polo baby! SWAG.

[@LEVAZ0ID]

Holy sheet dats a diamond video

[@satrialesporkstore7889]

MJ is lowkey downloading all the info he needs to beat Wilt and Kareem.

[@templetonbob]

Footage of MJ getting schooled one on one.

[@23aceballer]

Dude guarded wilt the toughest of anyone. Jordan would have a really tough time scoring on Nate in his prime. No way he’s dunking on him like he did to the centers of the 90s.

[@babyboomer9560]

Went to watch the Warriors play. Got there early and saw Nate Thurman warming up. He was at the corner shooting what could be called today ….three-point shots. It was 1969. He made 11 shots in a row from the corner ……not bad for defensive Center.

[@thescatman5029]

This is the man that held Wilt to a donut!

[@kevinsimpson4993]

Mike was taking advantage of some great opportunities..

[@Anonymous-uh5cx]

& This Is Why Anthony Edward's Statement Was Dumb AF.

[@arravYT]

Same Production as Wilt Chamberlain video

[@philiplinder3473]

Never saw this. Very cool.

[@JK-br1mu]

Gotta find this 1988 interview show Mike had.

[@johncena4748]

Jordan took it personal being down 0-2 😂

[@owensmith2137]

Where did you find this?

[@JAWrightonline]

GREATEST SPORTS LEGENDS.

[@lukewise777]

Ironically Jabar was 40 still balling & gave him props. LBJ same age basically & ppl hate on him. Then they compare MJ & LBJ. Yall don't know B-ball kids!

[@ZZ72774]

Never knew Harry Kalas did basketball content voiceovers. Awesome

[@ahtoomians]

Nate was an adonis

[@trueempire8948]

Where in the world did you find this video lol awesome I thought I seen every video of MJ I was wrong smh lol

[@melvinhhcp3615]

This is pretty cool!

[@K-xb2qz]

You had to be there to know how great a player really was. Sometimes videos don't tell the whole truth. That's why i dont listen to youngsters or anybody for that matter who say 60s and 70s era basketball was weak. You had to have played against these guys to truly know that. Everything you see on tv aint as easy as it is if you have to play against these guys but you can't tell everybody that. 💯

[@MrPiraka123]

Wow!! I wonder what program this was?

[@scottdavidson9963]

Greatest Sports Legends.

[@TheBatugan77]

One of the many plumbers Wilt played with and against.

[@mysterygamermgclues8864]

🤡

[@antav9371]

👍lol, was just about to post ''Wow, those 5'10'' white plumbers Wilt faced sure have changed in retirement !"

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

This must have been 1988, Jordan looks like he's wearing 3s

[@ShawnC.T.]

Nate Thurmond is in Springfield...

[@chrisdrake7689]

Wow thank you so much this is awesome, Rare Air Jordan 🐐🏀💯🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇 Indeed! This has to be from 1988 because MJ is rocking the Air Jordan 3's💯

[@kweli05]

He’s also rocking the hair 😂

[@kkbaby30]

Thankfully it's a team sport because anyone under 7' would never win against these guys. Also, this seemed to be a series because MJ also did this with George Gervin.

[@osakapanyasan]

I generally think most players form the 60s and 70s would struggle to compete athletically with today's NBA players. Nate Thurmand is absolutely an exception. Look at photos and video of prime Thurmand - he was decades ahead of his time. RIP Nate Thurmand.

[@1990758]

Why would you think that

[@dthang071]

I’d disagree with that due to the limitations in that older generation with shoes, trainers, technology, and dieticians. Imagine those dudes with today’s advantages!

[@SportsManStyle]

Suppppperrrrrrrr starrrrr

[@wesboyd-yw6cl]

Fast forward to today Old man MJ and Curry make a video. #30hisgoatness

[@matteice2994]

MJ THANK YOU YOU ARE MY GOAT MAN IS THERE ANYTHING YOU DONT DO GREAT THANK YOU MR amd MRS JORDAN AND FAMILY YOU RAISED AND SHARED A GREAT ONE

[@colinjarvis5935]

In 88 MJ was already the best the world has ever seen. Still humble and hungry.

[@killerecho]

Not bad for a plumber 🤔

[@Oldschool1943]

wow u actually reusing nick wrong trash talking points that he uses during lebron narrative

[@kaspafischer]

🤣

[@alkebulanlion6198]

Actually beast and athletic the player today are soft like you mad that all the polls got mj the goat

[@perryickes8991]

You had Thurmond, zelmo Beatty Walt Beallemy, Willis Reed Luke Jackson, Abdul jabber, Russell, Chamberlain, wes Unseld Bob Lainer Artis Gilmore these guys would dominant Jordan He would never have a chance inside in these Centers era. Quit the best player ever with Jordan because he is not.

[@ChrisDalton0099]

They're centers you clown 🤡 ofc they should dominate smaller players on the inside. Even some role playing centers could beat an above average guard in a 1v1 match simply because of the height advantage.

[@usuck1883]

Didn’t MJ played in the era of the tallest centers in the history of the NBA? 🤔

[@nostalgicbliss5547]

Yea Centers would dominate a guard lol. Basketball is a team sport and not a one v one contest.

[@9Ballr]

Was Nate Thurmond a plumber or a carpenter?

[@Oldschool1943]

neither but today's players are plumbers

[@silewis9396]

@@9Ballr Probably just laid pipes after Wilt

[@TylerHingleton]

I thought Wilt Chamberlain only played against 6'6" white dudes lol When you show a player named Nate The Great Thurmond to plenty of NBA fans (particularly younger), who only have more appreciation for the players from the 1980s-present, they'd have absolutely no idea who he is, and there are so many more great big men he went up against 😂😂😂