Moses Malone Is The Most UNDERRATED Center In NBA History!

[@AndyHoops]

Sorry about the weird buzzing/humming noise in the background. I think I was too close to this new mic. I'll try to adjust, but if it doesn't work I can just go back to the old mic. Hope you guys enjoyed the video!

[@zachrohe2]

Andy Hoops maybe get a pop filter for this one it will sound better

[@unclereid]

Zach Rohe yeah it need a pop filter

[@AndyHoops]

Okay I'll get one and record my next video with it, hopefully it helps

[@johnliu8405]

my fellow asian

[@AndyHoops]

damn it might be because of the room I was recording in

[@aleks5905]

No one talks about Moses Malone but he's a top 6 center of all time

[@ollibrandhuber6881]

That is because Moses was a violate stalker who got a restraining order.

[@christianhenry4173]

@@ollibrandhuber6881 explains why the NBA dismisses Kobe

[@ollibrandhuber6881]

​@@christianhenry4173 probably.... the rape case did not help. I find it funny though that the NBA seems helpless with the case of Dennis Rodman

[@lloydkline6946]

It best not a list of something, ❤ mose Malone in the basketball hall of fame,,

[@groovyballers]

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[@therzathegza]

One of few youtubers who appreciates the history of the NBA

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Agreed. Its great to see.

[@groovyballers]

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[@zachrohe2]

He lowkey is arguably a top 5 center of all time

[@aldiggty]

Zach Rohe Yeah, but I'd say top 10. KAJ,Wilt,Shaq,Russell,Hakeem,Moses,Mikan,Robinson,Ewing,Dikembe.

[@MineMahtava]

Aldiggty bill russell was dennis rodman early coming

[@aldiggty]

Anthony What? In terms of rebounding and defense, but Russell averages double the amount of points for his career,

[@denimtears2275]

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[@MineMahtava]

Aldiggty he played 6'5 white guys

[@domais68]

Super underrated. It's amazing how being 6'10" doesn't get nearly the hype of being 7'0." Moses was strong as hell, he had a high b-ball IQ and longer arms than most 7-footers. RIP to one of the best ever!!

[@casualfandestroyer2503]

Nah his arms were known for being short

[@melvynsngltn27]

Moses the Man helped take Philadelphia to the promise Land

[@melvynsngltn27]

@ true but the 1990's was perhaps the NBA'S strongest decade

@@melvynsngltn27 Naw, it's the 80s to me. Plus, a few star-studded teams trying to battle for supremacy.

[@jefferyroy2566]

@@casualfandestroyer2503 I can't find a wingspan for Moses, but the small size of his hands is well documented. He could barely palm the ball but it didn't matter. No one in league history worked harder at rebounding on the offensive end. No one!

[@Amick44]

You ARE correct. He is the most underrated truly center ever. Most dominant center in his prime for about 5-7 yrs. After Kareem's prime and before Hakeem's.

[@Amick44]

Meaning truly great center.

[@groovyballers]

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[@dantean]

Thank you for this. I remember watching Moses from his years in Houston and it was like watching someone from another planet. Watching someone AVERAGE more offensive rebounds for a season than, say, Brook Lopez averages TOTAL rebounds per year was a revelation like no other. And while he was respected and beloved by his peers as well as everyone who saw him not just for his alien abilities but his quiet, quiet, quiet professionalism, unfortunately this last part is probably largely responsible for his legacy not quite being what it could and should be among (most) fans who never saw him play, other than aficionados, such as yourself. I felt for you when you said that, being too young, you never got to see him play and had to catch up through youTube videos but am SO glad you got hipped to him and searched out his amazing body of work, preserved forever on film and video. Too bad it's not ALL available--every second of it--because there was no one like him. The way he could make Hall of Famers look, if not silly, at least as if he were playing a different game entirely from them. Btw, in talking about the Showtime Lakers his 76ers team swept, you forgot to highlight that it was against Kareem himself, one of the 2-3 all-timers at the position who defined "NBA Center" in his day and since. Yet, Moses played as if he simply did not choose to allow the great Kareem to play with HIS ball. It was astonishing to watch, as was everything he did. Thanks again for this lovely tribute.

[@rdfink79]

Nobody acknowledges an amazing rebounder, thats why he is underated

[@compresswealthdivideeconom3757]

But he could score. Rodman is often under-appreciated but he played an important role in rebounding. Rebounding secures the ball. I dislike Rodman on a couple of levels but I am forced to admit he was effective on the court for his intended purpose.

[@dudeman1389]

thanks for posting this. I grew up idolizing Moses, and patterned my HS game after him. He was truly an outstanding player and let his game speak for itself

[@tonygajate5780]

Andy Hoops, I watched him when he was a sixer and that dude would foul out your front line, he was perpetual motion and his baseline jay was MONEY, he was not stylish just effective. He was MVPs in the Bird, Magic, Jabbar era. He DOMINATED people and you are correct

[@dionysise5008]

it was about time. Moses is SO underated that none youtuber had ever made a vid until know

[@BornToBeRollingStone]

He is a top 15 player of all time.

[@Amick44]

That's about where I would rank him. Top 10-18.

[@yvans.]

Agree

[@mr.stealyourgirl4910]

He is in my number 8 all time

[@groovyballers]

Easily ❤

[@owenhibell8875]

Moses>Ewing

[@JinjaOnHere]

Owen Hibell Hold this big fat W

[@Amick44]

Moses and Hakeem over Shaq.

[@churchservice2700]

owen hibell...at their primes?...of course

[@bigxchubstv6056]

Yeah and lavar over Jordan

[@melvynsngltn27]

In rebounding yes.

[@iess2006]

Big Mo was the best center of the 80s, period. Thanks for doing this video, as scary good as Mo was on the boards... Wilt still would have dominated in a matchup.

[@araynova]

Crazy thing.. his whole game was predicated off the rebound. A Moses miss, was a guarantee Moses offensive putback. His motor was crazy.

[@ing4gi]

You can see Charles Barkley learned a good deal from Moses in terms of rebounding.

[@merlball8520]

Fo-Fo-Fo! Thank you for this. I've been waging a war for Malone to get better recognition for years. Like you, I watched old film to see him play and was amazed.

[@mateiconstantinescu3445]

Rest in peace Moses Malone

[@supersammich344]

When Moses famously said fo' fo' fo', he was actually being quite humble and saying that to win each series, his team would have to win four games in the series, not that each series was only going to last four games.

[@johnnolan33177]

No it wasnt. Why would anyone say that? Everyone already knows you have to win games

[@johnbondola3246]

4,4,4, in row, indisputable.

[@anthonywilliams6002]

Moses was a beast in Houston a rebounding machine. Moses ranks right up there

[@irentyew4746]

Rip Moses You will be remembered

[@elowe5937]

I have been saying this my whole life. Too bad my generation only cares about stretch bigs...

[@tuckerwalker2845]

Give me a dominant post big over a stretch big any day

[@jefferyroy2566]

Ralph Sampson thought he was so versatile that his dream was to be a 7'4" point guard: grantland.com/features/an-oral-history-hakeem-olajuwon-ralph-sampson-1980s-houston-rockets/

[@UnPhayzable]

I see you puttin that Ping Pong table to good use

[@ryan10491]

I was looking for a video about Moses Malone. Thank you this is what I was looking for

[@alleniverson2028]

Do a video for Jay Williams if is possible. A fallen star that no one has been talking about. People seems to forgot about him.

[@valois1999]

Allen Iverson I think he's getting noticed now due to his job as a analyst

[@MoveInSilence23]

@Raiders1011 the Duke PG who almost died in a motorcycle wreck. You're talking the Jayson Williams who played for the Nets. BTW RN4L

[@TickyYoshi]

During practice Moses Malone would put a cover on the rim so when he shot a ball it wouldn't go in so he would work on grabbing offensive rebounds by himself and then at the end he would dunk the ball

[@lamj5171]

Definitely, a Top 6 Center of All-time. In his prime, Moses was unstoppable. A relentless offensive rebounder and scorer. He gave Kareem, Parish, Gilmore, Lanier, and Walton and many others, the blues.

[@stevenkunzer9027]

You do a great job touching on different aspects of NBA history. I really like this channel.

[@simplysimple7628]

Great video. I agree 1000% that this guy deserves way more exposure but he never wanted that. He meshed with DR J well because of how well mannered and classy the two were. Those 2 are most definitely the most classiest players in the history of the NBA. There are alot of em too. Miss the old NBA where class, loyalty, grace, hardwork, determination, and the sheer will to achieve reigned supreme. That was days of goosebumps basketball. 😔 miss it.

[@rxj0765]

Amazing player, a real class act. RIP Moses.

[@AirRusher1992]

Definitely one of the most underrated legend ever. Can't blame him for being quiet because that's who he is. RIP Moses. Legend forever.

[@oramonika9758]

Thank you for making this video I have a new found appreciation!

[@davidmiller8816]

Extremely underrated. He should be top 5 centers. Without him my sixers would have not won the 1983 championship

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Im a lifelong Sixers fan, and I remember being a lil kid and watching that 83 Championship team. So close to winning for years, Moses was the reason we finally got over the hump. There is an argument for that 83 team being the greatest of all time. Sweeping the Showtime Lakers, and losing one game in a title run? Insanity.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

@mericanmodi8479 I mean, they did contend after the 83 Championship, winning 58 and 54 games the next two seasons, and reaching the Conference finals in 85. I think the reasons they couldnt get back to dominance they showed in that 83 run are most likely because other teams, mainly Boston and Milwaukee, got better, and Philly got a lil worse. Barkley was a great addition, but guys like Dr. J and Bobby Jones were getting to the end of their careers, and Andrew Toney's foot injuries decimated what should have been an all star player for years to come. The Sixers were frustrating for fans in general, both before and after the title run. There were a handful of lost championships that could have been, but in the end I think they were just not as mentally tough as a few other teams in those years. That 83 year really had you wanting more, but it just didnt happen.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

@mericanmodi8479 Your opinion only. The fact of the matter is that the Sixers of the late 70s and early 80s had A BUNCH of teams that were close to winning the title, and damn well are "could have beens". Regardless of talent level, when youre up 2-0 in the finals, as we were against Portland, or up 3-1 against Boston in the 81 ECF and lost, as a fan, you wonder what could have been. Its inarguable as a fan. You state that we overachieved, so 1980 isnt an example of "could have been". Game six of that series, Jabbar is a DNP in an already highly competitive series. To say that we werent as talented as that Laker team, minus their best player and league MVP, is just silly. Were you alive at the time that series happpened? I was, and I can ASSURE you, the narrative going into that game, and after, WASNT that Philly had no chance of winning the game because they were overachievers lol. It was IN PHILLY, and we were the favorite in that game. You win that, its game seven, and who knows, but again, it absolutely was a what could have been year, as many others were for the Sixers in that era. Lastly as I explained to you, and do your reasearch, the Bucks, and Celtics in particular, were getting better, and we were aging at SF, on the bench, and again, while his age was young, Toney's foot injuries ruined his career. He played well in 84, and after that was A SHELL of himself. That was a HUGE loss for the future of the Sixers post Doc, and a big reason we couldnt get back to the finals. Again though, 58 wins and 54 im 85 shows the Sixers DID contend, despite of what you say. They just werent better than teams like Milwaukee and Boston, although you are absolutely right that they should have beaten NJ in 84. No excuse on that one.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

@mericanmodi8479 Whether or not every team has injuries has nothing to do with anything lol. You gotta learn some logic bro lol. YOU said Toney was still young after the run in 83, which is true, but after 84, he WASNT THE SAME PLAYER lol. Its inarguable, and whether you want to acknowledge it, thats a big reason as to why that Sixers era ran out of steam by the mid 80s. You seem to feel its Moses' fault we never got back to the Finals. Im sure he has a role in that, as everyone on the team does. In 84 he averages 21 and 13 in the series loss to the Nets. Hardly awful, but is it the 25 and 18 as he put up against the Lakers in 83? No. Philly was good after 83, as ive shown you, but with the core of that team aging and being hurt, combined with a very average bench, they werent good enough to beat Boston or Milwaukee. The point is, there isnt really anybody to put blame on, unless its Pat Williams, who simply didnt have enough talent on the roster to beat the elite. Hes also partially to blame for the Andrew Toney situation, because when Toney told him and team doctors about his foot issues, Williams didnt believe Toney or take the situation seriously enough. Anyway, im done debating this lol. You have your opinions, and are very entitled to them. If you are a Sixers fan, as I am, hopefully we get to see this team get over the hump as they did in 83. Take care.

[@marvingater333]

Loved it. Trying to make his build my primary build for 2k21. Having trouble with 2k giving me the comparison tho.

[@macoyprzybilla6096]

Alex English is the most underrated player ever

[@AndyHoops]

he was amazing

[@guydelly9462]

Andy Hoops Make a video about him

[@jonah-1802]

Macoy Przybilla Sidney moncrief tho

[@tylerr3740]

Andy Hoops Sidney Moncrief

[@elowe5937]

Sidney Moncrief, Bernard King, Elgin Baylor.

[@kc-vf4lp]

The Man. RIP ❤

[@pinheadsquarefriend4189]

man he was the guy. i used to love him and i cried when i heard the news that he died back in 2015

[@grady2540]

Do a video on Larry Johnson who was a short power foward

[@mookeychase0907]

Great piece thanx my guy for covering this old timer

[@patrickpoindexter7957]

It was an honor and privilege to meet this incredible man years ago he known me s iij once I was 12 at the U.S. AIRWAYS ARENA it was when the bulls played the bullets in Nov 27,1997. Because everyone in my hometown was n never knew waa I met him year's qgo.

[@c-5terminator367]

Excellent,Excellent video. R.I.P. MOSES🏀

[@jayyarbrough4497]

He can work any player of any era. Hard working always works.

[@seanogrady2629]

He always outplayed Kareem when they played head to head. He took Houston far into the playoffs with just himself. Also, Barkley got his style from Moses. I know because while I never played organized basketball, I played a lot in the playgrounds and learned how to use my body to spin and get my shot off against a lot taller guys by watching Moses play. People would say you look like Charles Barkley, I would be like no, I am not a Barkley fan, I learned my inside moves from watching Moses.

[@seanogrady2629]

@Merican Modi It was before 1983, plus without Kareem's supporting cast, Malone would have been the MVP in 1980.

[@ljn7052]

Andy you have a fast growing channel, and your content is great. Keep up the great work! 😁

[@Krakkenn69]

Mitic Moses Malone.. Top 5 best centers in the History.. Legendary Moses

[@postalatom9056]

This guy seems to be a low key beast. Nice video.

[@michaelgay-crosier7500]

I totally agree. He wasn’t underrated while playing. He was quite respected. It was surprising how quickly he was forgotten after he retired.

[@mmagic3534]

I loved the way the Sixers took the brooms out against the Lakers!

[@smokeyjoe795]

Yes he is. He was such a force. Moses was never an afterthought to the opposing coach. I think Willis Reed is underrated

[@massimilianobelloni5613]

When I was a kid and Nba was televised in Italy for the first time Moses was in his prime and he was one of my favourites

[@johnnykilroy3737]

R.I.P Moses Malone

[@sydneypenniesr.9474]

A lot of people know but some don't know that it was Moses Malone that mentored Akkem Olajowon here in Houston to help him become the player that he became. . A lot of Akeem's play style is accredited to Moses Malone.

[@explosioncake1331]

I will love to go back and watch him play

[@merlball8520]

This video alone just earned a new subscriber.

[@akumawani]

yeah- your right. people forget about moses because he didnt do a lotta self promotion. he just brought his hard hat and lunch pail night in night out... only the people who study and know the game appreciate moses- its like a rite of passage. same for moncrief bernard pistol english ice dt etc...

[@rayallen2724]

Andy you are the 🐐

[@davidbelanger9952]

100% agree with you, I probably would have him at #5 after Hakeem Kareem Shaq and Wilt. He also transformed Hakeem into the player he became and outplayed Kareem in that Finals against him which he won.

[@a-tg-c1024]

I’m one of the few people who would have him in my all-time starting 5!

[@CaptainKirk007]

REST IN PEACE MALONE! Legend!!!

[@complexgamer6975]

your the most underrated basketball KZbinr eva deserves 100K+ subs

[@erablaktv]

Facts......he might be top 5 centers all time Bill Wilt Kareem Hakeem Moses

[@iamalive.1255]

How about a video about Bob Dandridge? Kareem raves about him.

[@SonnyK248]

Drafted out of high school. Multiple time MVP. Had some of the greatest individual seasons ever. Swept Showtime. It's incredible how he's never in the all time great conversations.

[@zkn8665]

ik, i still dont get why

[@SonnyK248]

@@zkn8665 It has to be because the 70's is the only decade without a dynasty. So people have just forgotten about it.

[@mookeychase0907]

Kareem Wilt Moses or shuffle them. Moses is my fav center from my fav team. Ultimate rebounder bully and workhorse. RIP Big Mo...

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

I agree

[@seanwalsh5094]

Sup Andy I love your videos

[@NadavHbr]

I watched him live. He was certainly better than Ewing and Robinson. He was a better defender than described here. Certainly a top five center- Kareem, Russell, Wilt, Moses and Hakeem (though Shaq may replace on of the last two)

[@thirdlegstalliano]

I remember when he played for the Hawks. Even then, he was a great player and was my personal favorite player. Well, not counting Dominique

[@laman8914]

Agree. Moses is still the NBA All time Offensive Rebounder with 6,731 rebounds, almost 50% more than Robert Parish on the #2 spot. The Chairman of the Board was his NBA-nickname. Horrendously underrated

[@robd1811]

Him and pistol pete are my two favorite guys i didn't get to see play. Moses was unreal watching games of his the way he gets boards and dominates the game. in the 80s the only teams from the west too beat the showtime lakers was houston with him as the center philly with him as a center or hakeem and ralph sampson.................. The reason why is you had to deal with kareem when it came to showtime Ralph being kareem's height and hakeem easily beat showtime then ralph got injured. However, with moses in his prime he was the one player that kareem couldn't really figure out. Everyone else even an older Wilt Kareem figured out.

[@cooperfontaine2942]

Imo Moses Malone is a top 5 centre of all time

[@joaovictorrodrigues2452]

While the audio wasn't bad, you could adjust it just a little. Keep up the good work mate :)

[@ckobo84]

Should have been more emphasis on his Houston days. Especially getting a 40-42 team with no talent to the finals beating the Lakers and taking two from the Celtics.

[@guyfrommadagascar4566]

Fo Fo Fo -Moses Malone 1983

[@kbhproperties]

Amazing video

[@bobbymitchell8273]

Moses was awesome RIP Mr. Malone ☺

[@milannayak4450]

Audio sounds rly good

[@dennymk6454]

Epitome of what a center should be, RIP Moses, gone way too soon at age 60

[@maureencora1]

I Knew Him. A Champion & NBA Hall of Famer, Real Cool Dude and Down to Earth Guy. You Can Hear Him on Jazz Band a Pieces of a Dream Song "454" May He R.I.P. (smile)

[@garyburns8040]

He was great watched him and DR J win . He never looked like he was trying and you always thought what has he done , then you look at his stats , 20 points and 20 rebounds. Of course he missed a lot of shots inside but he got the rebounds back and then scored.

[@hubertsumlin9697]

Go to 5:18 and check out Moses shooting over Barkley and another defender, followed by Chuck's reaction. Man, that's priceless!

[@raytempus4212]

Good call. You know your stuff.

[@1ma1wong]

Hi Andy, the mic is good !

[@rileymrr1]

He’s definitely underrated. Especially considering he came straight out of high school. But I rate Bob Lanier, Bill Walton and George Mikan and his 7 and 0 in championships as more underrated.

[@ronm3945]

Its crazy undertated he is..watch 80s game and amount of rebounds and putbacks he gets are insane

[@BingCherry11]

How I wish we could see some of the games Moses played in when he was in the Old ABA.

[@kenneth7826]

BingCherry11..saw him play in the ABA..he was fast....he was not the best rookie..the man was raw..had a knack for hitting the offensive boards...he would have been even better if the utah stars had resigned Zelmo Beaty.....nutty move on their part.....rest in peace..moses malone..one of the greatest of the greats

[@jacobbentlage1651]

I like the old Mic. This one sounds a bit fuzzy

[@BingCherry11]

Offensive rebounding doesn't get as much attention as other aspects of the game. However, when a player grabs an offensive rebound it demoralizes the other team. Because they just made a defensive stop and you ruin it by grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring!!!! That hurts!!!! And Moses Malone did that often!!!!

[@cultmoss4482]

1. Kareem 2. Wilt 3. Russell 4. Shaquille 5. Hakeem 6. Moses 7. Robinson 8. Ewing 9. Mikan 10. Dikembe

[@thirdlegstalliano]

Damn, he went out with a full court buzzer beater? What a legend!

[@brittney7377]

dope the audio is dope

[@1968-b3n]

when i was in the 8th Grade i had that Moses Malone Poster of Him Parting the Red Sea with Basketballs an a Pair of White an Red Nike's on His Feet , that Same Poster is going for around $400 dollars in 2022

[@sto2483]

Andy bout to hit a mil

[@seanogrady2629]

I'll take Moses in his prime over any center in their prime. Would constantly outplay Kareem in head to head play. Took the Rockets to the finals by himself. Don't think Kareem could have done that. Kareem's was great because he could played at a high level for a long time. But as far as ability in their prime, I'll take Moses.

[@shaqtinashaq1222]

You need to put a foam filter on your mic and it will ysound even better

[@mishagelenava2962]

Probably the most underrated player. 3 time MVP and rarely anyone talks about him. I am one of a few people who mention him every time a debate about greatest centers occur.

[@jarryboy8221]

13 times all star he was

[@mishagelenava2962]

@@jarryboy8221 Stupid mistake from me, I meant 3 time MVP.

[@jarryboy8221]

@@mishagelenava2962 you're all good bro no hard tension

[@silv2488]

Your old microphone sounded better to me. This one was a little lower quality and sounded like there was a little bit of an echo (may have been where you were recording)

[@riderreynolds8553]

The mic is 👌🏻👌🏼👌🏼👌🏽👌🏾👌🏿👌

[@markJohnson-ot7ny]

Yes, what commentator said is true. He arguably is the most underrated center in N.B.A. History. However even more impressive he was even a better teacher of the game. Now why would one say this. Not too many people know this but when Hakeem attended University of Houston it was Moses that took him under his wing and showed how to play the game of basketball and the rest is history. M