NBA 75: Celebrating a room full of legends

Members of the NBA's 75th Anniversary team gather together for a legendary photo before the 2022 All-Star Game in Cleveland.

[@mikeythompson7777]

1:04 -- Elderly Gentleman: "I'm Bob Petit." Chris Paul: "Oh, I know." Respect across generations...game recognizes game, no matter the era.

[@johnwebb2442]

Facts.

[@shimronnetia]

...and Curry is just laughing with Paul ..just being happy

[@markieffmorris9263]

God I just remembered when Rondo the bus rider thought he was equal to cp3 lol and then his career tanked and he just got kicked around the league. Riding the bus in a bubble doesn’t count for sh*t

[@wolfie71231]

very few people know about him these days, but man was Duncan before Duncan was born.

[@mikeythompson7777]

@@wolfie71231 Gen. George Patton was right: all fame is fleeting. I imagine in about 30 years they'll be reporting how Current Hotshot Player is so much better than old-fashioned LeBron. And the beat will go on.

[@SealAngel]

Reggie doesnt age, still looks like he could lace em up and hit a clutch three in overtime.

[@SmokeDog1871]

He's one of those aliens from star trek

[@TWINTOWERS4123]

Then lose in game 6

[@sunnyballeralert]

@mropebfheicneowb if mike ain't let reggie get a ring you thought kobe was gonna let him get 1 your on 1 bucko.

[@Rosean02]

He dead don’t

[@tulawiegaming]

Lol he does

[@Antumanful]

Kareem saying that he guesses that he only had like 1 or 2 in there he inspired is very humble. Kareem, you inspired generations and even today you still do.

[@isaksidenius7059]

man i still practise the sky hook to bully my brothers in 1vs1

[@nayachidi2499]

@@isaksidenius7059 man that’s hard to do I think that’s why nba players don’t do it

[@isaksidenius7059]

@@nayachidi2499 Narh its just because its more fancy to throw three pointers

[@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC]

He was always vocal in interviews about how he noticed that nobody really used the skyhook after him, so he might really think that not many people took him as an inspiration (in reality nobody did the skyhook because it's so hard to master).

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

@@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC In reality, almost nobody else had the length to do a skyhook, and those that did mostly didn't get impacted by the short term BAN by the NCAA on the dunk.

[@ND-OPS]

Jerry: "Hello Patrick I'm Jerry Lucas" Patrick: "I know who you are come on" Bob: "I am Bob pettit" Cp3: "I know" Kareem: "A lot of them inspired me, and I think there's 1 or 2 that I inspired" The Humbleness of the older generations is through the roof 😭

[@kat-rau.]

The old boys introducing themselves, as if every person in that room doesn't know their name, signature move and top 3 highlights. Phenomenal humility.

[@GlenDeaton]

I'm pretty sure Kareem inspired more than 1 or 2

[@samiabidat1554]

RIP Bill Walton and Jerry West ❤️

[@polyscroll]

I'm glad he was here then to be honored. Rest in Peace, Mr. Walton.

[@vergespierre4271]

Bill Walton passed?

[@gujeffrey5433]

Wow it's crazy I literally just saw it, rest in peace Mr West

[@polyscroll]

@vergespierre4271 Yes, Bill Walton passed recently too.

[@gutstheman65]

Yeah rip 💛

[@my2centsiz3]

As a fan, how can you not get choked up? What an honor it was to have watched most of these players play. Im 57, so I was very lucky. There is one thing us fans and our heros have in common? We all grow old together.

[@Jittrry]

History in its purest form, this league couldn’t unite us any closer across generations. The NBA is truly one of a kind!

[@tanthony3895]

No kidding. I couldn't believe how emotional this made me....I'm 55 and this was moving!!

[@sobe8679]

I think you mean, "bricked up."

[@19love14]

wonderfully put ......

[@jerryezel4530]

Call the paramedics bcuz imma be done🐐

[@tonymontana-mh8ff]

When NBA 100 comes, some of these legends might pass away or be too old to be there, so I hope we all appreciate them while they are still here

[@DemonDriver31]

Bob pettit Billy cunningham Big O Big E Those guys might not make it to NBA 100.

[@loganblack4885]

⁠@@DemonDriver31 Kareem Bill Walton Gervin Larry Bird Magic Johnson Some of the people I named probably won’t be here for 100 years anniversary

[@djprincecharles84]

@@DemonDriver31 jokic, ant man, luka, kyrie, klay, i bet even mcgrady gonna make it, dwight, anthony davis, embid

[@SlimetoBuckets]

@@loganblack4885magic Johnson will be 90 in 100 year anniversary he might still be alive and Michael Jordan will be around 87 sheeeeshhhh

[@vic-zv4bb]

@@djprincecharles84 AD already there

[@nba2k14-alteredsports9]

I NEED A FULL HOUR VIDEO OF THIS, DOCUMENTING EVERY MOMENTS, EVERY CHITCHATS, EVERY LAUGHS.

[@JimLahey_and_Blulian]

OH MY GOD YOU'RE RIGHT! MORE CAPS!

[@chimlink283]

Same! I feel it’s coming… Netflix or someone will pick it up.

[@laeetfehayes1129]

I agree 💯 that would be awesome

[@noname-jd2vo]

Sadly, it likely won’t happen. Those were their moments to be had. Those conversations and laughs were for them only, maybe they won’t be publicized.

[@mistermasterful3556]

YES

[@thaddeusjeffreys1243]

The wonderful thing about this video is it proves that before they were greats they were fans!

[@Lonerstoner21]

David Robinson is one of the sweetest players always with the smile always speaks highly of someone even if the experience wasn’t the best for him so sweet!

[@860phantom7]

So happy Dirk Nowitzki is there. Rightfully taking his place amongst the gods of basketball. My favorite player of all time. Let's go Mavs

[@renzoloyola1146]

Luca next

[@860phantom7]

@@renzoloyola1146 Hell yeah 👍👍👍👍

[@BSCOTTY]

Bro there was even khawhi lol

[@StephenHardemanJobs]

Dirk is the most kind and humble person. Glad he is on the list.

[@upfront2375]

When Lillard, Harden and CP3 are there... it would've been blasphemy if Dirk wasn't there

[@danielschomburg2140]

They better have had some camera crews in there getting at least 30+ minutes of footage of that celebration. That room will sadly not have a lot of those players in it again in the next 25 years. The footage of this should be in the hall of fame and be celebrated as one of the greatest moments in the history of the NBA. This 75th anniversary will be the pinnacle of the NBA and its history.

[@CTK1201]

I Agree With You 100%!

[@d-jones3853]

💯

[@isaksidenius7059]

by then there will be 25 new players so just like we missed legends like Wilt this time we will likely miss others the next time, but then Luka, Giannis and Wembenyama or whom ever will be there.

[@ananfig]

@@isaksidenius7059Giannis is there lil bro

[@nayachidi2499]

Yup I agree

[@-Alpeter]

I love this. Rip Kobe.

[@chrismorris6865]

My first thought was that there's one person missing from this room...

[@stever1791]

@@chrismorris6865 Yea Wilt Chamberlain

[@dallascottrell3673]

@@stever1791 and jordan

[@annonymous_hendik]

@@stever1791 Wilt and Kobe both

[@brandonmorris92]

If only Kobe were there....🙁

[@michaelswinburne4350]

The respect and humbleness portrayed in this video is something to behold. Kind of emotional over here.

[@TWINTOWERS4123]

It's good to see you. I appreciate you. -Charles Barkley

[@marcelluscoleman2988]

That was awesome to see

[@ModernFiction]

Man Kobe would’ve loved to be there holy

[@orestis103]

He was peeping from Heaven fam don’t worry

[@scoobydoo936]

😢

[@TheMOnkeyballs69]

He probably would have asked MJ if he had his shoes in the back 😂

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Guaranteed that when MJ said to Magic let's go one -on-one, Kobe would've stepped in like "nah forget him , come at me Mike!"

[@CommieKilla1977]

@@GoGetYourShinebox MJ would've taken it personally as well as Kobe, both alpha dogs in the world of competitive basketball.

[@johncarey8388]

My Deceased Brother in law made the All-Star team 3 times and knew and loved many of these guys but his career was cut short due to hip dysplasia. I learned of all these guys by following him so I wish he could have finished the course in basketball and been in this room also. He was a hustler extraordinaire and no pushover. I miss him still and his name was Bob Kauffman. Rest in peace.

[@shan77reeves]

RIP Mr. Kauffman.

[@aaronperry32]

Facts #44

[@fraerot]

my brother was with his daughter once L..a

[@mohammed_wafi]

respect to your brother in law, making it to the league alone is hard, being an all star three times is crazy

[@mikee702]

@@mohammed_wafi making it to the league for even a year is pretty damn crazy

[@Tehui1974]

I absolutely love how the players (current and past) still look up to the players in the room that are relatively older than them.

[@mikecally5720]

Bird and MJ are too competitive to hang out with their peers.

[@INYB]

Bird isn't there. His health is declining. He has shut himself off.

[@arjunlakshman6790]

Are you serious ? Oh man it was a joy seeing Bird play back in the day and outmanoeuvring all the brothers. I’d say he was mentally stronger than many of his peers even Kareem concurs !!

[@keyboardwarrior4092]

mj showed up at the end

[@TroublesomeHandz]

Why do y’all create these false narratives to make a disguise for the real reason you hate today’s generation of players?! Bird is sick and MJ was hanging out with everyone. Go and watch the whole thing.

[@smokehousesyndicateseattle3998]

MJ is there in all his elegant arrogance.

[@Arik_Romi]

Yet one Legend is still missing. RIP Kobe

[@Ometecuhtli]

Chamberlain too, born 86 years ago.

[@nathanfracasse6645]

bill russel

[@gli5580]

forgot Michael Jordan? Be better bro

[@Psyfi85]

@@gli5580probably heard Isaiah would be there.

[@louis-b2i]

kobe was a ball hog,never knew when to pass the ball like Bird. he kept it and took shots he never should have taken.

[@lsceo5932]

As a former hooper, this was an amazing video, but it truly bothered me to not see Kobe in this room. I am glad that the big dawg, the late, great, Mr. Bill Russell was able to be seen on screen and to see himself in all of his glory one more time. Yes, some people were downright snubbed, but hey, you know they will make the next one. This game gave me so much and even saved my life a couple of times. Cheers to the legends who sacrificed to entertain us and bring us this game! 👊🏿🖤💪🏿🙏🏿🏀

[@doublecell966]

Not seeing him there hurts so much.

[@Pronzini1]

@@doublecell966 Who? Larry Bird? He just blew it off

[@Pablo...]

I've never heard Robert Parrish say a word after all of these years...until now! He was just the Big Chief! Stoic as hell!

[@cashprinter5000]

Too much greatness in one room

[@cameronhirtle7316]

This is so damn cool. WHY do we not see stuff like this in the NFL? Such a fun segment to watch legend meet their idols.

[@lightninggaming016]

That would be amazing seeing the nfl too 75 in the same room

[@kenhasibar2624]

Closest thing is that SuperBowl ad from about 5 years ago. Remember when they were playing Keep Away and crashing tables and cakes and s***? That one was hilarious!! Certainly not the same, but it was cool, too. 🍻👍

[@kenhasibar2624]

Hey, how many Rings and how many League MVPs are in that room? Probably 60 MVPs Probably over 200 I am certainly not a math guy. But Bird and McHale and Chief have 9 right there. Michael and Scottie 12 With Rodman, what 2 more each? Somebody get a calculator and start your Google engine...

[@stonksversusstocks9278]

They all have CTE

[@SuperMarkus35]

RIP Mr. Walton

[@OptimusGrizzly]

Didn’t see Giannis until the end, but it’s so crazy that at only 27 he’s a Champ, MVP, FMVP, and DPOY. 2nd greatest PF ever in my eyes.

[@keyboardwarrior4092]

greatest is the big fundamental

[@GTJC]

@@keyboardwarrior4092 HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!

[@Blackstreet_Coach]

He should not be there

[@oli-the-turd-8349]

Do not forget most improved

[@PIP...33]

@@keyboardwarrior4092 U MEAN BIG WAGONMENTAL. BEST PF EVER IS MAILMAN THEN KG 2ND. OR SHALL I CALL ROBERT HORRY 7 RINGS. SO WHAT IS GOIN TO BE U LIAR

[@DownBy2]

literally what a time to be alive, a room with almost every top75 player. So much greatness in one room it's like a big class reunion

[@Plainsman89]

Damn! I got choked up watching this!! Great to see these legends in one setting.

[@bigxavipg]

All of these legends are fans of each other just like we are fans of them damn such a heart warming feel just watching these men interact

[@John-cj1fp]

These guys are my childhood heroes i get teared up with joy great memories

[@bunkbed643]

wish Bird showed up for this, would love to just see him and Magic roasting each other

[@stever1791]

Why was Larry not their ?? anybody ?

[@ccmcdoug]

MJ wasn't there either

[@logankeaton3811]

@@ccmcdoug yes he was

[@leemcqueen500]

@@logankeaton3811Not at shoot

[@pbasswil]

Aww, that was _fantastic!_ I could've easily watched an hour of their various encounters & reminiscences. They're older, they're grayer; but they're still kickin'!! Don't even wanna think about gradually losing these fellas. :^{

[@DogSoldier64]

Honestly,..and just being honest,..this made me tear up. Sooo many great players,..soo many great people

[@justchillingonyoutube]

What Isaiah Thomas said at 3:08 👌🏾🔥

[@Kingdizzleltdinc615]

And the one thing that is crazy..is that if Michael Jordan walks in the room his presence would command the room..and RIP Kobe Bryant your truly miss

[@RandomVids99-rs]

why isn't him here

[@CroCopNo1]

@@RandomVids99-rs he was at Nascaar

[@bubot17]

Nah to many greats to steal the spotlight

[@StarWarssMania]

No he wouldnt😂

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Not really Jordan is a piece of 💩 human being and most guys in this room, younger and older KNOW IT.

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

God, imagine getting a ball signed in that room!❤🤯

[@AnthonyInMotion]

Wow, what a sight to view! Many Great players, in one room!

[@mortalgaming6602]

Man makes me close to tears

[@qtluv27]

Indeed

[@pierrecalderone]

A rare fraternity, indeed.

[@mikefilms1727]

I wish I was there man. To hear all those stories that will never be heard in 10 years.

[@scruffd0g193]

The top 75 was really one of the greatest moments of all time.

[@kyddopeness]

James Harden can you go to your left? 😂

[@theronquishow5837]

He just picked up a foul from that photoshoot lol

[@ja2415]

I hope Jason Kidd get a championship 🏆 this season 2022--2023 as A Coach

[@supergaga1712]

Brother can’t go right anyway

[@bbennyj]

That made me laugh, Lol

[@MikeyzFunLair]

He should be left out

[@javedk]

Rest in peace kobe!!!!!! We miss you man.

[@donaldteal6315]

So great to see these legends I truly glad I got to see most of them play. God bless them everyone of them all their days ✝️🕊️🇺🇸🏀

[@ferryvanleyen5606]

Great respect between all those legends.

[@dimexart]

The most amazing moment in NBA history❤

[@gradyrider8774]

I cannot wait until one day the 100 year anniversary will get here and lord willing most of them are still there

[@TheIcemanthomas]

I mean that’s in 25 years. Most of these guys are in their 60s,70s, 80s and 90s. Sadly the vast majority of these greats will likely not be with us anymore..

[@loganblack4885]

@@TheIcemanthomas Thinking about it too😢

[@waynepeters1394]

SENSATIONAL . These men set the best examples for millions to follow. MAGIC 🎩 the big brother Johnson. Appreciate your help.

[@mr1597]

The world is a smaller place without Bill Russell. RIP

[@kennethhill3924]

As I view this video in Jan.2025, I’m seeing faces of players smiling, laughing, and greeting one another…that are no longer with us. It is a personal reminder for me to love and appreciate not only those special moments, but more importantly the people in those moments that make it so special.

[@hmobbtv5706]

This is definitely a classic meeting of the goat's of the game of basketball and that's my good word!!!

[@mavenfrankeus7287]

David Robinson, the Admiral. Legend.

[@TML0677]

where 2nd tower at?

[@loganblack4885]

@@TML0677 Tim Duncan greatest PF AllTime

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

This was amazing. So many legends. What a historic night.

[@jacket6139]

This was one of the coolest things ive seen in a very long time. Theres no describing how much i love this.

[@KidAstronaut]

Wow man. As a huge fan of basketball, watching these guys and being inspired by most of them, this is incredible. Congrats fellas.

[@rickguerrero2282]

Holy sh*t! I would die to be in that room and say ‘hello’ to my BB idols! I am 65 years old and watched most of the legends as I was growing up. Big O, Jerry W, Kareem, and others. Missing were Wilt, Pistol Pete, and Bill Russell?

[@nathanfracasse6645]

dont forget kobe

[@lightninggaming016]

Also Kobe

[@MicroWave233]

I think Bird too

[@OxyWavez21]

Wilt and bill are dead

[@onlyfacts3178]

01:10 , Mchale, Dirk, Robinson , 3 of the nicest persons ever in the NBA.

[@ianwhitehorn7077]

McHale has one the dirtiest plays of all-time. Does not belong on this list

[@theonetrueking587]

@@ianwhitehorn7077 you obviously don’t know basketball, He was one of the the top five power forward’s to ever play the game, when he played it was a man’s game, very physical every player took a cheap shot when they could, it’s not like the soft water down game of today, back then defense was actually played

[@ccmcdoug]

but no michael jordan.. where was he?

[@MS-ns2pj]

@@ianwhitehorn7077 McHale absolutely belongs. He’s one of the best ever.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@ccmcdoug jordan was there bud

[@bbyfacex3]

That’s beautiful. If I would of entered the building and see the best players to ever do it, I would if been star struck and emotional saying hi to every Hall of Famer one by one in tears hugging ‘em.

[@thisizdub]

I love how they all are humbled to be around each other. They're all in disbelief of each other

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

It's a beautiful thing, all of it. Seeing the old Celtics bunch up like college buddies, the older generation being recognized like it'd be crazy not to know them, and so many proud players humbled by their surroundings. Ball has always meant more than the game itself

[@waxmuseumpodcast]

I'll be watching this several times. I hope there's plenty more footage out there, too.

[@Marie-or8uj]

The gathering of the GOATs😊❤

[@4realGTFOH]

I wish there was more footage. I wanna see more of their conversations.

[@velikapanda8627]

exeactly

[@edwardmendoza4480]

What an incredible video. Honestly, I would've gone straight to the elders of the bunch, shook each and every one of their hands with tears in my eyes, and told them, "Thank YOU."

[@Nirobkhan2003]

Man that's historic moment for sure... legends of all era were there talking to each other and hanging out....this is absolute crazy....

[@xkingxlouiex]

The 75 greatest players of all time. Amazing.

[@kevalmthomas]

It must be surreal as one of the older guys there like Bob Pettit who was around in the very early days, and just how much the league has grown/evolved... People are quick to say how easy the game was compared to today but without the old guys the NBA doesn't become what it is now.

[@Amick44]

Absolutely. Too bad some can't/won't acknowledge that. Great point.

[@EthanHenderson-jp1um]

RIP Jerry West

[@MichaelLong-gc4uv]

That is awesome the respect and love they show each other

[@carlavargas4870]

Quantas estrelas!!!!👏👏👏👏Isiah Thomas é muito alegre e simpático.Parabéns para os 75 anos de NBA👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🫶💐💐💐💐💐

[@stever1791]

It was Great to see The Big E ( Elvin Hayes ) sitting next to Kareem . Their College game in 1968 is still the Greatest Rivalry and Game in College Basketball History . And The most anticipated game ever #1 vs #2 in front of 57,000 fans in the Astrodome, That night belong to the Big E

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Wish the great Wes unseld was living still

[@stever1791]

@@TheIcemanthomas Yes me too. Wes was another Great college Player from 1968

[@johnnyreed8537]

Legends galore! What history 👏

[@kodyscot9360]

i didn't c jordan in there

[@StoneBuzzard]

Basketball is so fucking beautiful, you watch it and it's like poetry

[@Zinkroz]

This might be one of my favorite videos ever!!

[@ceespinz]

80’s basketball was everything to me so to see Kareem, Isiah, magic, Rodman, parish, Jordan, Dr. J, Mchale just a few of my heroes in that room, was incredible

[@spandanwillofd3733]

A meet up where every legend met his own legend....damn 🔥

[@fredtacang3624]

Wade's correct, basketball heaven

[@iamtwip9616]

4:22 you can just see how big kareems wingspan is.

[@maamamamamamama]

HOLY🤣 never took time to actually look

[@samsca8529]

Same with Bill Walton holy shit

[@kristi4838]

To be in that room of 75 years of legends would have been a priceless experience. I'm not a basketball fan but the players that dominate and those that accomplish a lot outside of playing basketball I always have love and respect for

[@cond.oriano6777]

What's amazing is that this will never happen again, most of them will not exist anymore in this world as the years pass by. We must appreciate them while they are still here.

[@ernestboykin3rd706]

I'm 41 yrs old ALL these ballers were killing it some bedore I was born OG MJ Shaq Bird Magic Dream Kareem the Doctor ONLY 3 were missing Pippen & Beans & Elgin Rip to them both

[@desiolle2874]

Earliest I got was The Doctor, Kareem, Iceman, Maravich into Magic/ Bird/ Jordan era...no complaints

[@toninhopavan2]

I could watch an entire hour of this

[@platypusjonesy2757]

You're not alone in your thinking Paul Pierce. No one else in that room can believe you're there either.

[@shapeshiftersmediagroup]

so much respect for every single player there. wow.

[@MentLeee]

The fact that Bob Petitt is in that room is crazy in itself. He was a beast too

[@mikej5344]

I love that shot at 3:44 its like their in a huddle drawing up a legendary play

[@TheBatugan77]

Now THIS... is a Dream Team!

[@einzelganger5290]

They should hold these get togethers at least once a year. Both past and present players need to be appreciated while they're still alive.

[@qtluv27]

True. Some of them probably see each other during Hall of Fame or All Star weekends.

[@marvingamez9057]

It’s a trip how some of these greats genuinely never crossed paths with one another.

[@Whoisdringo]

Man I’m watching this like I’ve never seen it and it’s still got the same effect as it did when it aired

[@umaga3501]

Alot of faces missing, we must cherish these moments

[@gabos7892]

Kobe's spirit was there. 💜#24💛#8

[@Hoopers-d5u]

This is so wholesome

[@MikeyMooks]

There needs to be a doc about this ? All these conversations these guys had together ? All at the same time, in one room !!?? I need to hear more

[@Jaysin261]

Never like shaking with the left hand. Right hand and firm shows respect.

[@TheRzarectah]

MJ not showing up to this made his introduction last at the actual ceremony even more shocking

[@MrZackavelli]

Typical Jordan ego, which he wouldn't even have if it weren't for Pip, Phil and Tex

[@MrSkeleton131]

@@MrZackavelli Bro he was at the Daytona 500 supporting his two cars. It wasn't really an ego thing

[@MrZackavelli]

@@MrSkeleton131 Oh, I didn't realize

[@LOTM-bh7zx]

@@MrZackavelli clown.

[@MrZackavelli]

@@LOTM-bh7zx How original.

[@cubasenior]

Man I love this game

[@qtluv27]

This!

[@1990mry]

Just pure lengends

[@ccmcdoug]

except thee legend... MJ, didnt see him

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

That what so cool! It was good to see Clyde hanging with his childhood hero Dr J. Just great to see that many Legends I grew up watching.

[@ruchem71]

Great stuff! Glad I got a chance to see this group. It probably won't happen again.

[@kumarabhinav2917]

Man I missed kobe...

[@vegaskidd555]

who?

[@hip-hopfan9153]

Same. Doesnt look like him, Jordan, or Karl Malone were there.

[@Drose4mvpchamp]

Kobe is there is spirit.

[@vegaskidd555]

@@Drose4mvpchamp who?

[@luhnigga]

@@vegaskidd555 Kobe Bryant