NBA Legends Explain Why Pistol Pete Was Better Than Everyone

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While at LSU, Pistol Pete Maravich set the basketball world on fire, and quickly became one of the most popular players in the Southeastern Conference. He eventually went on to score more points as a collegian than any other player in the history of college basketball.
In his three seasons at the varsity level (freshmen did not play varsity basketball at that time), he scored an incredible 3,667 points; an average of well over 44 points a game. He set a slew of SEC basketball records (34 to be exact), and nearly every LSU record imaginable. One of the most remarkable factors to consider when looking at that point total is that he scored that many points without the benefit of the three point line.
During his time at LSU, Maravich won a number of individual awards, being named The Sporting News player of the year, the USBWA College Player of the Year, and the Naismith Award winner.
Following his college career, Maravich went on to be drafted in the 1st round of the 1970 NBA Draft (he was the 3rd player taken overall) by the Atlanta Hawks. Maravich quickly picked up in the NBA where he left off in the NCAAs, rapidly ascending to star status in the professional league.
He was named to the All-Rookie team in his first season, scoring over 23 points per game. Eventually, during a rebuilding period for the Hawks, they dealt him to the New Orleans Jazz for 8 players, one of the largest recoups for a single player in NBA trade history.
In New Orleans, Maravich truly excelled and elevated to the level of NBA superstar. He made the All NBA First team in 1976 and 1977, and made the All NBA second team in 1973 and 1978. The 1976-1977 is considered by many to be his finest statistical season the NBA, when he scored a league high 31.1 points per game.
Maravich was traded to the Boston Celtics prior to the 1980 season, where he played alongside future superstar Larry Bird during Bird's rookie campaign. Following that season, in which he managed 11.5 games in only 26 games, he was forced to retire due to a nagging leg injury.
After retiring from the game, Maravich eventually found a second life in religion, eventually proclaiming himself a born again Christian, and spending much of his free time trying to spread the word of Christianity.
Maravich died in 1988 of a heart attack after playing a pickup basketball game in Pasadena, California. He was only 40 years old at the time of his death.
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[@krunkmountainman6633]

I grew up in New Orleans and Pete went to my church in Metairie, La.. I had no clue who he was. He was quiet and kind and never treated anyone at our church as lesser than him. When I learned who he was I would sit next to him and ask him basketball questions. He was an amazing human being.

[@ferf-kx6dq]

The greatest comment I’ve ever read of Mr.Maravich.

[@robkocol5664]

As they would say, Pete had the "Basketball Jones!"

[@davidsolomon7966]

He averaged 44 points a game in college. And that was with no 3 point line. He averaged 13 made shots that would have been 3 pointers every game. I'll do the math for you, he would have averaged 57 points in today's game . He was 6'5" and could handle the ball like a Globetrotter . His shot creativity was unreal. He could switch from his right hand to his left hand and be just as effective. He knew when to use the backboard like a magician knows when to use a prop. Incredible talent . There will never be another like him.

[@armandorodriguez6447]

The Pistol was bad ass,growing up in the late 70s and early 80s we’d be wanting to be Bird,Magic or Pistol. Every kid growing up them days named Peter was nicknamed Pistol: urban thing

[@AwesomeRandomVidz]

@David Solomon FACTS bruh!

[@dominiquejones3805]

Never had the privilege of watching him n real time, but I heard word from my uncle he was the truth.

[@dominiquejones3805]

I see JWill and Magic

[@PIP...33]

WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER THAN JORDAN. BETTER PASS, SHOOTING, SKILLES , DRIBBLING AND OF COURSE IQ

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Pete Maravich and George Gervin were the 1970s NBA's greatest scorers. He was the only deceased member of The 50 Greatest Players. I remember when Magic said to the Maravich children at the award ceremony, "Your father was the real original." Maravich has truly revolutionized the way the NBA plays!

[@dominiquejones3805]

Ice Mam isn't mentioned enough

[@PIP...33]

PETE IS GOD . IQ LEVEL INFINITE

[@Amick44]

Barry and Mcadoo as well.

[@PIP...33]

@@Amick44 BARRY IS. DOUBT BOUT BOB BECAUSE BARRY WAS MACHINE FOR PTS. PPL MAKING UP GOAT DEBATE. BUT IS I TELL U THAT BERNARD KING AND MITCH RICHMOND ARE BETTER THAN MJ IN SCORING BASKETBALL ?? FOR XAMPLE MITCH CAN SHOOT FROM ANYWHERE JORDAN CANT. BERNARD KING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WHILE MJ USUALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH STRONG PLAYERS.

[@Amick44]

@@PIP...33 Bernard was unstoppable. Jordan after about 4-5 yrs in the league steadily increased his range and could shoot with most any one. Can't take Rick over West. But reasonably close.

[@brianjensen7985]

A true basketball legend. There will never be another Pistol Pete.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

NBA prodigy without a doubt as a point guard.

[@loydkline4686]

Basketball magician

[@realisrealite5554]

Of course not Pistol Pete is gone.I was lucky I got to see him play along with the players.

[@adrianhuerta6500]

There’s one in the making actually , not saying he’s him yet but AUSTIN REAVES!!!!!!

[@G7M9W]

I never saw him play live, but based on highlights, books, and videos like this, I still consider Pistol Pete one of my favorite NBA players of all time.

[@dqreps]

He waa great man. RIP Pistol!

[@ferf-kx6dq]

Some here!

[@davidwhite2812]

Pete was a friend of my aunt. They went to school together. When the Jazz came to town to play the Lakers, she took me to the game. Great player, nice guy.

[@ronrobinson3872]

pete was a friend of mine in high school. we went to state fair and he won 13 teddy bears . never missed a shot... he also ran the table in pool on me 5 times in a row..

[@doublevision84]

Pete was my father

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

@@doublevision84 I went to Neptune and met Pete on a bar singing Morse karaoe. good ol times!

[@marcusanderson933]

A legend before his time! R.I.P Pistol!

[@timothythomas8082]

He made what I still consider the greatest pass I'd ever seen at any level. When he was at LSU, he came across the middle of half court with a 3 on 2 situation with the PF on his right on SF on his left. He looks right at his PF, which drew off the defense, while lightly bouncing the ball off his left knee cap perfectly to the trailing SF for an easy lay-up. Unfreakinbelievable!!!!

[@klicknkreate7077]

As great a dribbler and ball handler as Pete was, he had to do his thing in an era that had much stricter rules with handling the ball. If the Pistol played today with how much the modern player can get away with, he'd be ridiculous. For those reasons, you could make a strong argument that Pistol Pete Maravich is the GOAT ball handler ever. 💪

[@deecocheran1227]

Pete is the goat

[@dominiquejones3805]

No palming

[@tylercooper1058]

Easily top 5 of all time honestly

[@tomcalarco8196]

@@tylercooper1058 Easily top-5 overrated

[@tylercooper1058]

@@tomcalarco8196 😂😂😂😂.

[@scryx48]

You'd have to have been old enough to see Pete, to understand how good and ahead of the game he was!!!

[@scryx48]

Thank you. Watched Pete from LSU to Chuck Swindol, the Pastor who tried very hard to sober Pete. It eventually failed, sadly 😥 😔 😟

[@sixsentsoldiers]

Thank God there was video during Pistol Pete's playing days.

[@Momus2024]

video has been around for nearly 125 years

[@BarryJowers]

Pistol Pete was ahead of his time and doesn't get the credit for how amazingly good he was. Definitely a top ten player in my opinion. Remember he played in a time when there wasn't a three point shot and he took a high amount of shots that would be three pointers today. His scoring numbers would have been even greater

[@jamescpotter]

I don't associate Pete with "tricks" but SKILL! He remains to this day as my favorite college and pro player. He elevated the game to a higher standard.

[@dwmzmm]

Very true, to this very day, his all time scoring total in college basketball has not been matched or exceeded yet (and that's without the 3 point shot line of today). Also recall that he played only three years in college (was ineligible as a freshman).

[@mikedark68]

People don't realize how great this guy was nobody ever brings up his name and he was one of the best players scores ever to play the game, no if ands about it 👍🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@_HonorLee]

Have seen a lot of live NBA bb in my lifetime, some of the greats, some good, some forgettable. Saw this dude 30+ times in NOLA. Never taking anything away from all the HOF-ers, but this guy was electrifying. Every touch was a potential highlight play. Top 20, 50, 100 whatever? idk, I just know it was a pleasure to watch this dude play. If it's possible to be an artist with a 🏀, Pistol Pete was it.

[@joelbland5239]

The amazing thing is he handled the ball at 6'5 and didn't palm or carry the ball like today's players.

[@micahhull5126]

Ain't that the truth! If we could have palmed the ball, I could have scored a lot more points and many more assists!

[@clevisbernier8973]

Kids these days who think Kyrie has the best handles have never seen Pistol Pete!

[@jazjaz2364]

i must say Kyrie has today the best handle in the NBA for years

[@terencehill2320]

F kyrie

[@clevisbernier8973]

@@jazjaz2364 fo sho

[@c0rruptreality]

Who?

[@davidreed6264]

He was the best

[@nicholasbullock1709]

George Gervin giving his interview from the golf cart. Busy man. Haha 😂 👏🏼

[@zanohoriamazo1]

The comments from Ice Man Gervin were particularly apropos, as well as Tiny Archibald, with their experience’s having played against Pete. I recall seeing Pistol & George in a game of horse. If Pete were still here today, with all the award events, etc., he would’ve gotten much love from the league & fans for his unique contribution to the game, no doubt.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

I am sure about that.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

👍

[@marti-mar8974]

His dedication to improving his game was on another level.

[@Proudathiest1]

My dad used to talk about pistol a lot when I was a kid. And I saw that movie about him too back then . I know little about him so I’m glad you cover him

[@17thNO]

Being from New Orleans I learned all about the legend of Pistol Pete growing up. Shoot he actually played for the both LSU and the New Orleans Jazz. LSUs court is the Pete Maravich Athletic Center. Legend!

[@Proudathiest1]

@@17thNO very cool

[@dqreps]

@@Proudathiest1 I loved that Pistol movie when I was a kid. Used to watch it all the time on VHS! The good ol days..

[@Proudathiest1]

@@dqreps lol yes they absolutely were

[@richardthomasmirabito4197]

Pistol Pete , Larry Bird were on another level.

[@arwenguitarplayer963]

Imagine if he was allowed to put his hand under the ball and carry while dribbling, or thake 3 and 4 big steps without being called for traveling, lik NBA players are allowed to do now.

[@Scott-ly2nk]

Man you got that right really turning over of the ball and the high dribbling

[@greybone777]

Exactly why I stopped watching monkey 🐒 ball.

[@michaeljordan6008]

So true, it’s a joke.

[@scotthovland7380]

I appreciate your interest and sharing of nba history. I grew up a Bucks fan in 70 & have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you🏀🙂

[@dennisswaim8210]

High praise from some great players, Maravich was a unbelievable player. Can you imagine what he could achieved if he had been on better teams?

[@ferf-kx6dq]

It’s hard because it’s like what if Barry simply had Emmits O line. We can only imagine…….

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

I'm not even a basketball fan, but I remember Pistol Pete from when I was a kid. He is legend. RIP.

[@cahg3871]

Just think he did all of that with an undiagnosed heart problem.Saw a film of him dribbling the ball through the window of a car as it moved down the street.That is dedication to his craft.

[@MannyMensah94]

Pistol pete was ahead of his time

[@edjrenaline]

Man. Props to you. Love this channel. I appreciate how you celebrate players across the NBA, across positions, and across eras. It truly allows us to sit back and stop comparing players for a bit and just appreciate their unique skills and contributions to the game. You really do help cultivate a love for the game and these amazing players. Thank you for that!

[@jordanjohnson1019]

He bias to old-school mostly great channel

[@kevinhegwood615]

Growing up right outside of Chicago, the only two white players the brothers gave respect to were Bird and Maravich. I still have that 50 greatest players throwback New Orleans Jazz Pistol Pete jersey. Always love watching his highlights.

[@chicagorhtours]

What about Rick Barry? He was IMO The Greatest White NBA player ever. As good an outside shooter as West and Byrd, but a better athlete, excellent defensive player and of course that outstanding, unique free throw player. There were lots of good, great White basketball players in the 1970s - New York Knicks and Celtics were very integrated.

[@Amick44]

@@chicagorhtours Havlicek too. Barry was pretty close to he, West and Bird.

[@hyrumbliss5811]

@@chicagorhtours this is very true, but we're talking about flashy style, and Pistol was certainly very entertaining to watch... A lot of players followed in Pete's footsteps, Earl "the pearl" Monroe being one that comes to mind as far as ball handling and creative shot making. Now Dr. J was certainly amazing to watch, as was "the big E'',Elvin Hayes...but it was more about their sheer athleticism and physical dominance than ball handling and outside shooting. Different styles, but all time greats none the less👊

[@1234jokerboy]

Bill Wilton too. He carried that Portland to get a ring. Injuries ended his career.

[@kevinhegwood615]

@@1234jokerboy no doubt. As much as I hate his commentary, no one can piss on Walon when healthy(which was rare)

[@1stshepherd]

Can't say enough great things about Pistol Pete. R.I.P. Pistol 🏀⚘️♥️⚘️🏀

[@micahhull5126]

If there was a basketball heaven, he would be the man in charge!

[@1stshepherd]

@@micahhull5126 🏀🙏🏽

[@bazookajoe6133]

As far as playmakers and ball handlers go, no one is better.

[@yccmzimmy]

wonderful player! i always love to see video that pay homage to him... sadly almost nobody brings him in the GOAT discussion...

[@TyrannosaurusRex1997]

Because they just don't know which is sad

[@jameswakeland1868]

He was simply amazing.he did things i didn't think were possible

[@scottgorski7931]

Yes; thanks for the addition of the new clips with the old. I graduated from high school in 1975 and Pete was the basketball icon of the time that everyone wanted to be.

[@williams3631]

I consider myself very lucky to have watched quite a lot of Pete's career. He was definitely the greatest player ever. RIP

[@petset77]

Same. He was so fun to watch in person!

[@micahhull5126]

He is heaven, in the basketball player section!

[@jeffthepoet7]

Saw Pistol Pete in college on TV. Remember his dazzling ball handling and scoring. Also, he wore his floppy socks.

[@ericsteadman6687]

Pistol Pete Maravich is the reason I’m an Atlanta Hawks fan to this day. He was Brilliant on the Basketball court

[@TPaine1776]

Now I finally see why my dad would go on and on about this guy. Magic pure and simple.

[@linkercasas1004]

🔫 was ahead of time--still is.

[@pavlinggeorgiev]

For those interested in the kind of drills he did, look up "Pistol Pete's Homework Basketball. Some great stuff

[@jonathand.terrell3419]

Thank you for the great content you've compiled within your channel. Looking forward to watching your library of clips.

[@matimanya]

Love your channel. I miss the 80s and 90s NBA. Greetings from Uruguay.

[@BrianDBacon]

The content I’ve wanted, thank you. This is my favorite and most fascinating player for me.

[@waltercopus1485]

I watched LSU play at Alabama 1970 and he scored 69 points. 17 for 21 from free throw line. Huge fight at the end of the game.Could have had 80 if they had 3 point line.

[@matthewyip8695]

Pistol was awesome 😎. A legend!

[@williammaier3850]

I met Pete in a health food store in Covington, LA. not too long before he passed. He was buying supplements to help his Dad who was dying of cancer at his Dad's home in Mandeville, LA. Pete had become a committed Christian. He was a pleasure to meet, a real gentleman, sincere, down to earth and friendly, not stuck up at all. He was a family man. He testified about Jesus wherever he went. His congenital heart condition should have killed him before his 20s. It was God's grace he lived as long as he did. He died in Colorado playing a pick up game with Rev. James Dobson (and others), who was going to interview him on his radio show.

[@juri_xiii9977]

Love your Channel Man..! I'm an oldschool NBA,fan..!

[@brendanbloom3366]

Most skilled player of all time

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING VIDEOS THAT SHOWED HOW GOOD PISTOL PETE REALLY WAS BACK IN THE DAY. I WAS FORTUNATE TO SEE HIM PLAY WHILE STILL IN COLLEGE. I HAD A PART-TIME JOB AT THE CHARLOTTE, NC COLISEUM IN 1969 WHEN HE MANAGED TO GET 49 POINTS AGAINST CLEMSON. HE WOULD HAVE HAD A HIGHER SCORE IF THERE WAS A 3 POINT LINE BACK THEN. FROM WHAT I REMEMBERED HE MADE 5 TO 6 WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN 3 POINTERS THAT GAME MAKING A POTENTIAL OF 54 TO 55 POINTS. AND TO THINK I WAS "PAID" TO WATCH THE GAME, "LUCKY DOG, LUCKY DOG". I SAW A LOT OF GAMES AND CONCERTS, I KEPT THAT JOB FROM 1969 TO 1981.

[@briansim1648]

Some very serious Legends, talking about “The Pistol” was very enjoyable. ✔️

[@leonardguillory2511]

If he would have had the 3point line in his career, he would be the NBA scoring leader to this day ✊🏿!

[@RichMansour]

Saw the 68 point game against the Knicks and that was without the 3 point line and ref called foul on him with 2 minutes left.He easily could've had 80 plus.

[@garnetanderson8472]

The GOAT .

[@brentelza7916]

Love the episode!

[@ericerickson7544]

Awesome episode BTM thank you

[@wilschober3848]

My Dad took us to quite a few Jazz games when I was a kid so we could see Pistol Pete play. We weren't big basketball fans, but my Dad wanted to make sure we got to see the greatest player do his thing live.

[@ralphruocco3013]

He did all of that with a bad heart. Incredible. He was my sports hero along with Joe Namath !

[@mikeweber8499]

Beaver county PA 😊

[@precool]

In the NBA a lot of fans unfamiliar with his game thought he was a gunner. Eventually his ball handling and passing stood out, but most teams he played for wanted him to score. He did some skills videos back then that will blow your mind. It was all the result of hard work. Nice compilation my friend!

[@micahhull5126]

Maravich is Basketball! The best that will ever be! Pete made me love basket ball and Pete made me love him!

[@mikearel12]

Literally the best human on the offensive side of the ball...ever. It is not close. His passing was as amazing as his scoring proclivity.

[@Johnny-xj5qu]

He has a career effective FG% of 44%. You're mistaking flashy plays and highlights with effectiveness. There are long lists of players far superior to him offensively. SC30 is twice the player, and there's many players ahead of Steph. Overrated player who looks great on highlights because highlights never display his never ending bricks he chucked up to shoot his teams out of games. He never once made a team good because he was all about his points. Worse than Melo

[@JohnnyMack59]

@@Johnny-xj5qu Lmfao... 'Long list?'... Yeah ok... SC wishes he could be half as good as 'The Pistol' .. Educate yourself on the history of the game to avoid making an ignorant post .. Pete would Clown ANYBODY in todays weakass soft league of Whinyass CryBabies...Carry on...

[@17thNO]

Iverson, Nash and Curry all have elements of Pistol Pete's game.

[@dominiquejones3805]

White Chocolate

[@Amick44]

Isiah Thomas and Reggie Theus, as well.

[@steveashworth6707]

I watched pistol Pete every game that was on TV!, I was just a youngster but what a ball player!.

[@blakekeithley3400]

In another video. Issel tells his young audience the Pete was the best player he has ever seen. 😊

[@S5King7]

I was too young to remember Pete, but glad i learned about him. Hope young people now get to hear about him!

[@ruminator3570]

Number one what is with the thumbnail on this video Larry Bird looks like Al Bundy. Number two the Pistol would kill in today's League.

[@lindasharp6792]

Pistol Pete was a one of a kind ball player! I saw him when he was in college and LSU played the Vols! He is the GOAT in my book!

[@gregorypatterson9632]

I was fortunate to see him 4 years in college. He was incredible

[@nymike06]

Pete was unreal, wild college and pro player.

[@OldDog-se9ev]

I remember growing up in South East Missouri in the 1960s. I watched whatever would come on the old Black and White TV back then over the airwaves. Loved watching Pete. I practiced many a hours dribbling like him. My first game in middle school, I went to beat two defenders with a behind the back dribble and my coach threw up his hands. Hey coach! I beat them. And got a foul. Pistol, we love you man!

[@eagle287ruby8]

The first move you show , the behind the back move is a clear travel!! LOLOL love Pete forever

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

9:13 Another legend besides Pete who was hampered by knee issues that wouldn't be an issue at all today is Arvydas Sabonis. Like Maravich and Bird, he could see the entire court without looking and make some of the most amazing passes you have ever seen.

[@HoratioFitzbastard]

Young Sabonis was as good as anyone who's ever played. A 7 footer who could play inside or outside and could also run the floor and handle the ball.

[@chrishowell6549]

Great video. Thanks.

[@oldermusiclover]

so glad he got his life together before he died so sad he died so young

[@jakeshotnjuicy]

The 70s seemed like a time where alot of players were very overlooked and under appreciated. If he started his career the following decade it would be a much different story

[@tictocbang7443]

Indeed. It was an era without massive TV and shoe contracts. Magic and Bird, and then Jordan, helped the NBA scale to what it is today.

[@MarMaxGaming]

What a baller. Love to see it… the man could simply beat you and outwit you, such an art form🥵

[@jameshale6401]

No matter how far a basketball traveled from the factory to the court It never was on such a journey until pete had it GOD BLESS RIP REBOUNDING IN PARADISE

[@montieluckett7036]

One of the Giants upon who's shoulders todays players stand.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He was a showman.

[@glennwheeler984]

He was, hands-down, the best College player of all time... play him in a 30 game schedule, and he'll be the best every time. Only problem with that is the NBA season isn't 30 games. It's a long hard grind. Maravich was just a blade too sharp for that kind of cutting.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, sir Pistol is the pioneer of those dribble and pass and showtime. God bless.

[@maryowen1722]

I grew up watching Pistol Pete and now I’m showing my 11 yr old basketball player grandson his videos💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👊🏼

[@hdryden7652]

I love the respect these players have for each other, they don't seem to see color, just skill.

[@hyrumbliss5811]

5:11 Someone needs to tell these "legends" that Bob Cousy was the first 'showboat' white guy, and many credit him with being the first to use the behind the back dribble/pass.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

That is true!...but that was back in the day, when the league was not allowing many blacks to play!...Cousy might not have been quick enough to deal with the brothers, but that was no problem for the Pistol.

[@user-gy9dx7eu1y]

Pistol Pete was an honest to goodness, amazing man

[@thumbsaloft]

He would be my go-to over everybody!

[@mikearel12]

As I said...beyond compare. And his flashiness was always with purpose. Hard to fathom that literally every behind the back, between the legs, and no look were purposeful, but they were. God created him with abilities and skills that have never, nor will ever be matched by another. RIP Mr. Maravich.

[@bigdavo1187]

AWESOME CHANNEL 🔥🔥

[@hectorg.7282]

That very first highlight is a double dribble by rule. Proof that some people get away with murder and it is called skill. I'm not saying he was not good but there are favorites in the NBA.

[@johnschaefer2238]

I’m not a big basketball fan and never saw Pistol Pete and would have liked to. The first game I ever went to was the NY Nets vs Houston in the ABA. Nets had a very young Dr. J and Rick Barry bs George Gervin. What a game between those three. But when I first saw Pistol Pete on TV it was like watching CGI 25 years before it was invented. Just watched him play and it was unreal. So sad that he left us way too early. RIP Pete.

[@jkwbluebullitt]

Great video .

[@MrDanielWP]

People sleep on Pistol Pete. Dude was a baller.

[@texasflood3165]

Watched Pete through college…never another..🙏

[@wi54725]

I was fortunate to see Pete play about 15 times in his career--9 in college and another half dozen or so when he played for the Hawks with Walt Bellamy and Lou Hudson. He made the game fun to watch, but then almost all basketball teams were exciting then compared to the way basketball is played today. Only one coach ever really slowed him down, Ray Mears at Tennessee. But, the Vols lost some of those games to weaker LSU teams, because players like Danny Hester, Al Sanders and Bill Newton were too good to leave unguarded.

[@troybailey6904]

If you have not watched him play, oh myyyy. His skill would make you cry from experimenting with a Basketball God.

[@charlesking3384]

Great vid

[@olympicjeff6504]

My childhood idol inspired me to achieve my dreams and goals with style and passion for life

[@nickiemartin1426]

I grew up in New Orleans and my dad would get tickets for the Jazz games. I was young but I was there the night he hit 68 points. My voice was gone as I yelled and cheered for the Pistol. He even signed my basketball but that was a different night.

[@guzmancharles7]

In todays NBA he will score 40-50 points a game. Curry don’t even come close I watch Pete Play. Pete did it without the 3 pointer line imagen if they have that in the days. Thank you for the video, great memories👍🙏

[@luisignacio384]

Do you have robert horry vid.thanks☺️🙏

[@greybone777]

I remember him and Stockton. Great handlers. 👍