Ralph Sampson Profile

Travel to Harrisonburg, Virginia to check in with one of college basketball's all-time greats, Ralph Sampson. Visit with family and friends to find out how he became a three-time National Player of the Year. In an exclusive sit-down

[@dalerandall1872]

I played against Ralph in his 1st. VA. state championship in 78' he was a beast. Loved watching him play in college & the NBA...much respect....

[@mdcool3487]

Ralph Sampson is a true winner in LIFE family take lessons.

[@JustLikeHeaven77]

Great player. Beat the best Lakers team of all time, and took the greatest Celtics team of all time to 6 games. Respect.

[@alb3285]

Thx for bringing me back to a Great Time in my life, when it was simple Sports Family, Friends.!,Always loved Ralph,wished he played longer. Still making impacts and memories for kids, adults, Fans...Thx Ralph

[@EGrif-sr8ii]

I loved him as a Rocket. One word, CLASS ACT and a total gentleman off the court

[@troyott2334]

CLASS ACT 110% BROTHER I SALUTE YOU

[@Lord_of_The_World]

If it wasn't for his injury he would have dominated in the NBA

[@krzysiekklejszmit6967]

I was born in 1980 and grown up in Poland. I only heard about Twin Towers from Huston. Thanks to KZbin I watched few games of them. Oh my! They were so good! Rockets would certainly dominate in the NBA with them

[@ajschannel162]

You're right if he wasn't injured he would dominated the NBA with Hakeem!

[@lilkrabzap460]

He did until he got hurt

[@valeriegeorge1758]

I really love this

[@mlzrn]

from Houston: Ralph is still loved in Houston. Winning that 1983 coin flip was very exciting for the city of Houston. Ralph, you are always welcomed in Houston. Wish you would come back more often. MLL

[@kirkindog]

mlzrn I agree w/u 💯. True H-Town sports fans will NEVER forget that last second shot Sampson made to dethrone the defending champion Lakers in the 86 Western Conference Finals...🏀

[@stevebanks1640]

One of 2 pros I played against in high school ( Dell Curry the other ). Class act and genuinely nice guy. If not for knee injuries he would've dominated the NBA as well

[@honestbutugly]

His Dad is the coolest guy ever also. when he was a janitor at the Municipal building he had a shrine of his son in his office

[@rozbell1]

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Big Ralphy!!!!!! :)

[@harry6555]

sad his injury stopped this great Cavalier from Virginia

[@christopherowens6391]

NBA rookie of the year, All star mvp and made the game winning buzzer beater to eliminate the Lakers in the western conference finals that put his team in the NBA finals against the Celtics in 1986.Sampson was on his way to greatness in the NBA!

[@elai3147]

wow, gminski looks very different from his nba days

[@trapkid1446]

Aye I'm from hburg I go to that park everyday

[@deelo2281]

Holy shit 4:02!

[@wysefavor]

How come his sons went undrafted and they are centers too!

[@gskessingerable]

His height was always exaggerated. He never was close to being 7'4. In his prime he was closer to 7'1.

[@Belburg]

Interesting, in the Capital Classic, him and Sam Bowie looked to be the exact same height.

[@mdcool3487]

What damn difference does that makes stupid .

[@MrJadreemah]

Seeing where he is and what he is doing today reinforces my decision in 1985 to buy his sneakers (PUMA) instead of a pair of Air Jordans.

[@raymondtwine3547]

no

[@jokerofmorocco]

No mention of his NBA career? Also I'm sure he did have regrets since him playing through injury and not getting it properly treated is what derailed his NBA career

[@DAMONCAPRICORN]

he should stay at center,he was shaq before shaq with 36 inch vertical

[@juliant123]

if he had a better attitude more fundamentals and no injuries

[@mdcool3487]

Stop hating and be happy.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

His fundamentals were excellent, and he was all about the team. A Player of the Year three seasons running has plenty of chances to leave early, but Sampson never did. You can argue that he shouldn't have indulged his midrange skills so much, but he worked hard to add muscle and his body was simply too spindly to take a pounding down low.

[@jerrybeloin13]

Hof if he would have played full career 10 all stars atleast he had the talent and rockets would have won atleast 1 more title

[@troy7161]

He's already in the Hall of Fame

[@smoothoperator7023]

Looks like a black Buddy Ebsen! 🤣

[@domtion453]

I have been to the farm I am his cousin

[@aliciaaguilar5679]

Bruhcrew12 - make a video with him

[@domtion453]

ok the next time i see him i will

[@domtion453]

NastyNas O

[@thebestfreethrowcoach6123]

Are you his first cousin? I saw every home game Ralph played at UVa for 4 years.

[@wizskinz9987]

Do you know Braxton?