Remembering Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor | NBA on ESPN

Rachel Nichols looks back on the life and legacy of 11-time All-Star, Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers legend and basketball Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor.
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[@datsapaddlin4228]

The most underrated player maybe ever...he was the original high flying wing player. He’s flying even higher now.

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚

[@datsapaddlin4228]

@@xellax4249 people just don’t know how nice he was

[@datsapaddlin4228]

@@xellax4249 that tribute was trash 🗑...you outta be ashamed of yourself

[@jaydizzyfrfr5670]

@@datsapaddlin4228 hmmm

[@billpap.9669]

@@xellax4249 stfu

[@varshneyabhay]

Man I feel so bad for jerry. Hope he’s doing ok. He’s definitely not doing good with losing Kobe but now Elgin...

[@MinePlay512]

It's a very sad day for the NBA. Elgin Baylor will forever be a legend in the NBA.

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚

[@ThisAinThatMetro]

He was the GOAT of the no ring club

[@Princelee444]

@Braylon Flowers right clout chasing I already reported this bot so

[@jondave6297]

Diyos3

[@jondave6297]

2015

[@MysticSoundsMusic]

Kobe, Elgin and Wilt running half court 3 on 3s in the afterlife

[@Bubs-_-]

And making every single one too.

[@dimedropperpod]

Hondo, Dennis Johnson and Nate Thurmond right there waiting for em on the other side of the court 😊

[@fearthekdot786]

Moses Malone wants some of that smoke as well

[@dimedropperpod]

@@fearthekdot786 i was gonna say Moses but i doubt Hondo and Dj take the court with a Sixer! lmfao

[@BokuGlack]

Russell and West gonna be playing with them later,I wish we could live forever

[@maxiqums1549]

It's really sad not only that he passed away, but that we probably won't talk about him anymore. He always got ignored and underappreciated.

[@jingqi9106]

Oh, he'll be talked about, Elgin was and is legendary. He's one of the greatest players of all-time.

[@Amick44]

@@jingqi9106 the original 1st great all around superstar.

[@jclingad9589]

He will forever be remembered.

[@roluxism]

@@Amick44 wasnt that george mikan or no?

[@maxiqums1549]

@Ellis Dacanay during Mikan’s era there were no superstars at all. Mikan was considered an all-time great because of his achievements and stats, but he hardly was an influential person to fans.

[@jonathanblaze1648]

61 points in a Finals game IS STILL a record. I saw him walking down the street in L.A. 6 years ago and asked him if I could shake his hand. I told him that my father idolized him and he was my dad's favorite athlete. He was very gracious and said to tell my father he said hello. Class act and a legend of the highest order.

[@murph3001]

Nice story _____ we was a wonderful player and man

[@Dontresssmith3757]

Respect 💯🙏

[@5god75]

Iou

[@HunterEllis_GSU]

Sad day.. another GOAT gone to soon. 71 points in a game, Legendary!

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚

[@hoop4life879]

He wasn’t a goat bruh I’m sorry

[@Romamb]

Another G.O.A.T. ? By definition there can only be 1. Save that for another day. A great player has been lost to the game. Think of his family.

[@Romamb]

@@xellax4249Nice 💛💜💛

[@chillvibed]

Gone to soon? Man was 86

[@sirbedevere4944]

Hearing Jerry West’s emotions got me

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 ❤️💚

[@michaelsemeswin8878]

I feel sorry for Jerry West.. He lost so many loved ones

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@@michaelsemeswin8878 that’s the only thing about gettin old...you lose more and more young and old family and friends through the way

[@brookiecookieprod7218]

Bruh did you not see Elgin right by him

[@sirbedevere4944]

@@brookiecookieprod7218 what?

[@reno42wolf]

This man was a LEGEND. High flyer when high flying wasn't recognized. Nearly unstoppable and was only behind Wilt Chamberlain in scoring. Underrated as a undersized forward, he was a monster player and an even better person. The HOF is just one of many accolades for this giant.

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@1990758]

Exactly people think I'm stupid when I say he's better than LeBron James

[@hectorthomsen]

@@1990758 well you are, but he truly was incredible.

[@datsapaddlin4228]

Man he never got his just due today...he started what the league became when it comes to dominating athletic wing players.

[@1990758]

You're 100% right ESPN they disrespect him so much the only person that stands up for him is dr. J no matter what ESPN says he's always in his top five

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@@1990758 Still holds the record for most points in the finals at 61. After Wilt he was the best scorer of his era.

[@BenSmith56789]

The most underrated and underappreciated player ever.

[@TJYLai]

Only behind MJ and Wilt in scoring average per game, and above even Bron, KD and the Logo. Beast!!!

[@michaelvega6646]

As a die hard laker fan, elgin will never be forgotten.

[@dannybaldelomar]

Yeah, I just saw this rn.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

"Pass like magic, handles like Curry and had the strength to post up Bill Russell" - legendary 💯

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@Roger Smith bro that’s fine but you can appreciate other great players too. People are brainwashed to only talk about MJ thanks to the media.

[@Amick44]

@Roger Smith no shame there. And not by much either.

[@hofmenacetosociety4267]

@Roger Smith nobody said elgin was better🤡

[@davanmani556]

Master in the basketball version of the floor exercise.

[@michaeljordan5655]

Fly high Baylor 🕊

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚

[@billpap.9669]

@@xellax4249 stfu

[@dogeasy]

@@billpap.9669 she did a tribute what’s disrespectful about that

[@bigmanjc6357]

@@dogeasy watch the video

[@duffman1876]

He's far from my era,I first saw him on NBA Street Vol 3 and he's always that guy I pick to play defense and dunk,fly high Mr.Baylor

[@KenpoKid77]

Yeah, he was always a go-to legend in that game.

[@johntaormina1084]

Back in the day Elgin and Jerry West what a great combination

[@datsapaddlin6449]

If the Celtics wasn’t so crazy good they woulda ran the league instead

[@Princelee444]

Rest in paradise Elgin baylor 🙏🏽😥

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@thegreyghost5385]

Elgin Baylor one of my favorite players of all time

[@arabionknights3410]

Baylor was one of the greatest players ever. We all will miss you brother.

[@LuCidRayn01]

I wanna punch the people who dislike this video. Elgin Baylor was a phenomenal player, he was ahead of his time when he played. Rest In Peace legend. 🙏🏻

[@Romamb]

Chill laddy. Land of the free remember.

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@@Romamb just because you can don’t mean you should...people are being serious assholes in this comment section rn. It’s pathetic.

[@Romamb]

@@datsapaddlin6449 he referred to dislikes. Not comments.

[@RDEdera93]

Please somebody check on Mr. Jerry West . Last year he grieved Kobe , now he loss one of his closest friend in Elgin 😔

[@k.lee28]

One of the forgotten Legends and GOATs of the Game *Elgin "Mr. Inside" Baylor* One of the most complete players ever.

[@quentinpresley2008]

Rest In Peace Elgin Baylor 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@fusionn4316]

Rest in peace, Elgin Baylor.

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@okkkk111]

@@xellax4249 shut up

[@matthewforbes2969]

The original high flyer. Ball in peace legend 🙏

[@leoteodosio9292]

Thank you for the memories Elgin! Lakers forever!

[@itzhassanplayz909]

He hooping with kobe in heaven 😢

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@brookiecookieprod7218]

Wow so the the only dead legend is kobe wow you disrespectful af there is Wes unsled, Moses Malone,wilt ,denis Johnson and more smfh

[@avidmomokayoitsumareader]

@@brookiecookieprod7218 ok

[@gpshadow]

I'm glad the Lakers honored this legend with a a statue while he was still living. Original LA Laker superstar

[@commanderjoj6426]

Godspeed, Mr. Baylor. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚

[@joepartington7501]

Exactly!

[@joememphis1571]

Rest In Peace Mr. Baylor. One of the all time greats in NBA history. Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and Elgin Baylor were one of the great trios in league history.

[@oneman9121]

The first player with a proper left-hand dribble drive. And the first great wing scorer the NBA had ever seen.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Jerry's words just teared me up. Elgin was a soft-spoken man that just led by his examples as a player...and more so...a man. I always felt he and Barry Sanders were from the same mold...never praising themselves, even-tempered, brilliant in their sport, and great men in the communities and families. Prayers and Blessings Mr. Baylor! +++

[@satisfaction4all]

Rest in Power King.

[@maxmoneyplayz4567]

Another legend that moved on 😭 😭 😭

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@Terror832]

It’s sad but at least he lived a long life. He didn’t die fairly young like Kobe or Pete Maravich

[@Ah-ws9nm]

This man was the pioneer of Dr J Jordan Kobe Carter Wade etc

[@andrekimbro9388]

It definitely is a sad day for the NBA wow the great Elgin Baylor one of the greatest lakers ever my condolences go out to his family and what's crazy is that he was at Kobe's memorial last year at the staple center smh two laker legends but played in two different eras have forever made their mark in the NBA for generations.

[@urbaindelva7869]

One of the most underrated Hall of Famers ever. So impactful as a player and a person, especially in the times that he came up in. God love his soul and his family and friends.

[@adetovarhenchman5002]

You will always have a very special place in my heart. We share the same birthday, and you worked everyday in your craft to be the best you could be. You dropped 70 points, but nobody talks about it. And lastly you gave the game your everything, that game couldn’t give u back. Rest east Elgin 🙏 👼

[@kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300]

Ohh that’s sad ,long live Baylor. Always had him in the line up with the all time lakers on 2k

[@toby2k75]

Elgin Baylor will be missed. Injuries slowed him but there is no denying his greatness and was a true all around player. Could of been a top 5 player of all time. That is a no brainer. Relax in paradise Elgin🙏

[@telles0824]

This man needed ESPN during his playing career all we have is little highlights and stories from players that played/watched him and that’s okay all we can do is appreciate greatness 🎊 and thank him for changing the game🎉

[@Marathontjohn]

💔💔💔 Our 1st captain 🕊 💜🔗💛4L

[@SarcasticSloth69]

lakers definitely dominating the court up in heaven now, RIL 🙏🏼

[@griffon8330]

The guy was rlly good. More finals than magic, Jordan, Kobe and wilt. He was so good. Most underrated

[@billpap.9669]

So what??

[@1990758]

He's so disrespected even by Laker players

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@Chrundlethegreat 1 go pull up those finals numbers against the Celtics. He gave them 61 and took them to 7 games in the 62 finals. They was the hardest team to beat in NBA history in regards to their era so you can’t blame that on him. No one could beat them back then.

[@griffon8330]

He was a great player.

[@TeamDaemon1980]

Who knew the original LeBron & DWade of the 1960s in Elgin Baylor & Jerry West would work for the Clippers someday? I especially was shocked 😲 with Jerry that I nearly cried when it happened. There is a little Laker still in me.

[@urbaindelva7869]

One of the most underrated Hall of Famers ever. Such an impactful player and person, especially in the times that he came up in. Shame his time as an executive was tainted by Donald Sterling. God love his soul and his family and friends.

[@thejehwe7420]

Praying for jerry west right now.🙏🏾

[@Arqticcc]

Never will be forgotten 🕊

[@norvinzor]

Thanks for showing us that 6,5 players and under can also soar through the Air!

[@HoaniTheKiwi]

Thank you Sir Elgin. ❤️❤️

[@alainbrouillaud484]

My heart goes out to Allen and Allison.

[@peterhaslund]

Legends never die.

[@splashnskillz37]

I will always consider him a NBA Champion no matter what

[@gseric4721]

Crying rn. One of the pioneers of the sport. May he rest in peace 😔

[@kjscontent2696]

Man I pray for his family this is a tough loss 😔

[@franzcanillo5857]

legend. Rest In Paradise.

[@tyronejefferson7858]

Rest his soul

[@christiandave2826]

May the wings of heaven abide you 🙏🏽 Rest In Peace legend ♥️

[@Top-Kek]

Noooo, rest in peace Elgin

[@LegoMyEgo0-0]

🌹 🌹 🌹 👑 👑 LongLiveBaylor.!

[@arminix1410]

One of the greatest players of all time....rest in peace

[@xellax4249]

I did a tribute to him 💚 💚

[@Terror832]

One of the greatest players of his era sure But I don’t personally have him in my top 10 or even top 25.

[@ZZ-ex8py]

@@Terror832 top 30 for sure

[@tyronejohnson84]

A rebound machine!

[@timothyhuebner3889]

Elgin and Elaine were customers of mine at our local Home depot. They were both warm and kind people. Rest in peace Elgin..You will be missed

[@mistermyself1128]

This is the guy that the Legends say is the GOAT. Because he didnt have Sports televison showing wall to wall highlights, most people dont even know who he is.

[@torguezz4580]

Rest in Peace great Elgin baylor

[@stevea3007]

Nice tribute to a great man and great player. I attended "Elgin Baylor Night" at the Forum with my dad. BTW, when the Lakers moved to LA they played at the Sports Arena first, not the Forum as is implied in the clip.

[@Indigenouspeace]

Tell Kobe we said hi ❤️🙏🏿🕊

[@MOWER732]

Rest up The Lakers Fam will certainly miss you 💜💛

[@217ShowOffBoii]

NBA's first player to play above the rim and one of the first to dribble between the legs. He was ahead of his time. Fun fact - He's still the Lakers' all time leader in total rebounds.

[@zechariahbarber6899]

Rest in peace Elgin Baylor 😭😭😭.

[@MegaIsaac85]

I Evod him up in 2k21. And he’s still a god till this day. First opal in the game. Worth the grind back then in season 1

[@supertailsblake3106]

I so freaking mad wish he never died bc I remember using him in my team in nba2k20 he helped me win games I freaking Hope Everyone missed him too Farewell Elgin Baylor 14 seasons Allstar Will always miss you Bless your soul amen 🙏 praise jesus

[@nanoosai4295]

Rest is POWER 😔

[@yoamiunpinco4372]

Rest easy, Mr. Baylor and prayers up to your family.

[@king91860]

😭 like to send prayers 🙏🏾 LLB❤️

[@kevinjrpiedr2490]

Rest In Power!

[@M0LL4TT]

So sad to hear him pass. At least he'll be able to shake hands with Kobe in heaven ❤️

[@johnkurtz7705]

Thanks for posting the vibrant picture of the superstar

[@justinannanmanthodo5010]

Rest In Peace to a great one, one of the all time great for sure.

[@busyrand]

God Bless this Great Man...

[@sahi746]

Beautiful tribute 😢

[@josephbuttitta1681]

Elgin Baylor was simply the greatest basketball player I ever saw and I did see him play many times. He never won an NBA championship - he played on the second best team in the NBA during the 1960s due to Bill Russell’s Celtics, something Jordan, Kobe and LeBron never had to deal with.

[@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7]

Tell me about him plz, greatest basketball player ever seems like a bit much, I'd put him top 20

[@josephbuttitta1681]

He played in LA when I was a teenager playing basketball. Whenever I saw him play either on TV or live, particularly live, my game improved decidedly the next few days just trying to emulate him. He is the best individual player I ever and I’ve

[@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7]

@@josephbuttitta1681 he was def the pioneer of high flyers and had an all around game

[@josephbuttitta1681]

...I’ve seen them all. I know I’m biased, but when he retired he was the 2nd leading scorer and 4th leading rebounder of all time in the NBA. Young people don’t remember how dominant Bill Russell’s Celtics were. He won 11 of 13 championships and Baylor had to deal with that. I never hear that Bill Russell is the most influential player of all time, which he was. NBA basketball was played before Magic and Bird!

[@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7]

@@josephbuttitta1681 great points!

[@vincentestone5764]

Rest in Heaven Elgin ! #22

[@darlingtonobi3324]

Honestly it’s crazy Marvin has gone now Baylor

[@pablopabon588]

My favorite player #22 Elgin " Hangtime " Baylor. 👍🏾👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾✌🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@peterhsueh5214]

One of GOAT in NBA history

[@BeaMode1990]

Bless you Elgin. My only gripe is here didn't get a ring. Thanks to BOSTON.

[@splashnskillz37]

He got one from the 72 team tbh, he played 9 games, he was part of that team, he's a champ tbh

[@stopplzs]

@@splashnskillz37 yeah unfortunate he retired early that year

[@avidmomokayoitsumareader]

@@splashnskillz37 didn't he refuse to receive the ring because he felt he didn't play good enough?

[@splashnskillz37]

@@avidmomokayoitsumareader Never heard of him saying that

[@JW-1089]

God speed 👑Elgin Baylor. You'll be missed!

[@ishanpuri2757]

Rest In Power

[@jimbeam3081]

May he Rest In Peace

[@Michael30786]

Kobe Last year now Elgin this year Lakers organization losing a lots of there Legend Player rest in power Elgin Lakers forever 💜💛🙏🏿🕊

[@pablopabon588]

Respect !

[@dandrespruill1165]

I like Elgin Baylor's all-around skills when it came to NBA games.

[@royfablooo2810]

I feel bad for Jerry West, after lossing Kobe he lost Elgin Baylor the next year.

[@urbaindelva7869]

Yeah, for sure

[@thegoat2874]

I was literally talking about basketball with my dad when the news popped up

[@davicosta7590]

Rest in peace legend!

[@nate2am]

I feel sad rn man cant believe it

[@TeamDaemon1980]

Favorite Lakers Of All-Time On & Off The Court: Chick Hearn 🎤. Jerry West #44. Elgin Baylor #22. Michael Cooper #21. Eddie Jones #25. Magic Johnson #32. Pat Riley. Phil Jackson. Shaquille O'Neal #34. Kobe Bryant #8 & #24.

[@djmeduna2009]

Sad great player Rest In Peace