Rivals Reunited | McHale & Dr. J

[@nathanc30]

Dr. J, Kevin McHale,and Dominique Wilkins are some of the classiest gentlemen athletes to this day.

[@kenhasibar2624]

Fuck. I'll drink to that statement. 🍻

[@mscottlawrence2037]

Talk about respect, like when jj redick had those comments about Larry, and Michael Cooper, Dominique Wilkins, James worthy, magic, dr j all jumped right on jj.

[@anthonybryant3038]

"Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.!" One of the greatest moments in sports history, and so touching to hear that respect for Dr. J coming from the fans of Boston.

[@Shonan2024]

The chat "Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.!" made me appreciate Boston and root for the Celtics played.

[@gl6996]

@@Shonan2024 That chant got Philly beat in the Finals!!!

[@sherrodmacs3472]

Real fans!

[@briandavidson1946]

YUP.

[@Mmacrossfirekenai]

@@gl6996 No, Kareem and his skyhook did that.

[@VICTOR-py7hn]

McHale and Dr.J are a class act. Walk down memory lane. 2 Hall of Famers

[@kevinnevels7640]

Dr J was a beast

[@kurtadams3021]

This is true

[@chillsillego9599]

It was his Birthday Yesterday. Happy B’Da Doc!!

[@cflo1386]

My favorite childhood players are getting older, aren't we all.

[@TL2354]

Ok and?

[@emmanuelwilliams6004]

I feel you 💯

[@johnking7535]

You should be so lucky

[@hootie297]

I feel u as well

[@thunderking8925]

and are dying to like Bill, Moses, Pete etc.

[@LAR-hs2qt]

Now, that's is what Golden Sportsmanship looks like. Simply wonderful.

[@rubberman2006]

Watch these type of interviews all day long

[@jacobbey1465]

Kevin McHale and Tim Duncan were probably the best power forwards ever and before there was Kobe and MJ there was the Doctor! Class act guys

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Agree about Duncan and McHale. Olajuwon and McHale are possibly the best post players ever. The best I’ve ever seen. Those 2 had so many sick moves. The “Dream Shake” and the “Black Hole” (McHale). Kevins career shooting % has to be high. That fade away jumper from 10-15 ft was straight 💰

[@shivasirons6159]

Karl Malone was great but having never won hurt him, or maybe he won with the Lakers , didn't he finish there? I can't remember but yeah McHale was unstoppable!

[@blacksuburban2410]

People always forget Chuck for some reason.

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

Beautiful conversation. Nostalgic too. Boston loves Dr J

[@davanmani556]

He put UMass on the map.

[@markdavis3306]

When the Garden yells “beat LA”, it gives you chills. The respect at the garden was awesome!

[@jamesmurphy5742]

My favorite building in the history of this world!! Beat LA chant was amongst the greatest and classiest moments in it's history!! Orr's goal and Bourque giving up 7 on Espo night man what a place!!

[@MrAitraining]

Sixers and celtics had wars almost every year in the playoffs then. Fights, the works but both teams and fans hated the lakers.

[@edmcdonough4530]

I was there. I could not believe what I was hearing. I do recall Erving looking around at mid-court and I can only think he was listening in wonderment. Does anyone recall “See you Sunday”? This is all after game 6 of the Celtics fumbling away the game with Miami.

[@mitchlancaster566]

Two classy gentleman and two Hall of famers, thank you gentlemen for The memories

[@spconrad9612]

Laker fan that vividly remembers the beat LA chant with the Sixers winning in the garden. Mad respect all around when the rivalries were real. Today, it seems like it's just a bunch of guys getting paid to play pickup ball. Dr J and McHale great choices, thanks.

[@alfremont1799]

Age humbles us all and gives us a more complete perspective. As a Lakers fan from back in the day, I always feared and respected the Sixers and Celtics.

[@seansimms8503]

So, true...as an old Celtics fan I hated everything LA, Magic and Kobe...just when I realized how great Kobe was, how he was the closest player to be Jordan like and all and a great father, he was gone.

[@pallen49]

I've been a huge fan of Dr J since the ABA and NBA merged...And thru the years, no matter who came up the ' ranks '...Dr J was and forever be my all time favorite player...Even to this day, he's STILL my favorite.... He truly inspire me, during my days of playing basketball, like no other..

[@1990758]

I agree with you my favorite basketball player of all time since the ABA days I don't care what ESPN says. He is the most exciting most exciting basketball player of all time there is no discussion about it not the best the most exciting. He's more exciting than Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant LeBron James Vince Carter Dominique Wilkins when he put up a spectacular shot he knew it was going on

[@kuvasz5252]

The first I time I saw Julius Erving was 1970 when UMass played Penn. The Quakers had Corky Calhoun, a 6-7 big guard who was a defensive specialist, who Julius just ate up and spit out even though Penn won at the Palestra. Then, in college at Philadelphia Textile a fellow gym rat told me he had seen Julius from playing at the Rucker playground in Harlem and called him best ever. We would take road trips while in college to see him in Virginia as a Squire or in New York as a Net. The most exciting day of my life as a basketball fan was the day the Sixers signed him. I named a dog I rescued “Dr. J.” because he jumped up and down 2-3 feet whenever he saw me. Class, all the way.

[@haroldbrown6630]

Me too

[@shivasirons6159]

As a Celtics fan he scared the piss out of me!

[@elohim77]

I started watching nba in 87 at 10, last year the doc was active. Remember his retirement, too bad i couldnt watch him at his prime. We r all getting old lol

[@approperties1379]

Two amazing competitors. Two class act gentlemen. It's nice to see older gladiators come together to reminisce on war stories and do it in a respectful and enjoyable way!

[@leoderosia9279]

That 1981 Philly Celtic series was most intense in our history, Celtic fan

[@Milordvega]

The 1981 and 1982 Eastern Conference Finals between Philadelphia and Boston were among the most intense playoff series I have ever seen. Just tremendous intensity, action, suspense... and great basketball.

[@furfamilysue]

I said almost the exact thing in another video. Intense!

[@russh7914]

Great team basketball in the 80's. Miss it.

[@probably1of]

I never met my grandfather but Kevin McHale seems like the grandfather I would love to have.

[@alwalkerii9563]

Great to see Dr.J and McHale come together for this. Awesome

[@johnatspray]

Two of the best ever, but also two of the smartest!

[@shivasirons6159]

What a way to enter middle age, a retired well respected hall of famer, could it get any better?

[@nuftis]

I could listen to these guys all day

[@alcopower5710]

For sure

[@robd1811]

jesus only 4,000 views this should have way more it shows how many true hoops fans are actually out there

[@braddurian]

The 1981 NBA Eastern Conference Finals was about as close as any series could get. McHale’s just barely block on Andrew Toney sealed the series in Game 6. Before Lakers Celtics in 1984 this was the NBA series to watch.

[@TheDailyGold]

John Hollinger rated it as greatest NBA playoff series.

[@braddurian]

@@TheDailyGold No doubt in my mind. Old school basketball. The last 2 minutes of Game 7 refs told both teams they were not going to call any minor fouls so as not to effect the outcome. In today’s NBA guys tantrum and whine about legitimate no calls.

[@lwatch5336]

Wow This Took Me Back

[@73Trident]

Two classy men. Great video.

[@emmanuelwilliams6004]

I am so glad to have been born in the 60s and grew up in this era seeing these games when they played a different kind of basketball 🏀 they really gave it all played injured I mean with real injuries not “ load Management “these were real rivalries they went at each other For real and a couple of fights in the mix to . like both of these HOF Legends said before LA & Boston if was Philly & Boston. Dang man the whole game is different now it is very difficult for me to watch NBA Basketball today

[@anthonyminor3160]

I agree the games were much better. Today’s game nobody play defense.

[@jmad627]

Very fortunate here as well. Now I have no interest in contemporary sports. Back then it was life or death.

[@brianjones7660]

Today’s nba is an overpaid 3 point tournament….bleh….👎

[@jamescowan3651]

Me tooooooooo!!!!!!!

[@davidd7042]

So good to see. Great rivalry, two phenomenally talented teams. Too often overlooked.

[@roncuyos1595]

Legends never die. The 80's & 90's was awesome.

[@odisbrown6590]

Dr.J was just so cool in the 70s and he worked on his game he became a good outside shooter's ....

[@dwartfarquart9590]

What I remember from that series was "how can this not be for the nba championship?"

[@sadiqqdaoud4210]

I never hated Boston growing up and I knew that Bird was great. I was born and raised in Philly and I'll always be a 76er. In saying that I always respected and liked Kevin Mchale.

[@Mmacrossfirekenai]

There were not enough people like you in Philly to give Bird the retirement sendoff that Celtic fans gave Erving when he retired

[@newerafrican]

@@Mmacrossfirekenai It seemed like Bird retired somewhat suddenly after the '92 season. I don't think he would have wanted a "farewell tour, that was not his style.

[@sfrank8687]

@@Mmacrossfirekenai I can tell by your reply that you don't know to much about basketball

[@lrob5657]

When Philly Boston play it’s always a different energy. You always know that you’re in for a very chippy, competitive game. Love it

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

That was awesome to watch. I remember watching the games on TV 📺 The NBA on CBS i remember the music. Those were different times. Andrew Toney went off in that 4th quarter draining 3's

[@ewardnolan6062]

What a neat relationship-sports are so good for bringing people together.

[@johnhinkle1138]

Two sensational players. Both are severely under rated but two of my favorite players. Those dog fights were electric. Some of the best basketball ever played…

[@andybilakshow260]

All the semi & finals were brutal & electrifying wars back then. Then along came Jordan & the game went south🤣

[@devilleparker9598]

Dr.J will always be the MAN❤️

[@ascales30]

2 of my top all time favorites. Much respect.

[@robbyrob0723]

Loved it!!!

[@imweakfordeaky]

Two class acts right there ! Amazing as athletes and as men - huge respect !

[@morewithles2738]

Although some say the 84 Finals catapulted to higher heights, this 81 playoff series was VERY HELPFUL. Why, this was a Sunday afternoon game that was televised live . It wasn't a tape delayed game.

[@flintfleming3935]

One of best interviews ever. Champions . Solid, heartfelt, competitors.. Most important.. the respect was undeniable..

[@Mark3989]

what a couple of legends. i remember the games good to see

[@DaedalusDesign]

I wasn't paying attention to basketball during the era these two played. Watching these videos though, it's been interesting getting an insight into the character of the names of the era. Bill Walton and Kevin McHale, and a host of others I've gained an appreciation for as people.

[@mrpaolobafico]

two gentlemen and fantastic players

[@natashatomlinson4548]

That was a damn good philly team

[@brianjaramillo2241]

We need more of these shows!!!!!

[@relyingmoore45]

yes something other then MJ

[@andystrub7930]

Man to turn back the clocks just one time...

[@johnmiranda3641]

Beautiful segment. Two great players. Mutual respect.

[@mostmost1507]

What a honor to have met DJ in my hometown he was in town for a golf tournament at the county club where I was working at that time got his autograph for my son class act.

[@markdavis3306]

We need more of this! Excellent interview from mutual greats!

[@localwear1]

Great respectful interview!!

[@Amick44]

Yes. Definitely refreshing.

[@anthonybanks4958]

This is cool, getting a chance to hear the stories from to of the greats, players & teams

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

People don't know that the 76ers went to 4 finals from the late 70's through early 80's. These 2 teams set a standard for competitiveness at the top of the east that ends with the 2000 Pacers

[@deekaymusiclover2481]

Exactly. The rivalry was Boston vs Philly long before Boston/ LA, which was more about Bird and Magic.

[@Ryan2022]

Philly had very very good teams from 1977-1982. In 1983 they had a great team.

[@williamj6974]

When those Celtics teams were on the way up julius Erving had already been playing pro ball for almost 10 years so I'm glad doc got his ring b4 Celtics took over the east he deserved it after those 3 finals loses

[@jackson5781]

Love these guys

[@cortezsmall5352]

You Guy's left it all on the Court Glad too see that

[@richardpare3538]

That was by far the toughest and most physical series ever.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

81 game 6 and 7 to the point..whoever hasnt seen these series in 81 and 82 lost some of the greatest and most intense basketball ever..

[@gl6996]

Andrew Toney earned the nickname "The Boston Strangler" that series.

[@1990758]

Call me crazy I'm taking Andrew Tony over Allen Iverson Allen Iverson had the crossover Andrew Toney had that first step

[@gl6996]

@@1990758 I won't dare call you crazy!!! Andrew Toney's game gets him better looks for shots. In his day(late 70s-late 80s), it was a big man's game. Guards didn't dare go to the paint. In Iverson's day(90s-00s), it was a pt guard's game. Big men fouled out defending the paint. Toney could survive Iverson's day, but Iverson wouldn't have survived Toney's day.

[@DerethAC]

Larry Bird has said that Andrew Toney was one of the absolute best players that he ever played against, and that he can't believe that you don't hear more about him historically.

[@gl6996]

@@DerethAC If not for his foot injuries, Toney would've been a Hall of Famer for sure.

[@bennyb44875]

@@DerethAC Weren't his feet all jacked up? Otherwise...he was one of the best 2 guards that ever played. And I was a die hard Celtics fan

[@hny2396]

Imagine MJ and Isaiah Thomas doing this. The ratings would be through the roof.

[@balbin0329]

That would be impossible.

[@admiralmu4353]

@@balbin0329 Not really, just give them boxing gloves and it's good.

[@Blodia1990]

@@admiralmu4353 lmaooo

[@setro5582]

Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer 😏

[@gibtherockermusic]

I think there's too much bad blood between the 2, whereas between Mc and Doc there was only a sport rivalry and respect. Isiah has reconciled in an interview with Magic though, it was a beautiful moment

[@slowhand5160t]

good vid thanks doc and kevin

[@quinnjets]

Only 730 views?!!

[@jamescowan3651]

Great chat between 2 of the best ever. Doc was the most graceful player and Michale was the best low post player. JS

[@furfamilysue]

The Lakers, Pistons and Celtics series in the 80' were fantastic, but the Sixers, Celtics series reached a level of intensity that was off the charts.

[@Chrisicola]

I like the hug they gave each other. Like friends, but...... lol

[@Getdown8319]

I love old school basketball, everything about it is so intriguing. Real rivalries, physical, guys playing with every once in their body injured. Teams stayed together longer so they had that chemistry. Post game banging in the paint. Sh8ts amazing

[@walteroddo5593]

Wonderful

[@chessmountain]

LEGENDS!!!

[@previnlubom4498]

Back when basketball was worth watching 🏀🏆🎖️🏅🥇

[@ziginaigra]

its boring now....very

[@acornsucks2111]

These guys had totally different games, but they were both class. No dances or theatrics after they won, they just took care of business.

[@1990758]

Now this is a real rivalry anything today is pure hype

[@Amick44]

Yeah, partially because teams can't keep players together today. But that's the way it is now

[@AdmiralJamesTKirk]

Two class acts.

[@Master-Wanderer]

We need way more of these things!!!!!!

[@kurtadams3021]

My favorite player of all time

[@muskegontribune]

Two great players. Those old games were great.

[@741923bm]

EXCELLENT; NICE TO SEE AND HEAR.

[@kurtadams3021]

Julius the Dr Errrrrrrving

[@donmorton4597]

I love everything about this video.

[@robertglasper4845]

I just love those games a Real dogfight and to see The good doctor and Kevin McHale just warms my heart to just know that Time brings on a change for the good of all men and I think God that you’re still here oh yes😎

[@yappers2011]

These 2 are what Basketball is all about.

[@flintfleming3935]

The competion was so intense,,, there was nothing like it... but the level of respect was undeniable. Nobody was a loser. U compete... amd play to win. May the best team win. That what it all about.

[@hectornegron9155]

As contradictory as it may sound, I was a diehard fan of the Lakers since I discovered basketball back in 1970, Dr. J has always been my all time favorite player, I hated the CELTICS but was always a Kevin McHale closet fan.

[@brillopad6911]

Grew up watching that era then Jordan showed up and it blew up even bigger. My first love was Dr J and then Jordan.

[@colingearin1558]

awesome Doc was a class dude. Bird tortured him at the end but 81 and 82 Doc was great. So fun to watch. Had a sweet finger roll. I'm a Boston fan so McHale is in the rafters, enough said.

[@Ryan2022]

1982 was the when Andrew Toney became the Boston Strangler. 20 years after Elgin Baylor hung 61 on the Celtics in a game 5.

[@davemartino5997]

That was the 1981 championship Philly vs Boston what’s a series …

[@hubertnicholas6505]

I loved those memories

[@bobbyhulll8737]

more of these please

[@dischoops]

Legends........indeed!!

[@trollslayergaming]

Great video ty

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

When these 2 teams played....it was war!!! Toughest games I've ever seen played...incl the games bet Lakers & Celtics!

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

The 81 series/7th game was the best I have ever seen.....I know a younger guy who says that guys in the 80 s could not play today.....guys today could not play under the 80 s He Man type of play...

[@thinkcivil1627]

The 81 playoff series with Boston and the Sixers is the best playoff basketball ever played. Watch the series, because it got intense - especially game 7. There were often times more bodies on the floor than standing up.

[@mscottlawrence2037]

Dr j retiring and Boston gave him a retirement ceremony, now thats class and shows how much Boston, even though rivals respect each other

[@PointGuard630]

For some reason people don't put Dr. in there with Bird and Magic. It was those 3 that carried the NBA for a long time.

[@Amick44]

And frankly, Moses too. Though maybe not media-wise. While Moses won 3 mvps, he probably easily could have had five.

[@franagustin3094]

Dr is from 70s

[@tomswill9189]

This is very nice rivalries. Doc is my all time fav