James Worthy Highlights

[@dlogan1616]

One of the most underappreciated Ball players of all time.

[@BodySnatchers-v5f]

Voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996, Worthy was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. His jersey No. 42 was retired by the Lakers.

[@williammunny9916]

*_John 10.17 “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”_* _Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._

[@TchakaJumaan]

How?

[@bigwoke686]

Great footwork, no wasted movement. Great touch around the rim. Takes high iq shots. Great in transition. Elite post player. Good midrange. Good rebounder.

[@axl8653]

Perfectly said - one more to add, so fundamentally sound.

[@mja91352]

Sounds like Jamaal Wilkes!

[@bobdavis3357]

Agreed with your assessment of James Worthy. An exciting open court player.

[@bobdavis3357]

​@@mja91352James was way better than Silk

[@MrSilus2000]

Wow. He has god-like post skills. Soo many moves. One of the quickest spins i've seen too.

[@sheba021]

Hakeem Olajuwon of the small forwards. :D

[@futureicon23]

When it comes to footwork for some reason nobody talk about his. He's a master at it.

[@markrichardson1657]

futureicon23 Jordan's teacher

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Kobe Bryant was a more advanced version of James Worthy.

[@markwolfe9937]

Greatest finisher ever and one of the best fg percentage shooters in playoff history who wasn't a center. Boy were those Celtics Lakers finals games as good as it gets!!

[@markrichardson1657]

Mark Wolfe no doubt, can't even watch my favorite sport anymore. it's been years.

[@justsayin669]

@@markrichardson1657 Why not though?

[@williammunny9916]

*_John 10.17 “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”_* _Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._

[@kingofeverything2159]

Came here just because MJ said Worthy was one of his 4 mates for the perfect line up of the pick up game. Already know everything about MJ, Magic, Hakeem and Scottie, this guy looks great as well. Agile, fast, strong, intelligent!

[@Birdyflu03]

Magic and Michael got to play with the GOAT

[@lionofjudah2999]

Damn James Worthy was fast man! As soon as he gets the ball he's gone. Ive never seen a forward move so fast around The Block.

[@TPM1878]

Hearn: "Ellis has got two chances to guard him(Worthy), slim and none"

[@markrichardson1657]

Elvis8329 I miss chicky baby, too.

[@SergioMartinezmitech]

Lol slim and none Chick was the best and Worthy one of the best

Miss Chicky Baby almost as much as Kobe.....

[@willchen4138]

And slim just left the building.

[@Trancymind]

James Worthy was a graceful and quick player. He made those moves look so easy.

[@tylerriley5976]

He is one of my favorite players of all time.

[@frankdrebin5587]

an absolute amazing scorer with endless moves around the basket. 1 of the best on the fast break. Good turn around jumper. slithers like a snake to get to the hole. would've averaged 25 on other teams without so many options

[@805fillmore]

Today he’d be something like Luka.

[@eldreezy]

don't listen to people saying this is a bad highlight video. for anybody trying to STUDY, this is quality study film. I can see so many similarities and tendencies of todays players. and Kobe was a big film guy everyone knows that. I for sure saw some Kobe moves... face up in the post, stop on a drive for a pull up.. the way he gets to the middle from the post. its really similar to Kobe's. Kobe was a big study guy, especially of the showtime lakers, MJ, and jerry west

[@markrichardson1657]

eldreezy doesn't really highlight his great career, he was more of a dunker than displayed here.

[@sheba021]

No he wasn't. This was how he racked up 20ppg, not by a dunk or 2 per game.

[@riskmakeitlookeasy3266]

That's exactly what I said I was like wow I've seen Kobe do all of these moves..

[@fideltorres6380]

The best James in Lakers history🏀👍🏽🏆🏆🏆

[@dragonfilms7527]

I met James once at a club. He was so cool and polite. I told him he was my fav Laker all time. He appreciated that and signed an autograph for my litte nephew... cool.

[@fierrote]

dragonfilms. was he really? Or you just said that to him because it happened to be the Laker player there at the club. What if it had been Magic Johnson, or Kareem, or Kobe the one Laker player that you happened to meet? Big Game James was one of my all-time favorite Laker player, but it's impossible for me to pick the one favorite Laker because there is Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlein, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul, Shaqile O'neill, and of course the great Kobe Bryant.

[@ezrhino100]

@@fierrote impossible is not in my vocabulary.

[@johnbarton562]

When he had his back to an opponent and he would spin and go to the basket - there was no one faster than Worthy. Loved watching James - he was a great finisher for the Showtime Lakers.

[@z4ng3tsu1ch1g0]

big game James was the epitome of 80's ball...fundamentals, skill, and the mid range were prioritized...the NBA today consists of only players who can either jump out of the building or shoot lights out from 3.

[@vinrusso821]

+John Mindanao I don't even watch the NBA now. It's just not the same. That's why their are more and more Oversea's players. They learn the fundamentals. Kobe played in Germany as a kid and so did Shaq. What does that tell you?

[@fierrote]

@@vinrusso821 , well, it's the european players who are the one-dimensional players. They are all mostly sharp shooters.

[@justsayin669]

@StackinRax There are tons of players in today's game that can do much more than just "jump out of the building or shoot lights out from 3"...

[@rvcanoy123]

I miss watching post players with their back to the basket. No one in today's NBA has those moves with that quickness. Today's young players need to watch James Worthy, Hakeem, McHale and learn a few things.

[@scottrackley4457]

Worthy might be the quickest all time. I ate many a bowl of popcorn watching Worthy battle McHale on the post. It was awesome to watch.

[@markrichardson1657]

Scott Rackley those were the days.

[@TheSands83]

He always played good d on bird also

[@ojdidityessir]

amazing work. i've watched countless hours of 80s lakers footage but i did not see that last give and go by james and magic... gotta love it. gotta love james. gotta love CHICK!

[@jessejazz3023]

Worthy was awesome in the transition game He could get out on the fast break or put a post up move on you and score with a 10 foot jumper.He has such a quick first step to the basket that he would just swoop to the hoop!!!!

[@fearnsa]

As a small forward, my mantra was to play like Worthy, because "Worthy is for real!" Steals, suddenness, and taking it to the hole! Having a great player to model yourself after definitely helps in getting more buckets. Combining Worthy's straight up and lean in shot game followed my first coach's requirement not to shoot fade aways (in order to gather more rebounds). Worthy was the perfect hero for a smalltime player like me.

[@diggydamedash]

Look at those fundamentals...Worthy was a beast....his talent was overshadowed by magic

[@aarondigby5054]

It wasn't known as "Showtime" until Worthy came to LA.

[@anthonyv4090]

“Ellis has only 2 chances to guard, Worthy.” “Slim and NONE!” Classic Chick! 🎤 🙌🏽

[@Kam-sk2do]

Listening to Chick Hearns was like listening to Bob Hope call NBA games, it was awesome!

[@curtculp3029]

As good as any PF ever, especially when all the chips were at stake... big game James was a beautiful player to watch

[@vinrusso821]

Long arms, and he knew how to use them. When was the last time you see finger rolls like that?

[@dmurphy1578]

46. Celtics fan. Worthy was sooooo good. He was sooo fast to the rim.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Worthy & Chick...this is greatness x2. Worthy easily one of the greatest athletic NBA players ever...like Scotty his name was overshadowed, Magic & Kareem...that team was STACKED, but James was a BEAST...nightmare for teams

[@ralphgreenwood2469]

They also had Bob McAdoo,Norm Nixon and Keith/Jamal Wilkes for a season or two.

[@naturalfinish]

Love it, Worthy was my favorite player and many of these highlights were new to me...still there are many more great dunks and moves that didn't make the cut on this sample...awesome work, thank you for the efforts...would love to see more from other years besides 88-89

[@samowins9931]

Thanks for the video! I think James Worthy vs LBJ one on one would be a great match up! Both 6'9" the best fast break forwards ever in the NBA! I think James Worth has much more skills in a half court set than LBJ. LBJ is such a beast abnormal strength and speed. Maybe the best Defender next to Chamberlain in the NBA! Only thing that may help James. He would battle the toughest Bigs thru his whole career. The NBA had some rugged players in his era. Parish, McHale,M Malone,K Malone, Barkley,Mahorn, Lambeir, D Rodman etc.

[@jakestine1159]

Every coach ever: "Take away the baseline drive, force the ball into the paint so defenders can help!" ... James Worthy: "No problem. I'ma fake baseline and then go right into the middle of the paint. And toss a nifty finger roll or baby hook with 3 guys collapsing. And score anyway." ... that sums up about 68% of these highlights.

[@ralphgreenwood2469]

When u can go left or right with lightning quickness whats a defender to do?

[@angmhalp]

"Going from right to left on your simulcast" Love ya Chick.

[@kurtadams3021]

One of my all-time favorite players BIG GAME JAMES. SOOOOOOOO UNDERRATED.

[@kurtadams3021]

If people could only remember how great he really was . It's a joke when I hear people compare scottie pippen to him . You couldn't find pippen majority of big games. Jordan would agree

[@kurtadams3021]

***** ok my brother

[@kurtadams3021]

***** Understood. I respect yours

[@ohhhyeahhh1174]

Kurt Adams if James didn't go out in the finals against the bulls mj would of never one. During that finals b4 James got injured he was doing circles around pippen like chick Hearn said. He has two ways of guarding him slim and none lol.

[@kurtadams3021]

+Alfredo Pacheco Lol totally agree brother

[@danieldavis2487]

this was all from the 1988-89 season. Worthy was super underrated. super quick and athetic and could gave you 30 in a blink of an eye.

[@saturndual32]

Wow, nice job sheba021. Worthy needs more exposure and this video is great. This guy was a scoring machine. If he had been in a similar situation to Dominique Wilkins, Worthy would have had similar high scoring averages. But James will take the titles with the Lakers rather than individual stats.

[@sdbo7102]

Magic and Kareem were great but Big Game, B Scott & Coop were my favorite Lakers growing up.

[@sdawg4834]

Man I love those old school Lakers jerseys

[@PeekaPeep]

Closest player I can compare Worthy to offensively is Bernard King. Both were outstanding finishers around the rim (especially from mid-range) and in transition. Only real difference between them is that Bernard had to do it himself most of the time, while Worthy had the support of two other franchise players in Magic and Kareem. Nice vid, btw. HUGE Worthy fan back in the day! ;-D

[@vincentwinkleblech3614]

Bernard was incredible and had no support.

[@mja91352]

Other than playing than playing the same position, there is nothing similar about Worthy and King.

[@toddinthemiddle]

thanks for this reel of my favorite laker (though magic, obviously was the engine of the team in the 80s and, arguably, the greatest player of all time). seeing how worthy was just about an unstoppable player reminds me of why he is my fave. the guy was so damn quick, and had every move imaginable. big...game...JAMES!!! still have about 7 min. left of this to view, and am sure hoping to see some baseline spin moves that this vid has oddly omitted.

[@plodonb.axeber1126]

Love the classic finger roll by

[@Kam-sk2do]

Big Game James! Loved watching him and the lakers growing up

[@kevinwoods2542]

Definitely give Worthy his props as one of the All time greatest

[@kristopherhenggeler2708]

Loved the way Worthy played I wished he would have been healthy in that 1991 Lakers Bulls series I think Lakers might have won that series with healthy James Worthy!

[@jasonnarcisse7116]

Wouldn’t have mattered. It was Jordan’s time

[@bernzion3000]

This is how he play so quick getting buckets everytime wow , if someone use this technique in todays nba damn

[@shaydesofblue2281]

Quick and skillful

[@AARONANKRUM]

Larry Bird didn't really fear Magic Johnson or Dr. J but he did Worthy.

[@vincentwinkleblech3614]

The best fast break finisher of all time ! MAGIC TO WORTHY ! Being 6'9" he moved like a 6 footer.

[@bobdavis3357]

James Worthy was absolutely one of the greatest in the open court in the nba. People didn't have defenses to stop Worthy. He was too quick, a super passer, great jump shooter. So so defender(couldn't stop Bird), could rebound as needed, ran the floor extremely well, was a super late game clutch shooter. Worked extremely well with the greatest point guard in history, Magic(and the big O). Owned the Celts in 85 and 87. Was a class act who was a complimentary player to Kareem and all of his teammates. One of the greatest forwards ever. If the Celts had James, Bird would have 6 chips. He was THAT good.

[@StevenHord]

exactly WHO could stop Bird?

[@Adamn19]

this team was unstoppable, and would roll over the heat or spurs today

[@MichaelBonhomme-zr3zs]

If Giannis Spent Summers Adapting Worthy and Olajuwon’s Game Into His Own, He’s Be A Basketball God at 6’11” with his current gifts

[@mrjustinoh]

"Ellis has two chances two guard him.. Slim and none." Damn miss the Voice of the Lakers

[@markrichardson1657]

miss chicki baby too

[@crohoops1]

Great job, Thanks!! I like the selection of the moves on this one.

[@Jiltedin2007]

R.I.P.: Chick Hearn. There will never be no Better Commentator for the Lakers!

[@nothinaservantwouldntdo17]

Worthy is Showtime

[@iambillym1]

Also, no disrespect for the Doctor coming from me. More a tribute to the greatness of Worthy and where he deserves to be ranked as one of the all-time greats at his position--above the Doctor, in any case.

[@disco3466]

"Big Game" James!

[@dariosandoval5140]

When I was a kid I was amazed by Magic and thought James Worthy was a good player. Now I am still amazed by Magic and think James Worthy was a superb player!

[@vincentwinkleblech3614]

I was 6 feet tall at 9 years old. 6'2" at 13 and stopped growing ! I was groomed to be a center and was no longer a Center Height. I could always play high and low posts very well. Being a 225 pound 15 year old and strong but lacking the height advantages I once possessed. I took so many pages from Worthy's Book. I used the one handed shot he used in the post, used his pivots. I grew up wanting to be Kareem but emulated Worthy.

[@RNSSR]

Chick Hearn, our forever Lakers announcer. They should release an authentic era jersey of Chick Hearn with the microphone, I’d buy it

[@WEEZYFANx2136]

i'm as big as lebron fan as anybody but nobody is stopping big game james and his amazing touch around the rim

[@maxwellbrown4837]

Has there ever been a better small forward finishing around the basket? Turnarounds, finger rolls, pivot moves, pump fakes, left hand, right hand...the whole arsenal!

[@acemassey3618]

On a whole different topic, i wish college basketball would get back full court man defense and full court presses. Like back in the day with ARKANSAS AND DUKE, KENTUCKY. With the athletes of today and the back end shot blocking you could get from this generation of players and the free safety could be the 5 and still protect the rim and the 4non ball pressuring the out of bounds passer to double or on dribble back tip, with the quickness and length of the modern player. But I wonder if the ball handling would be advanced or not, cause indent think these days the guys look to pass ahead and would try to dribble to beat presses. I think it would be interesting, also with 3 pt shooting and the willingness to pass up a layup for a three. Opportunities to get those 30% guys who been told can shoot to hoist them instead of dunk on your head. I think it could help mid major really bracket bust the tourney. Just a thought, I just always liked pressing when I played organized ball from age 11 to 20, junior yr in college I quit cause I was in LOVE, LOL. BAD DECISION HAH!!

[@martintramil8084]

Let's keep it real and simple, in ALL of Pro Sports, I don't know anyone that every could carry the moniker: BIG GAME! Sir James Worthy is just that, #42 Laker Pride!

[@zachary261]

A very, very efficient player. He doesn't hog the ball, no overdribbling, no fancy stuffs...just punch that ball through the hole in two seconds flat. He would've been excellent in the "7 seconds or less" D'Antoni offense.

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

Big game James, greatest 1st step, drop-step and pump fake! Where's Worthy's STATUE at Staples, more a Laker great than Shaq cause he was drafted and always a Laker!

[@blurrg1]

Thanks for this it really helps. Sweet post moves to bad they don't use it in today's game as much. Hey can you do one of Byron Scott? I love his jumper it's awesome can't wait to see the whole thing of Worthy.

[@MrQuizno99]

Worthy was so great! Was better than Jordan at UNC, just had to share his touches with arguably 2 of the greatest guys to ever touch the floor in Kareem and Magic. Worthy was one hell of a baller man, happy he played for my Lakers !

[@jalalali3317]

Worthy really was nice as hell he remind me of a way better draymond green wit a inside game like 06 wade

[@temjin44]

Similar to Tim Duncan. Fundamentally sound. Not trying to be so flashy. These guys are the clogs that wins championships.

[@wickedlester68]

This Laker team could beat any team since. No team was as fun to watch as them.

[@lakersraiders805]

Chick n Stu. The best

[@toddinthemiddle]

ha, stu lantz: that won't...get it done

[@Securityletyoufind48]

James "Smoove" Worthy that was his game!

[@000lowkey]

Well u see & know where Jordan get that palming from, James Worthy! He influence Mike game a lot

[@josephscott3096]

What holds Worthy back in my opinion was his rebounding, given his athleticism he should have been a better rebounder.

[@sheba021]

It wasn't his role. Tough to grab boards and be on the other half of the court when the Lakers get into possession at the same time.

[@vingthor13]

+Joseph Scott ... I don't think rebounding is a problem with James. The rebounds he did bring down , many at critical times & were turned into points. I gotta say 1 thing... I don't think he was the fastest player ever BUT what James could do is go from 0 to his top speed in an instant. Probably the fastest 1st step in NBA history. Watching the Lakers back when he played was just an amazing pleasure. Whenever we really needed points & I would see some1 miss , for a split second I'd feel disappointed but BOOM , James' hand would fly up & grab the rebound & throw it in. Seemingly countless times I've seen it happen. Another uncanny thing He could do react as he was in motion. He would commit to a general move & as he's going up , still be reading the defense & could adjust as needed. A jump-shot might turn into a finger roll or a finger roll , a dunk. If he could get closer to the hoop , he did, He was like a phucking Cat like that! So very underrated. As smart as he was quick too. As great as those Lakers teams were , it was James who would do something on the court & shock me. At 6-9 & be THAT fast .... WOW! IF , Big Game-James had went to the Clippers , & had been the "single star-power" , His stat's would've been sooo much higher. James didn't have to be great in every category , He filled a role on a team. I miss watching him play... seeing a blur go by & watching other players pick up their jocks.... ALWAYS a pleasure. THANK YOU JAMES!

[@vinrusso821]

+Joseph Scott That was not his job. He was a small forward, They had Magic, Kareem and A.C. Green to rebound. Even so, he averaged around 7 a game.

[@sheba021]

That's assuming anyone in today's league would be able to catch up with him. He'd be dunking before they see him coming.

[@rodneywilliams6564]

Big game James Worthy one of the Greatest fastbreak Basketball players of all time!!!

[@OMENATOFFEEKPHYA]

ONE OF MY IDOLS

[@205Chauncey]

Straight Hooper🔥🔥💪🏾

[@RawCiabatta]

Most underrated player ever

[@springfieldbearpatrol2937]

Interesting that some would want to compare Worthy to Lebron. Technically they both play the 3 but we are talking about very different players. Worthy was a pure scorer- especially out of the post during an era that favored post players. Lebron plays more positions including perimeter roles in an era that favors perimeter players. Where they share traits is in the open court and finishing. I don't think there are any players today that compare to Worthy save a few flashes of Carmelo, Durant and Harrison Barnes. Today's game seems to favor the small forward who can shoot for three.

[@gotherealex]

what the hell are you talking about??he played in a era when there were the best centers ever. Hakeem, ewing moses malone sampson parrish sikma gilmore,lanier jabbar i could go on and on. he flourished with his quickness. imagine what he could do now with lack of big man in the league. lol

[@rodneyboone3624]

Because of Big James,I will always wear New Balance sneakers!!!

[@stevenguevara2184]

He looks like a Globetrotter or something. He did it all oozing class. You dont gotta talk trash after those head fakes

[@almadeunrebel]

worthy would destroy in today’s game , he would play all frontcourt positions

[@leechrec]

This dude was a walking bucket

[@andreweueugene1640]

Me Andrew a fav. Entertainer is James worthy. Thx

[@ExiledHere]

That lakers gold vs the sacremento kings powder-puff blue is just about blinding

[@jasonnarcisse7116]

He played in college with Jordan. Won the national championship. Worthy was the mvp

[@rominato]

Chick Hearn. Nobody will ever do it better.

[@fatal9ish]

great compilation !!

[@iambillym1]

Very skilled and cerebral fundamental player. Worthy had it all over Dr J due to his efficiency, fire, drive and focus. So many times, Erving seemed lackadaisical out there and just going through the motions--and in the playoffs, no less. That was never a problem with Big Game James.

[@fearnsa]

Totally agree. Only lately I realized that was Dr. J's game, though -- relaxed, a soft touch, and jumping off of one foot. If he'd played in any other way, then he wouldn't have been the Dr. I can't fault him for sticking with what he did best and trying to do it better in his final season, when I was very glad the Sixers won the championship.

[@rgvilla55]

Worthy would take Pippen to school when he was in his prime. Nobody, I mean nobody could guard him. No even a young Dennis Rodman. Also back in the day, the game was more physical. Flagrant fouls was part of the game. The 80s Celtics or the 80s Lakers would eat the Miami Heat alive.

[@PAARYNAKAKKU-rg9em]

one of my idols

[@railenherman6482]

Very underrated

[@almadeunrebel]

my 2nd favorite of all time

[@ZENIGMATV]

Clowning the competition with circus shots. Back then the defense was more physical and you couldn’t carry the ball like players do today.

[@garysingleton149]

Best turnaround jumper in history. 1:32 and 1:42. and 1:52

[@ralphgreenwood2469]

His turn around is nice but its not better than Elvin Hayes or Bernard King.

[@ralphgreenwood2469]

A little off topic but do u see all these brand x no name centers in this clip.Wilt would have avg 50 against these dudes too.

[@sheba021]

@krove It's a sample, I wont release the full vid until I collect all the footage I need which will take a lot of time.

[@CromTM]

"Ellis has got 2 chances to guard him (Worthy)...slim and none!"