The Night of Pistol Pete - Maravich drops 68 points on the Knicks [HD]

If you enjoyed the video, please support the channel: / 1avardac
42 years ago, on February 25, 1977, Pete Maravich scored 68 against the New York Knicks, setting an NBA record for most points by a guard.
www.basketball-reference.com/...

[@michaelamadon1327]

I was a gym rat growing up in New Orleans, finding myself in graduate school in the mid 70s when the Jazz were formed. Happened to be in the right place at the right time when the players from the new team moved into the Metairie area where I lived and started showing up at the YMCA where I was hanging out. Got to know many of the players and would fill out 5 on 5 when they were a player short. Pete was great. Simple. Genuine. Not stuck up. He hung the nickname Mile High on me, not because I smoked dope but because at 5’9” I could stick both hands in the rim. His brother Ronnie often came with him. One time the two of them went to the corner behind the line and shot 35 times. Pete made 34. Another time he was on the track that circled the 2 courts from above and asked one of the kids on the floor to throw the ball up to him. He bet the kid a dollar 💵 that he could bounce the ball off the floor and into the net on one try. He did it. Press came by too. I remember Pete giving him a hard time about his conditioning and bet him he couldn’t do 10 push ups. He couldn’t. Elgin Baylor was the assistant coach and Hot Rod Huntley the radio announcer and they would show up too and get in the pick up games. Man those were the days! I cried when Pete passed away.

[@StevenSMeans]

thanks, MA, for your glimpse into more of Maravich. Authentic memories, to be sure.

[@michaelgoins8382]

Great stuff. Appreciate you for taking the time to let the rest of us know what a great guy he was and how he lived his life. You, too!

[@michaeljames4630]

staged

[@AlaVol66]

I had to watch the whole video again. That backward layup while not looking as he fell to the floor is about the most amazing shot I've ever seen. RIP Mr. Pete you were the greatest!

[@davidhornbeck1470]

What part of the video was that?

[@davidhornbeck1470]

@@gku8744 Thanks, that was an amazing shot

[@shaft9000]

@38:50 is also utterly, thoroughly beyond-absurd ... shammgod (15 years in advance) to a tweener-xover to cook his man on the perimeter, hooking up to _the most casual drive into the throat of double-help D for a perfect finish_ that I've ever seen.

[@stephengnazeck2019]

He was actually outside the lane when he put that backward shot up which is why it was so unique and remarkable, so Pistol.

[@user-iv9er3nr6z]

Pistol Pete maravich was a basketball magician 🎩

[@ricenglish4556]

I was in High School when Maravich was in College. He was beyond belief. Nobody had ever seen anything like him. It's too bad he's always seen as kind of a sideshow. The greatest natural talent ever.

[@ra15899550]

No doubt (Pistol) Pete Maravich was a basketball legend on the court!! His ball handling and scoring was insane!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Not just natural talent--the guy put in thousands of hours of practice, thanks to his well-meaning, but pushy father...a classic example of a father trying to "live" through the exploits of his talented son...IMO, the situation was wrong--but Pete indeed became the finest guard of his time in the NBA. He proved that race alone, does not determine how great a player can be!

[@Jerome-fk8tt]

@@curbozerboomer1773 wow the pistol was one of the best to play in the NBA but I really don't think that he could out do the goat Mike Jordan just my opinion Jerry Mcpherson

[@Jerome-fk8tt]

Everyone has their own opinion Pistol was awesome but Mike Jordan is still the GOAT JMcpherson

[@michaelconnor5378]

@@curbozerboomer1773you just have to wonder, if he played for a legitimate contender, what he may have accomplished. He was a sideshow on a weak team. A big debate is if he was an equal of Sir Lawrence Bird. You really cannot compare them because Bird was total focus and concentration. Bird was the field commander and leader on a dynasty. Besides, Bird did everything and anything to win and dominated an era

[@waldolydecker8118]

The Elvis Presley of the NBA....Elvis brought Rhythm and Blues to Main Street America; Maravich brought Harlem Globetrotter passing, flair, and skill to Main Street NBA fans. The emotional connection with those Main Street fans remains strong today for both performers.

[@louisco1606]

He is a rare player to come around . Nobody can compare to Pistol Pete. Talk about originality & brilliance.

[@Dicky1965]

Did you notice Pete actually dribbled the ball legally? Not like today's players who carry it around like they're running backs.

[@peterr6595]

No one gets called for traveling anymore!

[@JJStetson]

@@peterr6595 The NBA has decided that “gathering the ball” is a thing. A thing that in other levels of the game is called traveling. Keep track of the player’s pivot foot. As you shoot or pass, you’re allowed to lift that foot and as long as it doesn’t hit the ground before you unload the ball. That’s not traveling, at any level of basketball.

[@Mike-fv1ti]

No 3 point line? He would definitely have gotten over 100 points in a game if there were 3 pointers back then.

[@johnthompson3664]

Basketball has changed like football offensive lineman hold on almost every play .

[@brianmccall452]

Thanks, grandpa. By the way, the Eurostep is perfectly legal and would've been in the 70's as well if they ever tried it. Now go yell at those kids walking too close to your lawn.

[@alandean5106]

He still holds the NCAA scoring record 44 points per game, without the 3-point line!🐐

[@threegirldad]

Also, there was no shot clock, and freshman weren't allowed to play on the Varsity team back then. So his official career total excludes the 741 points he scored on the Junior Varsity (aka All-Freshman) team.

[@mc76]

Alan, I saw Maravich and Purdue's Rick Mount go head to head at a college All-Star game at Butler (now Hinkle) Field House in 1969. Pistol had 44 points, Mount 39, but if the three point line were in effect, they both would have had over 50 apiece. They were putting shots up from the hash marks and not even moving the nets.

[@bobby33x97]

Or a clock & SEC & ACC played a lot of "slow-down."

[@jjackflash8907]

No 3 point shots in this game either.

[@jamessimpson9350]

He was great but gave the three point shot to the NBA. In my view vi loved the old game in the league

[@CultureSouthern]

Just an old geezer here who remembers watching Pete play live in high school against my school in Durham. Skinniest kid on the floor. So skinny he couldn't keep his socks up. All bones and red socks, but never quit moving... so fast, so quick on a turn, and determined to be the best. Watching him in this game with the Jazz, he's such a better and more mature player than he was in high school.

[@tommurphree5630]

Weren't we all ?

[@klujics123]

A friend of mine, one of his claims to fame is Pete bounced a ball off my friend’s head playing against him in HS in NC. 😂

[@iiTzLurks]

I mean they don't have the technology like they do now for training

[@ferf-kx6dq]

@@iiTzLurksohhh shit. It like comparing dinosaurs to UFOs. The old players would have their mind blown with the tech today.

[@richardwinckel383]

He did it with ONE coronary artery. Beyond amazing.

[@moss8448]

he was born to play that game

[@eganc1976]

I ❤ this joke🤣🤣

[@brucedeerhaven]

Going “full speed” all during his college & NBA career!

[@Mrbynby]

Maravich was 😮the miracle man

[@dwmzmm]

RIP Pete Maravich, and thanks for the unforgettable memories.

[@johnmccarthy7761]

Johnson, ij8 knoll

[@cohara41]

I was working in Saudia Arabia, a doctor from Egypt told me that they found Pete had only one coronary artery during his autopsy. That's amazing & sad.

[@tomfarwick5153]

@@cohara41 I

[@gunsknives5395]

Nobody in his career made as many wild shots, offhand shots, underhand gliding layups, strong hand and off hand hook shots, double pump shots, no look over the head shots, reverse shots, spinning off the backboard shots, between the leg dribbles, no look passes, behind the back passes than Pistol Pete Maravich.

[@jesusapolicarpio-delacruz3851]

You bet, the list has no culmination..

[@brianjones6465]

Bird

[@LovingLearning123]

And may I add almost court-length underhand passes threading a needle?

[@jamesgarcia2905]

The Pistol was unbelievable! He truly understood the game and played like it should be played.

[@lloydkline1518]

Pistol pete maravich greatest dribbler/ passer he still was in college

[@kenbecht6892]

Can't see anyone better than Pete. He was "The Show." Look forward to seeing him in Glory!

[@larry45044]

AMEN!

[@williamtsmith9668]

It's ALWAYS showtime. You think Pete and Kobe are practicing together in heaven, with Wilt, waiting for Jordan, Bird, and Kareem, to have a little 3 on 3? 👻

[@manlyotool1165]

@@williamtsmith9668 David Thompson has entered the chat.

[@roberthall7127]

He spoke at my church years ago. I cannot wait to see him again in Glory as well.

[@atheistleopard2484]

BIRD

[@stuartkeeton1702]

All of this with a heart defect, UNBELIEVABLE PLAYER, RIP

[@tonyczapla3880]

Pete was one of a kind. He made basketball fun and was the sport's first fashionista with his floppy socks. Pistol sitting in Heaven spinning the ball on his finger and talking to Wilt.

[@bodiezeke9848]

You prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the login password. I would love any tips you can give me!

[@malikkash5863]

@Bodie Zeke Instablaster ;)

[@QankoIvanov]

the 2 comments above me are most likely bots dont listen to them

[@MrUsnavyvet]

Pistol was GOAT, in college, and his college scoring records will probably never be broken. Also, there was no 3 point line when he played in the NBA, so in looking at the game film, he had at least 5 (or more) shots that would have counted for 3 points today, so his point total for the game would have approached the mid 70's, or even close to 80. He left us too early. Rest in peace, Pistol.

[@edwardarzoomanian2581]

Actually they went back to all his games and measured how many 3 pointers he would have had. They said he would have averaged 57 OMG

[@johnpage9153]

I was at that game. He was unstoppable. Not only did he make a number of shots that would be 3 pointers today but when he fouled out he was called for an offensive foul (bad call)that should have been free throws. Frazier and Beard and Meminger and Monroe had zero chance to stop him. It really was an unbelievable performance.

[@MickyTubbs1985]

He VIRTUALLY TOOK ALL OF THE SHOTS ON THE TEAM HIS FATHER COACHED. HE WAS NOT THAT GOOD A SHOOTER.

[@johnpage9153]

@@MickyTubbs1985 Lol He was double and triple teamed every game in college and still averaged 44 per game. Did you ever see him play in person? I saw him play live in person a dozen times in New Orleans the year that he won the NBA scoring title. Still the best shooter that I've ever seen. And if he would have had the 3 point line available, like today, he would have been one of the top 3 point shooters of all time.

[@andyfrancis999]

Not a good shooter? Hahahahjahahahaaaaaaa omg that’s got to be the dumbest thing I’ve read about Pete Maravich

[@kenheard5693]

No doubt of of the greatest players to ever play the game. Pete would play sand lot ball with us at one of the local gyms in BR. I knew his brother and would jog on the LSU track with his father. They were all very nice people. Things have changed ,

[@jaysantos536]

Lucky guy.....great memories I'm sure!

[@branned]

Sad the NBA of today!

[@williamtsmith9668]

What's changed? What's sad, about the NBA? You mind explaining yourselves? 🤔

[@randomman057]

@@williamtsmith9668 The game isn't as tough as it was. Non-shooting fouls are called way easier than pre-2000s NBA/ABA basketball. Plus, the amount of three point shooting means higher scoring games, and a lot less under the basket play, which are some of the best highlights in basketball history.

[@johnkrainock2070]

There were 2 terrible charging calls on Pistol, the last one causing him to foul out. Otherwise, he would have had well over 70, and that's without a 3 point line! What a treat it was to watch this. What an amazing player he was! So smooth and decisive with the ball....way ahead of his time. My late father was a coach and was a huge Pistol Pete fan. I remember my dad having me watch and study Pete's "Maravich Drills" videos. I practiced these ball handling drills religiously, and used some of them as warm up drills before practice and games. Of course, I (or no one else for that matter) could come close to doing what Pistol could do on a basketball court. Equally amazing, is that Pete accomplished all of this with a defective heart. Thanks for posting this, you made my day!

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Those terrible charging calls were both clearly blocking fouls, costing Pete four free throws, and a couple of minutes of playing time.

[@senseichess8688]

Good points

[@matthelm464]

Yep...Two horrible calls

[@williegordon7899]

Pistol Pete embarrassed Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier.

[@benjamlnlewis6836]

@@williegordon7899 Pete was a baller bad heart & all. I wish they could've caught that heart problem early in his career. But embarrass Clyde & The Pearl never. Pete was a black baller in white skin. So don't get it twisted man.

[@philweiand4564]

A cerebral player and gifted . Then he worked hard , but no wasted motion on the court .

[@twotwentyswift]

That sounds like John Stockton as well.

[@joeyguy1952]

I patterned my game after Pete ! I learned a lot watching his moves and shots . There won’t ever be another Pistol! RIP my friend

[@brendencastle6896]

You patterned your game after Pistol? Hmm... Wonder why I've never heard of you!?

[@jamesgarcia2905]

@@brendencastle6896 you don’t know squat!

[@shanecarroll2045]

Be nice never will be another, sorry James Jordan Bryant Sampson Walton Russell

[@shanecarroll2045]

Chamberlain also Pete is the best had nothing to prove!

[@caliscribe2120]

My high school team patterned our shorts after Pete.

[@Rightrepair1]

He dribbled and handed the ball like it was attached to his hand.. Better handler Ive ever seen..

[@tyshepard8811]

I love watching The pistol. His methods of player development are the basis for basketball camps and individual player development. Thank you Pete love you man.

[@andrewwilliams7891]

For all the people who have a young baller in their family pistol has instructional videos that take thru all his drills ..and if you want some entertainment for the old baller in you . There are still video of games of horse that kind of highlight pistol . These games were played sometimes are halftime. But not always . He smashed pretty much all his Opponents opponent . Check it out . It’s worth your time . You (( will )) be entertained

[@SamuelSanchez-dj6cb]

He was superb ball handler shoooter. Showman!!!

[@andgar923]

In from a younger gen, grew up watching the 80s but reached my ball maturity in the 90s, so I don’t have much experience with the 70s game. Watching this, the main thing that separates today’s players from that era was the rules. Take away nutrition, training and modern tech the rules are what separates these players from today. The rules back then prevented players from palming/carrying, from travelling, etc. It gave the defence the advantage as it gave them the ability to be more physical. Since the 3 pt shot was literally non-existent the lanes were congested and the rules allowed players to play TRUE zone to go along with the more physical defence. Having said that, not every player here could adjust as easily in the modern game. Although I do see players in this game doing things better than today’s era (mid range, interior passing) the game has evolved regardless of opportunities. But Pete and MacAdoo would be amazing today. Bob was essentially Durant in his era. He moves and plays like a 6’4 guard not a 6’10 center. With quick 1v1 moves and drives, great mid range and pull-up. I think he’d be unstoppable today exactly as he was back then. Pete was as good as billed. My lord, imagine if someone even dared to do what he was doing today? He just pulls up running full speed without missing a beat and was deadly. He was lightning quick, something I didn’t realize watching highlight clips. I knew about his handles but they were even better watching in game. The ONLY thing that keeps him from being Kyrie are the rules of his era. Otherwise he’d be creating a new style of basketball if his creativity was allowed to be free. A great shooter is always deadly. An aggressive shooter even more so. But a skilled offensive player like him with that kind of mentality and shot are scary. I can honestly see him avg 40 pts today even with that style of dribbling in his era. How would anybody guard him under today’s rules? You can’t, he’s too good of a shooter, too creative to explosive to be defended. Thanks for the upload. Watching this video is making me rethink some players and their ranking.

[@part1801]

I love the flow of the game, there's and no drama BS and the way Maravich steps up and shoots those free throws👍

[@josloguidice]

“I learned all my tricks from Pete Maravich,” said Kobe Bryant

[@josloguidice]

@Stephen Forfer Spectacular

[@stuartsiglain3972]

I believe that.😳

[@robotnik77]

Magic said something similar.

[@Iconhulk]

@@robotnik77 Yes he did.. Fake-out side tip pass..

[@TheCleaner76]

Pistol dead at 40 Kobe dead at 41

[@jamesfarmer6039]

Pete was the Jimi Hendrix of basketball. One of a kind that we will never forget!

[@ScottieOh]

Perfect analogy! ^5

[@salazarpayne3784]

Perfect

[@floatsting20]

Back when white americans played in the NBA

[@bobby33x97]

@@floatsting20 Pete was last white guy to lead NBA in scoring ('77); he was on his way to 2nd scoring title in '78 when he blew out his knee. The guy was hard luck all the way but he found Peace before he left this life.

[@hectorecasaus2022]

The Jimi Hendrix of basketball was without any doubt dr.J

[@xzqzq]

Magnificent performance...The most impressive part was how happy his team-mates were for him at the end of the game....

[@kenperk9854]

pete also had to combat reverse racism from his own teamates. phete,s numbers would have been off the charts if they hadn't frozen him out so often. That shows you what kind of teammates he had. Other than the Great lou Hudson, pete was surrounded by boys who hated him for his skin Color and had rather lose than win as long as they got THeir 6 or 7 per game. unfortunately, he faced that racism everywhere he went until he ended his career in Boston.

[@rutherfordBHAZED]

@@kenperk9854 thought so...similar to how Eminem is treated by many Black rappers! Shameful...

[@TheHighestGodisGood]

Man, Maravich was GOOOD! I love watching him play for the first time.

[@pjfrog10]

Bud Stallworth was my team mate at Kansas. I played against Butch Beard when he was at Louisville. When us guys at Kansas heard LSU was going to be playing we all gathered around the tv to watch The Pistol play.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Pistol AVERAGED 44 pts in college. How does that happen? Amazing. Never be another like him.

[@shivasirons6159]

WITHOUT a 3 point line!

[@fellon8019]

His dad was the coach but that probably didn't affect his scoring as the NBA found out.

[@randallmarks984]

that was with no 3 point shot at the time. He averaged 12 threes per game based of the shot charts the assistant coach had kept. That would have put his average at 57 points per game for 3 years. With 4 years his point total would have be near 5000 points way beyond Clarks total. The Globetrotters were even jealous of some of his moves.

[@sandersjones1577]

I truly enjoyed Pistol Pete when he played, No one else came close to the ball handling of this guy. Love you man.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

That is what got me about Pete...not only was his shooting skills amazing, but his other court skills were so excellent!...He was just a force of Nature on the court--cannot be compared to anyone else, even today.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

However, now, many NBA stats can handle the ball just as good of not better...players evolved, ball handling drastically improved

[@brianshepardson9756]

@@kevinwalsh4652 Today's rules allow players to palm/carry the ball. If a player from Pete's era dribbled like that they would not make it down the court without hearing a whistle. Game is called much looser which makes it much easier offensively.

[@michaeldoughty1782]

Rest In Peace Pete, most underrated player ever, I would love to have seen him play.

[@albertbmoore3935]

I saw Pete play.the Lakers; underrated is an understatement- he took 24 shoots in the warm-up from 8 - 20 ft. and made EVERY single shot no matter if a hook jump shot bank ....just amazing to see!

[@johnthompson3664]

On a pro level your statement may be true , but on a collegiate level this man averaged 44 points a game when the three point shot was not in existence . He was the greatest overall basketball player of all time in my humble opinion .

[@albertbmoore3935]

Yes...I know he scored an average of 44.3 pts./ game at LSU despite having a heart murmur; my comment was simply to illustrate he could handle the basketball about as well as is possible...his running forward back bent jump shot was not done by anyone else! Amazing in college + pros was my idea.

[@williamlambertsr]

Poetry in motion....he was a joy to watch

[@erad67]

Can you be underrated and be in the HOF?

[@darrylpearson3264]

Was very lucky to see Pete in Charlotte, NC in December 1969 vs Clemson with him putting on a show as kid. The most exciting display of talent with passing, scoring and dribbling. RIP

[@goondocksaints9597]

I used to watch games at blue collar dive bars back in the 70s and back then the Jazz got no love from anyone in my town, I mean *nobody* , but when Maravich scored, people cheered. I never forgot how he was like America's Sweetheart - at least for basketball fans. Everyone held him in such high esteem and he deserved it 100%.

[@bryggreen77]

And that’s why they’ve been in Utah the past 45 years.

[@stevenhearrell1564]

I have not watched Pete play for many years. What a treat it was to see him again. He was a great ballplayer. Everybody knows about his shooting and ballhandling, but he was also very fast, off of the ball, when he needed to be. In other words, very athletic, as well. In addition, he grabbed his share of rebounds, gave out assists, and played defense. Above all, he loved the game, and inspired a lot of little boys like me.

[@rodneyrichmond1897]

Pistol Pete is one of the Top Five Players to Ever play in the NBA,, (PERIOD), had the best Handles of anyone to play, Him and Magic Johnson,Pete could score at anytime and anywhere on the Court,He.Did it at LSU, and then the Pro's, if he would have been surrounded by Other top shelf players, He could have won several championships

[@chrisshockey5845]

He also had a bum knee for a long time

[@jackkenney1306]

He was there to entertain and he was fine with that. As a ball player he could play the game ANY way you wanted him to. GOAT? Perhaps

[@kencody4287]

Mcadoo Monroe and Fraizer 3 Hall of famers on the other team

[@Tboy439]

@@kencody4287. Wasn't Earl the Pearl Monroe in the hall of fame also. And Phil Jackson, as a coach though.

[@senseichess8688]

@@kencody4287 Bradley is in the hall of fame too

[@gregwarren6192]

My dad took me to see the Jazz a few times as a kid. I had no idea I was watching greatness. I do remember the announcer saying Pistoooooool Pete! ever time he scored ... which was over and over all night

[@muttley4234]

Thank you for this video. Enjoyed reminiscing my favorite sports hero. I watched Pistol Pete playing at what was called the “Cow Palace” at LSU, a coliseum for livestock shows and LSU basketball. I was just twelve years old. I was able to go on floor to after the game to congratulate him. He was just a freshman who were not allowed to play on varsity team. Eventually, “Pete’s Palace” in his honor aside the football stadium. There has discussions to add a statue of him outside the arena with Shaq. Most important, I’m happy to see him finally content with joy and peace as a believer in Christ. There are interviews of him sharing his amazing testimony on KZbin. He definitely should be honored as one of the greatest BB players of all time. However, it’s also clear that his faith is how he wants to be remembered to influence others. God bless his soul. Much appreciated!

[@jingqi9106]

It's amazing Pete lived until he was 40 with that hole in his heart. It must have been all the exercise thru basketball that took him that far. With all his dribbling, passing, and scoring abilities, the dude is a top 5 point guard all-time.

[@michaelnunes5129]

I do not know what position LeBron plays, but after watching the Lakers last weekend, he is in top 5 point guards of all-time. I was very surprised to see him at the top of the key, initiating plays.

[@georgeoverfield5573]

Greatest offensive player ever to play the game.

[@QankoIvanov]

@@georgeoverfield5573 Wilt Chamberlain ?

[@randymeyer6482]

@@michaelnunes5129 in today's NBA there are 10 "point guards" on the floor at any given time, and they all go 1 on 5....and if they don't do that, they're shooting from 40' out.... team ball is dead

[@goatrectum]

@@randymeyer6482 I know,, isn’t it awesome!!! So much more entertaining than this paddy cake. Very glad to be around to watch the current NBA.

[@longbow60435]

When I was a kid,Pistol was the man! He influenced me to spin the ball on my finger,and dribble behind my back.

[@MrAitraining]

I remember this game. WOR Ch 9 with Andy Musser and Cal Ramsey. It was pretty rare for us to see Pete Maravich in NY. My family and Most here didn't have cable in 1977 and only the away Knick games were on free TV. I think the Jazz only played the Knicks twice a year, so Pete probably wanted to put on a little show this night for TV audiences in New York.

[@larryagostini9446]

what a gift for the Jazz!!!! never to be forgotten!!!

[@julianmarsh1378]

what can you say? Bird and Magic and Jordan....owe a lot to this man!

[@teej783]

Everyone in BB owes him.

[@TheMimetolithman]

ARE You kidding'

[@robotnik77]

He was Magic's idol.

[@dwightlove3704]

@@robotnik77 Along with Oscar Robertson.

[@shyba2011]

EVERY BASKETBALL PLAYER OWES EVERYTHING TO MAGIC AND BIRD. BEFORE THEM YOU WERE WATCHING THE PLAYOFFS ON TAPE DELAY!

[@MichaelKuchar]

With all the technology we have today, the NBA needs to computerize this game and put in a 3 point line. Then recalculate Pete's total!

[@brianbelton3605]

True that. I had the honor of watching him play in early '70's at the Forum. Floor seats. He was amazing

[@timothykring4772]

@Bob S number 3 was questionable, too.

[@timothykring4772]

@Bob S the replay shows the defensive man moving under Pete as he made the layup. Pete wrongly got called for the foul. Foul number 3 , Pete had position on a pass to make a steal and he stole the ball.

[@rainstormzee554]

I saw him first play in his rookie year against the Sonics. All I can say is that whenever he had the ball, you felt the whole arena had their eyes on him. It felt like a mild electricity, a buzz. I saw him make a couple of moves I had never seen, and haven't seen since.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

@Bob S They were just flat out terrible calls, even by 70s standards.

[@nathanielcohen9890]

awesome!! i watched this game live. i can't wait to get to heaven, so i can see pistol play again on that heavenly team. now look what you done.....got this old man in tears.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

There is no heaven.

[@nathanielcohen9890]

@@mikebradshaw6484 you're betting eternity against that statement.

[@caesar1295]

Will have a pick game with Pete when we get there. Yes people that make comments about heaven not being real I feel sorry for them because like you said eternity is not just a long time it’s “FOREVER” glad I’m on Jesus’s team see you there brother.

[@markhumphrey8894]

I like the way he shot his free throws. He would walk into them. Probably gave a good dynamic rhythm rather than a static start.

[@robertgillis2697]

I love them too, but all of his FT misses in this game are from being so nonchalant on the free throw line. I do like that he treats it like any other shot- even when the ref gives him a bad pass, he jacks it up like the buzzer is about to go off.

[@cmacdhon]

Back when scoring 68 was a true accomplishment

[@jakemitchell1671]

Isn't it still?

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@jakemitchell1671, he means doing without the threes.

[@vgr112261]

Matt Beeman Pete was heavily guarded this game.

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

They actually ran plays back then. Pick n roll. Screens. Passing. Today its travel and monster dunk. When Pete scores his 29th pt in this game at 26min made me smile. Play was set up with nice ball movement 4 passes, then he does the baby hook shot.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Love pistols defensive style also, very methodical, no wasted motion, determined and precise! Rip Pete!!

[@tomscott1159]

I was in my early twenties and was given tickets for this game, the only Jazz game I ever saw at the Super Dome. Pete made scoring in the NBA look so easy that for three quarters it seemed he was doing nothing special. But as the points piled-up toward the end, it was clear that it was his magic night. So many of his shots would have been 3-pointers today. Imagine.

[@mikes3827]

Tom, agree totally about how effortless it appeared when Maravich was dribbling, passing, and especially scoring on a jumper. As a Celtics fan who grew up as a young boy watching the Larry Bird-led Cs (incl. that one year when Maravich was with Boston), I knew what it was to watch a dead-eye shooter by watching Bird, and Maravich had that same sense when he shot it--that it was not only going in, but nothing but net often times. And so as many of Pete's shots were like that, it makes me wonder if that's why he got the "Pistol" nickname, because of that nothing-but-net effect?

[@mckinneyman4325]

Nice!

[@longjohncrypto688]

Has anyone ever figured out how many points he would have had, if the 3-point arc was in place then?

[@ForrestGump1212]

@@mikes3827 he got that nickname when he was a young kid

[@timothyclay8369]

Wow!!! Didn't realize how good this dude was, and never saw him play before this. Imagine what he could have done in todays NBA game. Has the silkiest shot that I have ever seen.

[@bigbird2240]

Would not of even made it to college today

[@franagustin3094]

​@@bigbird2240wtf he was like curry

[@matthewdelaney6826]

One of the most amazing jump-shooting displays I've ever seen in an NBA game!

[@rayferngren9557]

Best ball handler , shooter in the history of basketball. To think he did this with a 1/2 heart before dropping in a pickup game in his low 40s? He is an all time legend Thank you,Pistol for all the highlights.

[@enlightenedwarrior7119]

So glad I saw him live warming up he blew me away it's so different watching him live

[@joerc9254]

Frazier couldn't handle him (and Frazier was one of the best defensive players then).Man I loved watching Pistol Pete even being a Knicks fan.

[@williegordon7899]

Frazier was just about washed up in 1977.

[@lloydkline1518]

Really; pistol pete maravich gave walt frazier trouble: pistoo pete maravich was 6 feet 5 inches dribbling expert/ master plus young :: earl monroes didn:t say i want some/ peace of pete maravich

[@lloydkline1518]

wouldve ❤ pistol pete maravich vs young earl monroe

[@waldolydecker8118]

pipe down....this is one game against Walt Frazier. Its also at the end of his career, two years before he retired. Nobody is perfect. There are plenty of games when Tom Brady got his ass kicked.

[@DaveandWendy1]

If he was playing today he'd still be ahead of his time.

[@jaysoper3974]

he still amazes! so sad an end but doing what he loved best & not forgotten; the memory lives on! R.I.P. Mr. Basketball

[@metaljimmy217]

The Greatest NBA Player in History could really Light YOU UP !!!

[@ericbrooks939]

Lol. Ok whitey.

[@bradshultz8385]

@@ericbrooks939 Excellent racial slur, you had to at least seen a college with that quality imagination. Btw, pistol has as good a claim on goat as anyone.

[@tommybialy6240]

It's like watching a time machine. Way ahead of his time. Plus he wasn't a small guy. 6'5.

[@bigdogpete43]

He was being guarded by Walt Frazier, one of the best defensive players ever.

[@bobby33x97]

Clyde was best D guard ever!

[@martinober6345]

But Clyde was regressing at this point of his career

[@floatsting20]

@@martinober6345 Very true. Butch Beard was young

[@bobby33x97]

@@martinober6345 Yes but he was still the best D guard ever; West may have been # 2 or MJ.

[@markedwards5904]

I agree, Clyde was one of the best, but he was not close to the pinnacle of his defense of expertise, plus she really was completely unstoppable. As it is with so many stars, motivation seems to always be lacking. Much like everyone will bow their head and tears and say that Kobe could take over the game anytime he wanted. Which begs the question, how come he seldom want to?

[@bunduman18]

Every now and then you get a once in a generation player. Pistol Pete was ahead of his time and 1 of the rare and unique players who could've played in an era including today. Players like Kareem, magic, bird and Mike. Pete was showtime before showtime. He could pass like magic, shoot like bird and score like Mike. He was the prototypical combo guard for the next generations.

[@deacontheseer4804]

He would absolutely thrive today

[@manny4552]

The great players of any era all would excel in any era

[@necessaryproper7139]

Without a 3 pt line. Love the traveling calls. This is real treasure: not only Pete but so many of the championship Knicks at the end of the road

[@smcal1able]

Got in trouble In high school for trying to play like pistol pete by our coach, because he said he was nothing but a showboat...certainly was one of the best I ever saw.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

Your coach was a Douche.

[@tima.478]

A lot of calls made in this game, that are simply overlooked in the NBA today!

[@docbailey3265]

This is like watching the 7th game of the 1952 World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers. Almost every player is a legend.

[@Daeyel]

And I watched that last week! What a treasure that was!

[@waldolydecker8118]

excellent point

[@teedepefanio4974]

Well said by Chuck at the end... you did it. Pete. You entertained the world, but then you found your place with God. That's gotta be the only thing that's greater than sports... ...hearing God say, "well done, my good and faithful servant." ❤🤙🏀

[@warrenrayledbetter9957]

One of the greatest b-ball players of all time, black, white or any other color. Period.

[@danmullen3076]

Bob Lanier made a stupid remark that if reversed; would today be seen as racist (it is) that Maravich must have some black blood to play like he did...despite such nonsense from Lanier, Maravich was sensational. Played on poor teams with some players around him either jealous or ignorant to play with his entertaining and innovative play

[@garyeisenberg3791]

Hey chris mullie wasnt too bad true and ferdette jimmer

[@senseichess8688]

@@danmullen3076 bob was just trying to be glib

[@manny4552]

​@@danmullen3076 he was trying to compliment Pete but it came out wrong that's all

[@manny4552]

Of course.. he's a top 30 player of alltime in my opinion

[@dwannbrown2565]

I REMEMBER THIS GAME!!! PISTOL PETE WAS UNSTOPPABLE!! RIP!!

[@fenderguitars6050]

the pistol 1! # !!! still the Greatest player the game has ever seen !! ,..played only about 640 games ,.. but yet averaged 25 ,, more than Kobe or Jordan ,..

[@rickb.284]

Say what you want about any other player in the history of the NBA being the best....Maravich defined "showtime"....the best.

[@stephenfletcher1579]

There's not much I can add to the list of accomplishments about Pistol Pete. God gave him a gift, and he used it to entertain sports fans like no other. Like the ole saying goes, often immatated but never duplicated. R.I. P. Pistol Pete.Gone but never forgotten.

[@patrickmcphee770]

Yeah, really exciting, wake me up when it’s over. Terrible basketball.

[@lloydkline1518]

Connie hawkins was legendary too :; magic johnson./ pat riley original showtime/ fastbreak offense : patent fastbreak offense

[@lloydkline1518]

Pete maravich : pat riley ; magic johnson invented showtime ( fastbreak) offense)

[@lazysob2328]

This was the time I really enjoyed watching the NBA! Absent of the pushing, traveling, jumping in front of offensive players for a so so charge call! No carrying the ball and calling it great ball handling. Just straight up basketball! Actually three seconds called and could you imagine if there had been a three point line?

[@kenperk9854]

yeah, i forgot about the legalization of palming the ball which made it easy as pie to to get into the lane. Take that away from allen iverson and he would not have averaged ten points a game in the rec league!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

That was the way the game was supposed to be played...fairly, and with skill....those qualities are missing in our society now, at all levels!

[@leswadley6792]

Wow! Guy was just an incredible talent! You could tell he loved the game, sadly I don’t see that kinda love in the NBA today!

[@ticktockdoc]

You don't think Westbrook or LeBron love the game? Get serious. Pete was unbelievable but your comment is just plain wrong.

[@leswadley6792]

Andrew Weinstein Have you watched the movie of his life growing up? That guy lived for the game! So wrong? That’s your opinion!

[@ticktockdoc]

@@leswadley6792 I'm not saying Pete didn't love the game, only that he didn't have a monopoly on that.

[@williegordon7899]

And today's NBA players are making GRAND THEFT DOUGH and they're miserable, always complaining and whining about nothing.

[@williegordon7899]

In today's crybaby NBA the Jazz coach would have taken Maravich out of the game with them up double figures with a few minutes to go in the game and Maravich with more than 60 points. Can't hurt the other teams feeling.

[@tomitstube]

pete owned the knicks. some great names on the floor, bob mcadoo would finish 5th in scoring that year, pete number 1, mcadoo was number one the previous year and mvp. bill bradley would become a u.s. senator, phil jackson of course would go on to coaching fame, earl monrore, gail goodrich (hurt and not playing) and walt frazier all in the hall of fame.

[@michaelbodine6142]

Yes Bill Bradley played with Maravich and Mcadoo; can you make do with " fixed asset"; M.L.B. pays its dues; basketball. has cans.

[@jeffgessner9764]

They need to make a movie about this guy. He was a basketball legend.

[@kevinjoseph2874]

Who on earth is going to play him?

[@chadhawkins478]

They did. Google it. Pretty good movie. Childhood era.

[@DWilliam1]

I remember my CYO coach back in the 1970’s trying to teach us Maravich’s moves and practice style.

[@adrianojames5828]

Not sure because it's been more than 50 years ago , but when they showed how big this arena is and how it dwarfed this venue for basketball , I seem to remember another basketball game , probably the greatest I ever saw on television where the crowd was immense and gave you goosebumps between the UCLA Bruins with Lee Alcindor against the University of Houston and Evilan Hayes . UCLA was an incredible team having won something like 71 or 72 games straight without a loss , they got beat that night by Houston and to this day I have never seen a game , college or pro with that type of build up and excitement.

[@DrummerDanVa]

Pete was always one of my favorites and I got to see him late in his career when he played for the Celtics. I was there when he scored 14 against Detroit in what I believe was his first Celtics' game in Boston.

[@MrPiraka123]

Wow! How did he play?

[@peters6119]

Without a 3-point line back then the game was really about being able to pull up off the dribble and shoot the mid-range and nobody could do it like Maravich. He looked like he was really slow, but then he would get the ball and suddenly with one or two quick steps he would create enough space to get off his shot. His style was unique. He didn't so as much fancy stuff in this game. It was just a simple game. Get a bit of space from the defender, maybe using a screen, and shoot it with great shooting technique and touch.

[@raymondeaton5692]

Unmatched basketball skills.

[@lloydkline1518]

Basketball magician; pete maravich

[@lloydkline1518]

@Buff kobe pistol pete maravich didn"t have greatest jump.shot than in his early ; how about trick shot basketball contest ;?? pete maravich unbeatable ; dribbling contest ;; passing contest ; pete marabich leave kobe bryant ; machiel jordan. Sheph curry in the dust/ early 1970s pete maravich wouldve said anytime ;; pete maravich after basketball clinic contest; pete maravich victory : then beat machiel jordan& gang in golf ?? Laugh ,; laugh

[@lloydkline1518]

@Buff kobe pete maravich personally said larry bird can:"t dribble it on youtube;; laugh laugh

[@lloydkline1518]

@Buff kobe have you seen pete maravich NBA Horse contrst champion.1970s : kick everybody butt it on youtube

[@georgemcelroyII]

LEGEND. UNIMAGINABLE TALENT, PASSION, DEDICATION TO THE GAME! HATS OFF. RESPECT.

[@mountainryder3056]

I firmly can’t imagine a player that was more complete and humble. Pete is my choice for 'greatest'! Interesting to see Shelton as such a good scorer as when he was with Seattle he was more of a defender and enforcer.

[@williamweiss6128]

One of the greatest. Deadly assassin, plus entertaining unique moves.

[@antares3796]

How would Pete s technic be if he lived today, i think unbelievable . He is the most creative player of all time ... many of his passes and shots did not exist before him ...

[@edwardng5101]

I saw him in NY at a basketball camp as a PeeWee team member. Amazing Pistol Pete demonstrated skills and tricks with the basketball at the camp for the us kids. Thank you Pete for the memories.

[@michaelh1889]

GREAT player - saw this on the tube live - also ... notice how he 'feathers' the ball when he shoots and dribbles.. not trying to mash it into the ground.... EVERY time !! G.O.A.T. stuff right there !! ;)

[@senseichess8688]

I saw it on cable tv live too

[@josevasquez8193]

There will never be another Pete Maravich

[@lloydkline6946]

Basketball magician

[@exit5620]

Basketball has changed a lot since then. Ball handling was part of the game. Now traveling, and other offences are not as called out very much. It's all about dunking now.

[@shaft9000]

dunks 3s and ankle-breakers is what the kidz wanna see

[@jamesborgia141]

Thanks for the memories. I was a Knicks fan for years and remember all those players and champions. People wondered if "The Pearl" and Clyde could play together on NY. They certainly could. RIP Pete. Your missed.

[@thumbsaloft]

The Pistol was one of the ABSOLUTE GREATEST to ever play Basketball!

[@bobby33x97]

Auerbach called him the best ball-handler/passer ever...I agree.

[@bobby33x97]

@@Shindler39 The primary reason you rarely hear Pistol's name mentioned among the all-time greats is fact he never won a Championship (on any level). The reason on both the college and Pro level is he NEVER had good players around him. Pete was never assertive, indeed most players weren't w/exception of Wilt, who demanded trade to L.A. So Pete went willingly to the Jazz, a logical choice from a "Box Office appeal POV" but horrible from a career POV (for Maravich). The Jazz were a typical expansion team, cobbled together w/cast-offs and also rans. Pete's talents were such that he "packed them in" wherever he went, so he may have had the clout to demand a trade to a competitive team had he had an aggressive agent but the NBA brass knew if the N.O. Jazz were to succeed, they needed Maravich, so his career was sacrificed on the alter of 'box-office!'

[@bobby33x97]

@@Shindler39 It's unbelievable how many folks don't get it!

[@bobby33x97]

@@Shindler39 Big difference, Karl Malone was a great talent; Truck Robinson sucked as was clearly shown when he was traded to the Knicks!

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@bobby33x97, didn't Maravich as a bench player win a title in the '80-81 season with the Celts?

[@Wolfsky9]

People forget-----------The Pistol was 6'5" ------with LONG arms , huge hands. ------------He was one of a kind.---------------------WolfSky9

[@jr-xs9tf]

Dude could jump pretty well before knee problems.

[@fredflintstone9657]

No....I haven't forgotten. .

[@gwencrawford737]

This was when basketball was really worth watching. We'll never see another player like Pistol Pete again, and I highly doubt we'll ever see real basketball played again like we see here.

[@lloydkline1518]

Pistol pete maravich was the best/ greatest dribbler/ passer he still in college; connie hawkin was a great dribbler; too

[@alanoranday4448]

Still just as scripted as it is now.

[@larryzigler6812]

@@alanoranday4448 tanks you bee way smart lik mR TURMP bee !!

[@foxbrijo1]

@@lloydkline1518Connie Hawkins wasn't know for being a good dribbler, so i don't know who your thinking of!

[@lloydkline1518]

@@foxbrijo1 well: there isn"t much film of connie hawkins , back then he was ok alot ; better than wilt for example at dribbling i ❤️ wilt alots; however when connie got the rebound he gave i\ It to the guard i notice that ;; however/ connie hawkins wad alot better dribblers than wilt was : super hugh hands connie- 1 hawkin : connie hawkins could dribbler do to his stuff that accurate unstoppable low post moves around the basket

[@demef758]

To Pete, a free throw was just another shot. No time to stand at the line and bounce the ball ten times. No, you take the ball from the ref and quickly march four feet up to the line and take your shot. BOOM!

[@1blastman]

I was at this game. Came in a Knick fan and left a Maravich \Jazz fan what an amazing experience!! We would sit in the $1.50 seats in the Dome and as the games went on, we could move down to courtside. So Cool.

[@1blastman]

After he retired, I was able to teach Pete how to swim in order to prepare him for a SuperStar competition that one of the networks put on. He wasn't a natural swimmer, but he approached his training with all the professionalism that he had while playing. He willed himself to be good.

[@clarkthesharkshow9944]

The Greatest Player in NBA History averaged over 25 a game in a brief ten year career cut short !!

[@mickeygarlock4611]

And no 3 point line.

[@Nastyfinger1444]

I remember watching him play as a young kid. He was cool.

[@louisgallucci9528]

Unbelievable talent , he had all part’s of the game covered

[@cednescrsnjni4026]

I couldn't tell you how many times I've watched this one video I can only say thankyou for leaving available for myself and others to enjoy and appreciate !! Thanks again

[@phitownhustler4802]

Complete player and way ahead of his time. This is what basketball used to be not the garbage it is today

[@pacobozo6227]

That is just stupid talk. The game is just fine today. Stephen Curry is as good of a shooter that has ever been. Kevin Durant is as good of a player that has ever been. Look at what Nikola Jokic is doing, one the best passers the game has ever seen.

[@Veaseify]

@@pacobozo6227 The problem is everybody wants to bomb from the 3 point line, the low post game is almost extinct. It is more exciting but I don't know if it is better.

[@bac18561]

@@Veaseify Players are bigger now. Offenses need to space more. The Defense is allowed to not play man to man. Different game now than then. Things change. Old farts don't Just bitch about how it sucks now and it used to be good back then. Gets old quick.

[@Veaseify]

@@bac18561 I agree it is a different game, played by better athletes at a higher pace than back in the 70's and 80's. It is just the endless repetition of pick and rolls and boxing out to the short corners gets old quickly. There just isn't much variation in how teams play since Darryl Morey discovered that '3 is more than 2' :)

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@Veaseify - what we DO know is it is WAY MORE popular and financially successful than when Maravich played. The revenue the game generates today makes Pete's times look colonial. Free markets don't lie - if the game was worse it would not be one of the top global sports.

[@AndyZach]

So much fun watching this! I followed the NBA in the 70s as a Cavs' fan. Note the Hall of Famers in this game: Monroe, Frazier, Phil Jackson, Macadoo, and Maravich. I'm not sure about Lonnie Shelton. He was a great power forward and a champion with Seattle. The game was called so differently! Hand checking allowed and traveling and 3 seconds were tightly called. But away from the ball, you could battle. I saw two forwards knock each other down and nothing was called. The defense was only one-on-one. You'd get a technical foul for any zone.

[@davidlemons5650]

The names on the court are incredible 👏

[@davidlemons5650]

Thank you for clarifying. The game has really changed so much from skill to simple bullying. Today's game comparatively has little defense, a lot of ball carrying, no one called for walking, and the 3 second rule, what's that? I gues they only call 3 seconds in junior high.

[@jessepodroskey5372]

I met pistol Pete when I was 11 yrs old at a clinic he was putting on. After I saw what he could do a basketball, I was all in. From thru jr. high, thru high school I was always doing ball handling drills. He was simply Amazing!!!

[@rosiedebevc1952]

He was a great basketball player. Yes he still NCAA record 44 points per game without 3 points line