The Redemption of Spencer Haywood

[@jusskool]

Winning Time brought me here. Good stuff, much respect to an icon ✊🏿🏆

[@irishhemmingsen2761]

Same here

[@nickdavis2222]

@Po Nomo hahahaha me too…

[@bignhumble]

Me too

[@leilokema]

Me touch, the guy that's playing him played Devoe uncle in the new edition story

[@davanmani556]

@Po Nomo 1year then University of Detroit.

[@markmcmillan1075]

I don't think it is fair to say that he lost his battle to drug addiction. It shortened his career and probably made his life a living hell but he has been sober for years. He has risen above it and took responsibility for his health. Respect.

[@leroydavis492]

Maybe but you can also say he help many people get off of drugs because he experience it.

[@lukesheehy126]

He lost the battle but ultimately won the war.

[@dtrainmclean4867]

Beating an addiction is harder than winning an NBA championship....awesome job

[@Rasslinwithracism]

@@dtrainmclean4867 White folk still look at him one way.

[@wreckanchor]

This man needs to recieve the credit he deserves. Legend.

[@chuckrastchannel]

Connie Hawkins as well.

[@X9523-z3v]

He does. He made his bed

[@rh5308]

This story was so informative. We fall down but We get up. Shout out to Spencer!!!

[@LucasPenido]

Amem!!! Great story and a great and inspiring comment by you! God Bless!!!

[@lonnieroberson7957]

I remember as a kid when the ABA and NBA played each other, I was no more than 12-13 yrs old. Myself and child friends would walk 3 blocks to watch the Pacers play. That night Seattle was in town, like always me and the fellas would hang around to see the players, collect wristbands and stuff. Spencer and some of his teammates were in a car and we were talking to them and he told me we're taking you back to Seattle with us, JOKINGLY, never forget it. He picked me up and put me in that car with him and some other players and circled around the parking lot, I was ready to go, I was with some pro basketball players, I didn't care. They finally dropped me back to my friends who were all amazed at what just happened, they shook our hands patted us on our heads and told us, y'all be good, we'll see y'all next time and they drove away!!!

[@Ac-gh1mq]

Lonnie Roberson cool who were the other players

[@markparrish6283]

N.B.A. won over the A.B.A. 2 yrs. in a row. 👏

[@jlv3x]

Those are some great memories, from the 1970's to 2020. I imagine it's something you will never forget.

[@louboldin9972]

You lyin 😂😂😂

[@ludotoyhunter8492]

That’s cool man. A lot of our stars are cool people (I’m from Chicago born and bred and Bernie Mac and r. Kelly were staples around town who were always cool with people and signed autographs and even bought Gatorade and water when we hooped with them on the lakefront at 47th street) and it was cool to meet them time and time again. The only “stars” I ever encountered that thought they were big stuff were the white ones (like hulk hogan who was an ass!). I believe you met them and they acted like that because those were also the days where nba and nfl stars weren’t as big as they are now. If you heard a story like that about lebron it would be hard to believe but back then, not so much. Back then Bob love on the bulls would be on the south side and west side of Chicago at lounges and picnics and all kinds of stuff because they weren’t like mega stars with endorsements and deep pockets.

[@muhammadshakoor8745]

Spencer "Superman" Haywood is the best power forward in my book 🏀

[@Punisher5791]

Can't believe magic and others refuse to acknowledge winning time. Spencer Haywood and the man who plays him was probably one of the best parts 👏 glad to see he beat addiction

[@stefanoserri]

I saw Spencer playing in Italy for Reyer Venezia... pure basketball poetry on the hardwood.

[@Ice_24isthegoat]

this guy is so good he won the ABA MVP, a place where all the greats are playing that time! 💯

[@keyiascraftycorner5571]

Great story of transformation, transparency. God bless him and his family…

[@alphoj]

After watching this, I remember seeing a tall man and a shorter beautiful black lady playing tennis on a horrible tennis court in Belzoni. They were driving a 2-door convertible Mercedes roadster. This was between 1982-1986. Tennis court had broken glass on it. I was at the adjacent basketball court on the city park grounds. One of the guys playing basketball said, “He looks like Spencer Haywood...he’s from Silver City...you know the Haywoods from Silver City.” I just remember the beautiful lady, beautiful car, and a tall black man playing tennis in Belzoni. All oddities. Looking back, I believe that was Spencer and wife Iman. A historic sighting, indeed.

[@sevinatenine4444]

THANK YOU SPENCER HAYWOOD FOR WALKING THE WALK AS YOU TALK THE TALK.👍👍👍👍👋👋👋

[@randallmadison9910]

Good to see someone overcome drugs. Great job!

[@pretorious700]

God bless Spencer, and especially his mother.

[@derodgibbons3826]

Winning time has opened up a lot of doors for the Lakers. Them growing pains have paid off

[@markvisconti4507]

I'm very glad to see Spencer Haywood in this light. I grew up in Southern Colorado, and for those of us lucky enough to take Prof. Marvin (Marv) Wetzel's summer basketball camps in the 1970's-80s, Haywood was an absolute legend. Coach Wetzel would have us look at the TSJC school record board hanging in the old gymnasium and Haywood's name was all over it. We heard stories of his athleticism, being able to touch the top of the backboard, going to the Olympics, long before hearing of David "Skywalker" Thompson.

[@drewmarshall5051]

The man really has a beautiful soul.

[@jesusneverexisted300]

Wow, when James Worthy was talking about Spencer being the first guy he saw handle the basketball with one hand, an image of James Worthy handling the ball in college (with one hand) and the pros came into my mind. Now I see where James got it from! He was actually imitating Spencer Haywood during his heydays in Chapel Hill and Laker Land. Wow!

[@springfieldbearpatrol2937]

I’m a big Worthy fan and always figured his influence was from guys like Dr. J and Connie Hawkins. Didn’t even think about Spencer being an influence. With Worthy he had those big hands and leveraged them for the finishes. But man that post up game - both face up and back to the defender was just sublime. Don’t really see anyone since Worthy with those moves. But of course the video is about Spencer, and maybe he faltered in the finals, but he was an important player making contributions throughout the season. Wish he coulda been there for that game 6.

[@keithbooker2626]

Don't forget the great Connie Hawkins.

[@Lightningslick]

Connie Hawkins, long before Spencer, handled the ball with one hand.

[@jesusneverexisted300]

Guys we all know about Connie Hawkins but this video isn't about Connie Hawkins. This video is about Spencer Haywood and his influence on the game and particularly the influence he had on James Worthy obviously. I made an observation that when I was a teen, I remember James always floating through the air slamming the ball through the hoop with one hand and how that was a big part of his game. In retrospect, listening to James (talking abut Spencer) today, it seems to me that the way James played back in his collegiate and pro days but especially his collegiate days that he might have been heavily influenced by Spencer Haywood. I say that because James said that Spencer was the first person he saw handle the ball with one hand and the fact that James did play a little like Spencer Haywood on the floor to me, suggest that he might have been imitating Spencer a lot of those times when he was playing. So naww, we know about the Great Connie Hawkins, the Great Dr. J, Dr. Dunkenstein and so many others that was great at dunking the ball with one hand but this is about Spencer.

[@quentincrisp6933]

Connie Hawkins, Dr. J

[@rubengiorgino8308]

I had the privilege to watch him live playing in 1981 in Brindisi when he played for Reyer Venezia. I have never seen such an elegant, classy player in my life.

[@brucesmith1754]

Althought I grew up around the time of Spencer Haywood's career, I didn't start watching basketball until around that time that he was on the Lakers. It was Magic that brought me into watching NBA basketball. To me Spencer Haywood was just a bench player. I never understood what a great player he was and what his significance was to the business of the NBA'. Thanks to the HBO's Winning Time, I became interested in Haywood's story which lead me to finding this video segment. Thanks for the upload!!

[@themadblackking4687]

I think it was doing the nineties I use to run into spencer Haywood very cool guy during that time he was always doing something in the community helping the homeless etc it’s always a pleasure to hear good things that’s well deserved for good human being Motor city in the house Spence “

[@anthonyfranklin2556]

Had the pleasure of meeting him

[@henrygreen584]

Yes Haywood is still "The Man". He was the talk of Detroit City. Got to see him play,my first year at Mumford High.Beat our socks off. Alright with me. Just wanted to see him play. " Great story"

[@jaycompany4886]

I remember going to the garden just to see Spencer Haywood play.

[@Widetrack444]

Spencer Haywood had a great momma who deserves a lot of credited the love he showed for her.Spencer made history and his piers love him for this.I saw him play when he was in Seattle that one hand handling the basketball was amazing.You can tell he is a happy man.Good parenting makes a great man!.

[@kandr21400]

I remember watching Spence hoop back in the 70's. And I was super hyped when he came to the Knicks. I'm glad The Lord gave him a second chance. Good for you Spence.

[@LucasPenido]

Winning Time brought me here! What an amazing story!

[@birdsnation_3028]

I’m here after winning time

[@parisjej]

Im here bc of Winning Time 😻😻😻I’m watching all the documentaries on everybody. I really appreciate the fact that they honored these men and did this show even though everything isn’t true it inspires viewers like me to get to know how these men became basketball Greats.

[@reginaldminor287]

Mr Haywood..you were a beast...I am glad to be blessed to meet and know you. I appreciate how you are just you..your shine is well deserved and long overdue..

[@hjean6ugranger590]

Spencer Haywood was the first super star the Sonics had. They weren’t too good back then, but I sure enjoyed going to games when that was really the only pro sports show in town.

[@thomasanderson3892]

Bill Walton called him Amare Stoudamire before STAT. He is a double double machine who is from Mississippi but claims Detroit. Went and played in the '68 Olympics and won gold. if it wasn't for him, there wouldn't be Moses, KG, Lebron and everybody who left early to play in the NBA. Salute to a legend.

[@quentincrisp6933]

What are you talking about?? Those players careers would have started one or two yrs. later and still be who they are today. The N.B.A. allowed them to give their families a better life as well!

[@thomasanderson3892]

@@quentincrisp6933 say that to David stern in at the time was the lawyer of the NBA before he became commish. If he had his way, everyone will be 4 years out of college hooping broken down. Check it out.

[@ericriddle3158]

Always reminded me of Connie Hawkins

[@CensorTube84]

Never realized Haywood story was this interesting

[@greylnd]

This was very informative…. I see him in a whole NEW light ….I was not aware of his phenomenal story … 🙏🏾‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@michaelcondon8510]

There are special men, there are extraordinary men, and now for the first time in my lifetime I just listened to a combination of both.

[@lesduenas5699]

What wonderful man he is. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

[@mellawson5807]

“Wood” is portrayed by actor Wood Harris, who does a phenomenal job in the show Winning Time.

[@c.waydebryant9776]

What an amazing story! I loved to hear of the stands he took to pave the way for so many of the modern-day players mentioned in this documentary. Salute to you SH and God bless you!

[@blairtheboss9633]

Yea of

[@sandragriffey4869]

THANK YOU Spencer Haywood

[@AJHyoton]

A good redemption story is something that I always appreciate, for I have lived it more than once, and have had my faith reinforced and made strong. For always in life there is misfortune and all people bear the mild chain of frailty, yet our resilience is dominant over our breaking, and redemption is as perpetual as the coming of Spring. (I just made that shit up just now, no BS) Blessings to Haywood and his family. Love and Peace, Amen.

[@clutchfrench96]

Buddy your a poet and didnt know it. Good Word! Peace be upon you and your family as well .

[@bigh9884]

Spencer the Revolutionary

[@mreppen1]

Great story. I remember Haywood well.

[@gregoryforte8876]

When I first saw Spencer Haywood, I was totally amazed at his skills. He was a combination of Magic Johnson, Karl Malone and Dr. J He was the total package.He could shoot,block shots,rebound,pass the ball and was a "scoring machine" he was great!

[@emmettlewis2312]

I don't know about Magic. To me he was more like Connie Hawkins

[@unclequack5445]

He seems like a real down to earth guy.

[@raymondsee9661]

I'm so old that I saw him play in the Olympics. Glad things worked out for him.

[@michaelpimentel3002]

Raymond See Yes, that 68 team was amazing. It was the first US team where the basketball gold was in doubt. Coach Hank Iba put the games in the hands of Jo Jo White and Spencer Haywood and those two led the team to the gold.

[@RetroNBA42]

👴

[@rashb3994]

This was interesting! I heard about him for as long as I've been watching the game (Bad Boy era), but never really looked into him until that show "Winning Time". So even though it's not 100% accurate, it's still is educational in looking in the names and the real story.

[@eddiesimms9301]

Spencer Haywood. The most INFLUENTIAL athlete to come to the city of Seattle. By him coming on the scene....Spencer Haywood put the City of Seattle on the map, he gave the people of Seattle a reason to come out and watch the Sonics play at the coliseum, which had a seating capacity of 12,000, on average the team would draw about 11,000 plus per game, including sellouts, etc. He also made the Sonics a COMPETITIVE team with a chance to WIN. The 1971-72 season was the Sonics FIRST winning season posting a 47-35 record. Equally important, Spencer's presence gave us black youth something to model ourselves after in how he played the game and wearing #24 and the wristbands, etc......Spencer Haywood was COOL......The aquaring of Spencer Haywood from the ABA's Denver Rockets was a BRILLIANT move by the late Sam Schullman, the original owner of the Sonics....R.I.P

[@calcio23]

Awesome story. Love how he reflected on his Olympic experience. Glad he chose to honor the flag. Even better that he got over his dark period of addiction. It’s amazing what gratitude can do.

[@dlyt42]

Interesting story. In 1989 after winning my 3rd state championship I was in a big and tall shopping and Mr. Haywood came in and me and my teammate/brother Ralfeal Peterson talked to him and he actually knew who we were , Ralfeal had broke Mr. Haywood free throw record in the state championship the year before. And he actually knew who we were.

[@jeremydowell1406]

so underrated

[@MistaMane79]

winning time definitely brought me here

[@LKaramazov]

My dad always told me about Haywood and his hands, but I did t know anything else about him. I didn’t even know he played for the Lakers or any of that stuff! Thanks!

[@angelou1]

A great inspirational story!

[@twofour8790]

So glad to be born a Lakers fan RIP KB RIP CHIC

[@craigjonesISno.1]

Great redemption story!

[@slangx9684]

Great clip. I always heard of him but don't remember seeing him play.

[@stever1791]

We love Spencer and his Olympic games. But when he came into the Palestra against Howard Porter ( 28 pts and 15 rebs ) to Spencers ( 15 pts and 16 rebs ) /// But in another game at the palestra, he did dominate a very good LaSalle team # 2 in the country< by getting 42 pts and 32 rebs vs Ken Durrett ( a 1st round pick by the Cincinnati Royals and 4th pick overall

[@chuckrastchannel]

It about damn time Big Spence!

[@gladysmorgan5653]

Congratulations Mr. Haywood !!!

[@jonjonharreld7602]

Awesome...Just...Awesome...One Love Fam.

[@gsmooth6037]

Great story. Im old enough to remember him as a bullet. Didn't know he was on the lakers in 80. That was the reason I was a Kareem and Magic fan over everyone. Those games were epic. Hey he was a bad dude on the court! Winning Time brought back so many memories.

[@jahliadent8287]

I’m actually from silver city Mississippi

[@os3734]

This needs to be a movie.

[@mikebarreras26]

Much love from Albuquerque New Mexico

[@springfieldbearpatrol2937]

It’s interesting to watch Winning Time and think what could have been with people like Jack McKinney and Spencer Haywood. I know the show takes some liberties but it’s nice to revisit some of the moments from Showtime. I’m looking forward to the Macadoo story as well. I’m glad that Spencer got his due. And the ‘68 Olympics would make for an interesting documentary. George Foreman’s story would also factor in.

[@yungmartin7621]

One of my favorites

[@SaraSmile70]

What a great Legacy! Don’t give up y’all! You can get up from your biggest fall and still stand tall! Just keep living!

[@blucheer8743]

Played for 2 of my favorite teams the old sonics and the knickerbockers was then and still am a big fan

[@danjensen8777]

Played against him at Trinidad junior college 67 amazing player

[@christopheroconnor2632]

I recall seeing Spencer haywood as a knick at Madison square garden in the mid 70s . Not great teams but always put an effort in.

[@williegordon6816]

Those Knick teams had a lot of talent they just didn't know how to play together teams ball. They had Haywood, Bob McAdoo,Jim McMillian,Earl Monroe, Walt Frazier, Butch Beard,Bill Bradley, I believe DeBusschere and Reed were retired then.

[@packman5906]

Growing up in Miami in the 60's-70's only basketball i saw was the Globetrotters once a year and some Olympics at least until the ABA and we got the Miami Floridians! I do remember UCLA because of thier dominance but as far as the NBA, I knew only a few players and Spencer Haywood was my favorite. Maybe it was his cool name, I dont know but it stuck with me. This video really opened my eyes to what impact he really had on the future of the game.

[@loutruitt7135]

He opened the door, if you're good enough, high school to the NBA

[@westies1962]

Great video! Spencer deserves all he has earned!

[@emmettlewis2312]

Great story great person he reminds me of David Thompson.

[@markmartin8276]

A great player and a true superstar

[@damianhowland9759]

Great story thanks for the inspiration

[@alexgriffin1726]

Same here! Such a powerful story!

[@sandragriffey4869]

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS Spencer Haywood

[@SaraSmile70]

He was married to one of the greatest SuperModels ever Iman!

[@ArchieThomas3seesea]

The narrator didn't mention if Haywood also won the Rookie of the Year when he won the ABA MVP. Wilt and Wes unseld were the only players to win both awards in the NBA.

[@scottcornwall9320]

Spencer also took home ABA MVPs for regular season and All-Star game from 1969-70.

[@rjbarber2522]

Awesome awesome story congratulation

[@diamondjohnson8689]

Great player big hands seen him regular unstoppable 😎💯

[@francoisobasi1310]

Great video. Wining Time is entertaining, but is filled with inconsistencies and defamation.

[@dannykimber5049]

Great video much appreciate

[@gladysmorgan5653]

You mean to tell me Iman was married before David Bowie ? WOW !!!!! This I didn't know . I've learn something today !

[@ElliottNest41]

Good video, but the background music is distracting.

[@aubreywallace7918]

One of my fav.from ABA TO NBA SPENCE!

[@tonyduffy9027]

That was amazing!

[@Healtheworld903]

Well done. Masterpiece

[@ronaldcoleman1688]

Much love and respect!

[@billybuckholson3578]

Holy Shit! Absolutely fantastic…

[@fred3607]

Bless you Mr Hayward bless you if you're still living and somehow I hope so can you speak about the Kyrie Irving incident you're a role model

[@DavidKeithWilliams-hg5nm]

Spencer Haywood's life is a redemption story.

[@bigh9884]

Damn, I didn't realize how good Mr.Haywood was.

[@luisgonzaga2297]

I hope you didnt come from 2k

[@bigh9884]

@@luisgonzaga2297 What do you mean by that?

[@1990758]

He was that good.

[@debralong9771]

Right on time , yes it is!

[@TheMrdoc26]

Lived in Wa state. He was the original Magic Man

[@debralong9771]

Hey, Keith Wilkes is Cornbread from the movie Cornbread Earl And Me.

[@ARIZJOE]

Spencer was a revolutionary. He also has an encyclopedic knowledge of jazz, and worked at a New York jazz radio station. His interest in music is one thing in common with Iman's next husband, David Bowie.

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude.