Prime Bill Walton 1977 Playoffs Highlights - G.O.A.T.! | GOAT EP 8/15

[@layuponthedownlow]

So bill Walton in his prime is the best center of all time? Prime year vs prime year, this center, walton is the best I have ever seen based on this vid. U got perfect timed blocks, on ball defense. Good box out rebounds, low post scoring, mid range jumpers. even uses the glass. He is unstoppable. And the passes. Wow that's jokic

[@richkurl]

I'm old enough to have followed his brief NBA career. Walton excelled in every phase of the game. He was a complete center - man defense, rebounding, shot blocking, shooting, and his best, passing - perimeter, interior, and one of the greatest outlet passers ever. He was peak Walton in the '77 playoffs. Can't say I've ever watched a better all-around center in the 56 years watching the NBA. Stats don't tell the full story, he was just phenomenal.

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

agree he had all that plus the intangibles - he made everybody else better.

[@aidenbradley3726]

He played the most beautiful game in the most beautiful way. Rest in peace legend we love you Bill.

[@ArlainLewis-c4u]

Bill Walton was the greatest passing center of all time and he my be the best all around center of all time.

[@dalegriffin6768]

Him & Jokic are both the greatest Centers that could pass

[@benj10s]

He was arguably at one point. But Jokic has far and away surpassed him as the best passing center of all-time

[@natashatomlinson4548]

@@benj10snope . They were about the same .

[@benj10s]

@@natashatomlinson4548wrong. he never made the same level of outlet passes, no look, one handed taps, or bullet passes jokic can deliver. plus he never averaged as many assists as jokic. jokic has every pass in the book and some that are unique to him. walton only made the smart pass or outlet, but not the same difficulty of outlet pass. for their careers, jokic 6.9 assist > walton 3.4 assists. plus jokic can handle the ball.

[@dhruvadude808]

@@benj10s Each are elite passers with their own style to fit their team; Jokic is more ball dominant while Walton keyed the most team-oriented offense I've ever seen. Both led teams of plumbers and electricians to championships. Jokic is a much better scorer but Walton is a far superior defender - 7'3" with impeccable timing - and perhaps the best defending big man ever, so he controlled both sides of the floor.

[@triple6wolfi]

Big Red, you magnificent bastard you will/are be greatly missed. R.I.P. my brother

[@philippesauvie639]

Can you imagine what the trailblazers in 19 76-19 77 would’ve been, could’ve been had they been able to keep Moses Malone? Bill Walton when healthy was the greatest center ever to play the game of basketball. I know, I saw the Blazers live many times during the championship year including the playoffs and especially his match up against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in his absolute prime. It was a battle for the ages!

[@iconadams]

Bill Walton was truly special when he was healthy. That was one good Trailblazers team in 1977. How great was Bobby Gross in the finals!

[@ArlainLewis-c4u]

And not only was bill Walton one of the greatest players to ever touch a basketball but he is truly a great person one of the most amazing personalities in all of sports.

[@leebowens2631]

If Bill had stayed healthy he would have been in the top 3 NBA centers of all time, I remember that 1977 Trailblazers championship team they were GREAT !

[@idipped2521]

Top 5 not top 3

[@moso299]

@@idipped2521 I agree, Top 3: Chamberlain, Russell, and Walton (who dominated Abdul-Jabbar in the 1977 WCF).

[@idipped2521]

@@moso299 Walton had potential to be the greatest center of all time tbh. He got injured at only 25-26 and already had a ring and MVP. If he stayed healthy til 34-35 he could have dominated the showtime lakers and bird Celtics

[@moso299]

@@idipped2521 He really only stayed healthy enough for two years to make the playoffs and he won a ring both years. It would have been amazing to see the Blazers stay together and go against the showtime Lakers for the WCF and then the Bird Celtics for the Finals. Walton would have done well, but I think both Bird (against Gross) and Magic (against Hollins, probably) would have also done well, too.

[@Loydstardeli2017]

❤️ Bill Walton very very sad my hero

[@pputnam100]

I waqs a huge Doctor J fan so I was rooting for him, but when Portland got rolling game 3 it was just a machine. Walton at that time was incredible

[@doublecell966]

One of the great big men before injuries. R.I.P Legend

[@kimwalker108]

Pretty funny how they make such a big deal of the dunk Dr. J had over Walton when he used his left hand to pole vault off of Walton to get it over him, yet we don't talk about the dozen, or more blocked shots Walton had on Erving. Just incredible.

[@laconfidential8504]

RIP Bill Walton ❤️🙏 Great player, hilarious broadcaster, and by all accounts a good person.

[@stevemd6488]

I remember watching in those days. Walton not only scored but he'd post up and somehow always found a cutter for an easy layup. And running back on d, he would roll his fists in circles, always wondered what that meant. One of the greats, injuries got him too soon.

[@jefflawver971]

The rebounding. shot blocking, and passing were as good as it gets. The scoring, I forgot just how good he was as a scorer as well. Dude really was an all timer when healthy. Had to be depressing to know you were that good, but injuries kept you sidelined.

[@upgradeyourmindset3265]

Walton would dominate today easily

[@squeegeedaniels2105]

The passing the rebounding. How many blocks in this series!? He was everywhere doing everything. The shooting phenomenal. Greatest blazer ever.

[@zhugelianges]

Peak is too short, but he was once the best player in the world. Respect.

[@hooligan5381]

@@zhugelianges he was the only one to win them a championship regardless of length he's the greatest blazer ever then comes Drexler 2nd in MVP voting in 92 went to 5 western conference finals and 2 finals in a span of 7 years he also played 12 seasons. Dame would be third he has done nothing for Portland compared to those guys

[@Reardonsteel236]

​@@hooligan5381Not saying he's on that line, but when it comes to Blazer greats I like to mention Sidney Wicks.

[@hooligan5381]

@@Reardonsteel236 agreed

[@mescko]

I'll never forget the near hysteria in Schonley's voice in the game where he had 26 rebounds (Rebound - WALTON!!)

[@garygunter5114]

The best all around center ever when healthy, but unfortunately too short of time. Amazing rebounder, passer, defender, blocker and shooting percentage.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

*second best

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

@@TheIcemanthomas 3rd best

[@dalegriffin6768]

Walton in his prime reminded me of a young Sobonis& Jokic put together

[@ABigNUT69]

Kelly Olynk

[@michaelosullivan4589]

@@dalegriffin6768nah more like young sabonis is walton + jokic

[@gaellonergan1132]

My all-time favorite series. Walton was mesmerizing. Played the center position as well as it could be played.

[@zhugelianges]

Thanks for supporting my GOAT series, bro! If not for injury, Bill Walton could be one of the best centers that NBA had ever had. Which player would you like me to make a video for him? Feel free to tell me~:)

[@johnhinkle1138]

You can see how special Bill was. He could do everything necessary to win as a team. And a great rim protector/shot blocker. What a teammate he would be

[@Noname-ni1dy]

Prime Bill Walton would have been the best teammate ever!

[@zachmartin1458]

Shooting range, skill as evidenced by the myriad of bank shots, explosive inside, monster rebounder and shot blocker, superb passer, not afraid to put it on the floor when necessary, consummate team player, always giving credit to his teammates, and he made it look so easy. Leader, realized he was the franchise player and it was his responsibility to win. Plus he had a child's enthusiasm for the game. I'd rather watch him than any other center.

[@ishmaelhope2516]

Walton is like if you imagined an athletic, taller Jokic who worked on his stamina and conditioning. Amazing. His game is perhaps the most translatable to today's game. He'd be considered the greatest of all time even if he could only put together a few great years.

[@gseric4721]

One of the Legends I've never gone back to do legit research on. Dude had a complete game. Great shot eraser too.

[@bobturnley2787]

Walton was the most skilled center to ever play the game. Shooting, rebounding, blocks, assists, outlet passes. Jokic is a distant 2nd.

[@dalegriffin6768]

No bro, Jokic is just as great,the only difference is when Walton was healthy he was more athletic.

[@bobturnley2787]

@@dalegriffin6768 Everyone not named Sabonis is more athletic than Jokic.

[@dalegriffin6768]

@@bobturnley2787 for being unathletic Jokic sure does score alot

[@bobturnley2787]

@@dalegriffin6768 26 pts a game is respectable. But a shooting touch has nothing to do with athleticism. Then again there's not much competition. Rudy Gobert can't shoot at all and Karl Anthony Townes sometimes plays like he's still in high school.

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

@@dalegriffin6768 Walton played way better one on one defense than Jokic. In that respect, he s a better all around player when healthy.

[@dennisc8117]

Walton had such a profound effect on any team he played on when healthy that he was part of these remarkable winning streaks (88-0 at UCLA); 44-0 at home over 2 seasons with the Portland Trailblazers (1976-1977, including the playoffs); 50-1 with the 85-86 Celtics (at home, including the playoffs).

[@leecorral]

R.I.P Legend broadcast the game u loved and played 🏀🏀🏀up in heaven 😇😇

[@73challenger5031]

As a Blazer fan since day one, I was 14 years old when they won this championship. One thing that was left out of this video was the Lucas-Dawkins "fight " that went down in game two and when they were announcing the starting players for game three in the Memorial Colosseum, Lucas ran over to the 79ers bench and shook hands with Dawkins and I think that deflated the Sixers at that moment and the Blazers won four straight. Blazers went 50-10 the following year until Walton went down with an injury. It was an insanely great team with a great coach!

[@garrettlittle5335]

Finally a good bill Walton mix

[@zhugelianges]

Thanks bro!

[@robertcarter8868]

Getting portland to a championship was an amazing accomplishment. Bill was awesome. Rip

[@ThomasDavis-dm2bc]

Bill Walton in his prime was H I M 💯 RIP 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@steefvanburen7985]

Rest in Basketball ... Legend!

[@jeremiahguthrie7306]

Ive always been a fan of basketball, especially the NBA, and especially big men. I didn't know that Bill Walton was this great. He could do everything. RIP Big Red.

[@lennyparadise4303]

He defense was awesome

[@billbig1417]

Thanks for putting this together. I didn’t realize how brutally Walton barbecued Dawkins.

[@Amick44]

Dawkins just wasn't ready at this point. Not that he ever really reached his potential.

[@JakeStine]

Supposedly 6'11 Walton looking every bit as tall as 7'2" Kareem.

[@ChrisDalton0099]

Kareem was a good 2-3 inches taller in pictures. Kareems hunched neck and poor posture makes Bill seem as tall.

[@thomasleary2814]

Bill was at least 7’1”, if not 7’2”. He didn’t want to be considered a “freak” so he listed himself as 6’11”. In the ‘86 Celtics team picture, he’s standing next to 7 footer Robert Parish and he’s a good 2” taller.

[@xxlionroarxxxxxxxx4438]

Walton was really 7’1

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

People who think Kareem was a great center have forgotten how Walton dominated Kareem. Walton blocked Erving's shots so many times it was pathetic!

[@lawrencebrodsky8894]

Walton did NOT dominate Kareem he outdueled Kareem generally but Kareem was still great. Moses dominated Kareem. Walton blocked Erving's shot a couple of times at best so Erving made a habit of throwing it down in the big man's face. You stand corrected.

[@RoofDoctorsJoanne]

Who's Irving? Lmao

[@RoofDoctorsJoanne]

Moses beat down Kareem

[@erictalbert4633]

@@RoofDoctorsJoanne in rare instances

[@keenannorris3309]

He never dominated Kareem. That's a total fabrication. In this series, Walton averaged 19 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Awesome stats. Kareem averaged 30-16-4-3.

[@billterry5243]

Bill with the Bank shot Jumper!!!!! Boy, that is a lost art!!! That was a team!! Maurice Lucas, Bobby Gross, Johnny Davis, Dave Twardzik, Lionel Hollins, Lloyd Neal, Larry Steele, and Bill Walton. Guys who played unselfish, and Dr. Jack coaching them up!!

[@dalegriffin6768]

If the Celtics would have had a healthy Bill Walton they wouldn't have loss 1 game that year.They were a great team that had injuries that year..McHale,Bird,and Walton were playing hurt and they still won the championship in 86..That's how dominate they were

[@thomasleary2814]

Walton and Bird were healthy in ‘86. McHale missed some games, but it was nothing major. It was ‘87 when the fan hit the shit.

[@richardpeetrinpeetrin9817]

Classic Walton vs."Kareem" 1977.....

[@johnfloyd9508]

Watching a totally frustrated jabber was great !

[@hungryforlunch]

2 titles and didn't play a full season and 1 fmvp, dayum good ish

[@markwemple1699]

Honestly, it's between Walton and Wilt as to best center and GOAT.

[@atom786]

i gotta re-read the breaks of the game

[@gavindadds4414]

Imagine 10 - 12 years without the injuries, we'd be calling him the best centre off all time. Still the best passing big man ever.

[@gaspersignorelli3724]

That year and the first part of the next, before he got hurt, he was as good as any player who's ever lived, then and since then. Even diminished he was a big reason the 86 Celtics were arguably the greatest team ever. Just one thing though. As a passer Jokic is giving him a run. Great video compilation

[@mja91352]

Imagine; if your aunt had balls, she'd be your uncle.

[@Notes-From-Underground66]

Should of been; could of been! But Billy Boy wasn’t healthy now was he. Staying healthy is part of the game and he was unreliable. And that is why so many centers were better than him.

[@kevingamble8861]

Walton was the best passing center ever. Too bad his feet were so bad. His overall skill set was 40 years ahead of it's time.

[@mark11967AD]

Walton was a great big man for a short time. But he was a great human for a lifetime.

[@haroldfloyd5518]

Throw it down, big man! I’d almost forgotten what a freak of nature young Bill was, absolutely dominating the Doctor! And Kareem! I mean blowing their doors off! And then his feet went wanky and only his mind remained the same.

[@Notes-From-Underground66]

In the 1977 finals Dr J dunked right over Walton twice in one of the games. After the first dunk, the announcer said that Walton looked like he did not know what happened. It was Julius’s first year in the NBA. And it was he alone that got the 76er’s to the Finals. It is worth noting that 5 of the 10 starters in that final series were ABA players!

[@natch27]

First of all, a healthy Bill Walton was an absolute force. Not only did he lead the Blazers to the championship but the following year Portland started the season 50-10 before he broke his foot. With that said, the highlights shown with the Lakers were from Game 2 of the ‘77 WCF, a game in which Kareem scored 40 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, mostly playing head to head against Walton.

[@zhugelianges]

As I said, I will occasionally upload videos when I am FREE and NOT YET START MY MBA courses. Still, I may lose your support after several uploads and disappear... Hope you can understand. Special thanks to the following channel: 70sfan LakersDynasty I do not own the clips above and just compile it. And due to limitation of materials, most of the highlights are from 1977 finals. Sorry about that. Hope you enjoy! Cheers!

[@joseorozco3026]

hey man you and Evin are in the GOAT series?? legend!!

[@homunculusSZN]

Walton vs Jokic would have been cinema. Basically the same player.

[@Reardonsteel236]

And an awesome sixth man in Boston 86. Best ever? I guess you gotta say someone is, honestly how do ultimately say one is better. Russel, Chamberlain, Jabar, Malone, Walton, Olajuan, Robinson, Sabonis, O'Neal etc. And then you think you got it down to a group and then you see a vid of Willis Reed taking it to Chamberlain, or Parish dualing with Jabar. Then someone says that the idea is to win, now pick your team. And then I say give me Bill Walton... with Bird, Magic, Jordon, and Ray Allen with Jabar, Pistol Pete, Jerry West, Dr J, and Barkley subing with Rodman and pippen to fill out the roster. They should win some games.

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

To me is crazy to even ponder what could have happened if 1) Pistol Pete was healthy/motivated in the early 80s . 2) Bird never broke his back, 3) Bill Walton never became so injured neither 4) Len Bias did not overdose. Any combination of 2 of those 4 factors would have easily doubled the celtics chips in the 80s.. All of these conditions being met and they would have get the whole decade plus MVPs and finals MVPs for several players , back to back.

[@paulcarlson4230]

Only 80% , even when healthy but still amazing, i watched him since his high school days, very smart and talented player

[@macgp44]

The announcer was going crazy about Maurice Lucas leaving McGuinness open to take that last inbound pass and shot, and he was right to say that. McGuinness got a wide open 15 foot shot... and came up short. I'm sure he thought about that one for many years.

[@Majuuub]

Great bigman and may he rest

[@sailordude2094]

RIP Mike. Remembering when I would watch when it was more diverse players.

[@bobethen]

Wow! I think Kareem was fortunate with a championship or two because of Walton's back problems.

[@MDN891]

Don't try 2 rewrite history lol, Walton had his run n 77' then it was over. Kareem was just getting started....healthy or not Walton wasn't stopping that train

[@ArlainLewis-c4u]

Bill Walton has to be in the conversation of one of the greatest centers of all time.

[@pv058]

Rip Bill.

[@stevensilva3872]

Bill Walton quote: Wilt Chamberlain was SO GREAT that NO MATTER WHAT HE DID it was NEVER GOING TO BE ENOUGH.

[@guilhermelobocalazansmacha2263]

RIP Big RRed You'll be missed 😟

[@seanquinn3752]

Walton was barking legends and legendary team im a sixers fan and we feel like that chip got away from us Bill took that shit

[@charlesbromberick4247]

Walton to Mussberger: "Don´t call me Mountain Man". Bill put JOY in basketball.

[@stephenlamb3929]

Hakeem the Dream was the best all around center ever but who knows what would have happened if Walton was healthy his whole career . RIP Bill Walton

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

Fair thee well Awesome Bill. May the four winds blow you safely home

[@b-zoneonroku2020]

Greatest carry job in NBA history.

[@sebastianmelmoth9100]

The two straight alley-oops should be sealed in amber.

[@philippesauvie639]

I was at that game. I had standing room only tickets on the concourse that ran around the bowl of memorial coliseum. I would have to say that that moment the entire series changed back to the Blazers and stayed there the rest of the way to the title.

[@mescko]

How many of you know that not one of us Oregonians ever got to see the after-game celebrations? The west coast affiliate switched the feed to the Kemper Open! We were watching and were shocked and apoplectic! Think they would have done that if Philly had won? They didn't give a shit about us. My mother never watched another sports event if 'Mushberger' (as she called him thenceforth) was hosting even though he had nothing to do with it.

[@davidkahil5158]

man they dont even travel, not once. So unlike today. Today they dont even play basketball, they carry the ball 8 steps then dunk no whistle

[@marktrail8624]

It was played clean back then, wish the league could enforce the playbook. Not gonna happen

[@lincolnprojectnemesis3253]

Wooden developed him to maximize his talents. A great pure center. Unselfish team player with great discipline. A shame he was plagued with bad feet!

[@ronniecozzi8385]

Walton leads his team to at least 6 NBA titles if he was not injured.

[@ronniecozzi8385]

Walton and the Blazers were cruising to their second title in 1978 when half the team got injured.

[@zachgates7491]

Would be great to see the whole Blazers/76ers game seven.

[@zhugelianges]

Isn’t it a six game series? Just curious

[@Amick44]

​@@zhugelianges Portland won 4-2.

[@Notes-From-Underground66]

Only playing 11 years in the NBA and being the only player to win regular season MVP’s in both the ABA and the NBA, Dr J left the NBA with much better stats and greater name recognition than Walton. Bill Walton was a unreliable player in the NBA. College was his best playing days. The ABA had many great players like Moses Malone who was the NBA’s MVP 3 times and a 6 time rebound champion. Out of the 10 starting players in the 1977 NBA Finals, 5 of them came from the ABA.

[@savagetilley2782]

Rip

[@dalegriffin6768]

A healthy Walton was the greatest center of all time,i would say it's a tie between him & Jokic,, before Waltons injuries he was very athletic and he had a very high basketball IQ, Jokic could shoot from long range better,but that's about it, Walton was a better defender,both of them are just amazing basketball players..

[@perpetualmotion357]

Only bball player I would put over Walton that wasn't a center or guard in the 70's would be ABA superstar Walt "Lord of the Asphalt" Jefferson. Too bad injuries sidelines both these men.

[@grousemoriarty]

team concept

[@cinnaminson0653]

He reminds me of the Joker actually .

[@morrisparrish76]

There can be only one GOAT & it STF ain’t bill Walton!

[@z853c7]

2:38 Nce one

[@zhugelianges]

A nice turnaround jumper!!!

[@zachvobornik1404]

Chet Holmgren of 1977

[@dalegriffin6768]

Walton was Better than Kareem,Wilt is a different story,i would say Wilt, Walton, Kareem, Jokic,Akeem that's my top 5 centers

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Walton made Kareem look average. He played like Joker only much more athletic and a defense stopper in the paint. Dammn

[@cflo1386]

I'll take a healthy Walton over Kareem any day.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

and you’d lose most times too. Give me a good team around Kareem vs a good team around Walton 7-10 times.

[@mja91352]

You'd lose every time.

[@aguila6162]

@@TheIcemanthomas The 77 Blazers were not much better team then the Lakers. After Walton was injured in 78 the Blazers were below 50% win team Kareem might be a a better individual player then Walton but no way does Kareem make his team better like Walton cam do. Bill Waltons outlet passing ,& inside the paint passing is superior then Kareem passing ability.

[@SurfCityVideo]

Healthy, he was better than Kareem.

[@paulcarlson4230]

All the tools....jump hook, jump shot glass, jump shit no glass, finger roll, dunk, passing, blockshots, floor presence, total team 1st player, could of scored more but team is how you win

[@debbiehenson1096]

Kareem suppose to be the goat? Prime Walton destroyed Kareem and julius erving.

[@Notes-From-Underground66]

Dr J was not a center. He was a small forward. And Julius did more for the game of basketball than that cripple Walton ever did. The 1983 76er’s have the best postseason record of all time 12-1!!! They sweep the Lakes in 4. At that time, only the 3rd team to do so. Where is Billy boy on that list? I watched 76er’s home games throughout the 1970’s from the second row floor seats in the Spectrum. Sitting next to me was a man who was a top 10 rebounder all 4 years he was in a Division 1 University in the late 1950’s-my dad. He use to watch Wilt play in person. He felt there was no comparison between Wilt and Walton; it was Wilt who was better. He also preferred Moses Malone and Kareem over Walton as well. So if any of you have better bonafides than my dad I might read what your retort has to say. Otherwise, I will ignore you.

[@debbiehenson1096]

@@Notes-From-Underground66 dr choke lost 3 out of 4x in the finals. Including getting whipped by Walton. And Bird whipped him routinely in the ECF. Bird is the goat and Walton is the goat center. Sorry your boy is on a lower level. He can't graze with the goats.

[@Notes-From-Underground66]

@@debbiehenson1096 You are funny…. LOL. Walton will be forgotten by most people that had forgotten about him before he died! 2 NBA Championships and 1 NBA MVP. Hardly earth shattering! Larry Bird was a better player than Dr. J, but not by much. The Celtic’s and the 76er ‘s met 7 times in the ECC series. It is a 4-3 split favoring Boston. The 76er’s were a much older team. And I don’t recall the Celtic’s ever sweeping the Lakers in the Finals. Dr J was the third player to score over 30,000 points. 5 years in the ABA and only 11 years in the NBA(sometimes the NBA adds numerical stats from Julius’s ABA years and sometimes they don’t). When Julius Erving retired in 1987 the NBA did make a big deal that he scored 30,026 points. But now sometimes they do add the ABA points and sometimes they do not. You are just pissed that Dr. J’s name always is mentioned in conversations that involve the very best that ever played basketball. As Magic Johnson said recently on a program that aired on ESPN, Dr. J could do things in the 1970’s and 1980’s that none of the players can do in today’s game. Oh, who in your immediate family was a great player in NCAA Division 1 Basketball. I hear crickets…. No one!

[@user-dg1qz1wf7m]

Shaq hated in this guy. As much as I love Shaq, he's very sensitive to the slightest criticism. Its ugly.

[@abegoldman8749]

Kareem is saying where's Magic or Oscar to help me? Unlike Jordan or Bird I literally need a bought dream team to help me win, I literally need a fellow MVP as a teammate to help me win.

[@mja91352]

Too many shrooms?

[@grousemoriarty]

1:47 lew massively overated an made by refs

[@Cellynoseitall]

Basketball has progressed soooo much . A average nba player today would be a all time great back then

[@ChrisDalton0099]

A player wouldn't be able to go back and have the same advantages they have now (technology looser rules).

[@Cellynoseitall]

@@ChrisDalton0099 so like I said it has progressed

[@ChrisDalton0099]

@Cellynoseitall Progressed is subjective. You also said an average player today would be an all-time great back then, and I addressed that in my previous comment, but you chose to ignore it.

[@Cellynoseitall]

@@ChrisDalton0099 progress is subjective 🤣🤣 since when . When you watch this video you can’t see these players wouldn’t make a nba roster today . I understand the sport has to start somewhere but it’s no denying the worst team today imop would smack the world champion team of this era . It would be brutal .

[@ChrisDalton0099]

@Cellynoseitall I've already explained why you can't just drop players in eras and assume they'd be better or worse, but again, you just glossed over that. Or maybe you just lack reading comprehension skills?

[@klausengelmann9545]

People need to stop calling everyone the GOAT it's getting ridiculous.

[@thehumangiraffe8104]

He’s one of the few 5,000 to win mvp and win 2 championships he is a all time great 😤

[@mja91352]

There is no possible defense for calling player who player three seasons "One of the Greatest Centers Ever." To be great, you have to play. Walton didn't play enough.

[@zhugelianges]

Not saying he is "One of the Greatest Centers Ever", just saying his peak is one of the best peak in NBA history. We all know he is far away from being called as GOAT Center...

[@krisharkleroad8]

Sure there is because he was. It's as simple as that. 😊

[@thomasleary2814]

I basically agree (although he did play more than 3 seasons). There’s no denying what Bill accomplished in college and in his limited time in the NBA (couple of college chips, 2 NBA chips, MVP, 6th Man). But longevity must figure in when you’re talking about all time greatest. Natural ability includes staying relatively injury free. It may not be fair, but there it is.

[@grousemoriarty]

430 where are guards on 76erS? know why they called guards? they guard against fast break !!!!! wtff

[@grousemoriarty]

best player in buildnig darryl dawksin but commy resf call tik tak fousl n caches dont give him 50 shots

[@thehumangiraffe8104]

Darryl was an overrated dunker who achieved no accolades in his career while bill far more skilled and successful 😂

[@grousemoriarty]

caldwell jones great body but no moves lol shoudla been at least rebounder liek rodman

[@grousemoriarty]

bibby n mginis cancer for 76ers