@@cameronchiesa1031 and I never even watched any basketball. I am just amazed by this man and his leadership. I love the story of how he lifted Shaq uo with one arm when he was mad at him.
Jerry and Elgin made basketball on the west coast. Unbelievable talents with character. They could do it all. As a young boy I saw them one game, and I cherish the memory.
I remember at 4 years old in 1962 my uncle's yelling and screaming at the TV it was the Lakers and Celtics in the playoffs every time Elgin touched the ball they went crazy I saw Elgin flying around the court and in my 4 year old mind I really thought he was superman that was my introduction to the NBA
Man who's cutting onions!?!? 😭😭😭 Congratulations to one of the ABSOLUTE GREATEST to ever play the game. Salute to you Mr. Baylor ✊🏾 #lakergreatness #salutetogreatness ✊🏾
@Bob S I really liked that phone but unfortunately mine didn't last long because the calibrator went out on it after a few months of ownership. I also got a replacement model and the same thing happened again. This was back in 2014 to early 2015. After that I got the Galaxy S6 and from there to the Pixel 2XL, I'm looking to upgrade again this year hopefully.
The great thing about getting old is that you forget the petty jealousies and cruelties and silliness and remember how you two carried teams into the finals seven times. You shared those victories (a lot of teams wanted to be in the finals) and you shared those losses. The good feelings tend to remain.
@@LisaNaomi24 Good question. Not really. As a kid, I always hung on every word of their interviews, trying to figure out what makes them tick and what kind of personality they have. Definitely two distinctive personalities. Two distinctive playing styles. But both were superstars in the league at that time. I miss the days when sports stars talked civilly, talked wholesome whenever they were on camera, and rarely spoke about politics. I never heard either one of these two men speak about politics when they were playing. They spoke basketball, and that's what we wanted to hear. Short story. I got instantly hooked on basketball one evening when I turned the channels and came upon a Lakers game, seeing Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and the great Wilt Chamberlain doing things on the court that were amazing. I went to game two of the 69' Finals in LA. The Lakers won that game, and after the game, there was a crowd waiting outside for players to exit so we could get autographs. We waited and waited and waited for West and Baylor, but they never came through the door. Was finally told that they scooted out another way to avoid the large crowd. Elgin has passed away, but Jerry owes me an autograph. Ha ha. Anyway, many other players for both teams trickled out, and finally Wilt comes out, wearing rust-colored overalls. A massive man with a wide, friendly smile. He was mobbed for autographs. My brother and I waited patiently. Wilt gave us his autograph and as he did, he joked around with two little boys (my brother and I) for a minute. It was genuine. We loved it, and we never forgot it.
@@watchmanonthewall14 @watchman on the wall I believe I understand. I wish more players would talk this way also. There is a time and a place for all things. Politics and basketball are hardly intertwined unless one directly affects the other. Right, and who better than Mr. "Logo" himself, and Mr. Pre-Jordan-era "Hangtime". I really loved "hearing" your short story. I'm very glad you had the opportunity to attend such a special game. I can only imagine what that was like for you and your brother. Haha. I'm sure Mr. West would be more than willing to give you his autograph if you both happened to cross paths. :) Then again, I feel there are very few who could say they had the opportunity to attain Mr. Chamberlain's autograph, much less be able to say he conversed and joke with them. I'm sure it is a fond memory.
NO better pair, esp mid sized superstars, ever in ANY era. None. Mike and Scottie? MJ carried the ball offensively in this case. Scottie was great nonetheless.
Eligin Baylor is the reason West could really go off. He got all the fame and Elgin never hated on him and let him shine. Elgin got underrated for that including retiring then the won a championship gave that opinion more clout. I understand West emotion shit was deep
Sir you are full of shit, Elgin got plenty of Accolades, Jerry's star didn't really start to shine until about his 4th to 5th season, until then Elgin got all the press.
The knee injury reduced him a bit. At his peak Elgin simply takes a backseat to no one. Michael Jordan could walk in the lockerroom and Baylor isn't conceding shit.
You really don’t know WTF you’re talking about. They shared the triumphs and the losses, great friends, and Elgin had plenty of recognition and respect during those years people now call him “the most underrated“ it’s because they never bothered to learn basketball history and know who he was. Oscar Robertson is another who was recognized at the time but unless you’re a historian or old enough to see them play, people tend to forget him
While so many today say "Larry or Lebron," I HAVE to put Elgin in there, too. As the greatest forward (SF or PF) since they are all essentially combo forwards.
My idol since I was 14!!!!!! The baddest SOB to ever lace up a pair of white “low cut” converse. He feared absolutely no one. Once he did his signature “head twitch “..... that was your ass cause he was taken you to the well!!!!
No wonder he got emotional when he said "I love him like a brother", knowing that his brother died in Korea. What a goddam huge thing to say, coming from him
Truly special. No better duo of all around great stars over a period of time. Especially regarding mid sized wing players. Scottie wasn't a great offensive player. Kareem and Magic were a C and G pair. Wade and LeBron weren't together that long. Talking about overall, all around greatness for a good stretch. Unmatchable.
There is nothing like a speech by Jerry West. When he speaks, you should listen……..he has such insights on basketball AND the character of his contemporaries.
I never seen West get choked up about any Player. Elgin was Dr.J and MJ before they would come along. Players like Vince Carter and other high wire acts way was paved by Elgin Baylor. #Congrats
Listened to the radio broadcast when Elgin led Seattle U. against Kentucky in NCAA semis. My foggy memory is an announcer claiming that at times the Wildcats had three men on Baylor. At least that’s my recollection and not giving it up.
Mr J. West, was more then a great basketball , he was a beautiful human being. To listen to him speak of someone you can tell this man spoke from the heart... God bless you Mr. West.
It's remarkable how many great players came through LA: Baylor, West, Wilt, Jabbar, Magic, Kobe, Shaq and now Lebron, and that's leaving off other Hall of Famers. I'm touched by jerry's words about his great teammate and friend, Elgin, and you can see how the fire still burns in Jerry. I wish that Elgin could've ended up with a better franchise as a GM than the Clippers. But still, Elgin always had class, grace and humility.
What a great, heartfelt speech. Jerry West preached FACTS! Elgin Baylor was a player who transcended eras. He was THE GODFATHER of all things flight time. Without him, there is NO Lakers franchise, no Celtics rivalry, no Chick Hearn, no Jerry West. Simply put, Elgin is the most important man in NBA history, period!! His statue should’ve been the 2nd erected at Staples Center. RIP.
Mikan first NBA superstar. Had to change the rules because him. First three peat, five of those Lakers banners were Milan’s. And his jersey is not in the rafters.
Elgin invented moves and had great hang time. One of the great legacies was the mark he left on DC high school basketball. Dave Bing says that two years after Baylor graduated all the guys in DC changed their games and DC gained a great reputation from the guys that followed him for the next 20 years.
Elgin baylor is the single most important laker..if it wasn't for him, there would be no los Angeles Lakers if they stayed in Minneapolis. West & baylor was the original superstar duo
@@TheIcemanthomas Interchangeable/Positionless frankly. Especially in today's version of basketball. And he was stronger than most guys today, making him more of a power forward than a 'small' forward. I consider him a power forward based on the modern NBA as we see it today. He definitely wasn't small. However, I realize that at the time his official role/position was labeled as SF, but even back then his responsibilities involved completing the tasks of both the PF and SF positions, which he did sucessfully with relative ease.
My all time STARTING FIVE: Elgin Baylor small forward,Akeem Olajuwan big forward,Wilt Chamberlin center,Jerry West shooting guard,Ervin Johnson point guard.You will notice that four of them were Lakers.
@@docsmithdc you don’t know what your talking about having not seen Elgin play his career in the shadow of wilt chamberlain! Baylor is 2nd to wilt only in too many cases to mention here! (Ex: 38.3ppg highest scoring average!)
'62 Finals was his best chance (can't believe they didn't try to draw up a play for him in that pivotal Game 6 and went with some no-name role player instead to try and clinch it, UGH!) and '69 Finals was his last (biggest Finals collapse in Laker history, too). On the other hand, if not for Baylor Lakers would cease to exist today. Yeah, he literally saved them from folding up as a franchise since they were losing so much money during the post-Mikan years. RESPECT! ;-)
Jerry West and Elgin Baylor as tough as those times were financially, racially etc are lucky to have come along in that era I feel. That and the 80s and early 90s eras still were relatively unaffected by big money. Now the NBA and the world is a whole different ball game. As rich as these players are I feel sorry for guys that come along today. They don’t have the nurture, soul, and love that these older guys that came before had. Now it’s computers and money. Big time.
RIP Elgin. I'm the farthest thing from a Lakers fan, and yet as a 31 year old you're my second favorite player of all time behind Michael. I really hope that the future generations will come to appreciate just how much sweat, toil, and adversity you had to work through to make basketball what it was, and what it will be for years to come.
Dave Baker Yeah, noticed the same disappointing and disrespectful behavior from my favorite player of all time!!! Perhaps he can learn from Mr. Baylor and Mr. West on how to properly conduct himself!!! But we all make mistakes, especially me!!! ☮️🖖🏽
This brings tears to my eyes ,,, I only wish Wilt Chamberlain was alive and also there,,, ,,they will always be the greatest three players in one team Jerry West , Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain ,
Of all the greatest to play for the Lakers of all time, there are 2 missing from this stage (Lebron wasn't a Laker YET). Wilt - who had been dead a few years, I think we can call that a valid excuse. 9-) But where the heck was KOBE? Without Elgin, there was no Dr. J, without Dr. J, there was no David Thompson or Michael Jordan, and without Jordan there was no Kobe. Elgin was the ORIGINAL of most of Kobe's style of play (and to a large degree today's NBA style of play - Louis Dampier being the other ancestor of THAT via the ABA in general).
Although I’m sure Mr. Jerry West genuinely loves Mr. Bill Russell, I sense that those losses to Celtics has left a wound that continues to fester and may never completely heal! ☮️🖖🏽
Baylor is the best player who never won a championship, unless it's Karl Malone or maybe Barkley. Baylor was 6'5" and if I'm remembering right he was third in the league in rebounding a couple of times, behind only Wilt and Russell.
PG Jerry West SG Magic Johnson SF Elgin Baylor PF Kareem C Shaq Coach: Luke Walton WHAT A TEAM GM: JERRY WEST ASSISTANT GM: MAGIC JOHNSON OMGGGGGGGGGGGG
When Jerry speaks you know it is with conviction and is truly heartfelt. He looks at character and the man. Then the skill.
Well said! Jerry is such a great man, you know he cares and means everything he says!
@@cameronchiesa1031 and I never even watched any basketball. I am just amazed by this man and his leadership. I love the story of how he lifted Shaq uo with one arm when he was mad at him.
Jerry and Elgin; the two most important Lakers of all time. They set the table for the future.
Jerry and Elgin made basketball on the west coast. Unbelievable talents with character. They could do it all. As a young boy I saw them one game, and I cherish the memory.
And now he joined him with our Heavenly Father. Rest In Peace Mr. West🙏🙏💛💜
Elgin Baylor & Jerry West ='s pure class. They respected the game.
elgin , classy , humble , super talented , thank u elgin and jerry
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People dotn grasp how good Baylor was before he started getting injured-game changer
I have the most admiration and respect for Jerry West, he calls everyone by their for first name.
I remember at 4 years old in 1962 my uncle's yelling and screaming at the TV it was the Lakers and Celtics in the playoffs every time Elgin touched the ball they went crazy I saw Elgin flying around the court and in my 4 year old mind I really thought he was superman that was my introduction to the NBA
Cool story man!
@@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7 don't do that shit here
Man who's cutting onions!?!? 😭😭😭
Congratulations to one of the ABSOLUTE GREATEST to ever play the game. Salute to you Mr. Baylor ✊🏾
#lakergreatness
#salutetogreatness ✊🏾
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@Bob S I really liked that phone but unfortunately mine didn't last long because the calibrator went out on it after a few months of ownership. I also got a replacement model and the same thing happened again. This was back in 2014 to early 2015. After that I got the Galaxy S6 and from there to the Pixel 2XL, I'm looking to upgrade again this year hopefully.
The great thing about getting old is that you forget the petty jealousies and cruelties and silliness and remember how you two carried teams into the finals seven times. You shared those victories (a lot of teams wanted to be in the finals) and you shared those losses. The good feelings tend to remain.
Mr. Jerry West has got me feeling emotional. #ThankYouLegends
Lisa Naomi You should be a model.
I saw these men play, up close and in person, so I do get choked up about things like this.
@@watchmanonthewall14 What a privilege that must have been. Would you say you had a favorite between the two?
@@LisaNaomi24 Good question. Not really. As a kid, I always hung on every word of their interviews, trying to figure out what makes them tick and what kind of personality they have. Definitely two distinctive personalities. Two distinctive playing styles. But both were superstars in the league at that time. I miss the days when sports stars talked civilly, talked wholesome whenever they were on camera, and rarely spoke about politics. I never heard either one of these two men speak about politics when they were playing. They spoke basketball, and that's what we wanted to hear.
Short story. I got instantly hooked on basketball one evening when I turned the channels and came upon a Lakers game, seeing Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and the great Wilt Chamberlain doing things on the court that were amazing. I went to game two of the 69' Finals in LA. The Lakers won that game, and after the game, there was a crowd waiting outside for players to exit so we could get autographs. We waited and waited and waited for West and Baylor, but they never came through the door. Was finally told that they scooted out another way to avoid the large crowd. Elgin has passed away, but Jerry owes me an autograph. Ha ha. Anyway, many other players for both teams trickled out, and finally Wilt comes out, wearing rust-colored overalls. A massive man with a wide, friendly smile. He was mobbed for autographs. My brother and I waited patiently. Wilt gave us his autograph and as he did, he joked around with two little boys (my brother and I) for a minute. It was genuine. We loved it, and we never forgot it.
@@watchmanonthewall14 @watchman on the wall I believe I understand. I wish more players would talk this way also. There is a time and a place for all things. Politics and basketball are hardly intertwined unless one directly affects the other. Right, and who better than Mr. "Logo" himself, and Mr. Pre-Jordan-era "Hangtime".
I really loved "hearing" your short story. I'm very glad you had the opportunity to attend such a special game. I can only imagine what that was like for you and your brother. Haha. I'm sure Mr. West would be more than willing to give you his autograph if you both happened to cross paths. :) Then again, I feel there are very few who could say they had the opportunity to attain Mr. Chamberlain's autograph, much less be able to say he conversed and joke with them. I'm sure it is a fond memory.
Shows what a Class Act is Jerry West! God bless everyone
Love Jerry West. I remember that full court shot, back in the day
Throwback
The only problem is that the Lakers loss that game.
West is a great west Virginian he grow up 24 Miles from me know I am 50 he was here before my time he's one of the best people ever
Love this!!! Elgin was very underrated.
Those of us who saw him play up close and in person KNOW how truly great he was.
@@watchmanonthewall14 When Rick Barry, Julius Erving and Paul Westphal ALL say he was their inspiration, you know this man was truly special!
What a tribute 👏 Elgin Baylor was ahead of his time. RIP Mr Baylor. One of the greatest who ever played...
So many legends in Laker history. Staples center is going to run out space for these statues!
Dharma Ram ikr, i hope theres a spot left for Kobe
And Lonzo
I think Lisa Leslie should get one as well. She put in work for the Sparks. Also Jonathan Quick and CP3 (not a Laker but he is a future HOFer.)
Nick Tinson cp3 not even getting his jersey retired by the clippers, let alone a statue bro lmao Jonathan quick, bro, no.
Gregory Sweer yeah, because there will never be another Lakers player who is as good as those dudes... U set trippin
I LOVE Jerry's candor, esp about Russell. And why not?
It’s so cool that my two childhood idols, Jerry West and Sandy Koufax define the words class, humility and character.
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I'll second that!👍
*Laker ROYALTY* Love to see this.
Jerry West -- a class act always. From "Zeke from the Creek" to "I love him like a brother."
Zeke from Cabin Creek (West Virginia)!
@@michaelsmith8665 Thank You
RIP, he will be missed
Wherever he is I hope he’s restin at ease!
Wow that's love.them two have a special bond .
NO better pair, esp mid sized superstars, ever in ANY era. None. Mike and Scottie? MJ carried the ball offensively in this case. Scottie was great nonetheless.
Eligin Baylor is the reason West could really go off. He got all the fame and Elgin never hated on him and let him shine. Elgin got underrated for that including retiring then the won a championship gave that opinion more clout. I understand West emotion shit was deep
My all time favorite NBA player, was, and still is, Mr. Elgin Baylor.
Sir you are full of shit, Elgin got plenty of Accolades, Jerry's star didn't really start to shine until about his 4th to 5th season, until then Elgin got all the press.
The knee injury reduced him a bit. At his peak Elgin simply takes a backseat to no one. Michael Jordan could walk in the lockerroom and Baylor isn't conceding shit.
You really don’t know WTF you’re talking about. They shared the triumphs and the losses, great friends, and Elgin had plenty of recognition and respect during those years people now call him “the most underrated“ it’s because they never bothered to learn basketball history and know who he was. Oscar Robertson is another who was recognized at the time but unless you’re a historian or old enough to see them play, people tend to forget him
While so many today say "Larry or Lebron," I HAVE to put Elgin in there, too. As the greatest forward (SF or PF) since they are all essentially combo forwards.
Red Auerbach once said his favorite "Just forwards" were Larry Bird, Dr J, Elgin Baylor, and Jack Twyman.
My idol since I was 14!!!!!! The baddest SOB to ever lace up a pair of white “low cut” converse. He feared absolutely no one. Once he did his signature “head twitch “..... that was your ass cause he was taken you to the well!!!!
No wonder he got emotional when he said "I love him like a brother", knowing that his brother died in Korea. What a goddam huge thing to say, coming from him
That's timeless ****
Loved to see those two play on the same team.
Truly special. No better duo of all around great stars over a period of time. Especially regarding mid sized wing players. Scottie wasn't a great offensive player. Kareem and Magic were a C and G pair.
Wade and LeBron weren't together that long.
Talking about overall, all around greatness for a good stretch. Unmatchable.
Way to go Jerry
Way to go Elgin
RIP To the great Elgin Baylor! Also RIP to Bill Withers sitting between giants😂😂😂
Yes sir
There is nothing like a speech by Jerry West. When he speaks, you should listen……..he has such insights on basketball AND the character of his contemporaries.
I never seen West get choked up about any Player. Elgin was Dr.J and MJ before they would come along. Players like Vince Carter and other high wire acts way was paved by Elgin Baylor. #Congrats
GG, NO doubt about it. The Hawk, Dr J, MJ, Kobe and Vince are ALL descendants of Elgin.
Yes,Cornelius Hawkins, Dr. J
He would again with Kobe. :'(
Elgin was the greatest if his era, Sports Arena was jumping, artistry and atheletisim
Jerry West must be heartbroken rn rip mr baylor
Class. Pure and simple.
Listened to the radio broadcast when Elgin led Seattle U. against Kentucky in NCAA semis. My foggy memory is an announcer claiming that at times the Wildcats had three men on Baylor. At least that’s my recollection and not giving it up.
Two great players and extremely fine people.
Elgin Baylor was my first basketball hero
Who’s here after Elgin Baylor passed away :(
And now Jerry .. :(
And now Jerry 😢
BRING JERRY WEST BACK!
GREAT TO SEE AND GREAT TO HEAR.
Mr J. West, was more then a great basketball , he was a beautiful human being. To listen to him speak of someone you can tell this man spoke from the heart... God bless you Mr. West.
Jerry West here showing why he is a national treasure.
It's remarkable how many great players came through LA: Baylor, West, Wilt, Jabbar, Magic, Kobe, Shaq and now Lebron, and that's leaving off other Hall of Famers.
I'm touched by jerry's words about his great teammate and friend, Elgin, and you can see how the fire still burns in Jerry. I wish that Elgin could've ended up with a better franchise as a GM than the Clippers. But still, Elgin always had class, grace and humility.
rip elgin baylor class personified!
AMAZING
What a great, heartfelt speech. Jerry West preached FACTS! Elgin Baylor was a player who transcended eras. He was THE GODFATHER of all things flight time. Without him, there is NO Lakers franchise, no Celtics rivalry, no Chick Hearn, no Jerry West. Simply put, Elgin is the most important man in NBA history, period!! His statue should’ve been the 2nd erected at Staples Center. RIP.
Pain.
Do some research if you don't now already.. Jerry West is probably the best executive/ evaluator of talent in the Basketball World.
Breaks my heart that Jerry is a Clipper now ugh
I agree, it just doesn't feel right.
Yeah and Elgin was in the Clippers front office for 20+ years.
As long as he's happy
PiMpiNx187
Yeah I know. And he's gonna be competing with us for free agents like Kawhi next year! Jerry should either retire or consult for the lakers
@@stevencoardvenice He wanted to come home to the Lakers but they didn't want him. Me think the rookie Lakers front office screwed up on this one.
Awwwwwww 😭
Great tribute - well deserved.
How about our CA native and Laker hall of famer Gail Goodrich? Or the first ever Laker star George Mikan?
Mxyzptlk -1% debatable....but riley is honored through magics statue in a way
Mikan first NBA superstar. Had to change the rules because him. First three peat, five of those Lakers banners were Milan’s. And his jersey is not in the rafters.
Gail Goodrich was great but stop he's not getting a statue.
Geez, I thought Bill Withers was kinda tall.
He looks like a hobbit next to these guys.
Love ya Bill
Rip the legend
Before Elgin was a Laker, he was a Washington DC legend!
And a Seattle University legend!
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💜🔗💛4L
Too many legends in 1 room
I'm so glad the Lakers had the Elgin Baylor while he was still here to enjoy it
Shaq is so big that he takes up a seat and a half
Ya 😂
rip elgin baylor
Jerry and Elgin. So professional. Presented themselves in a manner that expressed class and humility. Very unlike most of the NBA players today.
Jerry West, the only man to win championship MVP award on the losing team.
Elgin invented moves and had great hang time. One of the great legacies was the mark he left on DC high school basketball. Dave Bing says that two years after Baylor graduated all the guys in DC changed their games and DC gained a great reputation from the guys that followed him for the next 20 years.
The Logo is a legend in every way.
I'm a celtics fan but I still kinda like the lakers
Elgin baylor is the single most important laker..if it wasn't for him, there would be no los Angeles Lakers if they stayed in Minneapolis. West & baylor was the original superstar duo
For some reason I am cracking up looking at Kareem, Bill and Shaq goofing off on stage.
Ortho Tech yesssss 😂😂😂😂 i was scrolling the comments to see who else noticed its like they wasnt paying jerry no mind
yeah because their fools and thing that they are beyond the game! LOL
If you know you know that Kareem can’t stand shaq even shaq said that Kareem never acknowledges him or respects him
Looked like disrespect to me.
I think Withers looks like a much smaller Russell. Maybe that's why he's there. Lol
RIP
Best Power Forward of all time.
*sf
@@TheIcemanthomas Interchangeable/Positionless frankly. Especially in today's version of basketball. And he was stronger than most guys today, making him more of a power forward than a 'small' forward. I consider him a power forward based on the modern NBA as we see it today. He definitely wasn't small. However, I realize that at the time his official role/position was labeled as SF, but even back then his responsibilities involved completing the tasks of both the PF and SF positions, which he did sucessfully with relative ease.
My all time STARTING FIVE: Elgin Baylor small forward,Akeem Olajuwan big forward,Wilt Chamberlin center,Jerry West shooting guard,Ervin Johnson point guard.You will notice that four of them were Lakers.
WTF is Oscar Roberston
@@morrisparrish76 one of the greatest but not on this five.
@@docsmithdc you don’t know what your talking about having not seen Elgin play his career in the shadow of wilt chamberlain! Baylor is 2nd to wilt only in too many cases to mention here! (Ex: 38.3ppg highest scoring average!)
@@morrisparrish76 I think you are looking for an argument -not interested.Also I did see Wilt and Elgin in their prime on live TV
@@docsmithdc I can’t argue with you; you weren’t there!
Damn times have really changed
Interesting..........you have two West Virginia natives on that stage.............Jerry West and Bill Withers.
How rude was Kareem & Shaq talking when Jerry West was? Like school kids not paying attention.
It sucks Baylor never won a ring :(
'62 Finals was his best chance (can't believe they didn't try to draw up a play for him in that pivotal Game 6 and went with some no-name role player instead to try and clinch it, UGH!) and '69 Finals was his last (biggest Finals collapse in Laker history, too). On the other hand, if not for Baylor Lakers would cease to exist today. Yeah, he literally saved them from folding up as a franchise since they were losing so much money during the post-Mikan years. RESPECT!
;-)
@@PeekaPeep don’t forget 1966.
Jerry West and Elgin Baylor as tough as those times were financially, racially etc are lucky to have come along in that era I feel. That and the 80s and early 90s eras still were relatively unaffected by big money. Now the NBA and the world is a whole different ball game. As rich as these players are I feel sorry for guys that come along today. They don’t have the nurture, soul, and love that these older guys that came before had. Now it’s computers and money. Big time.
Jerry West knew Lakers were gonna win 2020 Championship. Illuminati Confirmed
Shut up please
Stfu
RIP Elgin. I'm the farthest thing from a Lakers fan, and yet as a 31 year old you're my second favorite player of all time behind Michael. I really hope that the future generations will come to appreciate just how much sweat, toil, and adversity you had to work through to make basketball what it was, and what it will be for years to come.
Gone,but never forgotten.
I’m not like how Wither’s wouldn’t quit blabbering while Jerry was at the podium.
EB is the original seed that started the contemporary.
Pretty rude for Abdul-Jabbar to be talking while West is giving his speech.
Dave Baker Yeah, noticed the same disappointing and disrespectful behavior from my favorite player of all time!!! Perhaps he can learn from Mr. Baylor and Mr. West on how to properly conduct himself!!! But we all make mistakes, especially me!!! ☮️🖖🏽
This brings tears to my eyes ,,, I only wish Wilt Chamberlain was alive and also there,,, ,,they will always be the greatest three players in one team Jerry West , Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain
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lol west still salty at bill russell!! 😂😂😂
Hahah that's cute bcoz Russell always blocked west
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Who wouldn't be, the celtics dominanted the 60s
I didn't like the way Mr. West addressed Mr. Russell. I know he respects him, but, please, use words that show it.
Russell bested the logo NBA ( West ) and is recognized as regal GOAT.
Maybe the first nba player who could shot over people, original dynamic duo Elgin Baylor and Jerry west
And jerry took the finals mvp from them when they won the chip
Jerry was also the most tore up over Kobes death. He just could not get over it
Of all the greatest to play for the Lakers of all time, there are 2 missing from this stage (Lebron wasn't a Laker YET).
Wilt - who had been dead a few years, I think we can call that a valid excuse. 9-)
But where the heck was KOBE? Without Elgin, there was no Dr. J, without Dr. J, there was no David Thompson or Michael Jordan, and without Jordan there was no Kobe.
Elgin was the ORIGINAL of most of Kobe's style of play (and to a large degree today's NBA style of play - Louis Dampier being the other ancestor of THAT via the ABA in general).
Maybe the last seat is for Kobe Bryant seating next to Shaq
Withers and west were both native west Virginia hillbillys.all greats on the stage
Who's the old-looking child sitting between Kareem and Shaq?
😂🤦
Although I’m sure Mr. Jerry West genuinely loves Mr. Bill Russell, I sense that those losses to Celtics has left a wound that continues to fester and may never completely heal! ☮️🖖🏽
He brought “hang time”, before hang time existed.
Baylor is the best player who never won a championship, unless it's Karl Malone or maybe Barkley. Baylor was 6'5" and if I'm remembering right he was third in the league in rebounding a couple of times, behind only Wilt and Russell.
PG Jerry West
SG Magic Johnson
SF Elgin Baylor
PF Kareem
C Shaq
Coach: Luke Walton
WHAT A TEAM
GM: JERRY WEST
ASSISTANT GM: MAGIC JOHNSON
OMGGGGGGGGGGGG
Magic’s like why ain’t my feet touching the ground? I’m 6’9
Shaq taking up 2 seats lol!
WHERES KOBE?
This did not age well
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Lakers vs Globetrotters 2021.
Bill Withers looks like hobbits😄😄😄
Bill Whithers!!!
Who would win ?
A. Elgin and Wilt
B. Shaq and Kobe
C. Magic and Kareem
D. LeBron and AD
He called Bill Russell a jackass! 🤣🤣🤣