61 points in a Finals game IS STILL a record. I saw him walking down the street in L.A. 6 years ago and asked him if I could shake his hand. I told him that my father idolized him and he was my dad's favorite athlete. He was very gracious and said to tell my father he said hello. Class act and a legend of the highest order.
This man was a LEGEND. High flyer when high flying wasn't recognized. Nearly unstoppable and was only behind Wilt Chamberlain in scoring. Underrated as a undersized forward, he was a monster player and an even better person. The HOF is just one of many accolades for this giant.
@Ellis Dacanay during Mikan’s era there were no superstars at all. Mikan was considered an all-time great because of his achievements and stats, but he hardly was an influential person to fans.
You're 100% right ESPN they disrespect him so much the only person that stands up for him is dr. J no matter what ESPN says he's always in his top five
Elgin Baylor will be missed. Injuries slowed him but there is no denying his greatness and was a true all around player. Could of been a top 5 player of all time. That is a no brainer. Relax in paradise Elgin🙏
Jerry's words just teared me up. Elgin was a soft-spoken man that just led by his examples as a player...and more so...a man. I always felt he and Barry Sanders were from the same mold...never praising themselves, even-tempered, brilliant in their sport, and great men in the communities and families. Prayers and Blessings Mr. Baylor! +++
I wanna punch the people who dislike this video. Elgin Baylor was a phenomenal player, he was ahead of his time when he played. Rest In Peace legend. 🙏🏻
Rest In Peace Mr. Baylor. One of the all time greats in NBA history. Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and Elgin Baylor were one of the great trios in league history.
One of the most underrated Hall of Famers ever. So impactful as a player and a person, especially in the times that he came up in. God love his soul and his family and friends.
It definitely is a sad day for the NBA wow the great Elgin Baylor one of the greatest lakers ever my condolences go out to his family and what's crazy is that he was at Kobe's memorial last year at the staple center smh two laker legends but played in two different eras have forever made their mark in the NBA for generations.
You will always have a very special place in my heart. We share the same birthday, and you worked everyday in your craft to be the best you could be. You dropped 70 points, but nobody talks about it. And lastly you gave the game your everything, that game couldn’t give u back. Rest east Elgin 🙏 👼
This man needed ESPN during his playing career all we have is little highlights and stories from players that played/watched him and that’s okay all we can do is appreciate greatness 🎊 and thank him for changing the game🎉
One of the most underrated Hall of Famers ever. Such an impactful player and person, especially in the times that he came up in. Shame his time as an executive was tainted by Donald Sterling. God love his soul and his family and friends.
Elgin Baylor was simply the greatest basketball player I ever saw and I did see him play many times. He never won an NBA championship - he played on the second best team in the NBA during the 1960s due to Bill Russell’s Celtics, something Jordan, Kobe and LeBron never had to deal with.
He played in LA when I was a teenager playing basketball. Whenever I saw him play either on TV or live, particularly live, my game improved decidedly the next few days just trying to emulate him. He is the best individual player I ever and I’ve
...I’ve seen them all. I know I’m biased, but when he retired he was the 2nd leading scorer and 4th leading rebounder of all time in the NBA. Young people don’t remember how dominant Bill Russell’s Celtics were. He won 11 of 13 championships and Baylor had to deal with that. I never hear that Bill Russell is the most influential player of all time, which he was. NBA basketball was played before Magic and Bird!
I so freaking mad wish he never died bc I remember using him in my team in nba2k20 he helped me win games I freaking Hope Everyone missed him too Farewell Elgin Baylor 14 seasons Allstar Will always miss you Bless your soul amen 🙏 praise jesus
Nice tribute to a great man and great player. I attended "Elgin Baylor Night" at the Forum with my dad. BTW, when the Lakers moved to LA they played at the Sports Arena first, not the Forum as is implied in the clip.
@Chrundlethegreat 1 go pull up those finals numbers against the Celtics. He gave them 61 and took them to 7 games in the 62 finals. They was the hardest team to beat in NBA history in regards to their era so you can’t blame that on him. No one could beat them back then.
Who knew the original LeBron & DWade of the 1960s in Elgin Baylor & Jerry West would work for the Clippers someday? I especially was shocked 😲 with Jerry that I nearly cried when it happened. There is a little Laker still in me.
NBA's first player to play above the rim and one of the first to dribble between the legs. He was ahead of his time. Fun fact - He's still the Lakers' all time leader in total rebounds.
This is the guy that the Legends say is the GOAT. Because he didnt have Sports televison showing wall to wall highlights, most people dont even know who he is.
Favorite Lakers Of All-Time On & Off The Court: Chick Hearn 🎤. Jerry West #44. Elgin Baylor #22. Michael Cooper #21. Eddie Jones #25. Magic Johnson #32. Pat Riley. Phil Jackson. Shaquille O'Neal #34. Kobe Bryant #8 & #24.
2:13 espn goes out it their way to protect Michael Jordan. Elgin's 61 points was in the Finals which a record that still stand today but because Jordan scored 69 in the first round they say "playoffs" thus giving him the record.
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The most underrated player maybe ever...he was the original high flying wing player. He’s flying even higher now.
I did a tribute to him 💚
@@xellax4249 people just don’t know how nice he was
@@xellax4249 that tribute was trash 🗑...you outta be ashamed of yourself
@@datsapaddlin4228 hmmm
@@xellax4249 stfu
It's a very sad day for the NBA. Elgin Baylor will forever be a legend in the NBA.
I did a tribute to him 💚
He was the GOAT of the no ring club
@Braylon Flowers right clout chasing I already reported this bot so
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61 points in a Finals game IS STILL a record. I saw him walking down the street in L.A. 6 years ago and asked him if I could shake his hand. I told him that my father idolized him and he was my dad's favorite athlete. He was very gracious and said to tell my father he said hello. Class act and a legend of the highest order.
Nice story _____ we was a wonderful player and man
Respect 💯🙏
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Man I feel so bad for jerry. Hope he’s doing ok. He’s definitely not doing good with losing Kobe but now Elgin...
This man was a LEGEND. High flyer when high flying wasn't recognized. Nearly unstoppable and was only behind Wilt Chamberlain in scoring. Underrated as a undersized forward, he was a monster player and an even better person. The HOF is just one of many accolades for this giant.
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Exactly people think I'm stupid when I say he's better than LeBron James
@@1990758 well you are, but he truly was incredible.
Kobe, Elgin and Wilt running half court 3 on 3s in the afterlife
And making every single one too.
Hondo, Dennis Johnson and Nate Thurmond right there waiting for em on the other side of the court 😊
Moses Malone wants some of that smoke as well
@@fearthekdot786 i was gonna say Moses but i doubt Hondo and Dj take the court with a Sixer! lmfao
Russell and West gonna be playing with them later,I wish we could live forever
It's really sad not only that he passed away, but that we probably won't talk about him anymore. He always got ignored and underappreciated.
Oh, he'll be talked about, Elgin was and is legendary. He's one of the greatest players of all-time.
@@jingqi9106 the original 1st great all around superstar.
He will forever be remembered.
@@Amick44 wasnt that george mikan or no?
@Ellis Dacanay during Mikan’s era there were no superstars at all. Mikan was considered an all-time great because of his achievements and stats, but he hardly was an influential person to fans.
The most underrated and underappreciated player ever.
Sad day.. another GOAT gone to soon. 71 points in a game, Legendary!
I did a tribute to him 💚
He wasn’t a goat bruh I’m sorry
Another G.O.A.T. ? By definition there can only be 1. Save that for another day. A great player has been lost to the game. Think of his family.
@@xellax4249Nice 💛💜💛
Gone to soon? Man was 86
Hearing Jerry West’s emotions got me
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I feel sorry for Jerry West.. He lost so many loved ones
@@michaelsemeswin8878 that’s the only thing about gettin old...you lose more and more young and old family and friends through the way
Bruh did you not see Elgin right by him
@@brookiecookieprod7218 what?
As a die hard laker fan, elgin will never be forgotten.
Yeah, I just saw this rn.
Man he never got his just due today...he started what the league became when it comes to dominating athletic wing players.
You're 100% right ESPN they disrespect him so much the only person that stands up for him is dr. J no matter what ESPN says he's always in his top five
@@1990758 Still holds the record for most points in the finals at 61. After Wilt he was the best scorer of his era.
Only behind MJ and Wilt in scoring average per game, and above even Bron, KD and the Logo. Beast!!!
"Pass like magic, handles like Curry and had the strength to post up Bill Russell" - legendary 💯
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@Roger Smith bro that’s fine but you can appreciate other great players too. People are brainwashed to only talk about MJ thanks to the media.
@Roger Smith no shame there. And not by much either.
@Roger Smith nobody said elgin was better🤡
Master in the basketball version of the floor exercise.
He's far from my era,I first saw him on NBA Street Vol 3 and he's always that guy I pick to play defense and dunk,fly high Mr.Baylor
Yeah, he was always a go-to legend in that game.
Elgin Baylor one of my favorite players of all time
Baylor was one of the greatest players ever.
We all will miss you brother.
Rest in paradise Elgin baylor 🙏🏽😥
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Fly high Baylor 🕊
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@@xellax4249 stfu
@@billpap.9669 she did a tribute what’s disrespectful about that
@@dogeasy watch the video
Back in the day Elgin and Jerry West what a great combination
If the Celtics wasn’t so crazy good they woulda ran the league instead
One of the forgotten Legends and GOATs of the Game *Elgin "Mr. Inside" Baylor* One of the most complete players ever.
Elgin Baylor will be missed. Injuries slowed him but there is no denying his greatness and was a true all around player. Could of been a top 5 player of all time. That is a no brainer. Relax in paradise Elgin🙏
Jerry's words just teared me up. Elgin was a soft-spoken man that just led by his examples as a player...and more so...a man. I always felt he and Barry Sanders were from the same mold...never praising themselves, even-tempered, brilliant in their sport, and great men in the communities and families. Prayers and Blessings Mr. Baylor! +++
I wanna punch the people who dislike this video. Elgin Baylor was a phenomenal player, he was ahead of his time when he played. Rest In Peace legend. 🙏🏻
Chill laddy. Land of the free remember.
@@Romamb just because you can don’t mean you should...people are being serious assholes in this comment section rn. It’s pathetic.
@@datsapaddlin6449 he referred to dislikes. Not comments.
Thank you for the memories Elgin! Lakers forever!
The original high flyer. Ball in peace legend 🙏
Rest In Peace Mr. Baylor. One of the all time greats in NBA history. Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and Elgin Baylor were one of the great trios in league history.
I'm glad the Lakers honored this legend with a a statue while he was still living. Original LA Laker superstar
One of the most underrated Hall of Famers ever. So impactful as a player and a person, especially in the times that he came up in. God love his soul and his family and friends.
Godspeed, Mr. Baylor. Thank you for sharing your gift.
I did a tribute to him 💚
Exactly!
Rest In Peace Elgin Baylor 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Rest in peace, Elgin Baylor.
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@@xellax4249 shut up
It definitely is a sad day for the NBA wow the great Elgin Baylor one of the greatest lakers ever my condolences go out to his family and what's crazy is that he was at Kobe's memorial last year at the staple center smh two laker legends but played in two different eras have forever made their mark in the NBA for generations.
The first player with a proper left-hand dribble drive. And the first great wing scorer the NBA had ever seen.
You will always have a very special place in my heart. We share the same birthday, and you worked everyday in your craft to be the best you could be. You dropped 70 points, but nobody talks about it. And lastly you gave the game your everything, that game couldn’t give u back. Rest east Elgin 🙏 👼
This man needed ESPN during his playing career all we have is little highlights and stories from players that played/watched him and that’s okay all we can do is appreciate greatness 🎊 and thank him for changing the game🎉
Please somebody check on Mr. Jerry West . Last year he grieved Kobe , now he loss one of his closest friend in Elgin 😔
Rest in Power King.
Crying rn. One of the pioneers of the sport. May he rest in peace 😔
Another legend that moved on 😭 😭 😭
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It’s sad but at least he lived a long life.
He didn’t die fairly young like Kobe or Pete Maravich
He hooping with kobe in heaven 😢
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Wow so the the only dead legend is kobe wow you disrespectful af there is Wes unsled, Moses Malone,wilt ,denis Johnson and more smfh
@@brookiecookieprod7218 ok
This man was the pioneer of Dr J Jordan Kobe Carter Wade etc
Never will be forgotten 🕊
One of the most underrated Hall of Famers ever. Such an impactful player and person, especially in the times that he came up in. Shame his time as an executive was tainted by Donald Sterling. God love his soul and his family and friends.
lakers definitely dominating the court up in heaven now, RIL 🙏🏼
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Our 1st captain
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Elgin Baylor was simply the greatest basketball player I ever saw and I did see him play many times. He never won an NBA championship - he played on the second best team in the NBA during the 1960s due to Bill Russell’s Celtics, something Jordan, Kobe and LeBron never had to deal with.
Tell me about him plz, greatest basketball player ever seems like a bit much, I'd put him top 20
He played in LA when I was a teenager playing basketball. Whenever I saw him play either on TV or live, particularly live, my game improved decidedly the next few days just trying to emulate him. He is the best individual player I ever and I’ve
@@josephbuttitta1681 he was def the pioneer of high flyers and had an all around game
...I’ve seen them all. I know I’m biased, but when he retired he was the 2nd leading scorer and 4th leading rebounder of all time in the NBA. Young people don’t remember how dominant Bill Russell’s Celtics were. He won 11 of 13 championships and Baylor had to deal with that. I never hear that Bill Russell is the most influential player of all time, which he was. NBA basketball was played before Magic and Bird!
@@josephbuttitta1681 great points!
I so freaking mad wish he never died bc I remember using him in my team in nba2k20 he helped me win games I freaking Hope Everyone missed him too Farewell Elgin Baylor 14 seasons Allstar Will always miss you Bless your soul amen 🙏 praise jesus
Nice tribute to a great man and great player. I attended "Elgin Baylor Night" at the Forum with my dad. BTW, when the Lakers moved to LA they played at the Sports Arena first, not the Forum as is implied in the clip.
Thanks for showing us that 6,5 players and under can also soar through the Air!
I Evod him up in 2k21. And he’s still a god till this day. First opal in the game. Worth the grind back then in season 1
Rest up The Lakers Fam will certainly miss you 💜💛
Thank you Sir Elgin. ❤️❤️
The guy was rlly good. More finals than magic, Jordan, Kobe and wilt. He was so good. Most underrated
So what??
He's so disrespected even by Laker players
@Chrundlethegreat 1 go pull up those finals numbers against the Celtics. He gave them 61 and took them to 7 games in the 62 finals. They was the hardest team to beat in NBA history in regards to their era so you can’t blame that on him. No one could beat them back then.
He was a great player.
Legends never die.
I will always consider him a NBA Champion no matter what
Elgin and Elaine were customers of mine at our local Home depot. They were both warm and kind people. Rest in peace Elgin..You will be missed
🌹 🌹 🌹 👑 👑 LongLiveBaylor.!
Who knew the original LeBron & DWade of the 1960s in Elgin Baylor & Jerry West would work for the Clippers someday? I especially was shocked 😲 with Jerry that I nearly cried when it happened. There is a little Laker still in me.
May the wings of heaven abide you 🙏🏽 Rest In Peace legend ♥️
My heart goes out to Allen and Allison.
One of the greatest players of all time....rest in peace
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One of the greatest players of his era sure
But I don’t personally have him in my top 10 or even top 25.
@@Terror832 top 30 for sure
Praying for jerry west right now.🙏🏾
NBA's first player to play above the rim and one of the first to dribble between the legs. He was ahead of his time.
Fun fact - He's still the Lakers' all time leader in total rebounds.
Rest In Peace to a great one, one of the all time great for sure.
legend. Rest In Paradise.
A rebound machine!
This is the guy that the Legends say is the GOAT. Because he didnt have Sports televison showing wall to wall highlights, most people dont even know who he is.
Man I pray for his family this is a tough loss 😔
Rest in peace Elgin Baylor 😭😭😭.
way before our time , way ahead of our time also . rest up Elgin .
Noooo, rest in peace Elgin
So sad to hear him pass. At least he'll be able to shake hands with Kobe in heaven ❤️
Rest in Peace great Elgin baylor
God Bless this Great Man...
Thanks for posting the vibrant picture of the superstar
😭 like to send prayers 🙏🏾 LLB❤️
Favorite Lakers Of All-Time On & Off The Court: Chick Hearn 🎤. Jerry West #44. Elgin Baylor #22. Michael Cooper #21. Eddie Jones #25. Magic Johnson #32. Pat Riley. Phil Jackson. Shaquille O'Neal #34. Kobe Bryant #8 & #24.
Rest is POWER 😔
Rest his soul
God speed 👑Elgin Baylor. You'll be missed!
Namaste Elgin, one of the game's true heroes.
Rest in Heaven Elgin ! #22
Kobe Last year now Elgin this year Lakers organization losing a lots of there Legend Player rest in power Elgin Lakers forever 💜💛🙏🏿🕊
My favorite player #22 Elgin " Hangtime " Baylor. 👍🏾👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾✌🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽
I like Elgin Baylor's all-around skills when it came to NBA games.
Rest In Power!
2:13 espn goes out it their way to protect Michael Jordan. Elgin's 61 points was in the Finals which a record that still stand today but because Jordan scored 69 in the first round they say "playoffs" thus giving him the record.
One of GOAT in NBA history
Tell Kobe we said hi ❤️🙏🏿🕊
Long Live Elgin Baylor
I was literally talking about basketball with my dad when the news popped up
Beautiful tribute 😢
“Elgin was hang timing before hang timing was hang timing” Rest easy 🙏🏾
I wish I saw him play in person. Sounds like he was even greater as a Man than a nba star
Legend in his Time
May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏾
Rest in peace to the original high flyer 🙏
Honestly it’s crazy Marvin has gone now Baylor
Bless you Elgin. My only gripe is here didn't get a ring. Thanks to BOSTON.
He got one from the 72 team tbh, he played 9 games, he was part of that team, he's a champ tbh
@@splashnskillz37 yeah unfortunate he retired early that year
@@splashnskillz37 didn't he refuse to receive the ring because he felt he didn't play good enough?
@@avidmomokayoitsumareader Never heard of him saying that