Mad Dog's A-List for Top 5 NBA scorers: Michael Jordan, Kobe & more 👀 | First Take

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  • Chris "Mad Dog" Russo makes his case for the Top 5 NBA scorers in the NBA which include Pete Maravich, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
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  • @Griffx99
    @Griffx99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1430

    You can tell how much SAS loves having MadDogg on the show. He’s always laughing and having a good time. Makes the show much better

    • @joekolpe9849
      @joekolpe9849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Him or maybe perkins. Im cool with permanently. I'd take max back anytime

    • @alvinmoneyberg887
      @alvinmoneyberg887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@joekolpe9849max was awesome but no. They just don't go well together

    • @eeii8235
      @eeii8235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Fact he should be the new co host! He can also match sas intensity.

    • @thornellunderwood1907
      @thornellunderwood1907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The new skip

    • @brixaabrixaa3390
      @brixaabrixaa3390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That’s bc he someone Stephen A respects plus mad dog has rank in the game .

  • @zn6247
    @zn6247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1400

    They need to make Mad Dog permanent. The only person that keeps Stephen A in check and doesn’t defer to him..

    • @Lamont47
      @Lamont47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Facts

    • @Shinobi91
      @Shinobi91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      They're made for each other 🤣

    • @SOUTHERNMAN33
      @SOUTHERNMAN33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @MattB.1
      @MattB.1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He has the personality that matches with SAS

    • @kevinmoton7326
      @kevinmoton7326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Stephen can't out talk Mad Dog

  • @jakjones8680
    @jakjones8680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I gotta say, I respect Mad Dog's list. I don't fully agree, but I respect it.

  • @GerardoTostado
    @GerardoTostado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    Kobe’s has some of the absolute best scoring performances of all time in an era where some teams still averaged 90 points a game. Averaged 30+ 7 and 7 in the playoffs as a 21 year old

    • @loooneytuuness
      @loooneytuuness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Kobe will be forever disrespected on espn it will never change

    • @daboyy6537
      @daboyy6537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@loooneytuuness cause Kobe is the greatest of all time

    • @mr3000sr
      @mr3000sr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@loooneytuuness stop watching

    • @alananderson7903
      @alananderson7903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Because it's not about points per game. It's about the EFFICIENCY in which you do it.

    • @DALykes
      @DALykes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@alananderson7903 kobe was hella efficient during the 2001 playoffs

  • @kristanfernando8410
    @kristanfernando8410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    Mad dog is so funny, he and Stephen A have great chemistry, he should be permanent on First Take

    • @beataccounts2167
      @beataccounts2167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rather have jj

    • @varunaX
      @varunaX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@beataccounts2167 mad dog is better for tv though

    • @johanzo88
      @johanzo88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, JJ is good but this is TV. Big Personalities bring in the big bucks. Reddick has a personality of a potato

    • @nunyabusiness8498
      @nunyabusiness8498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@varunaX why not all three?

    • @varunaX
      @varunaX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nunyabusiness8498 I agree with johanzo

  • @lavonhodges1984
    @lavonhodges1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Mad dog yelling “LET ME FINISH” took me out 🤣🤣🤣

  • @peat381low8
    @peat381low8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Thank you MadDog for including the whole history of the game. Not just 1992 and on. Some don't know the game had talent before the 90's.

    • @danielolugbemi
      @danielolugbemi ปีที่แล้ว +7

      fr man they think basketball started in the 90s with mj’s bulls lol

    • @3xpoc3nt3r
      @3xpoc3nt3r 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah just the overall play was so much worse before the 80s then so you can't really count it as much. They had some great players that woulda been HOF in any era, but they were playing against some dogshit. The level of play increased dramatically in the 80s.

    • @nostaljah19
      @nostaljah19 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly, which is why Wilt has an argument for #1 against MJ.

  • @mohammadpatel1563
    @mohammadpatel1563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    We need more mad dog, it’s way more fun

  • @kingdruskii88
    @kingdruskii88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    Love this take this generation needs to be reminded of their scoring impact at a time who barely relied on three pointers

    • @stopcampin4097
      @stopcampin4097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pistol Pete was a dog 💯 the white kyrie

    • @xcwilliams7980
      @xcwilliams7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bruh shut up

    • @anthonytiaparker2986
      @anthonytiaparker2986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah. I don’t agree. It’s not about 3s v 2s it’s about career avg in points. Pete, Kareem, and whoever #3 was wouldn’t out score Lebron, Steph, or KD. Those three alone probably avg more career points than anyone on that bird except for Jordan

    • @tjali563
      @tjali563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@anthonytiaparker2986 Nah you cant just go by career ppg. The game is played way faster these days. Teams have way more offensive possessions which leads to more shots. You add in the spacing/zone defense and take away hand checking then there's no comparison. Steph wouldn't be steph in the 80's/90's. KD and Lebron would do good, but Lebrons not pure scorer like the others on this list.

    • @kltonl86
      @kltonl86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tjali563 everyone’s gonna leave out Harden even though he averaged 36 pts per game had a streak of 29 30 point games in a row and back to back 50 points like just because he’s a play maker now doesn’t take away that the dude was an unstoppable scorer arguably second best scorer or first ever

  • @Bonzosbadgeholder
    @Bonzosbadgeholder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Mad Dog needs to be on with Steve every day. They are a great duo like Michael and Scottie.

  • @alancyr
    @alancyr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Putting Maravich at #5 is a stretch but he seems to always be overlooked, largely for not being on winning teams. He invented showtime BEFORE Magic Johnson.

    • @reimixo
      @reimixo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes
      Curry, KD, Jerry west... Harden...tmac iverson, arenas?...

    • @imSLO-
      @imSLO- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@reimixo Arenas? 😂

    • @reimixo
      @reimixo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@imSLO- in his prime he could drop 30 on anybody any given night, just like tmac and Kobe at the time

    • @imSLO-
      @imSLO- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@reimixo this is a top 5 best scorers list and everyone has their own opinions but you’re the only one in the world who’s gonna Arenas on yours 😂😂😂😂

    • @reimixo
      @reimixo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@imSLO- i didn't say he was top 5... I Said maybe u could argue him being ahead of maravich.... While All the others I Said are ahead of both for sure...... So, he is not even in the discussion for top 10.... I would ONLY argue him like top 20 because he could Score in every way against anybody...

  • @colinforsecs3393
    @colinforsecs3393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pete played 26 games for the Celtics in 79, in those games he averaged about 17 minutes a game, 11.4 points a game and was shooting 75% from 3 point line. He would probably shoot a 3 every other game, he wasn't jacking them up, but still that's impressive.

  • @DaOtisElevator
    @DaOtisElevator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    There’s no world where Pete is a better scorer than KD

    • @johnvelez1963
      @johnvelez1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Fr This old heads don’t know about basketball 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @buchulesobayeni6445
      @buchulesobayeni6445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Or lebron...or curry

    • @jonshaqqir4575
      @jonshaqqir4575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Pistol Pete belongs on that list, he averaged 40 in. You can say the same about Kobe but they belong on that list

    • @rodrickmorris7231
      @rodrickmorris7231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well we don’t know mad dog is right there wasn’t no 3 point line so we don’t know how many points he would have gotten withs 3s added. So he probably is.

    • @oogabooga72
      @oogabooga72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Check his NCAA record...it will never be broken.

  • @kengy1991
    @kengy1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    Props to his selection of Pete Maravich. He was a WALKING BUCKET.

    • @ashantinyongo7632
      @ashantinyongo7632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A true innovator too, really wish he got to play with the three point line more, dude was dropping 10-15 from 3 back in 1980 lmao

    • @DouglasOdhiambo
      @DouglasOdhiambo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      When people dribbled with one hand.

    • @jamaloliver6940
      @jamaloliver6940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He averaged 24ppg for his career come on 😂 hes not all that very good player tho

    • @jdtii7069
      @jdtii7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @jaharid741
      @jaharid741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

  • @Vincentdeoliveira
    @Vincentdeoliveira 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Stephen A Smith & Mad Dog is the perfect duo in sports show.

  • @rasi1225
    @rasi1225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    MadDogg is great!! His energy is unmatched

  • @andrewscanlon4290
    @andrewscanlon4290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Mad dog and Stephan A are absolutely fantastic

  • @GreyBeard_Fit
    @GreyBeard_Fit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Hakeem Olajuwon - Post moves and Dream Shake. David Robinson is listed as a personal reference to vouch for Dream.
    Kevin Durant- Lethal
    “Iceman” George Gervin -So Smooth
    Larry Bird- Guy I’d want to take the last shot for my team if we need a basket to win
    Bernard King- So underrated. In his prime he was a scoring machine

    • @dalmarjackson9363
      @dalmarjackson9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great Comment

    • @Jiron127
      @Jiron127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea outside the top 3, any of them can make the list

    • @adammcg7115
      @adammcg7115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      People forget Adrian Dantley too.. Walking bucket at his best

    • @dariusisfamous2840
      @dariusisfamous2840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adammcg7115 uhh lebron

    • @charliemurphy8416
      @charliemurphy8416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dariusisfamous2840 uhh no

  • @Shmitty2023
    @Shmitty2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The beat duo on TV..
    Mad dog & Steven A are magic

  • @rashadsmith6911
    @rashadsmith6911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mad Dog, Mad Dog, Mad Dog... I need him on air everyday. ESPN keeps me alive...

  • @Crow44music
    @Crow44music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    i get that KD hasn’t put up gigantic numbers like some of these guys but at some point being the most flawless offensive weapon on the court has to matter. nobody got handles, shoots, finishes, passes, FT, all while being 7 foot, KD gotta be a top 5 scorer bro

    • @khasaiv.2400
      @khasaiv.2400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      agreed. That's why I have him at 1

    • @kuggefar4070
      @kuggefar4070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im putting him right after Jordan for sure!

    • @heels4lifx
      @heels4lifx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Except he can’t do anything in the playoffs without a stacked team. Meanwhile, Jordan, Kobe and Lebron put up classics in the playoffs without the stacked teams KD has had.

    • @maverick33guy95
      @maverick33guy95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kd isn't top 5

    • @Whis__
      @Whis__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maverick33guy95 name 5 better

  • @chune4383
    @chune4383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Averaging 27 ppg for 19 years straight is insane

    • @ebenezerindi1766
      @ebenezerindi1766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He averages 27ppg through 19 seasons, not 19 seasons in a row.

    • @jaylenflanagan1295
      @jaylenflanagan1295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ebenezerindi1766 You know what he mean goofy🤡

    • @Coldskin1
      @Coldskin1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ebenezerindi1766 27 ppg a season is avg for an mvp, their are players in the prime that peak higher than 28pts

  • @Iceman-xe7jo
    @Iceman-xe7jo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    I can’t believe KD isn’t on that list. He is lethal. The most skilled scorer I have ever seen and I’ve seen them all. Inside, outside, mid range, long range, anyway you want it he will give it to you. Most big time scorers get their buckets by going to the line and he KD doesn’t need to.

    • @The_king567
      @The_king567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He’s not better than any of those players

    • @henrywilson6140
      @henrywilson6140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I debate that he being a perimeter player mostly is probably the most effecient and versatile scorer we have ever seen... Mike is the best scorer because of how he score in big moments .... But kd tools is crazy

    • @Marlowe10100
      @Marlowe10100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You can stop Lebron with J.J. Barea tho.

    • @GOATGamingAndSports
      @GOATGamingAndSports 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      KD can't replace anyone on that list but Pete lol

    • @tako9491
      @tako9491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@GOATGamingAndSports huh 😂kd shoots better from everywhere on the field then Kobe while taking less shots

  • @ohio3058
    @ohio3058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Love seeing Pete Maravich on somebodys list. I’d go as far as to say he’s the most underrated player in the history of basketball. Way ahead of his time. Would be great in todays NBA

    • @brandonsanders3212
      @brandonsanders3212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He dies not belong in this list tho 🤷🏾‍♂️ over Melo KD , Steph lol

    • @poocrayon4588
      @poocrayon4588 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brandonsanders3212 lol he definetly belongs over melo. You don't understand how big of a deal college basketball was back then.

    • @Coldskin1
      @Coldskin1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@poocrayon4588 melo so overrated😑, even wade a better scorer

    • @grantdowling8550
      @grantdowling8550 ปีที่แล้ว

      @K Totci You could easily say the same thing about Wilt, bud. And Elgin Baylor since all of the greatest scoring 2 guards of their era followed his mold, from Baylor to Dr J to Jordan, then Kobe. Read up.

  • @juliothom2408
    @juliothom2408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love Mad Dog reppin' Old School players! He's the PERFECT foil to Stephen A.

    • @jamesnelson5618
      @jamesnelson5618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ag you want Stephen A not want Co host ever again.

    • @jamesnelson5618
      @jamesnelson5618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ag what about the NFL intellect on the Show somebody need to do both.

  • @archiebolts1491
    @archiebolts1491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Make mad dog permanently on this show.

  • @DennisVSyoutube
    @DennisVSyoutube ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the historical references mad dog brings. Thank you, Sir.

  • @ericrose8363
    @ericrose8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I just knew Steven A would go like “Kevin Durant, career 27 per game scorer, 6 11 wingspan…” He’s simply in love with KD 😂

    • @tombleencomedian1935
      @tombleencomedian1935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I was disappointed when he didn’t say “that can pull up from thurrrrrrrrrrrty🤣

    • @ericrose8363
      @ericrose8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@tombleencomedian1935 💀 💀 “the brother is sensational” 🤣

    • @carolcaua9745
      @carolcaua9745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He only said the truth

    • @deepaknambisan3251
      @deepaknambisan3251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ericrose8363 “he’s box office, he’s a basketball savant” 😁

    • @ericrose8363
      @ericrose8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@carolcaua9745 I’m a KD fan too. I’m just hearing Steven A’s rant on KD since a decade and he keeps saying the same thing. 💀

  • @gregorcollins
    @gregorcollins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    No one can make Stephen A smile like Mad Dog

  • @billpap.9669
    @billpap.9669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Pete Maravich was great but not ALL time great, his prime was very short. KD & Lebron deserve to be on that list 100%.

    • @semionjohnson1351
      @semionjohnson1351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      KD does but LeBron doesn’t LeBron is not a top 5 scorer of all time

    • @masterofthecraft1990
      @masterofthecraft1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lebum not a scorer

    • @goat.1376
      @goat.1376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      @@masterofthecraft1990 “Not a scorer” yet will retire with the most points of all time, and is top 5 all time in points per game (while also being extremely efficient). Lebron haters are pathetic lol

    • @gowthamvarmadantuluri6385
      @gowthamvarmadantuluri6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@masterofthecraft1990 kobum was not a scorer see his pathetic efficiency and holds record for most missed bricks in nba history

    • @paulh3261
      @paulh3261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@masterofthecraft1990 you just simply dont know basketball sir. he has a career average of 27 points per game, on 58.7 percent true shooting, and 35.7 percent from three. It is arguable, that he is the single most unstopabble force at the rim in the history of basketball. Exceptions might be shaq or wilt, but thats neither here nor there. He will end up as the number one leading scorer in nba history, and at that point, I dont care what you say, he will have a permanent spot in the top 5 greatest scorers ever.

  • @smokescreenOG
    @smokescreenOG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    great list. Pete Maravich was amazing.

    • @theetruth8626
      @theetruth8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bad list anytime WILT ain't number 1

  • @swarley6587
    @swarley6587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    KD is top 4 in regular season PPG, playoff PPG and finals PPG all while shooting at an efficient rate. He’s gotta be top 5

  • @outofnaija
    @outofnaija 2 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    My list will be Jordan, Durant, Chamberlain, Kobe and Lebron. I see these guys are the most unstoppable scorers that play winning basketball. Curry is great but more stoppable than these guys in my opinion.

    • @billpap.9669
      @billpap.9669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree

    • @stefancarter5014
      @stefancarter5014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      No Kareem?

    • @outofnaija
      @outofnaija 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@stefancarter5014 as a scorer,ni give Kobbe an edge over Kareem because of his ability to score from all over the court

    • @semionjohnson1351
      @semionjohnson1351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Man y’all crazy LeBron is not a top 5 scorer

    • @jabarirawlins2602
      @jabarirawlins2602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Preach 💯

  • @SundevilRoadrunner
    @SundevilRoadrunner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I’ve never heard anyone of any generation bring up Pistol Pete in a greatest scorers convo 😂😂

    • @Gatorfan_Cavon
      @Gatorfan_Cavon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I just looked up some of his old videos. Pistol Pete was🔥🔥🔥... but he's not top 5. Maybe top 15 tho

    • @stefancarter5014
      @stefancarter5014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It’s a first for me too 😭😭 but mad respect tho cause he was good

    • @oogabooga72
      @oogabooga72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Because you're a casual and dont know basketball
      Check out his NCAA record and learn

    • @codyrm86
      @codyrm86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But in college he averaged 44 lol

    • @Salah-fq2wi
      @Salah-fq2wi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah I respect it, I wouldn't personally but I'm not mad at it.

  • @ChiefMac
    @ChiefMac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Madd Dog on FIRST Take with Stephen A.

  • @capachinoxm
    @capachinoxm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For people not familiar with Maddog Russo he's a legend in New York sports talk radio. It's no surprise that SAS likes him and the chemistry is where it is.

    • @hw5091
      @hw5091 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Anthony Mason is not on the list!

  • @StockTrader384
    @StockTrader384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Good stuff. Maddog actually gives history lessons everytime he’s on. Great Duo for the show. I may be the only guy that will say this but when it comes to scoring I’ll have to put Keem the Dream over Wilt. I would also have to put Benard King in my top 5 far as Scoring

    • @danielolugbemi
      @danielolugbemi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you mean HAKEEM THE DREAM OLAJUWON!??????

  • @phumzilesthembisokeswa5067
    @phumzilesthembisokeswa5067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Only change I would make is swopping out Wilt for Steph Curry and Pete Maravich for Jerry West. I get the scoring numbers are one sided but for ME if you going to list "scorers" that should be players that with the game on the line, who do you give the ball to to get you a bucket.
    1. Michael Jordan
    2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    3. Stephen Curry
    4. Kobe Bryant
    5. Jerry West

  • @randyholliday5626
    @randyholliday5626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    81 points , 65 against Portland, 62 on Dallas in 3 quarters , 61 on the Knicks , 60 on Memphis, 60 in his last game of his career, 55 on Jordan including 42 points in the first half. 4 straight 50 point games the next game he had 43. He dropped 58 on the bobcats and fouled out Kobe was on another level

    • @koretv1581
      @koretv1581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      problem was these were all regular seaosn games where his teams were basically garbage. He doesnt have signature playoff moment or series else hd be even higher IMO

    • @randyholliday5626
      @randyholliday5626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The buzzer beater on Phoenix , 2010 Western conference finals. 2009 NBA finals. 48 on the kings lol

    • @randyholliday5626
      @randyholliday5626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So what were Jordan's teams before Scottie arrived? Bird had a hall of fame starting line up? Magic played with the greatest Center of all time, Wilt played with Jerry West in a 9team league. Name one player Kobe played with that could bring the ball up the court and get his own shot? Kobe played with 1 elite player his whole career Pau Gasol was never elite. Whenever you gave Kobe a solid team he always came thru never needed a big three.

    • @familyshhh2558
      @familyshhh2558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@koretv1581 lol.... Wrong

  • @nicholas5wepriceeggwe138
    @nicholas5wepriceeggwe138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The media act like kobe wasn't that dude, it's funny how the current and formal nba players have him in high regard though

  • @JermayneHarris15
    @JermayneHarris15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    A list without KD is not a good list period

    • @TrogDH
      @TrogDH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      overhyped and overrated

    • @iluvcakes19
      @iluvcakes19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      KD is a take it or leave it on these lists.

    • @letstalkbasketball727
      @letstalkbasketball727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @NickA_1992
      @NickA_1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@YungPhilosopher He has 4 Scoring Titles which is tied for 3rd all-time. Tf are you talking about

    • @brandonwilliams4365
      @brandonwilliams4365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NickA_1992 Bro people just be saying anything 🤦‍♂

  • @arronjohnsepulvidaloveria7285
    @arronjohnsepulvidaloveria7285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I was surprised that Kevin Durant was not in his list for the greatest scorers ever

    • @Howdidhenotseeme
      @Howdidhenotseeme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He’s an old head so why be surprised. Kd is a top 3 scorer ever no debate tho

    • @svrmanrawnxt
      @svrmanrawnxt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Howdidhenotseeme thank you. No one in league history can score better from All 3 levels better than KD. He’s top 3 all time

    • @Howdidhenotseeme
      @Howdidhenotseeme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@svrmanrawnxt Its both that and he being the most ungaurdable because hes 7ft tall. 3 level scorer + efficiency + 7 ft

    • @svrmanrawnxt
      @svrmanrawnxt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Howdidhenotseeme 1000% agree. Mad dog just old so he hates on the new gen

  • @baroneb
    @baroneb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    make mad dog full time, him and sas make this show fun to watch and interesting. also, marcus and kp as well. both very good.

  • @andrerobberts6892
    @andrerobberts6892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mad Dog is all the way box office. The way he stands with his hands folded together such a class act! Reminds me of Silvio Dante from the Sopranos ahahaha

  • @camctrail
    @camctrail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Unpopular opinion: Averaging more PPG doesn't make you a better scorer, just a more prolific scorer
    KD is number 1 all time in my eyes as a scorer

    • @raypurchase155
      @raypurchase155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know what you mean in terms of overall arsenal but surely being more prolific means you’re better? As long as you get points it doesn’t really matter how. MJ is the GOAT scorer

    • @Amor1990
      @Amor1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was surprised that they changed the rule a long time ago that total points for the season does not get you the scoring title. It’s ppg. How stupid?!?

    • @spamandjamjamandspam8669
      @spamandjamjamandspam8669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      KD cant be number one, he gets bothered by aggressiveness. MJ never would've gotten shut down by tony Allen or Tayshaun Prince like KD did

    • @camctrail
      @camctrail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@raypurchase155 then why isn't Kareem your 🐐 scorer, or LeBron? They've gotten the most points in NBA history, so by your definition they're the greatest scorers ever. Doesn't matter how you get your points, right?

    • @mrdean171
      @mrdean171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raypurchase155 fg% is just as important tho. Any star could bomb up 30 shots a game and average 35-40ppg. And i disagree that mj is the greatest scorer. I think kd and curry are the best pure scoring talents the league has ever seen.

  • @0-2-1
    @0-2-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    KD outside the top 5 is absolutely hilarious to me, It should honestly be a criminal offense.

    • @skywalker2676
      @skywalker2676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Man put wilt and pistol Pete above KD and Lebron 💀💀

    • @christianmorgan5956
      @christianmorgan5956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

    • @93vibezz
      @93vibezz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skywalker2676 I agree with kd but bron not a scorer he even said so himself

    • @goncaloribeiro8796
      @goncaloribeiro8796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@93vibezz he not a natural scorer, but he still one of the best scorers of all time and FOR SURE better than petrte maravich at least ...

    • @93vibezz
      @93vibezz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goncaloribeiro8796 I wouldn’t say he’s for sure better he’s at the top of the scoring list more so because of how long he has played Pete could actually score in a lot of different ways lebron mostly scores off points in the paint

  • @TheBeanBandito
    @TheBeanBandito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mad Dog is the best…I love this guy!

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can work with this list that Chris "The Mad Dog" Russo made--mainly because Michael Jordan is #1 & as a Chicago Bulls fan, that makes me happy, but, that's another story for another time.
    Here's my list:
    1) Michael Jordan.
    2) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
    3) Kobe Bryant.
    4) Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain.
    5) George "The Ice-Man" Gervin.
    Elgin Baylor & Pete "The Pistol" Maravich are honorable mentions, in my book--as great as they were in their own respective rights.

  • @GinoValsaint
    @GinoValsaint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mad Dog is doing such a good job. He’s a real nba historian. I don’t think SAS understands what a scorer is. He brings up the attributes and characteristics that Durant have and is capable of while Mad Dog is bringing up facts and of what these players actually did…. He’s 7 foot , has a 100 ft wing blah blah SO WHAT!!!!

    • @cumbusta9175
      @cumbusta9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So what?are you serious 4 scoring titles, career 27. 2 points per game scorer, on 50/38/88 splits.💀

    • @chosenone8964
      @chosenone8964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kd in terms of ability to score the basketball should be up there. Period. The ability to score from every part of the court is arguably unmatched combined with the fact that all that ability lives in a 7 foot frame making him virtually unblockable.

    • @dammyrichards4071
      @dammyrichards4071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Going by what you said, then lebron should definitely be in that list no??

    • @GinoValsaint
      @GinoValsaint 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cumbusta9175 did you watch the first round series with Boston.

    • @cumbusta9175
      @cumbusta9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GinoValsaint that’s 1 series🤦🏾‍♂️💀 out of the 31 other series he dominated in💀💀

  • @sofialina3293
    @sofialina3293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Being of age and how to manage the sequence of returns in those early periods is what seems quite scary in the current market. The market is never a loser in the twenty year cycle, but the 2000s decade scenario scares me and could really disrupt my retirement. When you're no longer accumulating but withdrawing, it's hard to be anything but cautious...

    • @jachikeonwuka3824
      @jachikeonwuka3824 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some investors look to their investments as a source of income while others use it as a means to grow or preserve their wealth.

    • @kristyluna8527
      @kristyluna8527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For now, investors getting started can feel overwhelming. Risk loom large and complicated, unfamiliar financial jargons can be intimidating.

    • @mav3420
      @mav3420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kristyluna8527 Apparently that's true, I agree. It is mostly disastrous for newbies or anyone who doesn't adhere to a well thought-out strategy and over all, a professional broker.

    • @steceymorgan814
      @steceymorgan814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Richard Perkins Being trying to get started, but i end up loosing out. Do you have a professional broker???

    • @stevematthews1105
      @stevematthews1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, I'm just shocked someone mentioned and recommended expert Mrs Diana Lynne Bobka.
      I thought people don't really know her.
      I invested £ 2,000 with Mrs Diana Lynne Bobka after i met her at a conference in London, she made me profit of £ 11,790 in just 7- 14 days of trading with her and i invested more.

  • @breakdesire3874
    @breakdesire3874 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this topic many great names that can be argued for actual good debate! Love it

  • @stevenphillippe81
    @stevenphillippe81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone who says kobe is debatable lost all credibility. I got kobe at number 2. When it came to guarding him he was always an absolute nightmare 1 on 1

  • @JustMicahFilms
    @JustMicahFilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    i love pete but im putting kD over him KD is a once in a lifetime player we will never see someone like him again for a long time. But honestly you could argue Kobe being the best scorer just because the difficulty of shots dude was making over multiple defenders

    • @Colormomey556
      @Colormomey556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If that’s the argument then I’m putting Kyrie bc Kyrie hits way more tough shots than Kobe. And KD makes way more contested jumpers than both of them

    • @theetruth8626
      @theetruth8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stop it Kobe shouldn't even be on the list

    • @YourFriendWithACamera
      @YourFriendWithACamera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@theetruth8626 lmaoooo you’re tripping on something

    • @theinktician
      @theinktician 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't really mind it - but what I do mind is that he's about Iceman, who played in the same era and scored more AND on better efficiency

    • @donstuart8286
      @donstuart8286 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theetruth8626 u bugging

  • @jayharris6165
    @jayharris6165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mad Dawg I love the history. All are legitimate. Mad Dawg said God couldn’t have stopped Pistol that night!😂😂😂 Great addition to First Take👍🏿

  • @Hoodselijah
    @Hoodselijah ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro these two together be having me in tears

  • @midgetworld228
    @midgetworld228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This show is so much better with mad dog; it was borderline unwatchable before. Love some history finally and like others have said, you can tell SAS is having fun

  • @trueballer6880
    @trueballer6880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LeBron is literally the most underrated scorer of all time. Mans is averaging 30 a game in his 19th season and people still don’t think of him as a scorer.

    • @tonis8180
      @tonis8180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stat pads

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonis8180 averages the same points as kd for his career on one more shot lol

    • @kennethopoku226
      @kennethopoku226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonis8180 I guess wilt is not a scorer because he stat pads 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @rainhos11
    @rainhos11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Kobe in his prime, was scoring 40 a game in a low scoring league. In my eyes kobe as a scorer can only be second to MJ but KD is up there for sure.

    • @amdude1015
      @amdude1015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He is not higher then lebron. Lebron averages more points then kobe for a career and was way more efficient then kobe

    • @TheKendeHD
      @TheKendeHD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      harden must be on there too then, harden mj and wilt are the only players to ever average 36

    • @kobeisthegoat332
      @kobeisthegoat332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@amdude1015 only casuals think that bro Tracy mcgrady is a better scorer then Lebron let’s be honest

    • @NicolasAlcalde
      @NicolasAlcalde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amdude1015 And he does it in the regular season, playoffs, and finals too.

    • @amdude1015
      @amdude1015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kobeisthegoat332 calling me a casual, but you brough up Tracy mcgrady?? A very inefficient scorer that’s averages 19ppg for a career?
      Bron doesn’t even have a season below 20ppg.

  • @mca217
    @mca217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this duo. It's must see TV

  • @nathanholmes4942
    @nathanholmes4942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yo sometimes I feel like Mad Dog puts things on this list just to troll Stephen A. Lmaooo like the list or not, it’s great television 🤣🤣🤣

    • @bretthart5008
      @bretthart5008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was trolling tf outta Stephen A with that Pete marevich BS lmaooo

  • @shamus248
    @shamus248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    SAS saying Kobe is debatable get him tf off the air plz

  • @rpjtv8041
    @rpjtv8041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You put Kyrie in Pete’s era and his averaging 60 ppg 🤧🤦🏽‍♂️ KD should be top 5 too

    • @johnvelez1963
      @johnvelez1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On God

    • @semionjohnson1351
      @semionjohnson1351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “Badr Hari” exactly but the causals don’t understand this.

    • @nationalhater8445
      @nationalhater8445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      U put Kyrie in Pete’s era he wouldn’t be Kyrie🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @babyjesus1056
      @babyjesus1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Badr Hari exactly. So stfu saying they were better. Weren’t at all

    • @babyjesus1056
      @babyjesus1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Badr Hari that’s funny because there was no Kevin Durant before Kevin Durant. Sooo you can’t call that

  • @ajfrancisco7726
    @ajfrancisco7726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This two has chemistry hahaha mad dog should be a regular in this show

  • @luzcruz9476
    @luzcruz9476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list

  • @fredericchen8132
    @fredericchen8132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Speaking of all-time greatest scorers, you HAVE to include MJ, Wilt, Kobe and KD.
    As for the last spot on a top 5 list, there are several contenders: Kareem, James Harden, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Jerry West, George Gervin and even T-Mac.
    Pete Maravich was a great scorer, but should be somewhere around 20th place.

    • @samueltukamushaba3577
      @samueltukamushaba3577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kobe bricked a lot. I ain’t having him in top 5.

    • @adammcg7115
      @adammcg7115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kobe? Nahh… He chucked up a lot of garbage in the Finals most years. Shaq had more of a right to be on that list than Kobe

    • @ryanjose573
      @ryanjose573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why kd over bron? Bron avg the exact same as him lmao 🤣

    • @blicleak1101
      @blicleak1101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So kobe haters are back

    • @rods7028
      @rods7028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for mentioning Tmac. People sleep on his scoring ability

  • @richardporter9255
    @richardporter9255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Jordan, Kobe, Lebron, & KD most versatile scores of all time. All them centers did was post up & dunk FOH

    • @calvinsmith4389
      @calvinsmith4389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naw fr

    • @kad9947
      @kad9947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Different era different rules. The league did them bigman dirty because smaller ball style made a great entertainment.

    • @koretv1581
      @koretv1581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      scoring is scoring fam. Nobody gcares how you get the ball in the basket

    • @kad9947
      @kad9947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@koretv1581 Finally, someone with good logical reasoning.

    • @charliemurphy8416
      @charliemurphy8416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd include your list but if you say all Hakeem The Dream did was dunk, then you need to go back and watch that man play. He had so many post moves to go along with his mid range jumper, he was a nightmare for Shaq to guard. Of course the man could dunk too, but I'm just saying...he did much more than just dunk.

  • @Ch3zzy
    @Ch3zzy หลายเดือนก่อน

    While i do not agree with mad dog's list i gotta say, it's good for younger generations to learn about these old school ballers and how much they mean to the game even today

  • @ericdichiara5359
    @ericdichiara5359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These two together are GOLD

  • @nando0254
    @nando0254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice list MadDogg! Him being added on the show has been really entertaining lol

  • @matrixsanders7463
    @matrixsanders7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My top 5 scorers of all time 1. Michael Jordan 2. Wilt Chamberlain 3. Kobe Bryant 4. Kevin Durant 5. LeBron James

    • @mrdean171
      @mrdean171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah kobe too high. He was a very high volume scorer but was inefficient. Kd and curry have to be top 5.

    • @jaylenflanagan1295
      @jaylenflanagan1295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kobe shouldn’t be top 5 anything

  • @GabGotti3
    @GabGotti3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need these guys full time

  • @shafiulkabir5337
    @shafiulkabir5337 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the inclusion of Pete Maravich. One of the best and underrated scorers of all time!

  • @FrankWillTV
    @FrankWillTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Big Mad Dog strikes again!!!!! This got knows the game and is hilarious. Don’t agree with everything but it’s always debatable and not a reach. Keep him on!

  • @mr.ultimatebluemarvel9565
    @mr.ultimatebluemarvel9565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like the fact that mad dog is really old school and shows the love to those players who get overlooked during these modern times?

    • @theetruth8626
      @theetruth8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The man completely disrespected WILT CHAMBERLAIN nobody over him

    • @jamesnelson5618
      @jamesnelson5618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theetruth8626 he's atleast put Him in Top 3 of all time clutch scorers get over it.

  • @jrandomx8548
    @jrandomx8548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Stephen A and that’s why I watch espn but now,I love mad dog as well HAHAHA

  • @t.z.2743
    @t.z.2743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Glad to see that someone is FINALLY giving Pistol the respect he deserves!

  • @shaunkromah887
    @shaunkromah887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jordan, Kobe ,KD, curry and kyrie best scorers my eyes have seen by far

  • @keldricbradley4484
    @keldricbradley4484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The NBA has 75 years of history, MAD DOG does a good job making sure we don’t forget about it!!

  • @west12me
    @west12me 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LET ME FINISH!! Love Mag Dog.

  • @jpmercado8146
    @jpmercado8146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the pistol pete selection. He was a bucket. Saw a video of him playing horse and was impressed

  • @jackfreni2606
    @jackfreni2606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The list order is eh, but we need more respect on Pete Maravich, in the 70’s you could argue he was easily a top 3 player with Kareem, and Walt Frazier

  • @johnrine7171
    @johnrine7171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These 2 together is Awesome

  • @ghaile7919
    @ghaile7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly agreed to Stephen A and Mad Dog's top 1 in their list of top 5 NBA scorers, couldn't agree more.

  • @KrishnaPatel-pv6lv
    @KrishnaPatel-pv6lv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kobe has got to be the most disrespected NBA player ever - this is RIDICULOUS

    • @mistakench7312
      @mistakench7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah ESPN is jordan bus rider, when i saw they put jordan over wilt and kareem nahh enough with ESPN, back to TNT

    • @marcuscadenguiang5361
      @marcuscadenguiang5361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mistakench7312 No way in world I'm picking them over jordy

  • @joezerarenga1962
    @joezerarenga1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate mad dog giving a shout out on older guys

  • @kinglaguna18
    @kinglaguna18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mad Dogg energy is a breath fresh air for all of us when paired up with S.A.S

  • @eeii8235
    @eeii8235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mad dog should replace Max as the permanent co host! I like the chemistry between him and Stephen Smith!

  • @THISISRISE
    @THISISRISE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm dying to know how much they get paid to disrespect kobe

  • @rcho223
    @rcho223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant tell if I’m watching a basketball video of a history video whenever Mad Dog is on

  • @Shortballa11
    @Shortballa11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these two together

  • @Blackfacegotti
    @Blackfacegotti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m taking Kobe over Kd dude was unstoppable

  • @alexanderpanayi7212
    @alexanderpanayi7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My Top 5 list
    1. Michael Jordan
    2. Kobe Bryant
    3. Larry Legend
    4. Wilt Chamberlain
    5. Kareem Abdul Jabbar
    Honorable mentions- Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Hakeem Olajawon and Elgin Baylor

  • @calvinhammock505
    @calvinhammock505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From my eyes here’s my list (I’m 33)
    Jordan
    Kobe
    Durant
    Bird
    Lebron
    Carmelo Honorable Mention

  • @nikiedmonds6236
    @nikiedmonds6236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These 2 are hilarious together 🤣🤣🤣

  • @leesuds437
    @leesuds437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    MJ, KD, Kareem, Wilt, Kobe. In that order.
    Lebron, Carmelo, Steph, Harden, Elgin, Baylor, Gervin, honorable mention.

  • @wesleyvillatoro92
    @wesleyvillatoro92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man is stuck in the 70s and he don't wanna leave 🤣🤣

    • @dalmarjackson9363
      @dalmarjackson9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That what makes it interesting

    • @theetruth8626
      @theetruth8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People played basketball in the 70s and 60s didn't they u not that goofy is u how u think everyone else learn how to play they copy the players from the 60s and 70s so obviously they was great because everyone stole their moves

  • @mannygracioppo7868
    @mannygracioppo7868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    respect to Mad Dog for putting Kobe on this list!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @arnoldsadinmaa1443
    @arnoldsadinmaa1443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truth be told this list needs to turn into a top 10 scorers list!

  • @MasterSluggyKornNuts
    @MasterSluggyKornNuts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't know if Mad Dog has a contract with ESPN but I would love to see him go up against Skip Bayless. Call it The Battle of the Boomers. Hahaha

  • @randyholliday5626
    @randyholliday5626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If Kobe's prime was in the social media era he would have been bigger his coach didn't play rookies , and he had to wait his turn the first 3 years therefore the numbers are schewed
    Not to mention he had the share the ball with the most dominant big man in NBA history. 1999-2000 season to 2012-2013 season that was Kobe's Prime

    • @lilyusi
      @lilyusi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaq is not more dominant than wilt common man. Wilt was so dominant the league was changing rules left and right to stop him. N this is against the Jerry west Lakers and bill Russell celtics