Dude was as much of a magician as he was a basketball player. However, there is some footage of him doing his wrist pass during a game, and that was incredible.
@@BasketballFundamentals Did you check out his college videos...I'm pretty sure on that one the player makes the layup but even if he didn't it's an amazing pass that no one else has ever thrown if I'm not mistaken.
Pistol Pete is one of those players that just about every modern day guard uses some type of move he did first (if not first then first to do it exceptionally well) be it a dribble a unique pass whatever you want. A big innovator for guards in an Era where then big men were praised
Magic thought that Isiah Thomas was the greatest ball handler he's ever seen.do u think Pete can dribble as good as all the street players cause the Professor does stuff
Amazing personal thing. As a little kid, the very first NBA game I ever went to was a Hawks/Cavaliers game in the Cav's inaugural season and FOUR of Pete's assists from that game are on this video. I remember Cleveland diehards getting mad at the people applauding Pete with enthusiasm. Sorry, but #15 was not an assist. Giving a guy the ball at the top of the key didn't lead directly to the basket. But I agreed with the "hockey assist" one.
The point is he was the first to do a variety of street ball flash passing! I watched him on TV at LSU in games were he had 12 assists each one a circus no look whatever! Only averaged 6 career in college and pros. The teams needed 35 or more points from Pete to have a chance. If he had another top scorer and focused on assists he would be a 10+
Your missing the one at LSU when u passed it to the left but spun it in such a way it actually bounced to the open man on his right.. I actually shouted out loud while watching that on his college highlight reel
Milos Teodosic was this skilfull, but he want to NBA too old and too late (had a contract in Europe he couldn't break), so played only one season for Clippers, but still made some impact and showed some of his skills. Check his highlights both from NBA and euroleague, you'll be surprised.
He was and still to this day the best passer ever in the NBA. His handles were on a different level of sick mode. Jason Williams was a modern day version of Pistol.
Bird and Magic were as great a passer.what about Jason Williams and they said Lebron plays more like Magic and can make every kinda pass.I think Paul westphal was as great a passer as pete.when he was with the Knicks.they said Marvin Webster liked when westphal passed him the ball
@@marcconnelly5652 LeBron's passing has always been more like John Stockton than like Magic Johnson. An accurate passer and high IQ but nowhere near flashy. Whoever compared LeBron's passing to Magic's passing, had an ulterior motive or was on drugs.
Can you imagine being that dude defending The Pistol at 2:33? I am sure if he is still alive he is telling his grandkids about Pistol Pete Maravich punching the ball on the fast break, for a stellar assist.
Kyrie doesn't belong on that list.theres so many better. Magic thought that Isiah Thomas was the greatest ball handler he's ever seen. Tiny Archibald, James Silas,I think Paul westphal was as good as Pete in dribbling and passing
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Dude played with half a heart. If he was born in this era with that disability, he wouldn’t have passed his medical. But if he was completely healthy and played today, he would be like Steph. For reference, Steph averages 24.6 ppg in his career, Pistol averaged 24.2 ppg in his ten year career, and he played without a 3pt line.
so what, I’ve met peter maravich and even went to a couple of the games in new orleans; glad i didn’t waste anymore time on the nba than that, basketball, what a waste: football too
I see all these passes at the rec centre, don’t get me wrong he was ahead of his time. But thanks to him I see these passes all the time. That’s how progress works people, so can we stop saying these passes don’t happen anymore. Yes they do, be honest with yourselves, step outside of nostalgia.
Man In Black if I find a average playing doing every pass you mentioned at full speed, even tho pete wasn’t going that fast will you shut up. I can tag you in it right now.
When is the last time you saw anyone throw an underhand full court pass. When did you ever see anyone throw a no look pass like #4 on the list or the fake wave pass that was considered #1? And remember these passes were taken from a limited selection; many on this list would never be there if we had access to more film. Have you ever seen anyone throw an "in front of their body pass" that goes to the player cutting on the opposite side? This is available on youtube but was not included on this list...Nobody today passes like the Pistol could pass...nobody...
@@emetechad4621 Here is what Pat Reilly said about Maravich: He was the original. "When you talk about Showtime, you talk about creativity, and bringing a whole different concept to the game of basketball. Pete was the original. He opened the minds of a lot of players as to how the game should be played. What he could do with the basketball at full speed was incredible. He was the best ball handler I ever saw. Ever. Pat Riley/Lakers Coach." And he said that after having coached Magic Johnson to championships.
Pistol was 50 years ahead of his time! What a wizard with the ball.
His college records will never be broken.
Literaly 50 yrs! wtf!
So True
he was magic before magic
He was absolutely phenomenal
Most underrated player of all time ...and by far the best college player ever
This is incredible. Hardly anyone had the same ball handling skills in his time.
Dude was as much of a magician as he was a basketball player. However, there is some footage of him doing his wrist pass during a game, and that was incredible.
The only footage that we found of him doing his wrist pass during a game, guy receiving the pass missed the shot. Kinda like J-Will's elbow pass.
@@BasketballFundamentals Did you check out his college videos...I'm pretty sure on that one the player makes the layup but even if he didn't it's an amazing pass that no one else has ever thrown if I'm not mistaken.
Arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history. Had they had the 3pt shot back then there's no telling what he would've accomplished
Just imagine if he jumped to the ABA during that time (where it did have a 3-pointer).
George Gervin was a purer shooter when they played horse Pete missed all the jump shots.they said that Pete was a streeky shooter
They had it his very last year. He shot over 60 percent. It's also true he attempted fewer than 20 though.
Kyrie said that Pistol is the best ball handler ever. That says a lot.
Could you show the link to the article that Kyrie said that ?
@@nahanng7791 kyrie never said this
Pistol Pete is one of those players that just about every modern day guard uses some type of move he did first (if not first then first to do it exceptionally well) be it a dribble a unique pass whatever you want. A big innovator for guards in an Era where then big men were praised
If he said it Kyrie didn't lie.
Magic thought that Isiah Thomas was the greatest ball handler he's ever seen.do u think Pete can dribble as good as all the street players cause the Professor does stuff
Amazing personal thing. As a little kid, the very first NBA game I ever went to was a Hawks/Cavaliers game in the Cav's inaugural season and FOUR of Pete's assists from that game are on this video. I remember Cleveland diehards getting mad at the people applauding Pete with enthusiasm. Sorry, but #15 was not an assist. Giving a guy the ball at the top of the key didn't lead directly to the basket. But I agreed with the "hockey assist" one.
The point is he was the first to do a variety of street ball flash passing! I watched him on TV at LSU in games were he had 12 assists each one a circus no look whatever! Only averaged 6 career in college and pros. The teams needed 35 or more points from Pete to have a chance. If he had another top scorer and focused on assists he would be a 10+
I have never seen anything like an underhanded full court pass! UNBELIEVABLE
watch some lamelo highlights
Pete's work ethic and mind for the game, let alone his incredible hand speed would make him pne of the most dangerous guards even today
Your missing the one at LSU when u passed it to the left but spun it in such a way it actually bounced to the open man on his right.. I actually shouted out loud while watching that on his college highlight reel
Bro this cat was from the future
This guy was crazy!
Some of these passes are insane for 2024 let alone 1974
As a teammate, you had to always be paying attention
Love that underhand outlet.
@Lil Speedy yessir
Number 4 is the greatest pass in NBA history....WOW!
he passes it to Dr J and i remembered they played together for a few games in the ABA maybe..?
That beat is 🔥🔥🔥
The dictionary definition of 'before his time'. Pete was a damn alien.
Number 4 was the hardest one. But this guy was definitely ahead of his time
Yup. Didn't even look the whole time.
Assist #1 hasn't been done since. The Alian pass.
Neither has #4...watch it carefully...it is the best "no look" pass ever thrown...again watch it carefully...
Magic did number 1..
@@igotthejuicesucka7939 do you have the game highlight?
@BlackPill Allah show me a highlight?
I love the quality of play from the European players today, but this guy had a flair that US fans love, way before others did.
The original “Magic” before Magic Johnson!🤙🏾
Some of his moves are like he’s just teasing the other team
Is there any nba player today can do that kind of passing??his passing style is way ahead in this todays era. Very advance!!
Yup Pistol Pete was a wizard :)
And remember this is taken from a very limited selection of available film...
Milos Teodosic was this skilfull, but he want to NBA too old and too late (had a contract in Europe he couldn't break), so played only one season for Clippers, but still made some impact and showed some of his skills. Check his highlights both from NBA and euroleague, you'll be surprised.
Jason William's took it to another level
Lamelo ball
Name a player in today's NBA who passes like this... This guy was a real showman!
Teodosic was....Jokic is...
Young Ricky at Wolves did a lot of passes quite similar, more than now in Phoenix.
But Jason Williams was the closest I’ve seen
There's nothing like watching great passers, in basically any sport honestly. Steve Nash, Isiah Thomas bounce passes, Jokic, etc.
Stop it everybody passes like this
Whom Jason Williams, Jason Kid and Magic J. should thank, huh ?...
I definitely see him in the top 5 for PGs with the best passing; very tricky and creative ability in NBA history
Actually, he was a SG.
Smooth beat to a smooth player
uncanny to know where everyone is and accurately get it to them without looking
He was and still to this day the best passer ever in the NBA. His handles were on a different level of sick mode.
Jason Williams was a modern day version of Pistol.
Bird and Magic were as great a passer.what about Jason Williams and they said Lebron plays more like Magic and can make every kinda pass.I think Paul westphal was as great a passer as pete.when he was with the Knicks.they said Marvin Webster liked when westphal passed him the ball
@@marcconnelly5652 LeBron's passing has always been more like John Stockton than like Magic Johnson. An accurate passer and high IQ but nowhere near flashy. Whoever compared LeBron's passing to Magic's passing, had an ulterior motive or was on drugs.
Where's the highlight of the spin he put on a pass, that looked like it was going forward and spun to the side?
For number 4, I can't even tell at what point he sees his team mate. Maybe at 4:01?
Can you imagine being that dude defending The Pistol at 2:33? I am sure if he is still alive he is telling his grandkids about Pistol Pete Maravich punching the ball on the fast break, for a stellar assist.
I did all these in a game but the cameras just weren’t on
Same lol I scored 100 too. No one saw it though
Jason Williams's father
everyone made me smile !
Showtime before there was a Showtime. Just ask Magic.
Top 4 Ball handlers in NBA history:
1) Pistol Pete Maravich
2) Kyrie Irving
3) Allen Iverson
4) Jason Williams
Kyrie doesn't belong on that list.theres so many better. Magic thought that Isiah Thomas was the greatest ball handler he's ever seen. Tiny Archibald, James Silas,I think Paul westphal was as good as Pete in dribbling and passing
You sleeping on S.Curry
Name of song????
Do Manu Ginobili next plz
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Basketball Fundamentals alright thanks btw this channel is underrated
Best Serbian player ever
*in nba
Teodosic Milos previous life
I agree :)
Number four was ridiculous
Pistol Pete and white chocolate j Williams were some of the best passers
Dude played with half a heart.
If he was born in this era with that disability, he wouldn’t have passed his medical. But if he was completely healthy and played today, he would be like Steph. For reference, Steph averages 24.6 ppg in his career,
Pistol averaged 24.2 ppg in his ten year career, and he played without a 3pt line.
Pete averaged 44 points at LSU
If there had been a 3-point line, his average would have been around 57 points. Best NCAA player ever.
#17 looks like wizardry
Number 11... everyone is looking the other way 😆
I think a Pistol enjoyed deceptive passes over shooting
The Pistol is an anomaly even in today's standards 😵He's like Magic and Jerry West put together WTF
Number 3 play is still the best passed I’ve ever seen.
#2 he faked a pass to a teammate that wasnt even there, then brought it back and faked a floater and then ended up passing it.
i hate to say it but magic didnt invent the "no look" pass...even though i think magic might be the best ever!!
The greatest of all time we are not talking championship best player Wilt Kareem Jordan James Pete by far the best
💯💪
Number 4 though
Passing set to 99
Jokic has better top 20 passes for one season than this for whole career
White Chocolate's master!
so what, I’ve met peter maravich and even went to a couple of the games in new orleans;
glad i didn’t waste anymore time on the nba than that,
basketball, what a waste:
football too
Number 4 should be number 1
So that’s who Lamelo modeled his game after
Ahead of his time.
watch this video and comparing others to him is an exercise in futility to be kind. unfair to both Pete and anyone else.
#8 is where Lamelo got the inspiration for his underhand full court pass.
he he 4:31
#15, Bob McAdoo says, "looky what I found." 😂
I see all these passes at the rec centre, don’t get me wrong he was ahead of his time. But thanks to him I see these passes all the time. That’s how progress works people, so can we stop saying these passes don’t happen anymore. Yes they do, be honest with yourselves, step outside of nostalgia.
Man In Black I don’t know what you’re watching but you need to stop watching it
Man In Black I do see that at my rec, maybe stop playing basketball with bad players
Man In Black if I find a average playing doing every pass you mentioned at full speed, even tho pete wasn’t going that fast will you shut up. I can tag you in it right now.
When is the last time you saw anyone throw an underhand full court pass. When did you ever see anyone throw a no look pass like #4 on the list or the fake wave pass that was considered #1? And remember these passes were taken from a limited selection; many on this list would never be there if we had access to more film. Have you ever seen anyone throw an "in front of their body pass" that goes to the player cutting on the opposite side? This is available on youtube but was not included on this list...Nobody today passes like the Pistol could pass...nobody...
@@emetechad4621 Here is what Pat Reilly said about Maravich: He was the original. "When you talk about Showtime, you talk about creativity, and bringing a whole different concept to the game of basketball. Pete was the original. He opened the minds of a lot of players as to how the game should be played. What he could do with the basketball at full speed was incredible. He was the best ball handler I ever saw. Ever. Pat Riley/Lakers Coach." And he said that after having coached Magic Johnson to championships.
Nough said. The GOAT