Elgin Baylor
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Re: Elgin Baylor
He was probably the most underrated super star even more so than The Big O
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Re: Elgin Baylor
Elgin did things in the air that Dr. J later made famous. And served his country for two years while playing or his stats might have been even more impressive.
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Re: Elgin Baylor
Elgin Baylor and Connie Hawkins laid the foundation for MJ and the Doctor to build upon. Connie especially was adept at getting some serious air long before MJ.Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:26 pmElgin did things in the air that Dr. J later made famous. And served his country for two years while playing or his stats might have been even more impressive.
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Re: Elgin Baylor
Kareem is quoted as saying that Oscar Robertson was the best ever. It was a few years back , with a specific reference to Jordan.
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Re: Elgin Baylor
The man, himself, in 2018 with his statue outside the Staples Center in LA. I remember, also.
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It absolutely amazed me how the Lakers , with West,Wilt and Baylor never won an NBA Championship.Of course the reason was Bill Russell and Hondo....
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Yep - just drove me nuts - hated the Celtics (mainly because Jerry and the Lakers couldn't beat. them) - those Celtic teams were probably the best ever or very close to it - they finally won in '72 but I believe Elgin had retired
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The Celtics were too deep. They were strong on the bench. And Russell could handle Wilt.
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Re: Elgin Baylor
Yes. Seems to come in bunches these days. Due to the age of the golden era guys I suppose. Childhood icons.