He was magic, before there was a Magic. I remember....

He was probably the most underrated super star even more so than The Big O

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.

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:26 pm

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.

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.

Kareem is quoted as saying that Oscar Robertson was the best ever. It was a few years back , with a specific reference to Jordan.

Stonewall wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:27 pm

He was magic, before there was a Magic. I remember....

The man, himself, in 2018 with his statue outside the Staples Center in LA. I remember, also.

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....

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

The Celtics were too deep. They were strong on the bench. And Russell could handle Wilt.

How many Hall of Famers in all the sports have passed in the last 12 months? Too many - a very high number.

Yes. Seems to come in bunches these days. Due to the age of the golden era guys I suppose. Childhood icons.