Last Lakers game was Elgin Baylor night. If you havent seen how good he was DO IT NOW

[CavaliersFTW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjNS_oYE92E

Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell have both said he's the best player they've seen all-time. Multiple players like Worthy, Erving, Pettit, etc believe he's the best SF of all time. The footage shows, Baylor could do everything.

Every fan that went to the game received an Elgin Baylor jersey and Elgin was given another Lakers ring

http://www.multiplenews.com/news/2014/11/17/Baylor/

LA needs to get that man a statue. Father of the modern game. Saved the LA franchise with his style of play and fan draw. And one of the greatest to ever play.

[3ball]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjNS_oYE92E

Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell have both said he's the best player they've seen all-time. Multiple players like Worthy, Erving, Pettit, etc believe he's the best SF of all time. The footage shows, Baylor could do everything.

Every fan that went to the game received an Elgin Baylor jersey and Elgin was given another Lakers ring

http://www.multiplenews.com/news/2014/11/17/Baylor/

LA needs to get that man a statue. Father of the modern game. Saved the LA franchise with his style of play and fan draw. And one of the greatest to ever play.

elgin's game and skill was unbelievably nuanced - he was GOAT at two-pointers (would have been great at 3's too) - his game used the widest range of two-point shots of anyone ever.

don't try this at home:




artistry of elgin baylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANH50UrlQk8...
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[MP.Trey]

Taking a break from the usual trolling, I see.

[navy]

elgin's game and skill was unbelievably nuanced - he was GOAT at two-pointers (would have been great at 3's too) - his game used the widest range of two-point shots of anyone ever.

don't try this at home:




artistry of elgin baylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANH50UrlQk8...
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That is the sorriest cross over i've ever seen.

[Akrazotile]

Elgin is 80 years old, still got a better head of hair than OP

[Akrazotile]

That is the sorriest cross over i've ever seen.

And the worst defensive closeout ever.

Its crazy how far the fame has progressed.

[Ramza]

Elgin is 80 years old, still got a better head of hair than OP

Can CLE get him?

[ArbitraryWater]

And the worst defensive closeout ever.

Its crazy how far the fame has progressed.

This.. Holy shit.

It's like the dude tried to get himself out of position.

[3ball]

Taking a break from the usual trolling, I see.

.. more like giving credence TO my "trolls"..


btw, looks like some GOAT help defense - makes thibbs' defense look worse than the carolina panthers.
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[3ball]

That is the sorriest cross over i've ever seen.

it's not a crossover dumbass.. you've now instantly lost all credibility..

[oarabbus]

.. more like giving credence to my "trolls"..


btw, looks like some GOAT help defense - makes thibbs' defense look worse than the carolina panthers.

Well, at least it doesn't look like their offensive line.

[Ramza]

it's not a crossover dumbass.. you've now instantly lost all credibility..

[navy]

it's not a crossover dumbass.. you've now instantly lost all credibility..

So what is it?

That was literally the first crossover I was doing at six years old. Notice the amount of time he took to move the ball to the other side for that simple ass move.

[3ball]

So what is it?

it's a move.. the defender actually thinks elgin is going to pull up for a jumper, which is the objective of that particular move.

[PHILA]

Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell have both said he's the best player they've seen all-time.

Wilt Chamberlain also compared him favorably to Jordan in 1997.

http://wiltfan.tripod.com/chat.htm

M3 says:

Question...how do you rate Elgin Baylor vs. Jordan?

Host Wilt_Chamberlain says:

I would think that that's a good match. I think people should talk about that match more. Both have very incredible body control, movements and how they score points. I think Elgin is stronger and a better rebounder, in showmanship in today's market you have to go with Jordan, but I have to go with Elgin.

awful defense

If I was defending Jordan the number one priority would be not to give him the baseline. I wouldn't even want him looking in that direction. That blazing first step will leave the defender in the dust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wznsnbBhqUw&t=7m25s


Elgin Baylor was just as good if not better than Jordan going baseline, but also better driving across the middle. To see him take Luke Jackson off the dribble and glide across the lane is impressive, especially after his major injury.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A17rECYJqU&t=9m22s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjwkiXiwzCY&t=4m8s


Jordan didn't seem to have same creativity driving across the middle as he did going baseline, though he had a runner which was pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dASHnEHnQ7Q&t=21s


I would say Jordan is better as a defensive disruptor and outside shooter, and Baylor has an edge in passing, rebounding, and full court ball-handling. As slashers they are even all things considered.