he played on the Bulls with Jordan, the Lakers with Magic, the Pistons with Isaiah, and even the Sixers with Moses Malone but never at the right time to win a title
He is one of my favorite first in game dunkers who would put it on your head; then Dominique came along and took some of his shine, but Woodridge was still getting victims...
He was most def the high flyer before M J came to the bulls. He was one of my Favorite players Growing up very athletic and exciting to watch. Those days with him and MJ high flying will always be special to me being that I'm a life long bulls Fan. great video
How about Allan Houston at some point? He was supposed to be something else and also got a monster contract from the Knicks but somehow injuries just ruined pretty much everything. At his best he was a lethal sniper! His career was an interesting one and spanned Detroit after the Bad Boys and before the success of mid 2000s and he was also a vital part of the contending Knicks which reached even the finals... Sean Elliott could also be another interesting one. A 'franchise player' for the Spurs who does not get enough credit even though he was a vital small forward and option behind Robinson and later behind Duncan. The 90s Spurs would not have been the same without him.
I played AAU basketball for the AZ Soul with his son, Royce Woolridge, for 5 years. I actually got to meet Orlando at a tournament before he died. Based on the fact that Daddy Woolridge never played in AZ & was playing on the East Coast in 1992 when Royce was born... I came to the conclusion that Royce's mom must have been the 90's version of Brittany Renner; however, she was a really nice lady & Royce was a legit baller that actually signed with Kansas out of highschool. Unfortunately, he didn't get much burn because the Morris twins were also on the Jayhawks at that time.
What made it so impressive when J Rich did it imo was because by that time people hardly ever dunked with their off hand, (which is sadly is even more so the case nowadays), which made it so damn impressive to see a dude go between the legs and then throw it down with his left hand. Orlando was the originator of it though, no doubt! It's weird watching guys in the 80's and 90's dunk, youd see off-handed dunks all over the place back then, miss that era man!
Do Michael Cooper, Bill Cartwright, Larry Nance or Lance, John Williams, Kenny "Sky" Walker, Sleepy Floyd, B.J. Armstrong, Craig Echlo, Alphonso Ellis, Terry Porter, Reggie Lewis, Brian Williams, Antwan Carr, Marc Eaton, Terry Cummings, Sam Perkins.
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 Scptt Wedman won 2 championship with the Celtics in 1984 and 1986. He was coming off the bench to give Danny Ainge or DJ a break. Same with Henderson. He won 1 championship with the Celtics and was dealt to other team to draft Len Bias. Kevin Gamble was the starting PG during Bird's last years with the Cs. Rick Robey was a Boston Center who won 1 ring in 1981.
RIP, Orlando Woolridge. High flyer. Great scorer who didn't need the ball to score, by the way. Shot well from the field most of his career. Had a couple of years where he probably should've been an All-Star, but didn't get voted in. Either he was a second banana or was on horrible teams when he got snubbed. He wasn't a big ego guy, either. He knew how to adjust from carrying the load, to being a complimentary piece. Most guys can't do that.
If they had teamed up him with Jordan who knows could he have been Jordans Pippen ? Like Knicks they had Patrick and didnt play him and Bill together no trade Bill to the BULLS good move NOT! but some so called great coaches must not have heard of super team look at CELTICS , LAKERS , SIXERS makes you think i think he & Jordan and build around them and win , and they had Gilmore at center sign or draft a SF & PF
I'm 10 years old and the family is naming their favorite Lakers players, I go Orlando Woolridge and my brother kept ribbing me the whole night, basically trying to change my choice to Magic. Not that I want to bring this type of drama in but he never respected anything that came out of my mouth until I basically told him to stay out of my life entirely but because of more than this. When I was 10 and seeing Woolridge alley oop every night they played that to me was cool to see so F U!
a couple of players from the Bulls title teams can be traced to him, the pick they got from the Nets was used on Stacey King who was on the first three title teams and was dealt for Luc Longley from the second three peat
Nice to see Orlando getting some love , as a kid he was one of my fav players from college to his pro career starting with the Bulls. I recall a scene in the movie "To Live and Die in LA" when Will Peterson mentions Woolridge and Jordan and at the time it blew my mind. nice piece and thanks
Great career retrospective, you do them very well always felt for Woolridge getting pushed out of the Bulls by Jordan coming along as he’s game was exciting.
Orlando Woolridge was a spectacular dunker and a unique combination of smoothness, explosiveness, and power. Unfortunately he was one of those guys that never seemed to be the sum of his parts. He could put up some big scoring numbers when he was featured offensively, but when he was on an actual great team, the Lakers, he just couldn't become a reliable sixth man for them. Some games he'd look really good, but other times he'd look lost. All the time, he seemed to rest on defense and never rebounded like you'd expect. I mean, he was 6'9" and could jump out of the gym, but he averaged 4 rebounds a game for his career. Despite being a great athlete and making some spectacular blocks, he got routinely torched by good offensive players and would commit silly fouls. Woolridge mainly contributed offensively and was by far at his best when slashing to the basket or using his great leaping ability to slam home alley oop passes. He had a passable midrange jumper but never really looked comfortable shooting it, clearly preferring to drive. He could make acrobatic layups but wanted to try to go over guys to ram it in. He probably wouldn't give it back once he got it either, as he was never much of a passer. Orlando was fun to watch when I was a kid, but now when I watch him play I see all the flaws in his game. He had all the physical tools to be an all star and it's too bad he couldn't find a way to become a more consistent all around player. It's also sad that he only had a couple of years with a really good team. If he'd joined a great team early in his career, he might never have developed all the bad habits that held him back later on.
Thanks for giving Orlando his flowers because a lot of people don't know anything about him Rest in Peace Orlando 🏀 #00
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He was the first I saw so the between the legs dunk with the left hand, Before JR rider, Kobe, Vince etc. Orlando was a good solid scorer
Yeah I just learned about him today
he played on the Bulls with Jordan, the Lakers with Magic, the Pistons with Isaiah, and even the Sixers with Moses Malone but never at the right time to win a title
Do Tom Gugliotta next!!! he was really good but injuries shortened his career.
googs
Traded for Chris Webber. That's how good Tom G was
@@Teddy42O googs was the predecessor to the modern stretch 4 for reals
@@Teddy42O I agree 100%. A perfect PF in today's era. He would be a perennial All Star in today's weak NBA
And if Googs doesn't get injured by his own teammate, we don't get Vince Carter over Weis.
Rip.had terrible luck playing on bad teams unfortunately.
He is one of my favorite first in game dunkers who would put it on your head; then Dominique came along and took some of his shine, but Woodridge was still getting victims...
He was most def the high flyer before M J came to the bulls. He was one of my Favorite players Growing up very athletic and exciting to watch. Those days with him and MJ high flying will always be special to me being that I'm a life long bulls Fan. great video
RiP Orlando Woolridge
Orlando Woolridge is Jalen Duren's grandfather? Lol
How about Allan Houston at some point? He was supposed to be something else and also got a monster contract from the Knicks but somehow injuries just ruined pretty much everything. At his best he was a lethal sniper! His career was an interesting one and spanned Detroit after the Bad Boys and before the success of mid 2000s and he was also a vital part of the contending Knicks which reached even the finals...
Sean Elliott could also be another interesting one. A 'franchise player' for the Spurs who does not get enough credit even though he was a vital small forward and option behind Robinson and later behind Duncan. The 90s Spurs would not have been the same without him.
Sean Elliott. Franchise player?? You do mean for the Arizona Wildcats right?!?! That PUSHY was traded to the Pistons, what did he do there?? Nothing
Houston isn't forgotten at all.
Rest in peace Orlando
I played AAU basketball for the AZ Soul with his son, Royce Woolridge, for 5 years. I actually got to meet Orlando at a tournament before he died.
Based on the fact that Daddy Woolridge never played in AZ & was playing on the East Coast in 1992 when Royce was born...
I came to the conclusion that Royce's mom must have been the 90's version of Brittany Renner; however, she was a really nice lady & Royce was a legit baller that actually signed with Kansas out of highschool. Unfortunately, he didn't get much burn because the Morris twins were also on the Jayhawks at that time.
Awesome channel. Would love to see an episode on Monta Ellis. The big GSW what if
Now we need that episode asap he was good asf
I love how the first between the legs dunk was inverted and when J Rich did that everybody was like....damn we have never seen that before
What made it so impressive when J Rich did it imo was because by that time people hardly ever dunked with their off hand, (which is sadly is even more so the case nowadays), which made it so damn impressive to see a dude go between the legs and then throw it down with his left hand. Orlando was the originator of it though, no doubt! It's weird watching guys in the 80's and 90's dunk, youd see off-handed dunks all over the place back then, miss that era man!
That was 2023 defense on Ainge's game-winning layup. 🤣
Sholl right...😂😂😂
After Danny Ainge went coast to coast on Notre Dame that's when the tournament was nicknamed March Madness. True Story
1 of my favs! I h8d how it went downhill 4 him in Chicago after they drafted Jordan. He wuz dope! May Allah (swt) rest the dead.
I knew it he was apart of that cocain 🤡 show team in Chicago mike was talking about....
Derrick Coleman would be an interesting video..
Do Alvin Robertson
He was a steal machine
Ppl 4 get about him
Check his steal #'s
Hof resume
If Shannon Sharpe was a Hooper!!😁😁💯🏳
Do Michael Cooper, Bill Cartwright, Larry Nance or Lance, John Williams, Kenny "Sky" Walker, Sleepy Floyd, B.J. Armstrong, Craig Echlo, Alphonso Ellis, Terry Porter, Reggie Lewis, Brian Williams, Antwan Carr, Marc Eaton, Terry Cummings, Sam Perkins.
Which John Williams?? Hot Plate or Hot Rod lol
@@mongoslade277 Hot Rod!!
Otis Thorpe ,Micheal Cage ,Stacy Augmon
We can do that if you spellcheck😂
@@Grtdprsn_herewecome Which player?
Robert Horry deserves a video. Arguably the most clutch NBA player of all time
One of the originals to wear 0 for his jersey # …..
You should feature Tom Chambers
RIP Orlando Woolridge. Definitely was a beast in his prime.
I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this guy😕
You should do Latrell sprewell Jeff Malone Kevin McHale Dennis Johnson and also Shawn Kemp
O.G real 1.. thank you for this
Sad that he's too early for the bulls and too late for Lakers and Detroit..
Please do one on Derek Anderson next!! Best channel out!
Or former Denver Nugget/ Bullet Micheal Adams !!!
I’d love to see a Rik SMITS video
Well done. 👏
Holy shit!! 107 first half points. Make 1st half points of today's game comical.
And your ChiCOKEgo Bulls
Excellent dunker
I always thought he was closer to 7 foot… anyways a good blast from the past for sure…!
Thos is great... I have to say i really like this channel. Keep up the great work and i wish you well on your journey to success 🙏💯
I am a Celtics fan. Please do Scott Wedman, Gerald Henderson, Kevin Gamble and Rick Robey!
Wait I don’t know any of these guys
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 Scptt Wedman won 2 championship with the Celtics in 1984 and 1986. He was coming off the bench to give Danny Ainge or DJ a break. Same with Henderson. He won 1 championship with the Celtics and was dealt to other team to draft Len Bias. Kevin Gamble was the starting PG during Bird's last years with the Cs. Rick Robey was a Boston Center who won 1 ring in 1981.
RIP, Orlando Woolridge. High flyer. Great scorer who didn't need the ball to score, by the way. Shot well from the field most of his career. Had a couple of years where he probably should've been an All-Star, but didn't get voted in.
Either he was a second banana or was on horrible teams when he got snubbed. He wasn't a big ego guy, either. He knew how to adjust from carrying the load, to being a complimentary piece. Most guys can't do that.
I love this channel, the thumbnail art, everything. Glad I recently found this. Really look forward to your future uploads.
Thank you
Thanks for the special report. Could you make one about Lloyd Daniels, Danny Schayes, Larry Kristkowiak and Sam Bowie?? Thanks
If they had teamed up him with Jordan who knows could he have been Jordans Pippen ? Like Knicks they had Patrick and didnt play him and Bill together no trade Bill to the BULLS good move NOT! but some so called great coaches must not have heard of super team look at CELTICS , LAKERS , SIXERS makes you think i think he & Jordan and build around them and win , and they had Gilmore at center sign or draft a SF & PF
With today's training methods and diet he is one of MAYBE 10 old school guys who could stand up to GIANNIS
Great video, thank you.
I'm 10 years old and the family is naming their favorite Lakers players, I go Orlando Woolridge and my brother kept ribbing me the whole night, basically trying to change my choice to Magic. Not that I want to bring this type of drama in but he never respected anything that came out of my mouth until I basically told him to stay out of my life entirely but because of more than this. When I was 10 and seeing Woolridge alley oop every night they played that to me was cool to see so F U!
I know he didn't have a legendary career but he was a true inspiration to Turkish basketball players can you cover Mehmet Okur's career someday
I always think of Orlando when I watch LeBron James
The Bulls should have kept him, Scottie could have covered up his bad defense
OW was a beast on the hardwood back in the day.....FACT
#LegendaryOGBaller
a couple of players from the Bulls title teams can be traced to him, the pick they got from the Nets was used on Stacey King who was on the first three title teams and was dealt for Luc Longley from the second three peat
Bernard King?
woolridge avg 23 ppg on 55% shooting jordan's rookie season. ad is averaging 24 ppg on 55% right now.
Plus next Richard Jefferson all-star caliber plalyer
Since the nuggets are in the finals do one on Alex english or dan issel
i swear you must be a 50yo man based on the players you profile
Daryl dawkins david thompson?
A Larry Kenyon video would be nice to see
Need more highlights and less stats graphics
Great episode I had never heard of him before
First man to do an Eastbay dunk.
Nice to see Orlando getting some love , as a kid he was one of my fav players from college to his pro career starting with the Bulls. I recall a scene in the movie "To Live and Die in LA" when Will Peterson mentions Woolridge and Jordan and at the time it blew my mind. nice piece and thanks
Orlando Woolridge: Ball-Handling: B. Passing: D. He's not in the game to pass the ball. Defense: D. Intangibles: B. Likeable.
If you could make one about Peja Stojakovic! Best regards from Serbia 🇷🇸
Did you do Kiki van???
Not yet, but I see he's highly requested, so gonna try to get to him soon
May Peace Be Upon Him
One of my absolute and underrated players, Eddie Jones pls. Pls make a piece of him. 👍 Thanks im advance
That's wuz up 💯💪🏿
Kinda destroys the myth when Jordan joined the bulls they had no one.
Bulls were at the bottom of the NBA before MJ. Woolridge had his best season with MJ. They only play one year together
Wow I never knew about this guy I’m going to have to look him up
In Italy he was a beast! ❤
The Big O Showtime
rip orlando Woolridge
R.i.P/ ( O.W )
JORDAN STOLE THIS DUDES STYLE
probably stole his cocaine too, right lol
Nice One I remember this guy yea yaya ;D
Good player
Great player
I sat and watched all your videos today keep them coming 💯💯💯
Appreciate the support 🙏
Wow. Great info.
The truth mahmoud abdul rauf next. One of the players who was better then micheal jordan, Nike's goat
How many All-star teams did he make
Great career retrospective, you do them very well always felt for Woolridge getting pushed out of the Bulls by Jordan coming along as he’s game was exciting.
RIP
Jorpoker didn’t make him better
Woolridge had his best season with MJ
Orlando Woolridge was a spectacular dunker and a unique combination of smoothness, explosiveness, and power. Unfortunately he was one of those guys that never seemed to be the sum of his parts. He could put up some big scoring numbers when he was featured offensively, but when he was on an actual great team, the Lakers, he just couldn't become a reliable sixth man for them. Some games he'd look really good, but other times he'd look lost. All the time, he seemed to rest on defense and never rebounded like you'd expect.
I mean, he was 6'9" and could jump out of the gym, but he averaged 4 rebounds a game for his career. Despite being a great athlete and making some spectacular blocks, he got routinely torched by good offensive players and would commit silly fouls.
Woolridge mainly contributed offensively and was by far at his best when slashing to the basket or using his great leaping ability to slam home alley oop passes. He had a passable midrange jumper but never really looked comfortable shooting it, clearly preferring to drive. He could make acrobatic layups but wanted to try to go over guys to ram it in. He probably wouldn't give it back once he got it either, as he was never much of a passer.
Orlando was fun to watch when I was a kid, but now when I watch him play I see all the flaws in his game. He had all the physical tools to be an all star and it's too bad he couldn't find a way to become a more consistent all around player. It's also sad that he only had a couple of years with a really good team. If he'd joined a great team early in his career, he might never have developed all the bad habits that held him back later on.
His name is not the first. Stop!
Yeah good work kid.