@@corneliusneil6128 Walt Frazier was a great, great, player no question. However, Hal Greer of the 76ers was generally regarded as the 3rd best guard of the 1960’s, right below Jerry West and Oscar Robertson. Hal Greer was rated as #3, not Clyde. Clyde was more dominant in the early 1970’s however.
The Lakers set the win streak record that year with 33 in a row and went 69 and 13 on the way to the NBA title. West had a great year, averaging 26 points a game and led the NBA in assists.
oscar and jerry played against each other and guarded each other so many times .......but on video this is all we have .......its too bad ...........good to hear bill on the commentary , he was very good
I believe this is the year that the Lakers won 69 games and the NBA championship. West averaged over 25 pts and led the NBA is assists per game. Not bad for a player near the end of his career!
Most basketball experts rate West as the slightly better defensive player and Robertson having a slight edge offensively. Underscore the word “slight.” These were the 2 best NBA guards of not only the 1960’s, but of all time, alongside Magic and MJ.
West could score with any guard of his time, I think Oscar was a better ball handler and set his pace and controlled the pace better than any guard ever
Bill Russell is doing the color commentary! Only Elgin Baylor is missing, having retired earlier in the season. My FIVE, Wilt, Bill, Elgin, Jerry, and Oscar! Kareem is the Sixth man!
Neither at the peak of their powers, but my, a fine matchup. Robertson savvy as always through contact and the dimes to Jabbar were great. West looked lost at times, but played decently.
by looking at these games, it shows why players nowadays are much better than players back then. And it also shows that we all should stop comparing different generation for the top 10 greatest players of all time cause the NBA is a lot different
not the same game. The 3-pot shot and now palming is legal. Today's game is all about the show. Really depends on the rules you play under. A classic example was Bob Petit. He always went to the hoop and always went forward with his shot. Why? He is trying to draw fouls. In his day a typical line would be 9 out of 20 for 18 points. But he would 10 out of 12 at the foul line. So he would get 28 pts or average 1.4 pts per shot. Today, they are taking 3 point shots trying to hit 40%. So people don't go to the hoop, they don't pack the inside the way they used to. It is also harder to cover guys today because of palming. this allows crossover moves and all that. In Oscar's time that was illegal
West got better later in his career. He worked on his game and improved. Oscar was better earlier in his career. Oscar was bigger and stronger then West
LOVE THIS RIGHT HERE WITH KAREEM MATCHING UP WITH WILT....AND THE BIG O MATCHING UP WITH JERRY WEST....
Darryl Sloan battle of the titans
The Logo vs The big O
They played in the same backcourt together in the 60 Olympics
Wilson Stone. The ORIGINAL! DREAM TEAM! 1960 ROME OLYMPICS GOLD! medal 🏆winners!!
Imagine a 3 point line.
Facts
Better basketball because there was none. I'm enjoying that.
I'd rather not.
I grew up during that era. Robertson and West were arguably the best guards at that time.
edwinjones1000 Best SG and PG of that time.
Not arguably, they were the best guards at that time.
With Walt Frazier coming in a close 3rd.
@@corneliusneil6128 Walt Frazier was a great, great, player no question. However, Hal Greer of the 76ers was generally regarded as the 3rd best guard of the 1960’s, right below Jerry West and Oscar Robertson. Hal Greer was rated as #3, not Clyde. Clyde was more dominant in the early 1970’s however.
Not “arguably.” Are you kidding? They were the best guards at that time, with Hal Greer #3, and arguably of all time, alongside of MJ and Magic.
Notice. No 3 point line. That means that the lane is clogged. The ball is moved around including inside the paint.
Before Larry Bird vs Magic Johnson, there was infamous Jerry vs Oscar
Nah it was Wilt vs Russell Celtics
The Lakers set the win streak record that year with 33 in a row and went 69 and 13 on the way to the NBA title. West had a great year, averaging 26 points a game and led the NBA in assists.
@slip satch I don't think Elgin got a ring.
oscar and jerry played against each other and guarded each other so many times .......but on video this is all we have .......its too bad ...........good to hear bill on the commentary , he was very good
This vid is a gem.
I believe this is the year that the Lakers won 69 games and the NBA championship. West averaged over 25 pts and led the NBA is assists per game. Not bad for a player near the end of his career!
i think that when a player gets older they should be getting better because they gain more knowledge and are much wiser
jer beau sadly their body gets worse and more deteriated
Knicks70,Bucks71,Lakers72,Knicks73,Boston74,Golden state75,Boston76,Portland77,Bullets78,Seattle79,Lakers80.
@@jamesgraham3116 - There were so many outstanding teams in that decade that no one team could dominate.
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Not to mentioned that Jerry West got broke bone. He was quicker before that case
Most basketball experts rate West as the slightly better defensive player and Robertson having a slight edge offensively. Underscore the word “slight.” These were the 2 best NBA guards of not only the 1960’s, but of all time, alongside Magic and MJ.
West could score with any guard of his time, I think Oscar was a better ball handler and set his pace and controlled the pace better than any guard ever
Amazing!!! Great shit!!! ICONS EVERYWHERE!!!
Bill Russell is doing the color commentary! Only Elgin Baylor is missing, having retired earlier in the season. My FIVE, Wilt, Bill, Elgin, Jerry, and Oscar! Kareem is the Sixth man!
clu4u
That's a hell of a list. Lebron and Kobe fans be damned.
+clu4u Dr J's top 5 as well.
Thats a nice top 5.
clu4u damn what a 5!
No argument there.
One handed free throw.
great video eventough neither is in his prime...to bad there is no footage of this great matcup in 60's!
Neither at the peak of their powers, but my, a fine matchup. Robertson savvy as always through contact and the dimes to Jabbar were great. West looked lost at times, but played decently.
by looking at these games, it shows why players nowadays are much better than players back then.
And it also shows that we all should stop comparing different generation for the top 10 greatest players of all time cause the NBA is a lot different
Players were a lot smarter back then and more fundamentally sound. Today's game is dribble and dribble some more and shoot a 3.
man did you really watch it???I agree it is hard to compare but the quality of those legends are undeniable,look at the game,not only numbers!!
not the same game. The 3-pot shot and now palming is legal. Today's game is all about the show. Really depends on the rules you play under.
A classic example was Bob Petit. He always went to the hoop and always went forward with his shot. Why? He is trying to draw fouls. In his day a typical line would be 9 out of 20 for 18 points. But he would 10 out of 12 at the foul line. So he would get 28 pts or average 1.4 pts per shot. Today, they are taking 3 point shots trying to hit 40%. So people don't go to the hoop, they don't pack the inside the way they used to. It is also harder to cover guys today because of palming. this allows crossover moves and all that. In Oscar's time that was illegal
I remember this game. Man, what great b-ball. So much better than the crap game that's played today. Okay, bring on the "geezer' remarks....
Chamberlain VS Kareem.... Big O VS Logo man.. WOW......
Jerry West was better! Oscar can’t use his left hand 😭
West got better later in his career. He worked on his game and improved. Oscar was better earlier in his career. Oscar was bigger and stronger then West
Jerry West could have been a great 3-point shooter.
Really. So Oscar did xover and double xover w/out using his left hand. u r Dumb AF. Show me the vids of West doing xovers.