David Holloway's: Hunting Greatness Interview Series with Greats: Bill Russell and John Havlicek

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2022
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    David Holloway Interviews NBA HOF, Champion, Legends: Hondo and The Captain
    "John Havlicek & Bill Russell were a amazing men! Great family men and great friends.
    They are both NBA Champions and Hall of Famers. And, will be missed!"
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 77

  • @joemello7888
    @joemello7888 Рік тому +22

    Can’t believe they are both gone. I grew up in Massachusetts during their greatness. Both great ball players. Russell the greatest winner and a greater man. 😢😢😢

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +1

      Yes & yes - it's still hard to believe

    • @loydkline
      @loydkline Рік тому +1

      ❤️ 1960s bill Russell & boston celtics:never lost to Willis reed & NY knick never beat bill Russell and boston celtics in a playoff series;; wilt could tell Willis reed wilt/ Philadelphia 76er beat bill Russell and 1960s boston celtic playoffs series

  • @kjo2130
    @kjo2130 9 місяців тому +5

    RIP to both legends. Hondo is probably the most underrated player in NBA history.

  • @CB-dn6px
    @CB-dn6px 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you. These gentlemen are real Americans

  • @antonioangelocento9855
    @antonioangelocento9855 Рік тому +14

    I love this Hondo ,and Bill ,,,,,reminiscing about the good old days

    • @loydkline
      @loydkline Рік тому

      Love/ ❤️ 1960s boston celtic;; unbeatable Willisreed& NY knick never beatbill:Russell & ;, boston celtic

  • @large42
    @large42 Рік тому +13

    Havlicek was truly unbelievable. Bird before Bird actually. Bill never could stop Wilt, he just tried to hold him down a bit. RIP☘️

    • @ailurophile17
      @ailurophile17 8 місяців тому

      Russ was more than happy to let big Wiltie shoot 40 times a game to get his points (which he was always aware of) and how many times did I see him block two of Chamberlain's dunk attempts under the basket and then let him make the 3rd when the game was already in the bag for the Celtics? Yeah, #6 is the greatest basketball player ever, Q.E.D.!

    • @Amick44
      @Amick44 25 днів тому

      He may have been the greatest and most versatile All around player til MJ. And for those who want to mention Magic and Bird, they never played D like John.

  • @mohkamaltaha
    @mohkamaltaha Рік тому +10

    Raising my hat to you sir, wonderful and heartfelt interview, great stories from a couple of absolute legends of basketball, and you just let them talk, that was great. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for listening & for the kind words Mohamed! And, Legends is right!

  • @Mr.56Goldtop
    @Mr.56Goldtop 4 місяці тому +3

    I'm not a basketball player. I'm a man that plays basketball. Classic Bill Russell.

  • @slowhand5160t
    @slowhand5160t 9 місяців тому +3

    bill russell was the man 11 rings team before anything

  • @bendavies6922
    @bendavies6922 Рік тому +13

    This was a fantastic interview. Thank you for posting.

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome Ben - glad you enjoyed it! I'm thankful I was able to share it & thanks for the kind words.

  • @EnahNah-dh4li
    @EnahNah-dh4li 4 дні тому +1

    Thank you foor you, nice Vidio ❤❤

  • @peacemaker0032
    @peacemaker0032 Рік тому +3

    I miss these guys!
    RIP Pure class

  • @georgedavey9702
    @georgedavey9702 11 місяців тому +2

    Absolute legends!

  • @PeterParker-wh9de
    @PeterParker-wh9de Рік тому +10

    Thank you so much for posting! I became a basketball fan in the late 60s and the Celtics were my favorite team, and these 2 Hall of Famers in particular, I guess because they were usually on the game of the week on Sundays. What gentleman they are. Most of the players today are aloof and they act like they're doing you a favor by saying a few words in an interview. These two, despite their elevated status as legends of the game are engaging in the interview and very insightful and intelligent. Notice how they talk about the team and not their individual performances. They would never show up their opponents with this ridiculous chest thumping and other childish antics. Thanks for letting me relive my youth through this!

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +4

      You're welcome & well said! They were Legends all the way through. Happy to share. And, great name #spiderman

    • @carolinadnm17
      @carolinadnm17 Рік тому +5

      I echo what Mr. Parker so eloquently stated. Two of my most cherished idols who epitomized what working together no matter who you were or where you came from could accomplish. Thank you Hunting Greatness for posting this gem of a video!

    • @darrylrobertson7795
      @darrylrobertson7795 Рік тому +1

      Definitely 2great players I got a chance to see John play against the Phoenix Suns . for the 1976 NBA finals/my favorite player at the time was Jo Jo white /him /Hondo formed one of the best backcourts.

  • @stephenmihaly2337
    @stephenmihaly2337 Рік тому +3

    They were the epitome of what team means and a big reason they won so many championships and are the greatest professional team in history. It just proves how important teamwork is. A team may be able to win a championship once or twice but to do it for more than a decade year after year is incredible.

  • @elvispresley5921
    @elvispresley5921 Рік тому +7

    O wow! I hadn't heard that John had passed. Such a great man. Both were. The integrity of Bill Russell.... is just beyond.... I was so happy when he got the Freedom Medal from Prez Obama. Have such respect for Russ. Well , again...both.

    • @elvispresley5921
      @elvispresley5921 Рік тому +3

      4got to say TY for this video...Never had seen it B4 !

    • @elvispresley5921
      @elvispresley5921 Рік тому +2

      O wow... I'm sub'n ! Just gotta look-see at your channel ! ...this is gonna be FUN ! & TY again =)

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому

      YW & TY!

    • @AnHebrewChild
      @AnHebrewChild Рік тому

      Was Bill Russell the first man who is black to play in the NBA? Is this what he got the freedom medal for?
      Was he the NBA's Jackie Robinson?? I never knew this

  • @davidyetter5409
    @davidyetter5409 Рік тому +6

    Russell may not be considered the GOAT, but, He's the only player with 11 rings. Something to consider.

    • @4orrcountry
      @4orrcountry Рік тому +1

      IF Championships are what matter most, Russell IS THE GOAT. If stats and trophies and dunks and such are what matter most, I feel sorry for you. Ever hear of the expression, "Stats are for losers."?
      There is no greater WINNER in the entire history of TEAM sports than Bill Russell.

    • @davidyetter5409
      @davidyetter5409 Рік тому +2

      @@4orrcountry Most losers don't have stats like Russells.

  • @leodrosia4369
    @leodrosia4369 Рік тому +8

    There was no way Russell and Sam Jones were losing their last games ....when u think of the Celtics then Russell and havlicek come to mind , 2 legends .

  • @ekans404
    @ekans404 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for posting this.

  • @TheBdavis231
    @TheBdavis231 Рік тому +3

    REst in Power Bill Russell and John Havelcheck

  • @sweynforkbeardtraindude
    @sweynforkbeardtraindude Рік тому +3

    9:26: THE CELTIC WAY! nuff said!

  • @jakejito2123
    @jakejito2123 10 місяців тому

    What an awesome video! Thank you for for posting it 👍

  • @mark11967AD
    @mark11967AD Рік тому +2

    Not to sound corny but this interview to me is all about love. Tremendous men both of them.

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +3

      Not corny at all... it is about love. When you get around the Real GREATs - thats what it was about. A Real Team... here you become - "Teammates - For - Life!" Which is much bigger than just winning.

  • @Swee7Car01ine
    @Swee7Car01ine 23 дні тому +1

    Priceless. Those were "The Real Days"; like at any time, nothin' was perfect, but during that Era & so many before it & after it, i think more things were done "the right way" than the number of things that are done "the right way" in the past 40 yrs. I really like Mr. Russell & i agree with him 100% in regards to his reply about being a man who plays basketball but considering that his skin was the color that it was, & there's nothing wrong about that, & considering the history of the U.S.A., i wonder if he would've answered that question the same way if his skin had the least amount of melanin in it? I'm just curious, that's all.

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  23 дні тому

      I believe he would have. He told me that I was, "Not a football player... rather someone who's involved in athletics." Seems small or basic - but I was then able to separate myself from my job. So it put what I did... vs who I am in perspective. Which reminded me that I'm so much more then just my profession (we all are).
      And, ya those were the 'Real Days' - which is why I always sought out to learn and listen to that generation.

    • @Swee7Car01ine
      @Swee7Car01ine 23 дні тому

      @@Huntinggreatness i was leaning that way & still am

  • @rddavies
    @rddavies Рік тому +2

    Two things about Havlicek. He was a compulsive neat freak. He had all these rituals when he traveled that his socks, his clothes all had to be folded a certain way. The other thing. I was told - and I think I believe this - that when they tried to give him a chest X-Ray his lungs were so big that they wouldn't fit on a conventional X-Ray film. That bit about the interview where he said he would just run around - he was in incredible physical condition always.

  • @RD22
    @RD22 11 місяців тому +2

    Russell doesn't really get enough credit for coaching the last 2 Championships in 68 & 69. Dude was a basketball genius and a people expert.

  • @ramansahota1563
    @ramansahota1563 Рік тому +5

    Epic

  • @syncmonism
    @syncmonism Рік тому +2

    19 Championship rings between these two players! And they weren't playing against chumps either. The league was small but densely packed with great players even back then.

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому

      GREAT players! Who were = Super Tough, Smart, & Talented!

  • @CSABHOF
    @CSABHOF Рік тому +2

    Awesome! When did you interview them? Thanks

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! It was right before Bill Russell statue was being put up in City hall in 2013

  • @scottbarnett3566
    @scottbarnett3566 Рік тому +1

    RIP both

  • @berndtherrenvolk1951
    @berndtherrenvolk1951 Рік тому +1

    Russ & Hondo. Great players. Even better men.

  • @PInk77W1
    @PInk77W1 Рік тому

    Dang
    I haven’t seen John Havleck since 1975

  • @bigdave1579
    @bigdave1579 7 місяців тому +1

    What year was this recorded?

  • @keeosama
    @keeosama Рік тому +2

    Could you get a interview with Oscar Robertson

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому

      Hmmm... that would be another great one! Let do some work on that and see

  • @allistermcginlay6476
    @allistermcginlay6476 Рік тому +3

    Game 7 of the 1969 Finals, Chamberlain's last game against Bill Russell, Wilt twisted his right knee with 5½ minutes left and was soon replaced. Chamberlain said he wanted to return, but that Lakers coach Butch van Breda Kolff wouldn't put him back in.
    That decision might have something to do with the celtics team win?

    • @4orrcountry
      @4orrcountry Рік тому +5

      Looking at it from afar, I can see why you might think that way, but there was much more to it than that: Lakers coach Van Breda Kolff was reportedly disgusted at Wilt for pulling himself out of the game when he hurt his leg. It was Game 7, IN LA, for God's sake, with just a few minutes to in the game and Wilt, being a key player, BELONGED on the court! Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and play - and that was one of those times. But Wilt chose not to. And in so doing, Wilt lost some respect from in and around the basketball world.

    • @patek9789
      @patek9789 Рік тому +3

      @@4orrcountry that doesn’t even make sense.

    • @rexvisitor44
      @rexvisitor44 Рік тому

      @@patek9789 May not make sense to you but it's accurate. Van Breda Koff was not happy with Wilt and refused to put him back in. This is well known

    • @patek9789
      @patek9789 Рік тому

      @@rexvisitor44 yeah and how did that go for him? he got fired and even the own gm of the lakers at the time yelled at him and demanded to put him in the game. Wilt was playing great too before the injury

  • @kevinhennessey3189
    @kevinhennessey3189 Рік тому +1

    So I was watching Russell play Chamberlin when I was like 7 yrs old. I asked my Dad if Chamberlin was better than Russell because he scored more points, my Dad said that Russell was the better player because he made everybody he played with Better.

    • @Huntinggreatness
      @Huntinggreatness  Рік тому +2

      Agreed. The very best make those around them better!

  • @alfredodistefanolaulhe2212
    @alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 Рік тому +1

    Russ is wearing 2 of his 11 rings.

  • @thehealthychefri
    @thehealthychefri Рік тому +2

    Lockdown Defense front and center!

  • @phillipowens3612
    @phillipowens3612 Рік тому +1

    Bill Russell/Havlicek/Cousy/Larry Bird and add KG are the 🏀 Legends responsible for 17 🏆 titles

  • @tomsauer3830
    @tomsauer3830 Рік тому +2

    If Russell had been born 4 years later, my Knicks wouldn't have their two Championships (1970 and 73).