Yes, Spencer Haywood had game. In 1968 while serving in Vietnam with the US Air Force was the first time I heard about Spencer and what he accomplished for our country in the 1968 Olympics. I highly people to read about Spencer Haywood life. I am also happy to see him get into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Well deserved.
A very profound and emotional speech. Like Mr. Haywood, I'm the son of a hard-working Mississippian. I understood Mr. Haywood's challenging upbringing in Jim crow Mississippi.
And man did he have game, at 6'8" he could do it all shoot, rebound, drive to the basket, defend. I can't really think of no one with his all around game, playing today.
+Antbeast23 He was a smart guy in some ways and did stand up for what he believed. Unfortunately, he was not so dedicated to his team, and seemed to let other "issues" get in the way of reaching his potential. Drugs, rebellious attitude, lawsuits, contract issues, etc. Known for non basketball matters as well as not.
The U.S. was not expected to win gold in the 1968 Olympics, especially when few college stars turned out for the team. But the U.S. was carried to gold by a teenage junior college player named Spencer Haywood.
As a kid growing up and seeing him play in the Olympics was beyond amazing and then I was done with hs in 69 .. The great guy played for the sonics and did everything in Seattle.. He played 5 years there and the team could of traded him for 5-6 great players back then. Later Spencer won a Ring with magic, and .Kareem with the lakers in 1980. Spencer was so quick with great hands and strength to shot, rebound and defend.. Just think Spencer changed the rules of the NBA…. He went all the way to the Supreme Court…Because of him players can play at a younger age.. Yay.. As a kid from Washington it was great to see him play.. He was one of a kind player. Kind of like Cooper Cupp. Yay..
I saw Spencer play 2 times in person, both at the Palestra in Philly. First time he had 42 points and 32 rebounds against LaSalle and All American Ken Durrett. Spencer was unreal that night. Next time he went against Villanova and its All American Howard Porter. Villanova beat Detroit by 15+ points and Spencer didnt do too well against Howard Porter. Porter had 28 points and 15 boards and Spencer had 15 points , and 16 rebound. It was great to see Spencer in the Palestra. Congrads on the HOF
The younger ball players with their millions does not comprehend what black player like Mr. Spencer Haywood and others had to go through to survive in the NBA/the world .
Spencer Haywood did have game. I remember him in the 1968 Olympics and during his ABA days. He did put up some numbers. His career in New York was one of unfulfilled promises, in part because he came right after three future Hall of Famers retired, namely Willis Reed, Jerry Lucas, and Dave DeBusschere. Haywood was young, the expectations were high, and the pressure of the New York City nightlife was a major distraction. How different his career might have been had he played with a veteran like Reed.
I created an Association on NBA2K20 with all the All Time Greats and guess what this guy is the rank number 1 in the list beating all the GOATS in any era! And that's what brought me here
I’m sooo glad he got in but voters of the HOF that neglected to put this man in earlier,with all of these BASKETBALL accolades & all that he did for the game of BASKETBALL,shame on you.Please work on getting it right sooner so these great pioneers can get their roses while they’re amongst the living
Who told Spencer Haywood he only got 5min?? Shame on them. There’s plenty of HOF inductee speeches lasting 20+ min. It’s his moment - let the man shine.
Yes he had game alright. He was a monster. Moses Malone came in also because of this trail blazer right out of high school and averaged over 20 points a game and double digit rebounds a game.
The NBA and NCAA basketball still have a ax to grind with this man because he was responsible for the one and done and college basketball players leaving early for the NBA. Why is basketball, football and hockey the only jobs where you can’t decide who and where you want to work? The draft should be eliminated. If the military abolished the draft, why not professional sports teams.
Never reached his potential. Always had other "agendas." Beating the establishment, never satisfied with his contract, left each previous team in a rubble. Excellent talent, for sure, but not really a guy you want to build around or even have on your team. It would have taken a very strong coach to rein him in. Too bad.
his rook year in fast and loose denver ABA was probably his NBA potential stat-wise- 30 and 19.5. maybe even more than his real nba potential as 20 glasses a night is a ton and 45.3 MPG not sustainable. too bad he went to die on the nicks and in that pit NYC lol
He was a great player in the 70s, but sadly he's gonna be remembered for his drug use and being kicked off the 1980s Lakers team that won a championship. At least the good thing is she be drug addiction and got into the Hall of Fame..
Never seen Chuck get so emotional. Special moment
Yes, Spencer Haywood had game. In 1968 while serving in Vietnam with the US Air Force was the first time I heard about Spencer and what he accomplished for our country in the 1968 Olympics. I highly people to read about Spencer Haywood life. I am also happy to see him get into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Well deserved.
A very profound and emotional speech. Like Mr. Haywood, I'm the son of a hard-working Mississippian. I understood Mr. Haywood's challenging upbringing in Jim crow Mississippi.
You gotta love Spencer Haywood, what a man's man. God bless his soul.
“I’m Spencer Haywood. I paved the way for you” - Spencer Haywood to Shaq
Charles Barkley was on the stage with Spencer because he vouched for Spencer for years to get him in the hall of fame.
+elwin38 Probably, since Charles was a bit of a rebel himself. But Charles was more dedicated to the game and success also.
Mississippi and Alabama on the same stage. Lol.
And man did he have game, at 6'8" he could do it all shoot, rebound, drive to the basket, defend. I can't really think of no one with his all around game, playing today.
@@JAWrightonline agreed
Haywood should've made the Hall of Fame decades ago
Just imagine the untold stories, this could be one of them 😢
We have had the opportunity to see Haywood in Venice , Italy with Reyer Venezia Team . Thank you spencer good Luck!
Such a well spoken person who obviously had great talent as a player.
+Antbeast23 He was a smart guy in some ways and did stand up for what he believed. Unfortunately, he was not so dedicated to his team, and seemed to let other "issues" get in the way of reaching his potential. Drugs, rebellious attitude, lawsuits, contract issues, etc. Known for non basketball matters as well as not.
The U.S. was not expected to win gold in the 1968 Olympics, especially when few college stars turned out for the team. But the U.S. was carried to gold by a teenage junior college player named Spencer Haywood.
Spencer most definitely had Game. So Glad your IN
As a kid growing up and seeing him play in the Olympics was beyond amazing and then I was done with hs in 69 .. The great guy played for the sonics and did everything in Seattle.. He played 5 years there and the team could of traded him for 5-6 great players back then. Later Spencer won a Ring with magic, and .Kareem with the lakers in 1980. Spencer was so quick with great hands and strength to shot, rebound and defend.. Just think Spencer changed the rules of the NBA…. He went all the way to the Supreme Court…Because of him players can play at a younger age.. Yay.. As a kid from Washington it was great to see him play.. He was one of a kind player. Kind of like Cooper Cupp. Yay..
He was married to the model Iman (who later married David Bowie), and that’s their daughter in the audience Zuleka
I saw Spencer play 2 times in person, both at the Palestra in Philly. First time he had 42 points and 32 rebounds against LaSalle and All American Ken Durrett. Spencer was unreal that night. Next time he went against Villanova and its All American Howard Porter. Villanova beat Detroit by 15+ points and Spencer didnt do too well against Howard Porter. Porter had 28 points and 15 boards and Spencer had 15 points , and 16 rebound. It was great to see Spencer in the Palestra. Congrads on the HOF
The younger ball players with their millions does not comprehend what black player like Mr. Spencer Haywood and others had to go through to survive in the NBA/the world .
"I had game". I love that
About damn time!
Great speech 😍😍😍
dang this dude is a historical figure!
Spencer Haywood did have game. I remember him in the 1968 Olympics and during his ABA days. He did put up some numbers. His career in New York was one of unfulfilled promises, in part because he came right after three future Hall of Famers retired, namely Willis Reed, Jerry Lucas, and Dave DeBusschere. Haywood was young, the expectations were high, and the pressure of the New York City nightlife was a major distraction. How different his career might have been had he played with a veteran like Reed.
Damn, Haywood is a Goat man, OKC!!
Winning Times brought me here
My home town Silver City, MS.
I created an Association on NBA2K20 with all the All Time Greats and guess what this guy is the rank number 1 in the list beating all the GOATS in any era! And that's what brought me here
Mr. Detroit City 💯
I have so much respect for Mr. Spencer Haywood. He paved the way for all the African-American players.
Charles, take care of the weight, man! You can do it!
@ 7:50 look at Demarcus cousins!! He looks really disinterested.
That's because he's from Alabama... lol
I remember Spencer Haywood playin for the Denver Rockets back in the day
Yes. The American Basketball Association (ABA). The red, white, and blue basketball. And the 3 point shot.
I’m sooo glad he got in but voters of the HOF that neglected to put this man in earlier,with all of these BASKETBALL accolades & all that he did for the game of BASKETBALL,shame on you.Please work on getting it right sooner so these great pioneers can get their roses while they’re amongst the living
ONE OF MY IDOLS IS SPENCER HAYWOOD
Much long over do when he made the hall of fame. There would be no LeBron James or any under class men without Haywood.
Politics. Duh
It was nice for Charles Barkley to be asked to walk out a newly inducted hall of famer
The NBA board of governors wrongfully wouldn't let him in because of politics. Should of been First ballot.
The real goat
wow
Lebron would have never broke that scoring title if it wasn’t for Spencer. What a legend
Who told Spencer Haywood he only got 5min?? Shame on them. There’s plenty of HOF inductee speeches lasting 20+ min. It’s his moment - let the man shine.
Yes he had game alright. He was a monster. Moses Malone came in also because of this trail blazer right out of high school and averaged over 20 points a game and double digit rebounds a game.
Charles Barkley looks like he ate after meal ceremony already
Didn’t he got cut from Lakers for drug use
Yes during the 1980 NBA Finals
this dude was gangsta af
I came here to hear if he said anything about that Nike deal ✌
He could of had 10 percent of Nike but he chose 100k
The NBA and NCAA basketball still have a ax to grind with this man because he was responsible for the one and done and college basketball players leaving early for the NBA. Why is basketball, football and hockey the only jobs where you can’t decide who and where you want to work? The draft should be eliminated. If the military abolished the draft, why not professional sports teams.
So this is who I have on my myteam lineup for nba2k 20
He forgot to thank Paul Westhead… Oh nevermind.
A big coke recovery bless him
Kareem kicked him off the team
Did it to himself. Wasn't Kareem or Coach Westhead.
Worst trade in Lakers History (Adrian Dantley for this guy)
Never reached his potential. Always had other "agendas." Beating the establishment, never satisfied with his contract, left each previous team in a rubble. Excellent talent, for sure, but not really a guy you want to build around or even have on your team. It would have taken a very strong coach to rein him in. Too bad.
his rook year in fast and loose denver ABA was probably his NBA potential stat-wise- 30 and 19.5. maybe even more than his real nba potential as 20 glasses a night is a ton and 45.3 MPG not sustainable. too bad he went to die on the nicks and in that pit NYC lol
@@postaltraining he messed up every team he was on you don’t know better
The guy SH was a serious baller coming out of Seattle, the first superstar out of Seattle: Lenny Wilkins, Spencer Heyward
He was a great player in the 70s, but sadly he's gonna be remembered for his drug use and being kicked off the 1980s Lakers team that won a championship. At least the good thing is she be drug addiction and got into the Hall of Fame..