When Magic Johnson says Pete was a great player who had a big impact and influence on his style of game what more is there left to say.

He was also suffering from a heart condition and he STILL PLAYED AMAZINGLY.

Today he’d be regarded as an electrifying superstar. Back then he was belittled as a showboat and a hotdog. Other players were jealous of his skills and his money.

One of the amazing things about Pete was that he played his entire career with a hole in his heart. Doctors were very surprised that Pete could even withstand the rigors of pro basketball much less be one of the greatest to ever lace em up. Pete's heart defect eventually caught up to him and he passed much too young. He had this issue all along from when he was practicing 8 hours a day as a kid to averaging 44 in college to being one of the best NBA guards ever. Remarkable!

One of the biggest factors is the 3 pointer. He averaged over 40 points with no 3 point shooting

Thanks bro for stickig up for Pete. He had issues, but man, that guy could play.

Outside of basketball, he released his demons by surrendering his life to Christ and found the peace he never had.

I never watched Pistol Pete. But,my teacher made us watch a documented movie (The Pistol) based on Pistol Pete in '92 in 6th grade at age 11. Ever since than,he's been my favorite. Guy was way ahead of his time.

Pete's problem was he didn't have teammates that could really play that kind of ball. He was all alone basically.

I was born in 1950 and my older brother used to tell me about how great Pete was. Went into detail about how his dad helped him along, from a VERY young age; dribbling from a moving car, from the rear seats,Left hand and Right handed, a little faster each time, while shifting across the bench seat. Drove Pete to school that way; never missed a moment of honing his skills . . . I miss you, Richard💔

Pete was one of the greatest ballhandlers to ever step foot on a basketball court. He never found his true niche in the Nba. He was taken far to young,RIP Pete.

Great size and skill set. Unmatched in his time and set the stage for showtime. Unreal player...

My favorite story of Pete is when his dad use to drive him around town, Pete would be sticking out the window dribbling the ball through the window.

Maravich was the most exciting player to watch on the fast break ever. The passes he dished out seemed to defy the laws of physics...just like UFOs.

I was lucky enough to see Pete Marivitch play live. He was and still is my all time favorite player. Watching him on videos is one thing, but seeing him perform live in front of you, was truly amazing. You really did wonder if he really did what you just saw him do. His shooting and ball handling was the best you ever saw. No one at that time knew how to cover him. Many times he was double teamed or triple teamed which just opened the game up for some outrageous passing. The ball looked like part of his hand. Truly the best.

people piss me off when they hold him back so many bad situations but nobody gives him credit or give him the recognition he needs I love pistol and wish I could be as good as him

His shooting touch is legendary

Wonderful tribute brother. Brought a tear to eye. He was unstoppable.

I saw pistol growing up in NYC. Brothers talked about his game. Pete suffered a devastating knee injury in his prime, which took away some of his amazing speed skills. All said his lifetime stats compare right with Kobe's. Pete was an amazing ball handler and passer. His fellow players couldn't believe how they even got his crazy passes.

He played for the New Orleans Jazz a return to his hometown before they moved to Utah, great player

Pete did things that would make your mouth drop today. Had he been around in the Instagram and mix tape era, he no doubt would’ve been considered The goat or at least been in the conversation. There really was a time that he was the baddest man on the planet. Never cheated you. Never took nights off. In a bigger market he could’ve been a multi champ but he made sure he would never be forgotten. The people we consider the greatest idolized this man for a reason.

J-Will had incredible handles. Bird and Dirk were incredible shooters. Nash and Stockton were incredible passers. But Pistol was ALL OF THIS...rolled into one. Being resented by team mates, playing during the leagues least popular decade, injuries, and mental issues impacted his overall legacy. And since Bird and Magic resurrected the league, becoming the NBA's "saviors"...most will say Bird was the greatest white player ever. But don't sleep, Pistol Pete Maravich was one of the best ever...and true basketball fans know this.

Pete came into the game 30 years too early. He would have been a truly all time great and would have most likely had a better longer career in today’s game or the 2000s

Maravich would torture these dudes today. No one will ever match his ball handling skills.

The behind the back crossover at the 0:58 second mark was too nasty. Then he finished it off with the no look pass.

Bruh If pistol pete was allowed to do whatever he wanted on the court and the coaches wouldn't kicked him off the court or held him back he would've became a Basketball God at almost every aspect of the game mainly on the defense he's a God if he was allowed to actually show off his skills he would've had better handles of all time beast shooter of all time bruh he still holds his college record for the most scoring bruh he scored 40 to 44 points a game at that time they didn't even have a 3 point line bruh That would've been 60 to 75 points a season bruh this dude is a God he had so many moves and so much talent but couldn't show it cuz of the coaches

Sean: Pistol Pete is insanely underrated Also Sean: Calls him Pete Mavarich

Lived for basketball. died playing. He would dominate today. LEGEND

Rock on Pete with your bad self RIP. I got to see him at LSU and he was the truth...

A film study showed that with a three-point line, instead of a 44 point average in college his average would have been about 57.

I grew up watching Pistol LIVE, and as a young black kid, let me tell you, he was one of the GREATEST, if NOT the GREATEST I EVER saw, period. He could take anyone to the hole, and most of his shots were 3 pointers in todays world. And let me tell you, his defense was MUCH better than given credit for. Without question, he belongs in the top 5, and anyone who saw him play up close, can make a case for him being in the top 3 besides Jordan and Kareem. And if we talk about his college days, he owns a feet that NO ONE, and I MEAN NO ONE, will EVER come close too, averaging 44 a game for 3 years. THAT'S FUCKING CRAZY... In todays game, all you need to do is average 15 3 pointers per game, for THREE WHOLE YEARS, and then you could tie him. THINK ABOUT THAT... FIFTEEN 3 pointers, PER GAME!!! His senior year, he did 44.5 points a game. THAT'S INSANE!!! Besides Nolan Ryan throwing 7 NO HITTERS, this feet is impossible to match, and will NEVER fall. God rest your soul Pete. You left us too soon...

My idol..always was..always will be. Truly super human...words can't adequately describe his talent.

BTM, Thanks for this wonderful video of a true innovator and unique talent. Unfortunately we never saw his potential in NBA he was deserving of more. He is truly one of the greats, thanks for the wonderful memories and recognizing his abilities.

'Pistol' the Life of Pete Maravich, is an amazingly penetrating book by Mark Kriegel. I learned about so many characters/players, like Herb White, a 6'2" white guy who didn't play much but would put on a half-time dunk show, Wilt Chamberlain called him the best dunker he'd ever seen, even doing Vince Carter's elbow dunk, this was in 1970. Loved this video for the Pistol, one of the greatest shooters ever, and original magician with the ball. His shots in college have actually been marked out, had there been a 3 point he'd have a career avg of over 47. His final year with the Celtics and rookie Larry Bird in 80, they played a game of HORSE, Pistol never got an H. When he was traded to the Jazz it was still in New Orleans, his home state. He's definitely underrated, and his story is so nuanced, painful. Such a quick release, like Drazen Petrovich and Klay Thompson, but he was just as good if not better off the dribble.

It was the NEW ORLEANS JAZZ not the Utah Jazz

I wonder what his scoring average would have been if there had been a three point line during his career.

I notice he doesn't palm the ball every dribble, as today's players - a huge advantage in controlling the ball. It wasn't allowed then. And he is still considered one of the best ball handlers of all time. Amazing.

Thank you! Sean This is the content I missed (NBA History). Especially those amazing talented NBA players were ahead of their time.

Pete reminds me of Bob Cousy.Perfect ball handler at the same time a court general.A great scorer and a humble player.

Loved the Pistol. R.I.P. Definitely underrated nowadays!

He was ahead of his time that was his problem. Great Player indeed!

Pete was never disrespected in his day. Every single kid in this country during his college days wanted to be just like him. He was showtime long before there was showtime.

I wonder what he might have done, had his congenital heart inefficiency been discovered & repaired in childhood.

I loved watching him. When I was a kid I was taken to a Cavs/Hawks game his rookie year at the old Cleveland Arena. He put on a show. Not to detract at all from his individual greatness but the college stats are inflated because of the all white SEC of that era. It was a below the rim game then.

Not to many players can say they were scoring champion that alone sets him apart not adding ball handling or passing.do you realize how difficult it is to score 30+ points a game in the nba?

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

Couldn’t agree more. Way ahead of his time. Wish he played in the 80’s and on. Just phenomenal.

I really enjoy your videos brother. You're a true basketball fan. Definitely when talking about the GOAT, "Pistol" has to come up in that conversation. Maravich's greatest accomplishment is that he wanted to be remembered for sharing his testimony of Jesus Christ more than anything else. I think that says it all.

I live in Louisiana and I personally saw this man play and all of the videos in the world don't give this guy justice! The man scored over 60 points in a game back when there were no 3 point shots! Just think about this for a while!!! Pistol Pete could score from anywhere on the court! Pistol Pete omg if he would have only had a team to back him up? Pistol Pete would play 1 on 1 with other players in the league and he would just about always win! I'm really glad you made this video!!! People need to give this guy his props for sure! In his prime in today's league with all of the technology that we have today Pistol Pete would make you forget about Lebron and every other basketball player the people look up to!!!! He was kinda like Steph Curry with a lot more offense!!!!

I loved the ending. You did a helluva job. I am moved. Thank you.

My favorite player ever!! A beast, but he never had a competitive team around him...

Outstanding video !!! Learned a lot

way ahead of his time ... he'd be worshipped in today's TV era where he could be seen playing every game

This dude could ball. He was the NBA’s version of Bird 10 years before Bird

Great video and extremely professional production. Pete was innovative greatness, he changed the game. This video is better than ESPN.

Let's not forget that he was the greatest college player of all-time as well!!!

I don't ever comment on videos but I really love your videos man! Keep it up you are awesome! I love the old school props you give that that these kids don't know about!

Saw him play in '77' He was incredible

BTM Well done. Pete Maravich -- remembered always as a player and a man.

Agreed ... The old ABA would have been more suited to Pistol's style!!!

If we are talking shooting, handles, and passing as a package, Pistol, Curry, Nash, and Price are the top four players ever! But Pete was the GODFATHER OF IT ALL! Plus people forget that Pete was a legit 6'5-6'6 on top of it! And peak-prime wise he was a top 10 SG of all time. GOAT wise, u could make that same case. But between the injuries, depression, alcoholism, etc., he retired at 32 years of age. That's an age where MANY of the great players are still in their prime years. From there, he didn't enjoy the team success that MJ, Kobe, Drexler, West, Klay, etc. have had at the SG spot. So for ALL the players who truly changed the game, Pete probably doesn't get his just due QUITE AS MUCH as those guys. When it comes to the great blend of shooting, handles, and passing in a showtime manner, Pete was FOR SURE the godfather! Then came guys like Mark Price, Nash, and Curry. Pete, Dr. J, Gervin, Thompson, and Tiny are THE PERIMETER PLAYERS in the 70's who gave us THE LOOK of what was coming in the 80's and 90's. When it came to sick handles (Tiny and Pete), slick passing (Tiny and Pete), deep 3 point range (Pete), hops (Doc and Thompson), and big guards 6'7 and up with the total package scoring skillset (Gervin)

Not a huge NBA fan, but I find your videos hugely entertaining and well produced.

The most exciting basketball player of all time... PISTOL PETE MARAVICH !!!

One day in March I was in my school salon playing nba2017 and as I was scrolling which character to play, I discovered this legend. Trust me, I know nothing about basketball or how to play it (I can't even throw the ball right,or any types of shots) and I sincerely thank Pistol Pete for making me like the game just a little better

Great video my man, as usual!

Hell YEA, Pete is underrated! Pete Maravich, was a player before his time, way before his time!

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO HONORING ONE OF THE "BEST" BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME. IT'S A SHAME MORE PEOPLE DON'T KNOW HOW GOOD HE ACTUALLY WAS. WHAT MAKES THE WHOLE THING EVEN MORE REMARKABLE IS THE FACT THAT HE DID ALL THIS AMAZING SHOTS AND PLAYS WITH THE DISADVANTAGE OF A BAD HEART WHICH IS THE REASONS FOR HIS EARLY DEATH BY HEART ATTACK. IMAGINE HOW LONG HE WOULD HAVE PLAYED AND HOW HIS SCORING AVERAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN EVEN HIGHER MAKING HIM THE "GOAT". BY THE WAY I'M OLD ENOUGH AND LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE SEEN HIM PLAY IN PERSON AT THE CHARLOTTE, NC COLISEUM BACK IN 1969 PLAYING CLEMSON, HE GOT 49 POINTS WITHOUT ANY 3 POINTERS WHICH DIDN'T EXIST THEN, I'M SURE HE SHOT AND MADE 5 OR 6 OF THEM DURING THAT GAME. 😮😅😊

1 of the greatest players of all time

When I was a kid I listened to Jazz games on my radio I would try to visualize Pistols skills. One of the best EVER !

I was there during Pete's best seasons in New Orleans.. I was a ball boy and also went to 2 of his basketball camps. I was there for his 68 point game against the Knicks. If the NBA would have allowed Dr.J to play with him it might have been a different story. The game would have been easy for him. Even Jordan said he might have been Dominque Wilkins if he played with the Hawks because of the small market.

Pete would be a premier player in todays NBA. He is the GOAT - of college basketball. One of the most highly skilled players ever.

6:36 though. Few guys today can even finish with their left. Now you talk about fake right hand shot for left hand? Damn.

He looks smaller than 6' 6". He loved the game so much. Thanks for your video. It seemed like the players that played with him may not have played as a team. I think he was disrespected because he was a great shot and white. He passed the ball a lot.

Back for Pete. Congrats on reaching 200K A great milestone, achieve through your merit

PISTOL PETE is my all time favorite player he was incredible

Injuries. And had the Dr. J manipulation not happened, Erving and Maravich would have won a chip in Atlanta.

Thanks for making this video for Pistol Pete!

Pistol + DrJ playing together for the Hawks would have created a cultural revolution in the 70s NBA. Too bad it didn't happen.

Pistol was an innovator

Pistol Pete was one of the biggest what ifs. The off the court demons he had along with the injuries. And the tragic death after a friendly basketball game with his friends only at the age of 40. The old school fans make sure people know who he was and what he did for the game of basketball but sadly he is kind of forgotten and not known around the younger fans who rarely spend their time to know the history of the game and to know the players who came before and have since passed on. RIP Pistol Pete!

In a interview, Dr. J stated that he used to play one on one with Pistol Pete after practice when both of them were with the Atlanta Hawks, He won some and Pete won some and both of them had to buy each other dinner on more than one occasion.

He turned his life to Jesus Christ something I need to do

Hey Sean. Been a fan on yours for about a year. Huge Celtics fan and of course Bird as a kid. So glad to come across this video. I'm from Raleigh and my aunt was engaged to Pete. But called it off cause he "looked wierd" I still bust her chops to this day.

Imagine if Pistol Pete sit out the 1979-80 season to recover from a knee injury and played his final year with the 80-81 Celtic championship team instead.

Does anyone know if there is any footage of Pete on the court with the Globetrotters? I remember going to see them in the early 70's. So much fun. Meadowlark did his Bucket gig right in front of me,wow.thought I'd be soaked.this young kid never forgot that.Curly Neil ,Marcus damn we had some real fun times.Pete was asked if wanted to join but went to the NBA.

not to be a stickler, but he was traded to the New Orleans Jazz, I remember going to the games. He was so exciting to see.

Pistle always had a basketball with him. To the movie theaters, to everything and got to really know the ball.

Thanks for your stellar analysis and the many kind things you had to say about Pistol Pete Maravich. 🧨

Cool video, the guy was just amazing!

My goats at each position: Center - Bill Russell Power Forward - Tim Duncan Small Forward - Larry Bird Point Guard - Magic Johnson Shooting Guard - Michael Jordan Russell, during his playing days, was like having a coach on the court. Extremely intelligent. I would have loved to have heard a deep conversation between Russ, the greatest winner of all time, and Pistol, the greatest college player of all time.

At 6:37- the switch hands in mid air. 15 years BEFORE Jordan. Pay homage people 💯🔥

He truly was a tremendous basketball player, but the greatest thing he ever did was not mentioned in this video and that is he personally receive Jesus Christ as his Saviour and as he went out into eternity it wasn't his basketball greatness that mattered it was that he had a Saviour. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"

for some reason i always saw pistol pete as the goat dunno why. this is what i always felt when i watched and read about him

Your Channel is disrespected by how many views and subs you have. You really deserve ALOT MORE!!

He is not diarespected. He is in the original greatest 50 nba player list and a movie was made about him.

Outstanding presentation all BB fans should report. The NBA life in 1970

Great job on this my man, love seeing the appreciation.....The Pistol was..... fantastic.....

With Pete your looking at the first guy to bring that street ball style to the pros and it would be many years before anyone else would do the same

You speak in a very deliberate, measured way. Where are you from, and are you like an English teacher or something? Thanks for your videos. An old (over 50) fan like me gets to relieve basketball memories.

6:07 He wasn't traded to the Utah Jazz, he was traded to the New Orleans Jazz.