Elgin Baylor Statue Ceremony

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6 жыл бұрын

Elgin Baylor became the 10th person honored with a statue outside of Staples Center, in a ceremony held prior to the Lakers game on April 6

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@CJBAR29 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Elgin Baylor. So glad you were able to witness this tribute for you before you passed. 💜💛

@vernpascal1531 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...his book Hang Time is fantastic too. His first encounter with The Big Dipper is worth the price of the book by itself.

@CJBAR29 3 жыл бұрын

@@vernpascal1531 Thank you for this. I'm gonna purchase and read the book one of these days.

@vernpascal1531 3 жыл бұрын

@@CJBAR29 it's quite a read. My dad saw Elgin play in the mid 50's in Boise Idaho when he was at College of Idaho, before Seattle. A lot of interesting stuff ,and good insights into the times, and a lot of players I didn't know before.

@CJBAR29 3 жыл бұрын

@@vernpascal1531 That's amazing! I could only imagine how his game was so ahead of its time, especially with all his midair antics 💪 I appreciate you

@imjaire 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔💔💔🕊🕊🕊🕊 R.I.P ELGIN BAYLOR

@teddymlgdawg4652 3 жыл бұрын

RIP to one of the greatest players to ever put on a lakers uniform

@pumaking6 3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Elgin. A true Laker legend, never forgotten

@charlestonbrown3383 3 жыл бұрын

An NBA legend

@imjaire 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔💔💔🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 R.I.P ELGIN BAYLOR

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

Wherever he’s at I hope he’s restin at ease

@Salemslot77 6 жыл бұрын

As far as I'm concerned, Elgin played in that 1972 season and therefore won a ring. I don't care what anyone says. One of the most underrated players of all time. In the top 15-20 players ever for sure.

@melo20034 3 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Elgin Baylor. 🙏🏻❤️💛💜

@rapturousdj3576 3 жыл бұрын

The most underrated player of all time. RIP Elgin Baylor

@lloydkline6946 3 жыл бұрын

❤elgin baylor, elgin baylor & Jerry west original dynamic duo,

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

He was the greatest…..till wilt chamberlain came along

@jeremy9306 3 жыл бұрын

We lost our foundation today. Thank you Mr. Baylor for everything you did on and off the court, and for jump starting the greatest franchise in NBA history.

@nicols216 3 жыл бұрын

RIP LEGEND !!! You deserve this statue, purple and yellow forever !!

@2Oldcoots 3 жыл бұрын

As a youngster I went to the Old Madison Square Garden and watched Elgin Baylor. His acrobatics were stunning and so was his unselfishness. A true giant of the game who was ahead of his time and underrated. Not to mention, a loving, caring human being who was a role model.

@M.L.7 6 жыл бұрын

Jerry West mentioned in his book (West by West) that he found it beyond frustrating when he (Jerry) and the Lakers finally won the championship in '72. Jerry said the only thing on his mind was that Elgin was missing. If memory serves, Elgin retired from basketball the day before the Lakers went on their legendary win-streak of 33 games on their way to the championship. It would have been wonderful to see Jerry and Elgin win a title together. Nevertheless, Elgin is a living legend.

@jshudo44 6 жыл бұрын

The biggest crime is the fact that the Lakers are honoring a man that should have had a statue years ago. All that aside, I'm glad Elgin finally gets his place in Lakers history.

@M.L.7 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Sad, too, that Kareem had to kick and scream a bit for them to follow through on their promise to get him his statue. In my opinion, Kareem is the greatest player of all-time. Even Magic said that he (Cap) should've had the first statue.

@jshudo44 6 жыл бұрын

M. L. Him and Kareem both deserved statues years ago, absolutely.

@M.L.7 6 жыл бұрын

True!

@M.L.7 6 жыл бұрын

I may be the black sheep in the conversation, but from the show-time era, I've always felt that Michael Cooper should have had his jersey retired. He was there for all 5 rings, and he is THE ONLY Laker in franchise history to be awarded the defensive player of the year award. When you think about all the greats, especially the centers that the Lakers have had through the years, I think it's an absolutely amazing feat.

@demariomays4597 3 жыл бұрын

Bill Wither''s voice is so soothing to hear Rip Mr. Baylor and Withers gone to soon.......

@NMG_Ro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad he got his flowers before he passed

@Tipledan 3 жыл бұрын

I was blessed to see Elgin ;play the game and have always said he was the greatest I'd ever seen.

@whosiskid 6 жыл бұрын

Elgin Baylor and Jerry West were and are my two favorite players of all time. I honestly think Elgin was the best forward of all time in the NBA.He really was that good. And West, along with Michael, one of the two best shooting guards.

@quintonhom5921 6 жыл бұрын

Most underrated player in NBA history. The forebear to Dr. J, Jordan, and all the generations of athletic wings to come after.

@quintonhom5921 6 жыл бұрын

Gregory Sweer what’s incorrect about that?

@gregorysweer9951 6 жыл бұрын

Quinton Hom it's incorrect the simple fact is dr. J was in a class all by his self he didn't copy anyone moves what dr. J did in the ABA in the NBA he did it in the playground he knew his shots were going to go in today's players hope their shots will go in Elgin Baylor is nothing like dr. J nothing dr. J was smooth he was cool he was the ambassador of the NBA there will never be another guy like him dr. J it's not Elgin Baylor Elgin Baylor is not dr. J or Michael Jordan

@quintonhom5921 6 жыл бұрын

Gregory Sweer he talked about Elgin’s influence on his game growing up in his autobiography. Sure Doc was more graceful and athletic, but he perfected a style that Elgin first started.

@jshudo44 6 жыл бұрын

My dad and uncle, described him as being Jordan before there was Jordan.

@JStarStar00 4 жыл бұрын

Quinton Hom Baylor + Connie Hawkins = Dr. J. Dr. J + David Thompson = Jordan

@albertelazar4069 3 жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion, this is the best sports statue ever made! It actually looks like Elgin is in motion, and is going straight for a layup, and most importantly, it resembles his face and body perfectly, with accurate proportion!

@everquintanilla1663 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elgin Baylor for everything you done for the Lakers organization.

@masonrahal6980 3 жыл бұрын

One of the top 5 most important NBA players ever. Lebron before Lebron. Trailblazed the way for the do-everything-highscoring swingman. Gave Doc, Hawk, MJ, Kobe, Bron something to emulate and build-on. NOW THATS IMPORTANT.

@cycl0nnus 6 жыл бұрын

wow beautiful statue

@MrDavidPartida 2 жыл бұрын

Legend. Rest in Peace Elgin. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@yodadate893 6 жыл бұрын

About time he got a statue

@nastyniloskeets 4 жыл бұрын

ELGIN BAYLOR IS AN NBA CHAMPION FROM 72’ I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS NBA NEEDS TO PROPERLY AWARS HIM HE WAS WHAT DR. J JORDAN KOBE AND LEBRON WAS BEFORE ANY OF EM CAME AROUND HE’S THE OG GOAT COMBINATION OF SKILL PASSING HANDLES IQ AND HIS SHOT WAS WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME HE CAN PLAY IN ANY ERA IN THE NBA BEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE DURING HIS TIME IMO

@everquintanilla1663 6 жыл бұрын

About time Elgin Baylor got statue.

@DRIPSIRIUS 3 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Legend!

@DrJohnnyJ 3 жыл бұрын

At his peak, Elgin led the Lakers in every statistical category. Watch the films. His FG% slipped because he was playing 1 on 5. Literally, the whole other team was quintuple-teaming him. In the league, he was the best rebounder among non-centers, the best assist man among nonpoint guards and the leading scorer except for Wilt. Today, kids can learn from him and other greats but he was making it up as he went along.

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

“Except for wilt” seems to sum up elgin baylors career!

@danielplascencia1667 3 жыл бұрын

Rip Elgin Baylor 1934-2021

@Stickman786 6 жыл бұрын

Well deserved man. Now we need Kobe, Wilt, Mikan, Worthy, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson getting statues.

@23bitchris60 3 жыл бұрын

@Galvanization 9D Its a joke we still haven't retired Mikan's jersey number.

@me3ksdagoat279 3 жыл бұрын

@@23bitchris60 or Pau Gasol

@me3ksdagoat279 3 жыл бұрын

Lol the clippers would fashure have to leave Staples center

@ChickenConPolloHD 3 жыл бұрын

@@23bitchris60 Yup, the Lakers claim the champions won in Minneapolis but don’t retire his jersey.. :(

@demariomays4597 3 жыл бұрын

not Mikan Elgin and Wilt should've been the first ones

@MrTrininick098 6 жыл бұрын

When you listen to the humility of guys like Elgin, Bill Russell gives you real appreciation of what essence of sports were and especially the black athlethe. Most my favorite guys Elgin is my number 1 guy, Penny Hardaway probably right behind him they both can score, set up team mates but Elgin Baylor rebounding and dominance can only be compared with Wilt, the record books just filled with their greatness. People have to remember back in those days you left your feet, guys bridged you on purpose as it was disrespectful to dunk, to be black and be kind of player he was, greater appreciation for his inner strength to express his game. Then he lead Lakers with Jerry West, how many teams have had two 30pt scorers have gone to finals or have accomplishments these guys have, they just ran it better oiled machine at the time and Celtics were a defense transition team in era of defense and rebounding. The better teams won but the character of Elgin Baylor just speaks loud in way others speak of him, wish Bill Russell or Oscar Robertson spoke it would've added to a great moment. Thanks to old school for bringing us here today.

@vb14086 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this so well and just exactly right. Elgin was in a class by himself. Humble and an extraordinarily great player - the best all around player I have ever seen. And an extraordinary human being as so many, including his 'bother', the incomparable Jerry West, attest to.

@mrmaxxx94 3 жыл бұрын

RIP ELGIN Baylor one of the greatest players ever,respect,prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends

@kdsh2434 4 жыл бұрын

Baylor and Wilt should have got a statue eons ago. At last Lakers recognized a Titan of the sport.

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

“Should have” don’t feed the bulldog

@kdsh2434 Жыл бұрын

@@morrisparrish76 They stand where they because of those titans man.

@bigdog1648 6 жыл бұрын

One of Top 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time

@influentialminds948 6 жыл бұрын

lee Bailey No stop

@yodadate893 6 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ridhowiranatakusumah6531 6 жыл бұрын

To bad he did not play 2 more.season he could.won championship

@ThiagodMoraes 5 жыл бұрын

Whout any doubt,legend!!

@nathanraymond394 4 жыл бұрын

Yess

@High.asfuck 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me mad that he retired the season lakers won a ring after all those attempts at a title 😔 Elgin was such a beast , Jerry west bill russel Elgin baylor and wilt make me love the 60s era so much

@SoggySlopster 3 жыл бұрын

Lakers finally won the championship right after he left 🥶

@matheuscomh4968 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna miss this man, RIP Legend

@francescoiaross 4 жыл бұрын

13:16 that lady explaining to Bill Russell what viagra is😂😂😂

@tropical9913 2 жыл бұрын

Caught that too hahahaha

@Bee-lieve623 Жыл бұрын

That's his wife

@mariovh 4 жыл бұрын

Basketball Heaven up there 💜💛

@everquintanilla1663 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elgin Baylor

@jumpman2o 6 жыл бұрын

I used to see him come to the Pavilions in West Hollywood back in 2007 when I worked there. I heard he was around and I just wanted to see him. Didn't dare bother him, too much respect.

@fazelxwis7367 3 жыл бұрын

Man he was one of the greats

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

Next to only wilt he was the greatest!

@frigidtsunami 6 жыл бұрын

icons of the NBA.

@cianreyes8820 5 жыл бұрын

Jerry West is truly great!

@lloydkline6946 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry west & elgin baylor pioneer creating own shots

@dan_lowwww 4 жыл бұрын

Shaq is a savage with the viagras lmaoo

@Salva46 6 жыл бұрын

Bill Russell is a real class man. RESPECT

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

On of the reasons wilt called him the greatest!

@teekahwai5198 3 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Legend🐐🐐🐐

@mamamiaherewegoagain6959 3 жыл бұрын

The lakers org and legends feels like a fraternity. But given they appeared in the finals in every decade and won a ring in all but the 60s and 90s, i guess you just kinda expect that

@Dylanthebulldog 3 жыл бұрын

Rip Elgin Baylor legend

@chriscabcabin557 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Elgin!!! Lakeshow 4ever!!!!

@mikeco7312 Жыл бұрын

Elgin Baylor, one of the greatest NBA small forwards ever!

@vincentforonda7381 5 жыл бұрын

the first highflying acrobatic superstar..no doubt about that..

@andrefane5499 3 жыл бұрын

We lost another Lakers Legend

@nathanraymond394 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like it’s better to be a legend than to win a championship

@gradydoc7888 Жыл бұрын

Rip “most underrated player “

@MariaScreamapova 8 ай бұрын

Shaq is so hilarious 😂 and Elgin was so deserving

@tavonkacey5201 Жыл бұрын

His wife is GORGEOUS

@Snakeman612 2 жыл бұрын

Elgin was better than Oscar too me

@youtuber2428 Жыл бұрын

38 18 one season basically a 6”5 foot wilt chamberlain. Kobe said he stole his moves so that’s all you need to hear. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻🐐

@morrisparrish76 Жыл бұрын

The difference isn’t enough to bandy over! Can you imagine the argument for greatest if wilt & Russell didn’t exist!

@DonJulioooo 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Legend

@kincamell2 3 жыл бұрын

Love.

@hanj31 3 жыл бұрын

RIP laker Legend!

@battosaihimura8840 6 жыл бұрын

That is why they Hated the LOS ANGELES LAKERS so much.,So many great legendary players around us!

@battosaihimura8840 6 жыл бұрын

Gregory Sweer Who Cares?! Those are not Real True Bloodied PurplenGold Fans. Regarding Elgin's Statue, As the Saying goes,Its Better Late Than Never! At the end of the day,The LA LAKERS still has So many Great players in its Franchise history. Thats the Bottomline.

@JStarStar00 4 жыл бұрын

Bill Withers is a scream!

@thekububeach 4 жыл бұрын

It’s tragic that he never managed to win a championship

@Amick44 3 жыл бұрын

Was always in the hunt & came very close a couple of times.

@srrfounder1 3 жыл бұрын

All jokes aside, Elgin did IN FACT wash the dishes after his dinner parties, his wife and I prepared a lot of them together... RIP 🌈💚

@nycsongman9758 3 жыл бұрын

*Laker R O Y A L T Y* So-o good to see this.

@markgaston4416 3 жыл бұрын

Elgin Baylor: The most important man in NBA history.

@xxraverxxonxtacy 6 жыл бұрын

Surprised Mitch was there, such a class act hope he takes the Hornets GM gig.

@yusufali2402 6 жыл бұрын

Hunter Bautista lol such a class act but hope he don’t because he gonna lift up that team.

@valeriejohnson4204 4 жыл бұрын

Mitch, maybe a nice man, but he is not knowledgeable for basketball, he was just handed a job, didn't and couldn't earn it, I am so glad he is not a Laker's staff, so glad he is a Laker friend.

@me3ksdagoat279 3 жыл бұрын

That's working out well with the Lamelo rook

@Ericapires12 4 жыл бұрын

Wilt deserves a statue too

@vincentforonda7381 5 жыл бұрын

wilt be miss in this reunion .. wilt comes in my mind when i saw them its like a big 3 together again but one is missing..i iwish they make a wilt statue next..

@asceagleman755 6 жыл бұрын

Mikan needs one.

@andypalencia3365 4 жыл бұрын

Notorious1503 no becuase he played with the lakers but they switched locations

@Bee-lieve623 Жыл бұрын

He has one in the Target Center

@gautamkwatra3546 2 жыл бұрын

Rip EB💜💛

@ridhowiranatakusumah6531 6 жыл бұрын

Finally elgin!!!!@

@Blkac-pill-Black-Life 6 жыл бұрын

Bro magic gives me chills like noone else

@adrianwong8093 3 жыл бұрын

RIP legend 💛💜🙏🏻

@mariovh 4 жыл бұрын

Next in line Kobe , Worthy and Dr Buss

@ghettoblacktheater 4 жыл бұрын

All I'm going to say is this. When I hit the comment button the rest will speak for itself.

@rizzzzzzz2580 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Elgin Baylor Have fun with Wilt, And Kobe and Gigi

@qekruxt5089 3 жыл бұрын

There is no such thing as an afterlife. Get over it.

@fredbraxton2132 3 жыл бұрын

REST EASY KING 🕊️🕊️

@martybaggenmusic Жыл бұрын

When heroes were heroes

@Musuka_Taisawww 3 жыл бұрын

RIP goat player

@derektate1951 5 жыл бұрын

Wanna check me on the sneakers? Go on line and look up the Sports Illustrated issue dated October 24th, 1966. You’ll see ‘The Elg.’ Look closely at his right foot

@bjames9658 3 жыл бұрын

Rip💜💛💜💛

@2ndamendment684 6 жыл бұрын

Why is Jeanie Bus trying to look like Michael Jackson? 😂

@jamesmurray3128 6 жыл бұрын

I saw it written that Walt Frazier was there but if he was he was not introduced. Can anyone confirm that he was there.

@swaggerbrian1992 2 жыл бұрын

Rip Kobe

@svpjef 2 жыл бұрын

Shaq was funny AF

@LebronJames-zc8fl 3 жыл бұрын

Rip💜💛

@josephparhamjosephp2460 3 жыл бұрын

RIP

@LaPotraBellaca 3 жыл бұрын

I was there!

@area51ville 11 ай бұрын

looking at some Elgin highlights I didnt see him have any crazy hangtime like that no disrespect I guess big time highflyers didnt happen yet at that time.