Roy was dominant in the Greek League during his time there. He was easily the best frontcourt player we had seen so far, but he was abusing alcohol and it was affecting his durability and performance. In the final, when his team won the minor European Cup, the final score was 50-48. Roy scored 19 points. He was a great player and a great guy, but he was haunted by his demons. Rest in peace, Roy.
@user-yp3zc6zo1kАй бұрын
I'm a fan of Olympiakos and back then when Roy came in Greece to play for the team it was a next level guy and we had the honors to see this.He had his aup.and downs cause of his addiction,but apart from that he was something else!R.I.P big Roy,we miss you...
@vasilishimself9806Ай бұрын
He's still a legend in Greece. He could dribble like a point guard, shoot almost like Nowitzki and no one was a match for him in the paint. But the guy loved 2 things: beer and spliffs. When the team was on the road he'd have 10 cans for breakfast (usually dumping them under the bed), then he'd go play the game and be the best player on the court. When he came back after his second ban he was totally out of shape, he just wasn't the same player anymore. It's a shame because I remember he had a little daughter that he took to the games. I hope she's doing OK. R.I.P Roy... P.S: James Donaldson also played in Greece at the same time as Tarpley!
@nikolaskaz7077Ай бұрын
He came in the 90s to Greece to play for my beloved team Aris. Best foreign player in the team ever and gave Aris the victory over the fucking orks of Efes Pilsen back then. RIP my friend.
@antav93718 ай бұрын
Roy was really, really good. Big man that could run the floor like a gazelle, rebound like crazy, block shoots...active, athletic, played with energy. Really wished he could have fulfilled his full potential! (him and Michael Ray Richardson)
@auranaughtАй бұрын
Roy forever in our hearts !!! "Olympiakos fans"
@dionysise50089 ай бұрын
I'm actually aware of Roy cause he came and played in Greece bringing all his talents. A great big man for sure
@dr.karelis2198Ай бұрын
he played in the'' EUROPEAN NBA'' (GREEK LEAGUE OF THE 90s) and was loved by us , ARIS THESSALONICA fans
@k.kk.k9291Ай бұрын
Why all malioúfes write in english? we understand in greek metaxi mas we are
@choward5430 Жыл бұрын
I was in Dallas playing pick ball at a gym when Tarpley walked in. Everyone noticed and his team played mine. I knew he was going to dunk everything for ONE POINT. The game was to 11. So I shot and made 4 3's. GAME! Of course, I yelled, "get off the flo!"
@unclehays750 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great story!
@tops293411 ай бұрын
With Tarpley Dallas could go very far they had bunch of very solid players
@eugenedantzler4485 Жыл бұрын
Mannnn dude was a BEAST!!!!
@Sal214OC11 ай бұрын
Roy was my favorite player.
@smoothALOE Жыл бұрын
When I look back and see what this guy was doing early into his career, he was a marvelous athlete and extremely valuable to the Mavs while he was here. The potential always there, but he couldn’t recover from his drug addiction when he needed to.
@carnivalgods457312 күн бұрын
Greatest unrealized talent in Mavericks history. Supremely coordinated big man who could rebound in his sleep. I remember coach Motta saying the ball just seems to find his hands. He was also a capable defender with evolving offensive skill and good touch from ourside. Imho he probably wnds up with a 17 pt 12 rebs career average had he been able to be fully committed to the game. Unique talent
@jaycarter646 Жыл бұрын
Rip roy we love you….😊
@audiopain10 ай бұрын
The best American player that ever played in Greek League. And an amazing person. RIP Roy
@aleksthegreat41307 ай бұрын
Dominique Wilkins was the best one and the most decorated,but Roy was a heck of a player,100% NBA ALL-STARS material. Pity,he gone so young.
@yanncarduner451629 күн бұрын
great video ,if Roy Tarpley had a longer career he would have been an HOF for sure ,insane rebounding skills and could score ,very sad story alas but when you have guys like Mark Aguirre or Kevin McHale who held him in high esteeem it's difficult to pass on him as a great player
@Dantana77311 ай бұрын
Yes Roy Tarpley was a beast on the court, very underrated player & Talented . RIP Roy Tarpley
@kloomgaming8382 Жыл бұрын
love your videos keep them coming
@christophertifre2018 Жыл бұрын
The missing link on those mavs late 80's teams.they were loaded.Dale Ellis and Detlef Schrempf couldn't even get playing time
@nuffzed2001 Жыл бұрын
In 2023 Dick motta still walks on this earth He is 91 years old 😮
@jomei63 Жыл бұрын
Definition of "underrated"
@infotrady2178Ай бұрын
This NBA ban, was the reason for as Greeks to enjoy this magnificent player! RIP shark!
@Mozzermarr1019 күн бұрын
Great video and channel.
@swish4realbasketball789Ай бұрын
Nice! This is a very good story. Ours is ok, take a look when you have a chance.
@iangraham99888 ай бұрын
It also shows how powerless the NBA PA were in the early 1990s because I don’t think MLB or NFL in 1990 would dare ban a player for life for having 2 non-accident causing DUIs
@filippos113 күн бұрын
As Greek and Olympiakos I saw the talent of Roy Tarpley and I was sad when he left Olympiakos
@danielkopolovic721811 ай бұрын
You should make one about Michael Ray Richardson
@AHMAD-2324 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! Please keep'em coming...
@unappealingundesirable28268 ай бұрын
Uncle Hays knows this about me, as it shows where, when and how I grew up: Born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up, Sonics and Blazers fan, Japanese-American and male. (Japanese-American and male shows HOW I grew up, and what prism I view the world through) In the 1994 draft, the Sonics (coming off the 64-18 season, but first round loss to Denver) had the #11 pick in the draft. One rumor was trading it to Dallas for Roy Tarpley. For anybody familiar with the NBA in the 1990-95 era, how do you think that would have helped the Sonics? We DID need a good big man.
@user-wq1cr3uc7wАй бұрын
Παικτης κόσμημα στο ελληνικό πρωτάθλημα!!
@giorx529 күн бұрын
Roy had most talent than most players. His moves, his awareness, his fluidity with the ball were from another world. But alcohol destroyed him. Young people, learn from his life and do not addict to anything. Your fall will be sure.
@julianjavis37323 ай бұрын
Bad man in the paint and everywhere else on the court
@aluocardoАй бұрын
He played for Aris first and won a European cup
@nicholasbarber8786 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video about how ucla won 7 national championships in a row
@georgethompson819628 күн бұрын
Never knew Tarpley is from NYC.......he's Bever mentioned amongst NYC Great(S)! I'm guessing he didn't play High School 🏀🏀🏀🏀 in New York
@apostolosgeorgiadis3670Ай бұрын
You forgot to mention ARIS Salonica. Try to make another video for his career in greece
@cliffordfrazier762627 күн бұрын
That's the music from Castlevania 3 in the beginning of the video.
@giannisgt28rsАй бұрын
Roy the goat
@JustForFun-dn1gi29 күн бұрын
He came to Greece and he was on another level . Back when NBA was many levels above all .
@k.kk.k929123 күн бұрын
Salut,,from Malaysia, remember Tarpley Ari's tesalonigi fabulous team yannakis ❤❤
@JustForFun-dn1gi23 күн бұрын
@@k.kk.k9291 Man you are a legend 😍, greetings from Athens , Greece
Good video, just one small complaint. The Mavs were good in the late '80s, but not great. They never really came close to winning an NBA title, and only won their division once during that time. So to say they were one of the best teams to never win a title is a bit of a stretch. The '80s Bucks on the other hand...
@user-gf9ui1wp1kАй бұрын
So sad I hope he get help he need .!!!
@user-hz4iv9ul9iАй бұрын
He gain one European cup with Aris and a double (championship and cup) with olympiacos
@k.kk.k9291Ай бұрын
Ari's salonic you mean ? salut my friend ❤❤ from Bhutan,god bless Greece ❤❤
@user-hz4iv9ul9iАй бұрын
@@k.kk.k9291 yes Aris Thessaloniki (Salonika or salonik) and the next season Olympiacos Piraeus
@k.kk.k9291Ай бұрын
@@user-hz4iv9ul9i olympiakos and panathenaikos Athens Parthenon.. great Hellenik history,you live in Athens??
@tomastom-vw4zo21 күн бұрын
❤
@bobdavis33579 ай бұрын
He could not leave the drugs alone
@AsteriosDigkas-Dantes28 күн бұрын
💫💫💫
@30fpsvurz977 ай бұрын
To think this is my cousin
@jeremiahhoward3042 Жыл бұрын
The NBA banned him but not Ja Marant
@alfonsogreen27229 ай бұрын
Roy Tarpley was a pretty great NBA player but drugs & alcohol obviously derailed his career & is no longer with us
@joseramalho329726 күн бұрын
Can't get why USA don't produce african americans specimens players anymore, 6-11, 7-0. Like the ones coming from France. It seems the genetics faded away.
@rebirthofanaverage2kmobplay Жыл бұрын
first?
@googoo-gjoob8 ай бұрын
what a waste....... _shame_
@theogkotsis2335 Жыл бұрын
there is no doubt, if he worked his talent would send him to permanent all star player, strong yet plastic agile fast, game perception like cerebral pg amazing rebounder good mid range shooter and fast execution ,,,WHAT A PAY !!!!!!!