Bob McAdoo: HE CHANGED THE NBA with his NEVER BEFORE SEEN Skillset | FPP

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You almost never hear his name nowadays, but in the 1970s, Bob McAdoo was the original stretch four, a guy who possessed a game like Tracy McGrady or Kevin Durant before they were even born. He confused defenses with his shooting and dribbling ability as a 6’9” center. Academic issues led him taking the JuCo route until he was a North Carolina Tar Heel to start his junior year in 1972. After this, he applied for the NBA’s short-lived hardship clause, and was a top draft pick by the NBA and ABA. He would decide to suit up for the Buffalo Braves where in his first four years in the league, he would be rookie of the year, a three time scoring champ and the 1975 NBA MVP. After contract issues, he was traded to the New York Knicks to play alongside Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe and Spencer Haywood. Unfortunately, chemistry issues and conflict between him and Haywood led to the failure of this super team. After this, it seemed no one wanted McAdoo, he bounced around 4 teams in 2 years, but then finally in 1982 he got an opportunity for resurgence. McAdoo joined the young showtime Lakers and became their sixth man over the next 4 years, as he helped a team led by Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy to four straight Finals appearances and two NBA Titles. He would spend his last year in the NBA with the Sixers then had a separate legendary career in Italy until retiring at 41 years old. Yes, his career was up and down, but Bob McAdoo at his best was one of the greatest players to ever touch the hardwood and was a scoring machine unlike any before him. It really is a shame that he rarely gets talked about for how good he was as a player, so that’s why he’s the focus of today’s episode.

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All Comments (21)
  • @lucashenderson2775
    Safe to say Bob was about 30 years ahead of his time with his skillset at his size.
  • @Eagle8
    Bob McAdoo is definitely an all-time great. A legend 👏
  • @user-vw1vf5cw7d
    Bob Mcadoo didn't retire, he went to Italy when he played until he was 44 years old
  • @deebrown4744
    That number 11 buffalo blue jersey is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
  • @brianharris9949
    The first big that I remember being smooth AF. Could put the ball in the hoop like no other in his prime. Truly underrated.
  • @richardgentry6996
    Had Mcadoo and Spencer Haywood basketball posters on the wall as a kid. Outstanding Bio. 👌👍
  • @J_Ru31352
    How about doing one on Bob Lanier from the NBA 70s for a great Hall of Fame center in his day, practically forgotten nowadays since.
  • @TheOGHoopByTheBook
    He was the first Stretch 5, you could argue Jerry Lucas but he was more a 4. Great video
  • @christophertifre2018
    Props to NBA putting him on 75 anniversary team 💯💯💯 His career had 4 parts.Success,Journeyman, Titles, overseas success
  • @VinceWhitacre
    What I like is how in Bob McAdoo and Bill Walton, the Lakers and Celtics each had an ex-MVP big offense big man coming off the bench to help them win. It was fun watching basketball in the '80s.
  • @thetruthstand
    This was a very in-depth look at Bob McAdoo. I really appreciate your channel and your desire to show the history of the game. I'm still waiting on my Bernard King video 😁
  • @tomk4484
    McAdoo had about the best textbook jump shot I have seen. Straight up, high release, always well under control.
  • @anthonybanks4958
    Thanks for spotlighting Bob McAdoo, a great player, & got himself a championship with my Lakers! Back in the day, him & Kareem had some great battles, beither one could stop the other, Kareem's devastating skyhook & McAdoo's swift jumper & drives to the "hole"....
  • @OjParker-gl4ec
    He was the Original Kevin Durant in my mind..6'10-6'11 mid range beast n could oull up from 3 if needed also a MVP and 2x champion and i believe 3-4x scoring champion. A FUCKING hall of famer no doubt
  • @J_Ru31352
    Much as I do agree for McAdoo to be underrated from the NBA 1970s. It's kind of ironic now McAdoo got named to the NBA Top 75 Anniversary Team for all time greats just awhile back, along with having been in the Hall of Fame however long ago he got in. JS!
  • @stevekatz4372
    As a young kid & avid sports fan, I was lucky enough to see this Great Player on TV and I can say that He was a special player! Yes, I remember at that time, on the TV Games, they had A One on One Competition before each game and He Beat everybody and Won! Yes, no doubt, he was far ahead of his time! Great Memories!
  • @user-ny1bm5uy2h
    In Italy he played 1988-1992 and he was an absolute legend, one of the top foreigner players ever, better than many aged nba stars like Gervin, Blackman, michael richardson, orlando woolridge.. in 80s-90s better players in italy were Mcadoo, kukoc, Radja, Oscar, Del Negro, Antonello Riva, Dalipagic, Danilovic, Bodiroga
  • @martinjohnson41
    Really admire all the hard work and passion you put in making these fun informative videos.Keep up the great work
  • @carloshudson7106
    One of my favorite top 50 of all times! In my eyes, one of the original trend setters. Most of his career 50% shooting. Unstoppable, as the Narrator stated…