That NBA on NBC song is worth the whole video

@quandash23

4 ай бұрын

For real... brings back so many good childhood memories.

@jaycurry5593

4 ай бұрын

I came here to praise that myself...that NBC intro is CLASSIC

@sumandsubstance7881

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@WorldwideWyatt

4 ай бұрын

Roundball Rock

@robwebnoid5763

3 ай бұрын

Yup, composed by John Tesh. Not only was he a professional musician & band leader, but was also famous as co-anchor on Entertainment Tonight, 1980s-1990s.

The GOOD OLD DAYS!!! Brings tears to my eyes!!

Rest in peace Brian Williams, he did good in this game.

@meharinationsportspodcast2582

4 ай бұрын

It still angers me how he died because of jealousy from his own brother.

@hectorlopez1069

4 ай бұрын

I know, he got killed by his own brother, that's devastating. ​@@meharinationsportspodcast2582

@sumandsubstance7881

4 ай бұрын

When he played in Chicago, I thought he was a better option at PF than Rodman

@hectorlopez1069

4 ай бұрын

That is evil of what his brother did to him.​@@meharinationsportspodcast2582

@meharinationsportspodcast2582

4 ай бұрын

@sumandsubstance7881 Here's my analysis on Bison Dele (Brian Williams). He was a talented player who was fighting severe mental demons. He viewed basketball as a ticket to improve his way of living instead of a profession to build himself as the best basketball player. He was an eccentric personality who enjoyed seeing the world but never loved the basketball life. Remember, he didn't start playing basketball until late into high school. His brother, however, had his own mental problems, and he was jealous of his brother's financial success. It's kind of a Cain and Abel story in real life.

This series made me a lifelong Mutombo fan

@MLM68

3 ай бұрын

Probably the best Denver Nuggets player before the joker.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

He got great as a shot blocker. He's second on the NBA all-time shot block list after Hakeem olajuwon.

@mrboo3049

3 ай бұрын

​@@hectorlopez1069 MARK EATON was better than MUTOMBO... just imagine a PRIME MARK EATON in the 1990's..

@mrboo3049

3 ай бұрын

​@@MLM68 Agree🏆 MUTOMBO was a defensive BEAST in the 90's. I remember when DENVER snapped THE BULLS 20 game winning streak. MUTOMBO had a game high 8 shot blocks. 3 of them swatting MJ'S shots. DIKEMBE was just a pillar back then. And still had a hard time imagining on how SHAQ destroyed MUTOMBO in 2001 NBA finals

The late great Dick Enberg on the call. RIP Snapper.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

Dick enberg did basketball, football, and baseball games on NBC. Rest easy dick enberg.

@peacelight9640

2 ай бұрын

R.I.P Dick Enberg as well

@VancouverChokers

2 ай бұрын

@@peacelight9640I miss Enberg greatly. To me a voice of the 90s along with Summerall and Madden, Marv, Bob and the Czar, Miller and Morgan, Thorne and Clement and good ol JR and the King.

It is absolutely mind boggling that this historic upset was 30 years ago this year! I was only 23 years old at the time. I blinked and suddenly I’m 53 now! Young people think they have an eternity to live out the next 30 years. They’ll eventually learn how very wrong they are!

RIP Snapper Jones

@meharinationsportspodcast2582

4 ай бұрын

Along with Dick Enberg, Brian Williams, and John Thompson Sr.

@sumandsubstance7881

4 ай бұрын

​@@meharinationsportspodcast2582Dick Enberg was the best

@hectorlopez1069

4 ай бұрын

​@@sumandsubstance7881he certainly was

@hectorlopez1069

4 ай бұрын

​@@meharinationsportspodcast2582what a sad story, Brian Williams was killed by his own brother.

@meharinationsportspodcast2582

4 ай бұрын

​@hectorlopez1069 I mentioned him in a previous comment. His story is a real-life Cain and Abel situation.

I miss the Seattle Supersonics!! Hopefully, the NBA will bring them back soon.

2:34:31 “MUTOMBO! EMBRASES THE BALL AND THE UNLIKELY UPSET! ONE OF THE GREAT UPSETS IN NBA PLAYOFF HISTORY!” One of the greatest calls of all time. He was one of the best in the business. RIP Dick Enberg

@mglmill5082

3 ай бұрын

Iconic

Legendary series. Denver had too much size for Seattle and came with more intensity. Laphonso Ellis underrated player who brought intensity like no one else!

I was 15 when this epic, physical series was on! In Denver, Seattle struggled against that Nuggets set, half court defense. So, I was all geared up for game 5. I knew the Sonics were in trouble!!!

@horacepollard368

3 ай бұрын

Me too!!!

@ZomegJ

3 ай бұрын

Me too we even ordered the home games on PPV.

I think Robert Pack could have played in the NFL as a WR, CB or a Safety. Tremendous explosion and acceleration

@ranisalman9650

3 ай бұрын

Ya Pack is the man

@meharinationsportspodcast2582

3 ай бұрын

Robert Pack had major hops. When he was in Portland, he had an amazing dunk in the Finals that shook the Bulls bench.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

He was fast in this game.

@eboooo

Ай бұрын

A freak athlete

@eboooo

Ай бұрын

Which game?​@meharinationsportspodcast2582

As a rockets fan I was so into this series

@brandedmcgowan9414

3 ай бұрын

Because somewhat the rockets always struggled against the sonics even back in 1987!

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

​@@brandedmcgowan9414oh yes, in 82, 87, 89, 93, 96, but not 97 where they finally beat them in the playoffs.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

​@@brandedmcgowan9414the only team the rockets had difficulties.

Robert pack underrated

@AskWlat

3 ай бұрын

Key part of the 1992 Portland Trail Blazers run too

@maximilienrobspierre8865

19 күн бұрын

See him play live aga the clippers, he was amazing.

This video gives me chills because players in this era are actually playing something called “defense.” You would get shamed for flopping as well.

This is the NBA I grew up on, and I miss it so much. (Die hard Pistons fan. Yes I know, rough way to live these days).

Seattle had been making progress leading up to this with Kemp and Payton. 1991- make playoffs 1992- win a playoff series 1993- win 2 playoff series But in 1994, they went backwards. To think an inexperienced Nuggets team beat a SEA team that had made it to Game 7 of the ‘93 West Finals. Heck, Seattle has been in do or die games the prior year with Utah and Houston so it’s not like this was unfamiliar territory

@Czupakson

3 ай бұрын

Smart comment

@philipconte5732

2 ай бұрын

Seattle was definitely the better team they just stepped on their own d*cks. If 70something% free throw shooter Shawn kemp could’ve just made 1 of his 2 free throws in game 4 with 40 some seconds left in regulation when up 3 that probably would’ve been enough to close it out in game 4 with no game 5 necessary and no mutombo laying on the floor image stuck in Seattle fan’s brains forever.

@someguy2972

Ай бұрын

Pierce and Johnson were a year older and Gill didn't really produce like they hoped.

The Denver Nuggets legit cried after this series. It was truly gratifying for Dikembe Mutombo. I honestly thought DM was crying and he actually was. Beautiful moment.

Put This Game On NBA TV Hardwood Classic On TV

2:34:36 - The iconic moment of Mutombo showing his emotion after pulling off one of the greatest upsets in NBA Playoff history.

I haven’t seen this game in years. Thanks! It was awesome…sheesh, Dikembe’s shot-blocking completely altered this series. He was averaging 4 a game that season. When you average a block a quarter, that’s the ultimate in setting the defensive tone in any game. If they had been better offensively, they’d have reached the conference finals that year, at least.

@ash80510

2 ай бұрын

They nearly got there. Lost game 7 to Utah next round

@smoothALOE

2 ай бұрын

@@ash80510 yeah, that was a crazy series, too.

Fond memories- in particular Mutombo hugging that 🏀 at the end

@SarahNGeti

3 ай бұрын

CLASSIC! Great memories

The sonics were a tough team in the 90s. They had tremendous players.

@DJVijilante

5 күн бұрын

Yup! Donald!

I cried when Seattle lost. I loved my Sonics.

i was so stunned at this game result. unbelivable upset really the teams wasnt close but sometimes best teams dont win. also in seattle they were so great at home

Mutumbo is so underrated

I still remember watching this game it was the best Nuggets playoff win until last year's championship.

@adamdorgant9454

3 ай бұрын

True!!!

The arrogance of George Karl. Got to love seeing him lose.

This would be the final game played in that building before the first renovation Sonics would play the next season at the Tacoma Dome and returned to this building in 95-96 as it was renamed KeyArena and got new uniforms and went to the finals

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

They went from Seattle Supersonics to Seattle Sonics.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

One NBA Finals vs the bulls to take them to 6 games.

@dontedrake2316

3 ай бұрын

If the sonics have went to the NBA finals this will be a loud building

As a 10 year old kid in Shelton, Washington this was literally my introduction to Seattle sports 😣

I'll NEVER get over this game. No way

The Lakers opening up the Finals 1991 on NBA ON NBC ..2002 NBA FINALS LAKERS CLOSING NBA ON NBC How Ironic 😮

@VancouverChokers

3 ай бұрын

Correct but only because of the travesty that was G6 against the Kings

@albuquerqueturkey1567

3 ай бұрын

@VancouverChokers yeah Chris Webber was a chocker Vlade Divac was a smoker and Doug Christie was a Toker 🚬 Kings were Frauds

@jordansoviet23

3 ай бұрын

​@@VancouverChokers that Game 6 of 2002 WCF was the worst officiated game ever in NBA history.

@manuginobilisbaldspot2

17 күн бұрын

@@jordansoviet23 Cry more

@jordansoviet23

17 күн бұрын

@@manuginobilisbaldspot2 very funny they benefited immensely from that game eedyoot

Bring back the Sonics...

I know the Sonics were favored to win but the Nuggets actually had some really good players like Reggie Williams Dikembe Abdul Rauf who was a walking bucket and Brian Williams who would win a chip with the Bulls a couple of years later.

I LOVED this game. Go Nuggets.

Crowds were so much louder back then.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

Yes they were

@AskWlat

3 ай бұрын

Smaller arenas and you were packed in instead of being spread out in four tiers with club seats and luxury boxes.

@anthonyjohnson-dq8ls

29 күн бұрын

Absolutely 🎉

Back when the NBA was worth watching!!! I miss the defense in the league. The good ole days!!!

What a gem! Thank you!

As i watch this game im reminded at how sloppy games were back then, not alot of pure skill just a bunch of giys playing their butts off, scrappin and hustling and helping each other, no big egos just alot of fun and true competition and desire to win.!!

George karl ruined so many great teams.. He is NOT a great coach but a LOSER

I watched thia game as a kid. It was epic. Seeing dikembe mutombo sprawled on the court holding the ball is an image seared into my memory.

30 Years ago😳where has the time gone?

I was watching it 1994 in Nashville TN they shocked nba

It’s been 30 years and I still thank Denver Nuggets for beating Seattle, that 94 season for the NBA was magical, my Houston Rockets don’t make it all the way to the Finals without Denver beating Seattle, enough said

2:35:00 great interview!

Of course as a Houston Rocket fan, I was elated! Glad the Rockets didn’t have to deal with Seattle in ‘94! Real talk!

@hectorlopez1069

14 күн бұрын

Me too, even with Olajuwon playing awesome.

Hannah Storm worked her way through the ranks

@leedsunited8787

Ай бұрын

and unlike today's sideline reporters, she's got class.

2:35:00 this right here is my favorite clip of all time. The tears, the professionalism in the interview, the adversity and hard work it took to take down the giant and still succeed. Brings a tear to my eyes bro

Takes me back to childhood.

This series showed how great Kobe Bryant was at age only 22 years old vs Dikembe Mutombo and a way better defense the 2001 sixers (Eric Snow, Raja Bell, Iverson and Mckie).

1:20 wholesome suburban 90s mom about to turn up

This is the golden era ....... change my mind! goosebumps everytime ❤ NBA...... its in the game

gill acts like they won the game.

Dick Enberg calling an NBA is a glorious thing.

Im just going to watch these old games now

Not sure I’ve watched a pro basketball team commit so many shot clock violations in one game. Despite that they still won. Great game to watch again. 90’s NBA basketball was fun to watch.

Best of 5 series were the last hope for underdogs to slay Goliath. Best of 7 series are rarely won by the lower seed.

RIP: -> Brian Williams; (April 6, 1969 - July 7, 2002) -> Dick Enberg: (January 9, 1935 - December 21, 2017) -> Steve “Snapper” Jones: (October 17, 1942 - November 25, 2017)

Some would say this is ugly basketball but really I couldnt take my eyes of the screen. So much intensity, hustling and so many plotlines. The Brian William Angle, The decline and disappearnce of rickey pierce, the inability to score on mutambo, robert pack abusing gary payton, Detlef doing it all. man what a game.

The end of this game was like the ending of Avengers: Infinity War. "WTF just happened!"

Seattle Sonics is now OKC Thunder. Hopefully NBC would bring basketball after 23 years.

That theme song OMG, Gave me chills

What's fascinating is also the commentary. Considering the stakes, that reach-in foul with 18 seconds left down by 2 -- I was shocked that the commentators didn't go nuts about how totally unneccessary that foul was. These days you'd hear a lot about how much of a crucial mistake that was, considering they didn't need to foul and would have gotten the ball back no matter what with at least 5 seconds (probably more) left. That really changed Seattle's approach at the last possession as they got more desperate and rushed, instead of just needing to find one good shot.

I remember watching this game

Rest in Peace Dick Enberg, Steve "Snapper" Jones and Bison Dele aka Brian Williams

2:31:59 clear 8 seconds violation by Denver allowed this historic upset to happen

@sarnow76

3 ай бұрын

Back then it was a 10 second violation not 8.

@dokosza2981

3 ай бұрын

@@sarnow76 my bad

@maximilienrobspierre8865

19 күн бұрын

Lol. Uses to be 10

I remember watching this series back in the day. Watching this I can't believe Seattle didn't run more plays for Detlif and Shawn. Makes no sense, if they would have attack D.M. through out the game and got him in foul trouble they could have won the series.

Seattle shouldve won it all that year.

And incidentally, this was also the final game at the first iteration of the Seattle Coliseum. The arena would be overhauled into what would be known (at the time) as KeyArena at Seattle Center. That iteration would soon be overhauled again, this time into the current Climate Pledge Arena.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf did give them some nasty head fakes.

@hectorlopez1069

4 ай бұрын

He is known for not standing for our anthem.

@teronward7570

4 ай бұрын

@@hectorlopez1069 It was against his faith and they black balled him for it. He might be an Hall of Famer if he stayed Chris Jackson. Sad how they did him.

@Trancymind

3 ай бұрын

@@teronward7570If your country USA gives you the right of a religion, you should be grateful that you have it instead of being arrogant/privileged about it. In a muslim world, you can't put crosses on your church outside of your building nor the property. When you get hired, the muslim company will pay you less because you are a non-muslim. You will also have to pay higher taxes because you are a non-muslim.

@teronward7570

3 ай бұрын

@@Trancymind It's not as free as you think, I'm born American but also lived in other countries so I know first hand. .I dare you to go in a Southern Baptist church with an hijab on!

@Trancymind

3 ай бұрын

@@teronward7570 With freedom comes local respect towards the locals. If not it just shows pure muslim arrogance. This is why the muslims really struggle living in non muslim countries.

Mike Brown was an assistant there wow!

Nuggets took Utah to the end too in '94

1) man the atmosphere of the Coliseum always looked crazy and loud! 2) I had only been a Sonics fan for a year (became one during 93 playoff run when I was 10) and I was heartbroken after this loss! Can only imagine how long time fans in Seattle felt!

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

I miss the coliseum, it reminds me of the Philadelphia spectrum.

@maximilienrobspierre8865

19 күн бұрын

Same here. I was ten and a new sonics fan. It was really dissapointing.

Big mistake by Mutombo at the end of 4th period . He took his revenge with an amazing block in OT

Those were the days when NBA was a HARD game😂

The NBA used to be soooooo good. I miss those days. Now I don’t even watch or follow it.

Robert pack was ballin

Dan Issel would wind up calling NBA games on NBC four years later.

@hectorlopez1069

3 ай бұрын

He was a pretty good player, as well.

sweet tie on Karl too

Seattle wow all that talent definitely the biggest choke job ive seen in the nba unreal....

Who's the guy who does the voiceover at the beginning?

Hannah Storm ...smokin!

I’m 17 years old all over again.

2024 NBA PLAYOFFS

1:21:50 Eleven point lead for the Sonics

One of the great what if teams. Supersonics probaly win a title that year if they didnt blow this series. Jazz almost blew the next series against Denver as well. Nuggets were down 0-3 until they won 3 in a row and forced a game 7.

@maximilienrobspierre8865

19 күн бұрын

I forgot about that

Plus the games were on local tv and NOT on cable and you did not need cable back then

Look up what happened to Brian Williams (Bison Dele) that's playing for Denver here. It's a sad one 😢

Still the biggest upset in NBA history.

2024 NBA FINALS: DENVER VS BOSTON!!!

That game was ppv I remember kcnc 4 didn’t play the game

The ball handling and offensive sets were shockingly bad

Cage at C was always a horrible option

Bbbbbbasketball gimme gimme gimme the ball cause I'm going to DUNKI IT

I need George Karl’s tie

Western conference teams throughout the 90s were inconsistent. Can’t say that to Jordan fans cause they would be butt hurt that Michael’s competition wasn’t great in the 90s

@manuginobilisbaldspot2

3 ай бұрын

Were you even alive? Y’all be saying anything. No valid way to offset six titles in 6 1/2 seasons played so you just make shit up. MJ was retired at this point you shitstain

@youtuber3328

2 ай бұрын

these legends are AMONG the best players ever being #4 michael jordan #8 hakeem olajuwon and #9 shaquille o'neal

I wish I knew about betting sites I would have betted on Denver

Lafonzo Ellis was good

Did anyone noticed that whenever they shotvthe ball it was all net always?

I member. Yuge upset.