Dr. J, Kevin McHale,and Dominique Wilkins are some of the classiest gentlemen athletes to this day.

@kenhasibar2624

Жыл бұрын

Fuck. I'll drink to that statement. 🍻

@mscottlawrence2037

20 күн бұрын

Talk about respect, like when jj redick had those comments about Larry, and Michael Cooper, Dominique Wilkins, James worthy, magic, dr j all jumped right on jj.

Dr J was a beast

@kurtadams3021

3 жыл бұрын

This is true

@chillsillego9599

3 жыл бұрын

It was his Birthday Yesterday. Happy B’Da Doc!!

"Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.!" One of the greatest moments in sports history, and so touching to hear that respect for Dr. J coming from the fans of Boston.

@Shonan2024

3 жыл бұрын

The chat "Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.! Beat L.A.!" made me appreciate Boston and root for the Celtics played.

@gl6996

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shonan2024 That chant got Philly beat in the Finals!!!

@sherrodmacs3472

3 жыл бұрын

Real fans!

@briandavidson1946

3 жыл бұрын

YUP.

@Mmacrossfirekenai

2 жыл бұрын

@@gl6996 No, Kareem and his skyhook did that.

Now, that's is what Golden Sportsmanship looks like. Simply wonderful.

McHale and Dr.J are a class act. Walk down memory lane. 2 Hall of Famers

My favorite childhood players are getting older, aren't we all.

@TL2354

3 жыл бұрын

Ok and?

@emmanuelwilliams6004

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you 💯

@johnking7535

3 жыл бұрын

You should be so lucky

@hootie297

3 жыл бұрын

I feel u as well

@thunderking8925

Жыл бұрын

and are dying to like Bill, Moses, Pete etc.

Beautiful conversation. Nostalgic too. Boston loves Dr J

@davanmani556

2 жыл бұрын

He put UMass on the map.

Kevin McHale and Tim Duncan were probably the best power forwards ever and before there was Kobe and MJ there was the Doctor! Class act guys

@ezsmith3765

Жыл бұрын

Agree about Duncan and McHale. Olajuwon and McHale are possibly the best post players ever. The best I’ve ever seen. Those 2 had so many sick moves. The “Dream Shake” and the “Black Hole” (McHale). Kevins career shooting % has to be high. That fade away jumper from 10-15 ft was straight 💰

@shivasirons6159

Жыл бұрын

Karl Malone was great but having never won hurt him, or maybe he won with the Lakers , didn't he finish there? I can't remember but yeah McHale was unstoppable!

@blacksuburban2410

11 ай бұрын

People always forget Chuck for some reason.

When the Garden yells “beat LA”, it gives you chills. The respect at the garden was awesome!

@jamesmurphy5742

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite building in the history of this world!! Beat LA chant was amongst the greatest and classiest moments in it's history!! Orr's goal and Bourque giving up 7 on Espo night man what a place!!

@MrAitraining

3 жыл бұрын

Sixers and celtics had wars almost every year in the playoffs then. Fights, the works but both teams and fans hated the lakers.

@edmcdonough4530

2 жыл бұрын

I was there. I could not believe what I was hearing. I do recall Erving looking around at mid-court and I can only think he was listening in wonderment. Does anyone recall “See you Sunday”? This is all after game 6 of the Celtics fumbling away the game with Miami.

Two classy gentleman and two Hall of famers, thank you gentlemen for The memories

Age humbles us all and gives us a more complete perspective. As a Lakers fan from back in the day, I always feared and respected the Sixers and Celtics.

@seansimms8503

2 жыл бұрын

So, true...as an old Celtics fan I hated everything LA, Magic and Kobe...just when I realized how great Kobe was, how he was the closest player to be Jordan like and all and a great father, he was gone.

Laker fan that vividly remembers the beat LA chant with the Sixers winning in the garden. Mad respect all around when the rivalries were real. Today, it seems like it's just a bunch of guys getting paid to play pickup ball. Dr J and McHale great choices, thanks.

I started watching nba in 87 at 10, last year the doc was active. Remember his retirement, too bad i couldnt watch him at his prime. We r all getting old lol

I've been a huge fan of Dr J since the ABA and NBA merged...And thru the years, no matter who came up the ' ranks '...Dr J was and forever be my all time favorite player...Even to this day, he's STILL my favorite.... He truly inspire me, during my days of playing basketball, like no other..

@1990758

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you my favorite basketball player of all time since the ABA days I don't care what ESPN says. He is the most exciting most exciting basketball player of all time there is no discussion about it not the best the most exciting. He's more exciting than Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant LeBron James Vince Carter Dominique Wilkins when he put up a spectacular shot he knew it was going on

@kuvasz5252

3 жыл бұрын

The first I time I saw Julius Erving was 1970 when UMass played Penn. The Quakers had Corky Calhoun, a 6-7 big guard who was a defensive specialist, who Julius just ate up and spit out even though Penn won at the Palestra. Then, in college at Philadelphia Textile a fellow gym rat told me he had seen Julius from playing at the Rucker playground in Harlem and called him best ever. We would take road trips while in college to see him in Virginia as a Squire or in New York as a Net. The most exciting day of my life as a basketball fan was the day the Sixers signed him. I named a dog I rescued “Dr. J.” because he jumped up and down 2-3 feet whenever he saw me. Class, all the way.

@haroldbrown6630

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@shivasirons6159

Жыл бұрын

As a Celtics fan he scared the piss out of me!

I never met my grandfather but Kevin McHale seems like the grandfather I would love to have.

That 1981 Philly Celtic series was most intense in our history, Celtic fan

Back when basketball was worth watching 🏀🏆🎖️🏅🥇

@ziginaigra

3 жыл бұрын

its boring now....very

Two sensational players. Both are severely under rated but two of my favorite players. Those dog fights were electric. Some of the best basketball ever played…

@andybilakshow260

11 ай бұрын

All the semi & finals were brutal & electrifying wars back then. Then along came Jordan & the game went south🤣

Great team basketball in the 80's. Miss it.

Two amazing competitors. Two class act gentlemen. It's nice to see older gladiators come together to reminisce on war stories and do it in a respectful and enjoyable way!

The 1981 and 1982 Eastern Conference Finals between Philadelphia and Boston were among the most intense playoff series I have ever seen. Just tremendous intensity, action, suspense... and great basketball.

@furfamilysue

3 жыл бұрын

I said almost the exact thing in another video. Intense!

The 1981 NBA Eastern Conference Finals was about as close as any series could get. McHale’s just barely block on Andrew Toney sealed the series in Game 6. Before Lakers Celtics in 1984 this was the NBA series to watch.

@TheDailyGold

3 жыл бұрын

John Hollinger rated it as greatest NBA playoff series.

@braddurian

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDailyGold No doubt in my mind. Old school basketball. The last 2 minutes of Game 7 refs told both teams they were not going to call any minor fouls so as not to effect the outcome. In today’s NBA guys tantrum and whine about legitimate no calls.

jesus only 4,000 views this should have way more it shows how many true hoops fans are actually out there

I never hated Boston growing up and I knew that Bird was great. I was born and raised in Philly and I'll always be a 76er. In saying that I always respected and liked Kevin Mchale.

@Mmacrossfirekenai

2 жыл бұрын

There were not enough people like you in Philly to give Bird the retirement sendoff that Celtic fans gave Erving when he retired

@newerafrican

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mmacrossfirekenai It seemed like Bird retired somewhat suddenly after the '92 season. I don't think he would have wanted a "farewell tour, that was not his style.

@sfrank8687

Жыл бұрын

@@Mmacrossfirekenai I can tell by your reply that you don't know to much about basketball

I could listen to these guys all day

@alcopower5710

3 жыл бұрын

For sure

When those Celtics teams were on the way up julius Erving had already been playing pro ball for almost 10 years so I'm glad doc got his ring b4 Celtics took over the east he deserved it after those 3 finals loses

Dr.J was just so cool in the 70s and he worked on his game he became a good outside shooter's ....

Great to see Dr.J and McHale come together for this. Awesome

Two classy men. Great video.

Imagine MJ and Isaiah Thomas doing this. The ratings would be through the roof.

@balbin0329

3 жыл бұрын

That would be impossible.

@admiralmu4353

3 жыл бұрын

@@balbin0329 Not really, just give them boxing gloves and it's good.

@Blodia1990

3 жыл бұрын

@@admiralmu4353 lmaooo

@setro5582

2 жыл бұрын

Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer 😏

@gibgiuseppe

2 жыл бұрын

I think there's too much bad blood between the 2, whereas between Mc and Doc there was only a sport rivalry and respect. Isiah has reconciled in an interview with Magic though, it was a beautiful moment

That was a damn good philly team

Watch these type of interviews all day long

As contradictory as it may sound, I was a diehard fan of the Lakers since I discovered basketball back in 1970, Dr. J has always been my all time favorite player, I hated the CELTICS but was always a Kevin McHale closet fan.

yes something other then MJ

Although some say the 84 Finals catapulted to higher heights, this 81 playoff series was VERY HELPFUL. Why, this was a Sunday afternoon game that was televised live . It wasn't a tape delayed game.

Dr.J will always be the MAN❤️

Andrew Toney earned the nickname "The Boston Strangler" that series.

@1990758

3 жыл бұрын

Call me crazy I'm taking Andrew Tony over Allen Iverson Allen Iverson had the crossover Andrew Toney had that first step

@gl6996

3 жыл бұрын

@@1990758 I won't dare call you crazy!!! Andrew Toney's game gets him better looks for shots. In his day(late 70s-late 80s), it was a big man's game. Guards didn't dare go to the paint. In Iverson's day(90s-00s), it was a pt guard's game. Big men fouled out defending the paint. Toney could survive Iverson's day, but Iverson wouldn't have survived Toney's day.

@DerethAC

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Bird has said that Andrew Toney was one of the absolute best players that he ever played against, and that he can't believe that you don't hear more about him historically.

@gl6996

3 жыл бұрын

@@DerethAC If not for his foot injuries, Toney would've been a Hall of Famer for sure.

@bennyb44875

3 жыл бұрын

@@DerethAC Weren't his feet all jacked up? Otherwise...he was one of the best 2 guards that ever played. And I was a die hard Celtics fan

Legends never die. The 80's & 90's was awesome.

I am so glad to have been born in the 60s and grew up in this era seeing these games when they played a different kind of basketball 🏀 they really gave it all played injured I mean with real injuries not “ load Management “these were real rivalries they went at each other For real and a couple of fights in the mix to . like both of these HOF Legends said before LA & Boston if was Philly & Boston. Dang man the whole game is different now it is very difficult for me to watch NBA Basketball today

@anthonyminor3160

2 жыл бұрын

I agree the games were much better. Today’s game nobody play defense.

@jmad627

2 жыл бұрын

Very fortunate here as well. Now I have no interest in contemporary sports. Back then it was life or death.

@brianjones7660

2 жыл бұрын

Today’s nba is an overpaid 3 point tournament….bleh….👎

@jamescowan3651

2 жыл бұрын

Me tooooooooo!!!!!!!

When Philly Boston play it’s always a different energy. You always know that you’re in for a very chippy, competitive game. Love it

What a neat relationship-sports are so good for bringing people together.

One of best interviews ever. Champions . Solid, heartfelt, competitors.. Most important.. the respect was undeniable..

People don't know that the 76ers went to 4 finals from the late 70's through early 80's. These 2 teams set a standard for competitiveness at the top of the east that ends with the 2000 Pacers

@deekaymusiclover2481

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The rivalry was Boston vs Philly long before Boston/ LA, which was more about Bird and Magic.

@Ryan2022

2 жыл бұрын

Philly had very very good teams from 1977-1982. In 1983 they had a great team.

That was awesome to watch. I remember watching the games on TV 📺 The NBA on CBS i remember the music. Those were different times. Andrew Toney went off in that 4th quarter draining 3's

So good to see. Great rivalry, two phenomenally talented teams. Too often overlooked.

Only 730 views?!!

What a honor to have met DJ in my hometown he was in town for a golf tournament at the county club where I was working at that time got his autograph for my son class act.

These guys had totally different games, but they were both class. No dances or theatrics after they won, they just took care of business.

I like the hug they gave each other. Like friends, but...... lol

2 of my top all time favorites. Much respect.

Two class acts right there ! Amazing as athletes and as men - huge respect !

That was by far the toughest and most physical series ever.

what a couple of legends. i remember the games good to see

81 game 6 and 7 to the point..whoever hasnt seen these series in 81 and 82 lost some of the greatest and most intense basketball ever..

The Lakers, Pistons and Celtics series in the 80' were fantastic, but the Sixers, Celtics series reached a level of intensity that was off the charts.

I wasn't paying attention to basketball during the era these two played. Watching these videos though, it's been interesting getting an insight into the character of the names of the era. Bill Walton and Kevin McHale, and a host of others I've gained an appreciation for as people.

I love old school basketball, everything about it is so intriguing. Real rivalries, physical, guys playing with every once in their body injured. Teams stayed together longer so they had that chemistry. Post game banging in the paint. Sh8ts amazing

two gentlemen and fantastic players

We need more of these shows!!!!!

These 2 are what Basketball is all about.

Two of the best ever, but also two of the smartest!

Julius the Dr Errrrrrrving

What I remember from that series was "how can this not be for the nba championship?"

Boston had a lot more wars against the Sixers than the lakers back then. Same conference so they Played them more and they would fight all the time..

Now this is a real rivalry anything today is pure hype

@Amick44

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, partially because teams can't keep players together today. But that's the way it is now

Great respectful interview!!

@Amick44

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Definitely refreshing.

We need more of this! Excellent interview from mutual greats!

This is cool, getting a chance to hear the stories from to of the greats, players & teams

You Guy's left it all on the Court Glad too see that

Wow This Took Me Back

Love these guys

What a way to enter middle age, a retired well respected hall of famer, could it get any better?

Great chat between 2 of the best ever. Doc was the most graceful player and Michale was the best low post player. JS

It’s funny how intense the Philly-Boston rivalry was but these teams left all the grudges afterwards. However, In Detroit-Boston rivalry, the Boston players still hate Bill Laimbeer.

@Ryan2022

2 жыл бұрын

Laimbeer tried to maim guys and end careers.

@laviebanale

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ryan2022 Most of them are aholes. When asked why the 1991 Pistons walked off the court after getting swept by the Bulls, Isaiah Thomas and Laimbeer responded that’s what the Celtics had done to them in 1988. We all know that’s bs. The reason the 1988 Celtics walked off was bc the Pistons were dirty. The Pistons were dirty mofos and sore losers.

1982 was the when Andrew Toney became the Boston Strangler. 20 years after Elgin Baylor hung 61 on the Celtics in a game 5.

When these 2 teams played....it was war!!! Toughest games I've ever seen played...incl the games bet Lakers & Celtics!

The competion was so intense,,, there was nothing like it... but the level of respect was undeniable. Nobody was a loser. U compete... amd play to win. May the best team win. That what it all about.

For some reason people don't put Dr. in there with Bird and Magic. It was those 3 that carried the NBA for a long time.

@Amick44

3 жыл бұрын

And frankly, Moses too. Though maybe not media-wise. While Moses won 3 mvps, he probably easily could have had five.

@franagustin3094

Жыл бұрын

Dr is from 70s

good vid thanks doc and kevin

In ’87 while visiting Boston I was sitting in a small local tap room looking at a picture of Larry Bird, and the bar tender leaned over and said ….. “da gratest basketball playa’ that eva lived!” I just looked up at him and said “The Doc!” He looked back at me and said …..”um, okay!……you must be from Philly!” Then he asked me about Marvin Hagler. I told him I saw him get beat by a Philly fighter named Bobby Boogaloo Watts. Then the guy sitting next to me turns and says he fought Bobby Watts! Then all three of us said we had seen Julius in college too! Well, he was the owner, so the bar tender, the old boxer and I drank all night talking about basketball and Julius Erving……in Boston! It was one of the best nights in my life, talking basketball to other fans of the Doc…… free beer too! Philly fans are a lot like Boston fans; we have one thing in common, a hatred for New York sports teams

@cappy1920

2 жыл бұрын

Were you at Cheers?

@kuvasz5252

2 жыл бұрын

@@cappy1920 Yes!

Dr j retiring and Boston gave him a retirement ceremony, now thats class and shows how much Boston, even though rivals respect each other

We need way more of these things!!!!!!

I love everything about this video.

EXCELLENT; NICE TO SEE AND HEAR.

Loved it!!!

Grew up watching that era then Jordan showed up and it blew up even bigger. My first love was Dr J and then Jordan.

LEGENDS!!!

Great video ty

My favorite player of all time

awesome Doc was a class dude. Bird tortured him at the end but 81 and 82 Doc was great. So fun to watch. Had a sweet finger roll. I'm a Boston fan so McHale is in the rafters, enough said.

I loved those memories

more of these please

Beautiful segment. Two great players. Mutual respect.

Two great players. Those old games were great.

I just love those games a Real dogfight and to see The good doctor and Kevin McHale just warms my heart to just know that Time brings on a change for the good of all men and I think God that you’re still here oh yes😎

Two class acts.

Legends........indeed!!

The 81 series/7th game was the best I have ever seen.....I know a younger guy who says that guys in the 80 s could not play today.....guys today could not play under the 80 s He Man type of play...

Im too young to have witnessed them but i miss this LA

Wonderful