RIP Elgin Baylor
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One of the most enjoyable players of any era to watch. Ironic he played for the Lakers before Magic and Worthy because his game was like what you would get if you crossed those 2 players.
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Same but knew the name. RIP.
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I haven't heard the name Elgin Baylor in years. Great all around player in scoring, rebounding, and passing. The Lakers had a great tandem with Baylor at forward and teammate Jerry West at guard.
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But they had a tough time handling Red Auerbach and the Celtics.
- Jun 12, 2014
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Correct
It wasn’t until the Lakers got Chamberlain that West, at least, got a ring. Unfortunately Elgin was gone by then.
Marine1
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I could be wrong but I think Elgin retired during the 71-72 championship season.
That was one of the best teams ever....69-13 and 33 straight wins. Wilt, Happy Hairston, Jim McMillan, Gail Goodrich and Jerry West starting. Keith Erickson and Pat Riley coming off the bench. Hairston was the only player ever to grab 1000 rebounds in a season playing along side Wilt.
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True. The Lakers and Chamberain needed each other to beat the Celtics. Wilt the Stilt had a tough time with the Celtics when he played on a talented 76er team (Chet Walker, Hal Greer) prior to his stint with the Lakers.
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Actually his last season with the Lakers was the 70-71 season so he missed out on a ring
He was with the New Orleans Jazz that season
Marine1
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I just googled it. Elgin played 9 games with the Lakers in 71-72. Apparently had a bad knee and retired. I wish he could have got that ring.
Marine1
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Wilt did get his first championship with Philadelphia n 1967. That teem won 68 games and Wilt led the league championship in assists. Crazy.
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I wanted him to get one too
He and West toiled away for years dominating the west only to lose to the Celtics every year. He was one of my favorite players when I was a kid.
Marine1
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Same. Elgin and Oscar Robertson were two of the first players to fill up a stat line and mastered all facets of the game.
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Well, duh. The dude was retired before you little blips were on your horny dad’s mind.
