Kurt was someone i admired during the time I played ball back in the 70s. I was a short , slower post man at 6'4". But the two things I was good at was fronting taller guys down low or boxing out taller, faster players from getting rebounds. Kurt would hold his own against taller players by being aggressive and a scrapper. I tried to be like him. It worked for me. I carved out a place on the high school team and started my senior year. And I guarded a 6 foot 10 inch guy in the state championship game. And surprisingly I was an effective Jr. College player the same way the next two years. But later on a tall, black NAIA team it was hard to get playing time with my limited skill set. I only played a half game in seven games my Jr. Year and I was always hurt playing down low with the the big boys. I am 70 years old now and my doctor scoped my nasal cavity and said it appeared I had broke my nose at least four times. So my Senior year I got married and played church league where I could hold my own.
Interesting story of "Hercules", Detroit had Rodman and the Lakers had Rambis, the guy who did all the dirty work, rebounding, throwing his body around, and just playing hard all the time.
they called the Lakers soft and all finesse and Riley hated that label. People forget that before Riley coached the Knicks, his 1986 team had Rambis, Green, Lucas, Kupchak, Spriggs and even Mike McGee who can give you physicality from the guard position. All of them were enforcer types probably as a knee-jerk reaction to the Celtics. Of course, that was too much and took away from their fast break. They also got too predictable on offense.
@@eddieG667 you don't need all five guys to run a fast break. And of course the Lakers offense was predictable. Everybody knew what they were going to do. The question was "Could you stop them?" 5 Championships says you couldn't.
I never thought I would like Kurt Rambis, but I do! (old Trailblazer fan here). Very humble and grateful guy. Thanks Kurt (and thanks Coop)!
Kurt was someone i admired during the time I played ball back in the 70s. I was a short , slower post man at 6'4". But the two things I was good at was fronting taller guys down low or boxing out taller, faster players from getting rebounds. Kurt would hold his own against taller players by being aggressive and a scrapper. I tried to be like him. It worked for me. I carved out a place on the high school team and started my senior year. And I guarded a 6 foot 10 inch guy in the state championship game. And surprisingly I was an effective Jr. College player the same way the next two years. But later on a tall, black NAIA team it was hard to get playing time with my limited skill set. I only played a half game in seven games my Jr. Year and I was always hurt playing down low with the the big boys. I am 70 years old now and my doctor scoped my nasal cavity and said it appeared I had broke my nose at least four times. So my Senior year I got married and played church league where I could hold my own.
Congratulations. Be well. Sports is full of life, fun, and exhilerating. Great story.
Great honest story. Only in America.
Excellent Stuff guys... Love your show Michael...much respect, much respect.
Two stars of Showtime Lakers. Loaded with talent.
Interesting story of "Hercules", Detroit had Rodman and the Lakers had Rambis, the guy who did all the dirty work, rebounding, throwing his body around, and just playing hard all the time.
they called the Lakers soft and all finesse and Riley hated that label. People forget that before Riley coached the Knicks, his 1986 team had Rambis, Green, Lucas, Kupchak, Spriggs and even Mike McGee who can give you physicality from the guard position. All of them were enforcer types probably as a knee-jerk reaction to the Celtics.
Of course, that was too much and took away from their fast break. They also got too predictable on offense.
@@ericbadu3726 shutup trolll
@@eddieG667 yawn trolll
Don’t forget the Sixers’ Mark Iavaroni.
@@eddieG667 you don't need all five guys to run a fast break. And of course the Lakers offense was predictable. Everybody knew what they were going to do. The question was "Could you stop them?" 5 Championships says you couldn't.
These humble hard working men added tremendous value to their Team
We love Rambo!
Believe it or not Kurt Ramos was my favorite player on those Lakers teams.
The cartoon shirts of Kurt rambis in the mid 80s and it had rambis
Remember when Herman Munster tried to kill Superman ? no one was ejected!, i think they may have even blew the whistle. man i miss those days .
Cooooooooooooooop!!!!!
I wore Kurt Rambis glasses commercial fishing in 1981. Two black eyes but the glasses did not break.
Kurt looking pretty good for 66
The NBA doesn't pay good money for defense. Rebounding yes.
Great story Kurt, when are you gonna retire. Soon I hope.