There was just something special about 90s NBA. Transitioning out of Magic and Bird, peak MJ, all of the major market teams were good, culture of the sport became mainstream, first wave of video games. A little bit of all that.
The presentation and production value of NBA on NBC, to this day, is unrivaled by any other major sports television presentation. I really can't believe that there's been no attempt by any other network to even try and replicate it either for NBA or any other major sport.
I hope NBC gets the contract back in 2025 and doesn’t half-ass it. Though Marv and most other commentators of this era are retired, there’s plenty of talent to put in place. The big problem is the quality of play in the NBA is dog shit now. Rule changes have destroyed the league.
I'm pretty sure that is both Pat and Shaq were playing in the NBA today, they would destroy the league entirely. Also, note how powerful Shaq was compared to Ewing, seems that Ewing looked shorter and leaner compared to Shaq.
Those kids talking about how they are "done" with the era that Shaq and Ewing played don't know what good basketball is. Kids of today unfortunately have grown up in a SOFT era of Tik Tokers and Twitter personalities that happen to shoot 3s for a living. You had everything in 90s NBA. Battles in the paint, 3 point shots, mid ranges, ball movement, DEFENSE, iso moves, post up moves, DUNKS, fadeaways, clutch shots, etc. 90s NBA was the perfect balance.
One of just 22 regular season games New York lost that season. They were the top seeded team in the Eastern Conference in the playoffs that year, had the series in the ECF against the Bulls won, but couldn't finish it. Pat Riley got the coach of the year award that year.
Such a clutch rookie game by Shaq. Going from playing absolutely terrible against Ewing for most of the game, he holds on, makes the plays that count even against Ewing, and completely dominates once Ewing fouls out. Plus his defense was incredible. Again it just shows how clutch of a player he was, people tend to fixate on his free throw shooting and forget that he was a great player in those high intensity moments.
I remember this game. I think it was a Sunday afternoon game. It was one of the first games to get me hooked on the New York Knicks. I was 13 years old.
Shaq viéndose dominado como pocas veces por su inexperiencia. Pero era claro que conforme avanzaba el partido, también iba aprendiendo de Ewing. 1 año después ni Patrick podía detenerlo, tal vez solo Hakeem
I even remember the intro... by a younger bigger man. I hated how ewing always scored on Shaqs face while shaq half his points were gimmes from guard penetration especially penny
Players played actual defense and didn't take that many 3 point shots. Without defense and having a team full of perimeter shooters, of course it's a lot easier to score close to 200 points when players only shoot uncontested 3s.
it was a 90s knicks game. Against the Knicks first to 100 usually won, they were brutal on the defensive and brutal (not in a good way) on the offensive end. Their scores (even with the Bulls) would be like 91-85.. They led the league in fg percentage against and points allowed for a few years straight.
Shaq wasn't better than Ewing, Olajuwon or Robinson. In 1992-1997 era, he was not better or super only hero. No. They were more or less equal. When Shaq started to dominate and sat on the lonely throne? When those three got old and badly injured. ..Who was to challenge Shaq?? Alonzo got sick, Dikembe old and weak on his legs, Sabonis old and disabled...who could challenge him in 1999-2003. Nobody. But in 1992-1997 it wasn't that way at all
Golden era of the NBA
There was just something special about 90s NBA. Transitioning out of Magic and Bird, peak MJ, all of the major market teams were good, culture of the sport became mainstream, first wave of video games. A little bit of all that.
@@brooksorlando4881Olajuwon, not just MJ!
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That passed about three years prior to this. This is actually the peak of its decline.
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The presentation and production value of NBA on NBC, to this day, is unrivaled by any other major sports television presentation.
I really can't believe that there's been no attempt by any other network to even try and replicate it either for NBA or any other major sport.
I hope NBC gets the contract back in 2025 and doesn’t half-ass it. Though Marv and most other commentators of this era are retired, there’s plenty of talent to put in place. The big problem is the quality of play in the NBA is dog shit now. Rule changes have destroyed the league.
@@jaymum23according to reports NBA is letting ESPN and TNT contracts expired on Monday so NBC may have a big ass shot in retaining the NBA right.
@@jaymum23NBC has just got the NBA right again last month
Patrick Ewing won this one on one matchup in scoring, efficiency, and passing.
An awesome player of the NBA to not win a ring.
Who the fuck cares about stats when you lose the game?😂
@@seveneleve7-11 You still cannot call it stat padding if the game was close.
Look at the physicality inside the paint...brutal!!! Many defenders camping inside the paint
Ewing clearly won the match up since shaq was awful against him while they were sharing the court. Shaq was still young and clumsy with no moves.
Awesome! Back in the days where Shaq was called for his traveling and fouls, especially offensive ones.
I'm pretty sure that is both Pat and Shaq were playing in the NBA today, they would destroy the league entirely. Also, note how powerful Shaq was compared to Ewing, seems that Ewing looked shorter and leaner compared to Shaq.
Absolutely dominating Ewing 💪🏻
Ewing destroyed him
Fun fact: this game was 3 days after Shaq’s 1st matchup with Mourning (another MDBBall uploaded)
What about his new teammate and rookie Penny Hardaway of the Magic?
Love the videos man! Best time of the nba was 80-2010
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Those kids talking about how they are "done" with the era that Shaq and Ewing played don't know what good basketball is. Kids of today unfortunately have grown up in a SOFT era of Tik Tokers and Twitter personalities that happen to shoot 3s for a living.
You had everything in 90s NBA. Battles in the paint, 3 point shots, mid ranges, ball movement, DEFENSE, iso moves, post up moves, DUNKS, fadeaways, clutch shots, etc. 90s NBA was the perfect balance.
Gen z and Gen alpha has never watch bothe them maggots play
One of just 22 regular season games New York lost that season. They were the top seeded team in the Eastern Conference in the playoffs that year, had the series in the ECF against the Bulls won, but couldn't finish it. Pat Riley got the coach of the year award that year.
NBA on NBC was lethal. I wanna see it lethal again when the NBA and NBC decide to reunite.
I loved the NBC telecasts - from the music to the intros to Marv Albert.
We’ll get ready for this one: the NBA is back on NBC starting next fall
Ewing was better till 1996. That’s when Shaq clearly overtook him. Ewing was just a smarter player and more skilled especially at this point of time!
Ewing was more skilled their entire career. He had post moves and a midrange game. If Shaq couldn’t outmuscle the league he’d be useless.
nah Ewing last good year was in 1997
Such a clutch rookie game by Shaq. Going from playing absolutely terrible against Ewing for most of the game, he holds on, makes the plays that count even against Ewing, and completely dominates once Ewing fouls out. Plus his defense was incredible. Again it just shows how clutch of a player he was, people tend to fixate on his free throw shooting and forget that he was a great player in those high intensity moments.
THIS is the NBA on NBC
… the 1993 NBA Playoffs!
Marv: Capacity crowd, better than 19,000 on hand…
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@@jaymum23 To make it clear, this was not a playoff game. It was a regular season game.
@@ILoveOldTWC I know I just like the “The 199x NBA playoffs!” Voiceover.
Ewing sure played so hard in the NBA, he surely is one of the greatest centers in Knicks history. He was more better than Shaq.
I remember this game. I think it was a Sunday afternoon game. It was one of the first games to get me hooked on the New York Knicks. I was 13 years old.
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Riley should have had Mason guarding Shaq once Ewing fouled out. Terrible decision to have Herb Williams on him
Or Oakley. either player would have been better on Shaq. they were wide, strong, aggressive and had low center of gravity.
Shaq really didn’t have any post moves like Ewing or Olajuwon. Just relied on his girth inside.
Put This Game On NBA TV Hardwood Classic On TV
OG taking the young one to school
Shaq viéndose dominado como pocas veces por su inexperiencia. Pero era claro que conforme avanzaba el partido, también iba aprendiendo de Ewing. 1 año después ni Patrick podía detenerlo, tal vez solo Hakeem
I even remember the intro... by a younger bigger man. I hated how ewing always scored on Shaqs face while shaq half his points were gimmes from guard penetration especially penny
The real NBA
102 - 100....after 3 overtimes. In 2023, the final score would be 185-180
Players played actual defense and didn't take that many 3 point shots. Without defense and having a team full of perimeter shooters, of course it's a lot easier to score close to 200 points when players only shoot uncontested 3s.
God damn how many times shaq block starks😂😂😂
That's a pretty low score considered it was a 3OT game
it was a 90s knicks game. Against the Knicks first to 100 usually won, they were brutal on the defensive and brutal (not in a good way) on the offensive end. Their scores (even with the Bulls) would be like 91-85.. They led the league in fg percentage against and points allowed for a few years straight.
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Shaq wasn't better than Ewing, Olajuwon or Robinson. In 1992-1997 era, he was not better or super only hero. No. They were more or less equal. When Shaq started to dominate and sat on the lonely throne? When those three got old and badly injured. ..Who was to challenge Shaq?? Alonzo got sick, Dikembe old and weak on his legs, Sabonis old and disabled...who could challenge him in 1999-2003. Nobody. But in 1992-1997 it wasn't that way at all
Facts 💯
We Done with the 90's!!
Then why you here? Lol You being here tells me your actually NOT DONE.