I think Christian has gotten a bad rap. He's not that bad of a guy. If a Dad wants to play hoops with his son ie spend time with him then that is a good Dad.
@@shaunr5450 his numbers were trash 🗑 compare to what they was hoping he would be stop it..he never lived up to his expectations u know it and I know it skip bayless voice....lol
His performance against Kentucky is arguably the best performance in NCAA basketball history. 10-10 FG, 10-10 FT and game winning shot to send Duke to the Final Four and eventually winning NCAA tournament.
Tbh it was between shaq, jim jackson, herald miner, and laettner. Laettner had more success in college then probably any college player. His ego was also a better fit because they would not have let any rookie play.
This guy is pretty humble. Can’t imagine what it would feel like to even spend 5 minutes a game with the legends. I mean the dream team roster was bananas. I would have just sat there with my mouth hanging open the entire time
He owns 2 of the most iconic/clutch game winning shots in NCAA history, Four Final Fours, Back2Back National Champions, Player of The Year, multi dimensional player...why wouldn’t he be picked for The Dream Team!? Late was a beast in college! And you don’t have a 13 year NBA career if your a bust
The shot against UK was more a result of bad defense by Kentucky than Christian's talent. If Kentucky had fronted Laettner and pressured the inbounds pass they would have won. Laetners success in college was more of a result of system and coaching than his talent. Christian's NBA career went relatively unnoticed, while the rest of the Dream Team are in the Hall of Fame.
Sometimes you just stop growing too. In 7th grade, I was 6’1. I was 2-3 inches taller than the next tallest person. Everyone figured Id be 6’6 or so. Whatta ya know? Never grew another damn inch. Of course Im not short, but I dont consider myself tall either. It is pretty sweet being tall.
Doctors told me I would be around 6’4 when I was a kid and I’m 6’4 at 23 (though I haven’t looked at my height in a min so I might be a inch or 2 up) it’s pretty easy to tell if a kid will be tall, looking back all the kids that were around my height are also tall, obviously there are exceptions to the rule but the majority of tall kids will be tall adults
I think he's MATURED into a genuinely nice and humble guy. I remember hearing and reading various stories about him as a younger player and guy and apparently he was often a bit of a chad with a gambling habit. Hopefully, he's now as nice as he seems here.
With the college landscape at the time, he was the right choice. Sure , other college players from his era had better pro careers. But he had the best college success at the time
@@Louie406 The NBA wanted to market him, but look what he did in the league. NOTHING....He was an average player. Now if he was black, they would say he was a BUST.
Johnny Dawkins made me a Duke fan at 5. Christian Laettner and Grant Hill kept me a Duke fan at 11/12. And nothing has changed. Still a die hard supporter. Been through all of the heartache and heartbreak. Which makes the big wins and championships when they do happen so much sweeter.
Being in the right nba organization is so important. He had the skillset that everyone looks for in today's game. He'd have more nba success then he did in the 90s
This guy got so much shade sent his way, I fine him humble and easy to listen to. Arguably the best college player of all time and he was not a bad pro.
@@teehuanharvey3520 Nope. Per 36 minutes played: Pts: Laettner 21.9, Duncan 17.0, Ewing 17.9, Sampson 19.7, D Robinson 25.7 Assists: Laettner 2.4, Duncan 2.3, Ewing 1.0, Sampson 1.4, D Robinson 0.8 Rebounds: Laettner 10.2, Duncan 12.6, Ewing 10.8, Sampson 13.4, D Robinson 12.6 Definitely in the mix with some all-time great college bigs. To say otherwise is just a low basketball IQ.
@@jamman5610 lmao I love Shaq but this is 100% true. He can't even give proper respect to Barkley who is one of the best power forwards ever lol. I honestly almost died of shock when Shaq said Giannis can be Superman now lol
It happened because you were the best collegiate player that year and they chose to keep a spot open for the amateurs that had composed the teams for years.
Was 11 years old living in Las Vegas when he led the huge upset over UNLV in ‘91. Never thought I’d say it, but I’m starting to like this guy. Haven’t come around to liking Hurley yet though!
CL is a straight shooting guy. He understood his role and went along for a magical ride. Famously, the pick up games before the Games, he was sidelined, but that wasn't disrespect that was respecting the name players who were all HoF, top 75. Glad he isn't sour
He did say he was just along for the ride. He didn't demand any minutes(of course). He knew he was going to be at the end of the bench. He was still chosen to be part of it. Would anybody decline that?
Yeah, but even the 12th guy off the bench gets a ring in the NBA, and they contribute other ways. Like encouraging their teammates or pretending to be the opponent.
Christian has a better college career than any of the other members, but yeah, what was he going to do, bump his chest and ask for the ball, he played his part, picked up a gold medal. Then end.
@@teehuanharvey3520 I mean if you compared him to, let say Barkley who shared the same position as him, of course he is weaker Even Stockton maybe stronger than him at that time After all, he's a college player and duh, college players definitely doesn't have the same workout intensity like NBA players Let alone NBA players who has been playing in top flight for like more than 5 years
He knew he didn't win that gold meddle. He was there because the politics of the selection committee was required to put a collegiate player on the roster. It was the equivalent to affirmative action and he knew it.
I remember arguing with my uncle that Shaq should have been chosen over Laettner. Ill never forget when he said, "All Shaq can do is dunk!" Thirty years later, its pretty sweet knowing I was right as a kid, and he was wrong as a professional high school sports coach.
I give Laettner credit for mentioning Shaq who people knew was already a more dominant player. But he's right that Shaq probably would've commanded more playing time than he did
Yeah and he would've had a big problem with MJ and Magic who would not tolerate anything from him. Shaq's ego would've ruined that team most likely and disrupted their chemistry, just to try to make it about himself.
I get the feeling it wasn’t quite a dream to him being on the Olympic team. I’ve never heard of him making friends with any of the guys, or getting advice, mentoring. His medal was for being a part of the team, but his low pride in it was from being apart of the team.
To answer your questions since I followed this team back in 1992 : Laettner didn’t contribute too much during his time in the Olympics he averaged 4,8 ppg and played sparingly …
Everybody new that Shaq was a generational talent but Laettner had all of the accoloades and was one of the most highly decorated college players of all time. He was right when he said that the selection committee knew that he wouldnt complain about a lack of playing time. "He was just along for the ride" I would be proud if I were him, but as a fan I still kinda wish Shaq would been on that team.
Nelson Bae it was great, but I would argue it’s the second best behind The U. But it was awesome. 4 final fours is mind boggling. Will never be accomplished again. Ever
Christian average 19 ppg & 9 rounds his Rookie Year...he didn’t even shoot a lot, he only shoots 13 shots per game. This guy could of average 30 ppg if he shot more
His rookie year averages were more like 18 and 8, which was his second best year, behind his all star year in Atlanta. Still, I wish I could have averaged 18 and 8 my senior year in high school lol.
@@tonymyers1756 And, John Stockton was the much better player at the time. Isaiah was left off 1. because Stockton was better and would actually pass the ball. 2. Jordan hated him and he said me or Isaiah, you choose.
@Surge Protector Hurley got hurt and we will never know what he might have been. Laettner was a better than average pro, just not the superstar he was projected to be. I get your point, but it might be a little harsh.
Shaq would not have complained about getting more playing time, they would have played him because he was already a great player and physically super strong.
Think of it this way: David Robinson single-handedly carried Navy to a 30-5 record and an Elite Eight appearance during the 1985-86 season. At Georgetown, Patrick Ewing appeared in three national championship games, winning one of them. Meanwhile, in 1989-90 Shaq played alongside Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (then known as Chris Jackson), an All-American who averaged 27.8 per game, as well as Stanley Roberts, who played 15 seasons in the NBA. And yet LSU couldn't even make it out of the second round of the NCAA tournament. The point is, college Shaq wasn't able to carry his team the way the others did.
Shaq was good, but raw. They had to choose a college player, Laettner was definitely more polished, but we all knew Shaq was going to be great. They chose the safe choice, a guy that would play the rookie like he did.
No doubt Duke, at least in the past 40 years, could field the greatest all-time team of trash talking, from affluent families, cheap shot, dirty players. C - Kyle Filipowski. PF - Christian Laettner. SF - Grayson Allen. SG - J.J. Reddick. PG - Greg Paulus.
Why does no one ever talk about the fact that Bird was retiring and there may have been a desire to have another white star in the NBA? There was a lot of talk about the lack of white stars in the press back in those days.
Surge Protector mark price, Mullen, lambeer, Kurt rambis, Craig ehlo, John Stockton etc etc. that’s the 10 seconds the top of my head to respond. Everyone acts like there was no white players but bird in the 80s.
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You can’t trash this guy for getting selected to The Dream Team. He had an amazing college career.
still hate the guy
I think Christian has gotten a bad rap. He's not that bad of a guy. If a Dad wants to play hoops with his son ie spend time with him then that is a good Dad.
turnupthesun81 , so true. What would people want him to do? Decline?
He was pretty good in the NBA too....
@@endebtedone why cuz you a tarholes fan?
12 years in the NBA. Net worth of 60 million. I'd say he did pretty well.
Damn! That can't just be from playing. To the internet! ☝️
Ya his numbers were really good his first 7 years or so. No bust.
Johnny Dawkins still sueing him ?
@@shaunr5450 his numbers were trash 🗑 compare to what they was hoping he would be stop it..he never lived up to his expectations u know it and I know it skip bayless voice....lol
money has nothing to do with it...you are lost
His performance against Kentucky is arguably the best performance in NCAA basketball history. 10-10 FG, 10-10 FT and game winning shot to send Duke to the Final Four and eventually winning NCAA tournament.
Not arguing his performance back then, but what stands out to me anytime I hear his name is him stomping Aminu Timberlake & not being ejected.
Makes it even more impressive that he hit from the perimeter as well as up close
Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in one game, arguably the best performance in school history
Walton was 21 of 22 (23 of 24 but dunking wasn't allowed) with 13 rebounds against Memphis state.
Never liked Laettner but it was a great performance. Greatest college basketball game of all time imo
Do people forget that his first 8 yrs he was a walking 15-20pt scorer with 6 reb 1 stl and 1 blk per game? He wasn't a scrub. 13yr career.
Daniel Kapanui But he was also selected over Shaq
@@FelixOh i was referring to the people actting like he was only good in college
Tbh it was between shaq, jim jackson, herald miner, and laettner. Laettner had more success in college then probably any college player. His ego was also a better fit because they would not have let any rookie play.
He just had a massive coke habit and never lived up to his potential
Felix Oh he was better than Shaq in college.
15 years in the NBA and averaging roughly 13 points a game is a badge of honor. I would take that over my miserable corporate job any day.
yes
Lol I hope I don’t end up like you. You need a new job
Can't disagree
ACT1O1 you can’t make fun of people jobs like that
😂😥
Laettner was one of the most decorated and successful collegiate players of all time. Dude went to 4 straight Final Fours.
Yeah, I've seen interviews with pros where they say leatnner was more feared to play against than shaq in college
jeso317 He was. Shaq was really great but really raw. Laettner was the gold standard.
his record for NCAA tournament points will never fall IMO. Anyone that's talented enough to break it wont stay in school long enough to.
Some feel he was the greatest collegiate basketball player ever.
@@jinkim23 he's in the discussion for sure. But let's not forget the names of Lew Alcindor(Kareem), Bill Walton to name a few
This guy is pretty humble. Can’t imagine what it would feel like to even spend 5 minutes a game with the legends. I mean the dream team roster was bananas. I would have just sat there with my mouth hanging open the entire time
Just don't ask Johnny Dawkins
I think it just naturally went with his talent. Huge opportunity to improve his game. The guy was arrogant because he was all in.
He owns 2 of the most iconic/clutch game winning shots in NCAA history, Four Final Fours, Back2Back National Champions, Player of The Year, multi dimensional player...why wouldn’t he be picked for The Dream Team!? Late was a beast in college! And you don’t have a 13 year NBA career if your a bust
The shot against UK was more a result of bad defense by Kentucky than Christian's talent. If Kentucky had fronted Laettner and pressured the inbounds pass they would have won.
Laetners success in college was more of a result of system and coaching than his talent. Christian's NBA career went relatively unnoticed, while the rest of the Dream Team are in the Hall of Fame.
ba Khem brutal Knowledge he went 10-10 from the field that game, not all of those were defensive breakdowns.
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I'm referring to the game winner, Einstein.
@@bakhembrutalknowledge Still had a great NCAAB career though. 🤷♂️
@@bakhembrutalknowledge Exactly. And Duke was getting all the love and hype during those collegiate era.
Imagine being 13 years old knowing you’re guaranteed to be between 6’4” and 6’7”, like it’s nothing, just expected.
triniboy05 must be nice for sure
Sometimes you just stop growing too. In 7th grade, I was 6’1. I was 2-3 inches taller than the next tallest person. Everyone figured Id be 6’6 or so.
Whatta ya know? Never grew another damn inch. Of course Im not short, but I dont consider myself tall either.
It is pretty sweet being tall.
StuUngar lol well the rest of us consider you tall.
Doctors told me I would be around 6’4 when I was a kid and I’m 6’4 at 23 (though I haven’t looked at my height in a min so I might be a inch or 2 up) it’s pretty easy to tell if a kid will be tall, looking back all the kids that were around my height are also tall, obviously there are exceptions to the rule but the majority of tall kids will be tall adults
I’m 6’1. Still hoping I can add another inch or 2
He was a stud. We all woulda loved his career.
Bigkats Poker FACTS and RESPECT can go a long way
Solid nba player. Not a star but he knew his role
Stud college player yes. But when you play with the big boys it's a different game.
Geordie Halma being one of the best college basketball players ever is not a small feat
Ok NBA player nothing special really
He seems like a genuinely nice and humble guy. I bet he’s a great father and coach.
I think he's MATURED into a genuinely nice and humble guy. I remember hearing and reading various stories about him as a younger player and guy and apparently he was often a bit of a chad with a gambling habit. Hopefully, he's now as nice as he seems here.
Love him or hate him dude comes correct, and he clearly loves the game
With the college landscape at the time, he was the right choice. Sure , other college players from his era had better pro careers. But he had the best college success at the time
Jon He was not the right choice, there were others that were more deserving. Just white privilege. Did he even play????
Lol white privilege bro stop. Dont make this racial. He was a beast for his squad for 3 years and won titles. Stop it
@@Louie406 Why him, if it was suppose to be for pros?
@@Louie406 That's why he doesn't show his ring. He didn't EARN IT.
@@Louie406 The NBA wanted to market him, but look what he did in the league. NOTHING....He was an average player. Now if he was black, they would say he was a BUST.
"Because id rather go [play basketball with my son] than show him old stuff" this guy is a class act
Johnny Dawkins made me a Duke fan at 5. Christian Laettner and Grant Hill kept me a Duke fan at 11/12. And nothing has changed. Still a die hard supporter. Been through all of the heartache and heartbreak. Which makes the big wins and championships when they do happen so much sweeter.
Hated him at Duke but definitely respected him!!!
Laettner did well for himself. Low starting career and an all-star team. And he chilled out. Can't say he was a bum
Being in the right nba organization is so important. He had the skillset that everyone looks for in today's game. He'd have more nba success then he did in the 90s
This guy got so much shade sent his way, I fine him humble and easy to listen to. Arguably the best college player of all time and he was not a bad pro.
Best of all time.... Wouldn't go that far.
Jabbar chuckles heavily in your direction.
Leattner, be proud ! It was the best of times!
Well....at least CL knows what's up and doesn't try to make himself out to be anything other than what he was. I can respect that.
One of the best collegiate players ever and an above average NBA player with a gold medal?
Nah, he's selling Himself short.
very humble guy 👍
They always seem to become great guys when they get out from under coach k's evil thumb.
He sounds mature and thoughtful. Wasn't a big fan during his college days but he's lived and learned. Good for him.
So clutch. He hit the free throws to beat UNLV, hit a 18 footer to beat UConn the year before and the Kentucky game.
One of the greatest College players ever..
Lol he was a joke
@@teehuanharvey3520 Nope. Per 36 minutes played:
Pts: Laettner 21.9, Duncan 17.0, Ewing 17.9, Sampson 19.7, D Robinson 25.7
Assists: Laettner 2.4, Duncan 2.3, Ewing 1.0, Sampson 1.4, D Robinson 0.8
Rebounds: Laettner 10.2, Duncan 12.6, Ewing 10.8, Sampson 13.4, D Robinson 12.6
Definitely in the mix with some all-time great college bigs. To say otherwise is just a low basketball IQ.
I remember him playing for the wizards some 16-18 years ago when I was in middle school
Played with MJ again.
2:48 that's actually the whole point for any game, whether basketball football soccer or whatever. Spacing is everything.
Laettner is a humble guy
People wanted Laettner to fail, but he was a solid starter while with the Twolves and Hawks.
Just like Lamar
Yep. Then Jordan recruited him to the Wizards for his comeback. Thought that said a lot.
He was also a great champion with the Heat in 2006, despite the fact that it was rigged for my team.
What a great and humble guy. Too bad he played for basketball Siberia. Wish he would have won a title with the Heat.
Bum
@@teehuanharvey3520 Low basketball IQ.
"You can have the college kid" Jordan in the last dance. To be acknowledge by the goat is already a privilage.
🤣🤣😂🤣😂
Jordan was bad for the Dream Team. Played like Kobe, had to throw up a ton of shots to get points. Barkley dominated for that team.
Shaq admitted Laettner was better in college
Didn't need to say it everybody knew it, but NBA was totally different
And that says something cause Shaq rarely gives respect to anyone
@@jamman5610 lmao I love Shaq but this is 100% true. He can't even give proper respect to Barkley who is one of the best power forwards ever lol.
I honestly almost died of shock when Shaq said Giannis can be Superman now lol
Thanks,C.L.! One of the greatest
It happened because you were the best collegiate player that year and they chose to keep a spot open for the amateurs that had composed the teams for years.
To be part of the greatest team ever assembled is no mean feat....he should rightly be proud af....and he performed just fine.
Was 11 years old living in Las Vegas when he led the huge upset over UNLV in ‘91. Never thought I’d say it, but I’m starting to like this guy. Haven’t come around to liking Hurley yet though!
This guy is the most hated Duke player ever.
The rest get forgotten about after graduation or jumping to the NBA
I thought Grayson Allen stole his title after his shenanigans from the bench.
Cherokee Parks agrees
Grant Hill was a good player.
Grayson Allen says what's up.
JJ Redick
Humble dude
CL is a straight shooting guy. He understood his role and went along for a magical ride. Famously, the pick up games before the Games, he was sidelined, but that wasn't disrespect that was respecting the name players who were all HoF, top 75. Glad he isn't sour
Never was a fan of his but he deserved his selection. One of the greatest NCAA ballers ever.
Being a rookie on the dream team must have been an otherworldly experience. Especially before the social media age.
Cause he didn’t feel like he contributed to the medal!!!
King Leung, RA, LEED AP Yep averaged less than 5 min a game.
He did say he was just along for the ride. He didn't demand any minutes(of course). He knew he was going to be at the end of the bench. He was still chosen to be part of it. Would anybody decline that?
Gee Shaug , clearly you didn't understand my statement.
Yeah, but even the 12th guy off the bench gets a ring in the NBA, and they contribute other ways. Like encouraging their teammates or pretending to be the opponent.
@@aznnp77 u do realize their average margin of victory was 43.8 points, right?
I'm the biggest Tar heels fan couldn't stand him but he could play
Agreed. UVA fan since the Wally Walker days. You have to give talent its due. I call it "The Larry Bird Rule".
Well thanks captain obvious. Yes, he could play.
Christian has a better college career than any of the other members, but yeah, what was he going to do, bump his chest and ask for the ball, he played his part, picked up a gold medal. Then end.
TheMan750 literally
This dude was WEAK!
@@teehuanharvey3520 I mean if you compared him to, let say Barkley who shared the same position as him, of course he is weaker
Even Stockton maybe stronger than him at that time
After all, he's a college player and duh, college players definitely doesn't have the same workout intensity like NBA players
Let alone NBA players who has been playing in top flight for like more than 5 years
You could argue that stance. He played for a good college program. Bird dragged Indiana State to the NCAA Finals
Hands down he was the best college player.
No, but one of the better ones.
He knew he didn't win that gold meddle. He was there because the politics of the selection committee was required to put a collegiate player on the roster. It was the equivalent to affirmative action and he knew it.
I still love lataener
I remember arguing with my uncle that Shaq should have been chosen over Laettner. Ill never forget when he said, "All Shaq can do is dunk!" Thirty years later, its pretty sweet knowing I was right as a kid, and he was wrong as a professional high school sports coach.
at the time, he was right lol
Nah, you were wrong. Shaq wasn’t hitting clutch 3s and making football passes down court to win games.
I give Laettner credit for mentioning Shaq who people knew was already a more dominant player. But he's right that Shaq probably would've commanded more playing time than he did
but suck during his college, cannot carry his team to final four
Yeah and he would've had a big problem with MJ and Magic who would not tolerate anything from him. Shaq's ego would've ruined that team most likely and disrupted their chemistry, just to try to make it about himself.
To be throwing into the Dream Team, I'll just be glad to serve the gatorade to all these HALL OF FAMERS.
He had a pretty good career...13 ppg average during his career.. pretty respectable..I always liked him..
He was hated because he was very very good ! He would be a great coach !
Laettner was my guy when he played in ATL💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾😂😂😂
Magic disrespected this guy so badly at the Hall of Fame ceremony. He tried to backpedal, but he clearly forgot to mention him.
He always contributed to his team so yeah, great player.
Didn’t he lose his all of his NBA money? His resurgence was the mark of the true champion he is.
I'm not a hooper but I'll take a back seat role to the Dream Team, with 13 years in the NBA, and a Duke University Degree anytime with no hesitation!!
I get the feeling it wasn’t quite a dream to him being on the Olympic team. I’ve never heard of him making friends with any of the guys, or getting advice, mentoring. His medal was for being a part of the team, but his low pride in it was from being apart of the team.
over the years learned to appreciate Laettner. wish he would have panned out with the wolves
To answer your questions since I followed this team back in 1992 : Laettner didn’t contribute too much during his time in the Olympics he averaged 4,8 ppg and played sparingly …
Wow I’m a UCONN fan but I like this Guy,never mind basketball he’s a great dad 👍
Like the honesty
Laetner doesn’t give himself enough credit. He could’ve reached that Mullin or Clyde, and John level if he believed in himself.
ablackprep when in the nba was he cocky like you say?
John? You serious?
Bored Na Gaga Mullin and Drexler too. Mullin was Klay Thompson before Klay Thompson.
Hero 3 there’s no way in hell that would’ve ever happened!
@@StuUngar no no no.. you seriously tellin me that he couldve reach Johns level? You serious?
Very well spoken young men.
Um, he's 50 years old...
He didnt select himself. I hated him, hated him more that Isaiah got left off.
But dude didnt select himself.
Good point! And if you get selected, you take that opportunity!
I can't stand Duke. But, I've had made respect for Laettner since is 1st NCAA Championship.
Big fan of this guy
Everybody new that Shaq was a generational talent but Laettner had all of the accoloades and was one of the most highly decorated college players of all time. He was right when he said that the selection committee knew that he wouldnt complain about a lack of playing time. "He was just along for the ride" I would be proud if I were him, but as a fan I still kinda wish Shaq would been on that team.
Latiner was a monster in college. Not so much in the NBA. The dream team was so stacked they needed someone that would be happy just being there.
He had a legit 13 year career average 13 and 7 boards not bad at all
One of greatest 30/30 ever: I Hate Christian Laettner
Nelson Bae it was great, but I would argue it’s the second best behind The U. But it was awesome. 4 final fours is mind boggling. Will never be accomplished again. Ever
Laettner was clutch player
Hate if you want he has an impressive resume
Sounds like a pretty stand up guy...I still have his fleer tower of power card...one of my favorites.
Christian average 19 ppg & 9 rounds his Rookie Year...he didn’t even shoot a lot, he only shoots 13 shots per game. This guy could of average 30 ppg if he shot more
His rookie year averages were more like 18 and 8, which was his second best year, behind his all star year in Atlanta. Still, I wish I could have averaged 18 and 8 my senior year in high school lol.
If he could have, he would have. No NBA team holds back a 30 PPG player.
You get high
Christian Laettner was a solid player.
Imagine Isaiah in the dream team fighting referees and opponents.
He wore out Shaq twice in the NCAA's.
Everybody from the dreamteam except for him is in NBA Hall of Fame
Exactly, as is Shaq and Isaiah Thomas.
Christian was a product of a good system and coaching at Duke and a bust as a NBA player.
His mom taught at my elementary school.
He was just there for the ride.
Teaching his son that triple threat fundamental
The racism and bigotry this guy faced is unbelievable.
Surge Protector what does one have to do with the other? He was targeted for being a talented cocky white player.
As a Kentucky fan i hate this man but i got to respect him
MJ made the call that he wasn't going to play with ISAIAH THOMAS
GET THE COLLEGE KID INSTEAD
Great interview
Carried Jordan to the gold
Like many fans, I hated Laetner, but he sounds like a great guy.
He was chosen instead of Isaiah Thomas? Really?
John Stockton was chosen instead of Isiah.
@@tonymyers1756 And, John Stockton was the much better player at the time. Isaiah was left off 1. because Stockton was better and would actually pass the ball. 2. Jordan hated him and he said me or Isaiah, you choose.
Kinda hard to think this guy was the dirtiest basketball player at one time in college and most hated was a heck of a player at duke
Him and Hurley were like Beverly Hills 90210 ballers. If you weren't a Duke fan, you hated them.
@Surge Protector Hurley got hurt and we will never know what he might have been. Laettner was a better than average pro, just not the superstar he was projected to be. I get your point, but it might be a little harsh.
Shaq would not have complained about getting more playing time, they would have played him because he was already a great player and physically super strong.
MJ would have never let Shaq play he was way too lazy
He should he earned it
I have a question....How was Shaq at that point vs Ewing and Robinson? I'm sure he would have compared favorably?
Shaq as a rookie was a force physically but his actual basketball skills were limited. Rookie Shaq wasn't better than those 2 HOFers
Think of it this way: David Robinson single-handedly carried Navy to a 30-5 record and an Elite Eight appearance during the 1985-86 season. At Georgetown, Patrick Ewing appeared in three national championship games, winning one of them. Meanwhile, in 1989-90 Shaq played alongside Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (then known as Chris Jackson), an All-American who averaged 27.8 per game, as well as Stanley Roberts, who played 15 seasons in the NBA. And yet LSU couldn't even make it out of the second round of the NCAA tournament. The point is, college Shaq wasn't able to carry his team the way the others did.
Bort McBort Shaq was very raw then. You saw the greatness coming but it wasn’t there yet.
@Leland Joseph Correct, dream was not citizen til next Olympics.
Shaq was good, but raw. They had to choose a college player, Laettner was definitely more polished, but we all knew Shaq was going to be great. They chose the safe choice, a guy that would play the rookie like he did.
No doubt Duke, at least in the past 40 years, could field the greatest all-time team of trash talking, from affluent families, cheap shot, dirty players. C - Kyle Filipowski. PF - Christian Laettner. SF - Grayson Allen. SG - J.J. Reddick. PG - Greg Paulus.
Only Lew Alcindor, Bill Russell, and Bill Walton had equal or better college careers than Christian Laettner.
You're forgetting Grant Hill.
Oscar Robertson. Danny Manning.
I would start any college dream team with Laettner and I'm a UK Wildcat.
Why does no one ever talk about the fact that Bird was retiring and there may have been a desire to have another white star in the NBA? There was a lot of talk about the lack of white stars in the press back in those days.
Good point
Baloney there was also Stockton and Mullins
a ibrahim Yes, but there were way fewer young, white prospects at that point.
There was a lot of white stars during that time lol. How old are ya?
Surge Protector mark price, Mullen, lambeer, Kurt rambis, Craig ehlo, John Stockton etc etc. that’s the 10 seconds the top of my head to respond. Everyone acts like there was no white players but bird in the 80s.
He had a Good Pro Career.
Christian seems like a good dude but that team should have had Shaq and Isaiah.
Laettner!