The Mac man was a straight up baller during his time in Buffalo. Its absolutely insane the numbers he put up on that squad as a young baller his first four years in the Association. It's worth mentioning that his numbers dropped significantly after his time in Buffalo. He was still great enough to continue being an all star but not at that same elite tier. I have often wondered the reason for the noticeable dip at such a young age; seemingly, without injury. The "dip" was at the exact same time as the ABA merger, which may lead some to believe that the influx of talent made the game harder and the players weren't as good as their pre merger numbers had looked without those talented players in their league. Macadoo was far from the only player to have a reduction in their counting stats. The same thing happened to the likes of Walt Frazier and Tiny Archibald while the ABA players faced the same challenges (see Dr.J, Dan Issel and Bobby Jones) This theory was mostly disapproved as being a huge difference maker when a lot of the previously mentioned players adjusted back to elite numbers but I think there is some truth in that idea and common sense would probably agree. More talent makes it harder to stand out. Was Macadoo as good as the insane numbers he put up from age 22-24 (at 22 he lead the league in scoring while having the league leading field goal % 😮)? Probably not. But he was good enough to average over 25ppg, 7-10rpg, 3apg and 2.5 stocks (steals + blocks) all while shooting over 50% during his best post-merger years.
He had a very unique shooting form in that his release was instantaneous with no follow through, which looks very unsettling to me. Yet, it was obviously very efficient and worked for him. I guess this proves there is no "correct" shooting form, as long as it works for you!
Very overlooked nowadays. He was a total freak of a player in his prime, and still contributed to championship teams after injuries and whatnot. A really revolutionary player too. One of the VERY best at hitting contested jumpers.
I haven't watched an NBA game since the Braves left ---- I've missed nothing more or less. Was a teenager and the Braves used our gym for practice --- all great guys, especially Ernie. Ohh and Wayne Patrick was the gym supervisor.
Precisely. I have been saying for years to people that I know that there would not have been a Kevin Durant without Bob McAdoo. Their styles of play aren't identical but have a lot of similarities.
Bob McAdoo was runner up in One on One Championship, Bob Lanier was the Champion. I’m not sure but I think it was only one season. I’ll have to google…
My bad! It was JoJo White of Celtics, I couldn’t find Bob McAdoo’s name in the list, I could have sworn watching the two play each other. Oh well, I was wrong!
To see McAdoo breaking out after the rebound and finishing like Worthy was phenomenal. I got to witness the original Showtime, 5 seconds or less fast break that when it got going, could not be stopped.
Saw UNC with him and Bobby Jones in late 71 at the Charlotte Coliseum. There were three plays I clearly remember where the entire ball was possibly near or slightly above the top of the square with 4 hands fighting to rebound the ball; 2 belonging to McAdoo, the other 2 to Bobby Jones. That was something to see.
6:34 not long enough..... Should be at least one hour long in time frame. Bob McAdoo was so Awesome in the 1970's. Only junior college transfer in Dean Smith's career !!!!!!! The Buffalo Braves could have been great if they would have had an owner who wanted to win a championship. Instead, Paul Synder only cared about was making $$$$$$$money!!!!!!!!!!!! Sold players off for a profit. Sold McAdoo to the Knicks in Dec. of 1976. What a disgrace........ The music of Kool in the Gang's ''Summer Madness'' in the background is just remarkable sound effects from 1974.......1972-1978 Bob McAdoo was a true Superstar !!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. #9 Randy Smith !!!!!!!!!!!
The Braves had the first ever big 4. Randy Smith at the 2, Adrian Dantley at the 3, Bob McAdoo at the 4, and Moses Malone at the 5, with the pass master Ernie D at the point. It was the beginning of a Dynasty that lasted, wait for it, 2 Days until their idiot owner began to destroy and rip it down so he could move to San Diego.
@@kaspafischer He saw what was coming, so he went up to the owner and went Fing off on him, Captain Jack was building a winning franchise, all to be screwed over.
Do you know how crazy you sound? Adrian Dantley won the ROY Award and weeks later they shipped his ass to Indy . First time that ever happened. Indy took just 23 games and they shipped his ass to LA. Nobody wanted him but he whined that Isiah Thomas got him traded Lol 🤣
KBlaze, loved Mac, great vid, what is the music? Smooth....love smooth Jazz, this is like an offshoot almost with keyboards/synth? Great all around!!!!!,.... never mind, I see it's Kool and the Gang!?!? I wouldn't have guessed!
Yes McAdoo owned the midrange game due to the obvious fact there was no 3 point shot in his early years imagine if he had the aforementioned 3 point shot available to him.
I don't see how you can say with a straight face that Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the greatest scorer ever. Kareem isn't even the greatest scorer at the center position. I'd take PRIME Bob McAdoo over PRIME Kareem in terms of pure proficiency in scoring
Kareem had THAT hook shot. What else was he really great at? I mean great, not just decent or good. He lasted longer than most anyone, but Mac, Hakeem and Wilt all had more ways to score.
I'm a serious McAdoo fan, he was serious in his prime before the injuries and one of the best scores we've seen in the league, but I'm not to going that far to say he was better score than Kareem. That might be pushing it a little. For about 14 years of Kareem's career no one had a answer for Kareem.
@slip satch hey likewise. And I have always said that kareem was the top player of the 70s, hands down. All due respect to Barry, Mcadoo, Erving & Cowens. And yes, I will agree that the sky hook of his was the most Unstoppable shot we've ever seen. But I do feel Mcadoo was just a better all around scorer with unquestionably more variety. Mac was very solid for only about 7 years, before the ailments derailed his production. And I also feel it has been proven that magic improved Kareem's legacy quite a bit. Until he joined the Lakers, Kareem was widely getting the Wilt treatment, great, near unstoppable, but didn't quite win enough. I'm old enough to remember that. Many do not. Still, no question in my mind, Kareem is in the top 3 centers. Much as I may like to place Moses & Hakeem ahead of him. His high level of play did outlast theirs.
@slip satch yes he certainly was (scary good). While I think he only led the league in scoring a couple of times, there is no question he could have done it more often if he had chosen to do so. Yes I do consider McAdoo a better all-around scorer, but Kareem could score so easily or so ot seemed. Probably only Wilt could match or top him in this regard.
Not greedy just idiotic. Who else breaks up the First Big 4 o Randy Smith at the 2, Adrian Dantley at the 3, Bob McAdoo at the 4, and Freaking Moses Malone at the 5, with the pass master Ernie D at the Point?
One of.the greatest Players of All time Mr BoB McAdoo
I'm 28, have heard about this guy a bit
watching highlights for the 1st time - he had style
the jumper is pure, as they say, no cap
The Mac man was a straight up baller during his time in Buffalo. Its absolutely insane the numbers he put up on that squad as a young baller his first four years in the Association.
It's worth mentioning that his numbers dropped significantly after his time in Buffalo. He was still great enough to continue being an all star but not at that same elite tier.
I have often wondered the reason for the noticeable dip at such a young age; seemingly, without injury.
The "dip" was at the exact same time as the ABA merger, which may lead some to believe that the influx of talent made the game harder and the players weren't as good as their pre merger numbers had looked without those talented players in their league.
Macadoo was far from the only player to have a reduction in their counting stats. The same thing happened to the likes of Walt Frazier and Tiny Archibald while the ABA players faced the same challenges (see Dr.J, Dan Issel and Bobby Jones) This theory was mostly disapproved as being a huge difference maker when a lot of the previously mentioned players adjusted back to elite numbers but I think there is some truth in that idea and common sense would probably agree. More talent makes it harder to stand out.
Was Macadoo as good as the insane numbers he put up from age 22-24 (at 22 he lead the league in scoring while having the league leading field goal % 😮)? Probably not. But he was good enough to average over 25ppg, 7-10rpg, 3apg and 2.5 stocks (steals + blocks) all while shooting over 50% during his best post-merger years.
He had a very unique shooting form in that his release was instantaneous with no follow through, which looks very unsettling to me. Yet, it was obviously very efficient and worked for him. I guess this proves there is no "correct" shooting form, as long as it works for you!
Very overlooked nowadays. He was a total freak of a player in his prime, and still contributed to championship teams after injuries and whatnot. A really revolutionary player too. One of the VERY best at hitting contested jumpers.
I totally agree! Bob McAdoo should have been one of the top 50 players in the NBA. He got snubbed big time.
on of the 50 best shooters, no question. And had more to his games than shooting. When he came off of the Laker bench, it almost was unfair.
And he’s now included in the top 75
But Dwight Howard isn’t they did him dirty
Three straight nba scoring points champion
❤️ Bob mcadoo was unstoppable scoring points with his super great jump shot in the paint during the mid 1970s
One of the all time Greats
Can't get any better fundamental basketball than this what an amazing player this guy is
Fun Fact Bob McAdoo&Bobby Jones were high school rivals in the sport of Track&Field in the High Jump in the state of North Carolina.
Giving It To 'em!
Everyone 30 and younger:
"What's a mid-range jumper?"
Buffalo Braves FOREVER!
I have a Bob McAdoo Buffalo Braves Jersey. Big Mac!
@@newyorkd308, I got mcadoo autograph back in the 70s, I was a teenager than..
I haven't watched an NBA game since the Braves left ---- I've missed nothing more or less.
Was a teenager and the Braves used our gym for practice --- all great guys, especially Ernie.
Ohh and Wayne Patrick was the gym supervisor.
@@WNYXeb777 Loved Ernie D!
Kd is a combo of George Gervin and Bob McAdoo
Precisely. I have been saying for years to people that I know that there would not have been a Kevin Durant without Bob McAdoo. Their styles of play aren't identical but have a lot of similarities.
I love that comparison.
Kevin Durant Bob mcadoo clone
No just Mcadoo who was a way better rebounder and blocker than Kd..Kd absolutely doesnot have the skillset of Gervin driving to the rim..
One of the best shooter in nba history
McAdoo is vastly underrated. Easily to 50 probably much higher.
Smooth.
Bob McAdoo was runner up in One on One Championship, Bob Lanier was the Champion. I’m not sure but I think it was only one season. I’ll have to google…
My bad! It was JoJo White of Celtics, I couldn’t find Bob McAdoo’s name in the list, I could have sworn watching the two play each other. Oh well, I was wrong!
The younger, uber-athletic McAdoo was just as good or better than Durant.
Exactly, but the youngens have no clue.
@@toddstevens13 Youngsters just don't know...if giannis had this game......
To see McAdoo breaking out after the rebound and finishing like Worthy was phenomenal. I got to witness the original Showtime, 5 seconds or less fast break that when it got going, could not be stopped.
Saw UNC with him and Bobby Jones in late 71 at the Charlotte Coliseum. There were three plays I clearly remember where the entire ball was possibly near or slightly above the top of the square with 4 hands fighting to rebound the ball; 2 belonging to McAdoo, the other 2 to Bobby Jones. That was something to see.
Kevin Durant Bob mcadoo clone
just before 5:00...over the backboard?
The jumper is so smooth
Very smooth jump shot
6:34 not long enough..... Should be at least one hour long in time frame. Bob McAdoo was so Awesome in the 1970's. Only junior college transfer in Dean Smith's career !!!!!!! The Buffalo Braves could have been great if they would have had an owner who wanted to win a championship. Instead, Paul Synder only cared about was making $$$$$$$money!!!!!!!!!!!! Sold players off for a profit. Sold McAdoo to the Knicks in Dec. of 1976. What a disgrace........ The music of Kool in the Gang's ''Summer Madness'' in the background is just remarkable sound effects from 1974.......1972-1978 Bob McAdoo was a true Superstar !!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. #9 Randy Smith !!!!!!!!!!!
The Braves had the first ever big 4. Randy Smith at the 2, Adrian Dantley at the 3, Bob McAdoo at the 4, and Moses Malone at the 5, with the pass master Ernie D at the point. It was the beginning of a Dynasty that lasted, wait for it, 2 Days until their idiot owner began to destroy and rip it down so he could move to San Diego.
unbelievable stupidity... LOL... Jack Ramsay transferring to Portland (where he won a title) didn't do the Braves any good too... hahaha
@@kaspafischer He saw what was coming, so he went up to the owner and went Fing off on him, Captain Jack was building a winning franchise, all to be screwed over.
Do you know how crazy you sound?
Adrian Dantley won the ROY Award and weeks later they shipped his ass to Indy .
First time that ever happened.
Indy took just 23 games and they shipped his ass to LA.
Nobody wanted him but he whined that Isiah Thomas got him traded
Lol 🤣
@@123slasher.16 Do you know how crazy you sound dissing a HOF'er ? Not surprising though fanboy.
@@toddstevens13 damn fool.
That HOF player was passed around more than a Kartrashian broad.
NBA saw the error of their ways and put Bob McAdo on the top 75 players list.
He just squeezed off those shots.
KBlaze, loved Mac, great vid, what is the music? Smooth....love smooth Jazz, this is like an offshoot almost with keyboards/synth? Great all around!!!!!,.... never mind, I see it's Kool and the Gang!?!? I wouldn't have guessed!
Awesome video kblaze🏀
They to have a another top 50 players list in the nba. Call it 50 top part 2. And so on.
Say what is this beat
I seen bob lanear in that videos nba one on one game
I'll bet nobody blocked his shots.
What is the title of the back sound song?
Give you a smooth 50 points.
Yes McAdoo owned the midrange game due to the obvious fact there was no 3 point shot in his early years imagine if he had the aforementioned 3 point shot available to him.
Totally agree. Prime McAdoo would be a star today, without question.
@@JasonHi He gave birth to Garnett and Durant
He was Bill Russell with a mid range jump shot and he has handle too boot.
I don't see how you can say with a straight face that Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the greatest scorer ever. Kareem isn't even the greatest scorer at the center position. I'd take PRIME Bob McAdoo over PRIME Kareem in terms of pure proficiency in scoring
Kareem had THAT hook shot. What else was he really great at? I mean great, not just decent or good. He lasted longer than most anyone, but Mac, Hakeem and Wilt all had more ways to score.
He isn't. It's just those who look at total pts scored. Scoring avg is a much better indicator and when you factor in variety, he comes up short.
I'm a serious McAdoo fan, he was serious in his prime before the injuries and one of the best scores we've seen in the league, but I'm not to going that far to say he was better score than Kareem. That might be pushing it a little. For about 14 years of Kareem's career no one had a answer for Kareem.
@slip satch hey likewise. And I have always said that kareem was the top player of the 70s, hands down. All due respect to Barry, Mcadoo, Erving & Cowens. And yes, I will agree that the sky hook of his was the most Unstoppable shot we've ever seen. But I do feel Mcadoo was just a better all around scorer with unquestionably more variety. Mac was very solid for only about 7 years, before the ailments derailed his production.
And I also feel it has been proven that magic improved Kareem's legacy quite a bit. Until he joined the Lakers, Kareem was widely getting the Wilt treatment, great, near unstoppable, but didn't quite win enough.
I'm old enough to remember that. Many do not.
Still, no question in my mind, Kareem is in the top 3 centers. Much as I may like to place Moses & Hakeem ahead of him. His high level of play did outlast theirs.
@slip satch yes he certainly was (scary good). While I think he only led the league in scoring a couple of times, there is no question he could have done it more often if he had chosen to do so. Yes I do consider McAdoo a better all-around scorer, but Kareem could score so easily or so ot seemed. Probably only Wilt could match or top him in this regard.
Had Paul Snyder not been so greedy, the Braves could have won it in ‘77.
Not greedy just idiotic. Who else breaks up the First Big 4 o Randy Smith at the 2, Adrian Dantley at the 3, Bob McAdoo at the 4, and Freaking Moses Malone at the 5, with the pass master Ernie D at the Point?
I CAN DO MCADOO
Take Isaiah Thomas off and put McAdoo in the top 50 on his spot
I wouldn't go that far Isiah Thomas is a metro Detroit & Detroit piston legend