Thanks for this wonderful vid. I did not expect. that BRB also play a great game in NBA. Before sharing his talents in PBA. But why BRB play only a short season in NBA, besides of his amazing and being one the talented player in NBA, even tho u have a miserable life after ur career ended. Bcoz of a wrong decision in life. I think that's a big also lesson to other. I hope u erase all of that's bad moment, and start again being a good BRB n inspiration to all, u dserved an award in PBA. God Bless
cool video! man, i never imagined bates was awesome in the nba. too bad he was not part of the blazers during their championship year, he would have been a cult icon there along with walton.
What in God's name is Bill Russell wearing? Mustyburger at least looks like he's in the right decade with the digital watch, but Russell look like a fashion consultant to Goodwill! I guess CBS wasn't paying him much in those days. God knows the pensions for players who played in the 50s and 60s didn't amount to much.
I'll never forget a story I read about Bates; he'd bring a coffee cup to practice with him; one of his teammates picked up the cup and sniffed it; he nearly puked, it was full of STRAIGHT Jim Beam! He had all the physical talent to be an All Star, however he apparently was dumb as a bag of hammers.. the famous story of how he was told to carry checks instead of cash when he was first signed and his response was 'what are checks??" "The Meteor!!" he was fun to watch though..
Had Billy Ray Bates lived a clean life, he would have been an NBA star. He was almost there. His lifestyle made him only a star in the Philippines. By 1988, he was so past it, even local PBA players were outplaying him, and he was sent back to the US along with teamate Kevin Gamble, who ironically took Lary Bird's spot on the Celtics whe he was injured in 1989. Go figure.
WOW im shocked never hard of that name this is very very very rare and cool stuffs 8 stars for this one.. nice i only knew cross and natt and thompson and kermit washington. and other this one is fantastic to see.
Slashing...explosive...deadly accurate. He looked like a man among boys on this reel.He'dve fit perfectly with the "showtime" Lakers. What might have been.Hope you're well these days Billy Ray.
Freaky athlete
poweronia 3 days ago
when i clicked on the video and looked at the guys with there short shorts and long socks i thought they were playing indoor soccer
teacher1590 1 week ago
The original Jeremy Lin. Lin-sanity!
MultiAwesomeness23 1 week ago 5
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100yearsallnewpeople 1 week ago
BRB is not be right back IT'S BILLY RAY BATES!!!
doogsters101 1 month ago
"Slumdog Millionaire" is what I think when I see the interview with Brent and Billy Ray Bates.
Ariamaluum 3 months ago
he is now an assistant coach with the Phil Patriots in the ASEAN Basketball LEague.
bradweltz 3 months ago
the black superman!!!
wtdahellLL 4 months ago
Thanks for this wonderful vid. I did not expect. that BRB also play a great game in NBA. Before sharing his talents in PBA. But why BRB play only a short season in NBA, besides of his amazing and being one the talented player in NBA, even tho u have a miserable life after ur career ended. Bcoz of a wrong decision in life. I think that's a big also lesson to other. I hope u erase all of that's bad moment, and start again being a good BRB n inspiration to all, u dserved an award in PBA. God Bless
9zazaz 4 months ago
he is still here in the phill hope he never comes back in the US.. coz he can earn a good living here than there
blake23weed 4 months ago
He was in the philippines, received an award from PBA
EronsBread 4 months ago
He is now a homeless person roaming the streets of Jersey City New Jersey. Sad.
sooooperguy 6 months ago
Very interesting video. I had not heard of Billy Ray Bates until I read about him in FreeDarko's Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History.
Rake2204 6 months ago
cool video! man, i never imagined bates was awesome in the nba. too bad he was not part of the blazers during their championship year, he would have been a cult icon there along with walton.
carloleomanuel 7 months ago
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too bad no one really mentored or acted as role model for BRB. he would have become an NBA star.
skorpyonayts1169 8 months ago
too bad no on really mentored or acted as role model for BRB. he would have become an NBA star.
skorpyonayts1169 8 months ago
NBA now a days looks like streetball... boring, im hoping to watch old NBA games like jordan, bird, chamberlain, bob cousy,
joelb9 9 months ago
What in God's name is Bill Russell wearing? Mustyburger at least looks like he's in the right decade with the digital watch, but Russell look like a fashion consultant to Goodwill! I guess CBS wasn't paying him much in those days. God knows the pensions for players who played in the 50s and 60s didn't amount to much.
rem1973us 9 months ago
I'll never forget a story I read about Bates; he'd bring a coffee cup to practice with him; one of his teammates picked up the cup and sniffed it; he nearly puked, it was full of STRAIGHT Jim Beam! He had all the physical talent to be an All Star, however he apparently was dumb as a bag of hammers.. the famous story of how he was told to carry checks instead of cash when he was first signed and his response was 'what are checks??" "The Meteor!!" he was fun to watch though..
juvserr 1 year ago
In the US he was Billy Ray Bates, in the Philippines he is "The Black Superman".
bonzie1645 1 year ago
Had Billy Ray Bates lived a clean life, he would have been an NBA star. He was almost there. His lifestyle made him only a star in the Philippines. By 1988, he was so past it, even local PBA players were outplaying him, and he was sent back to the US along with teamate Kevin Gamble, who ironically took Lary Bird's spot on the Celtics whe he was injured in 1989. Go figure.
jzalvidea 1 year ago
Great vid. See also: deadspin dot com/5564268/the-legend-of-black-superman-billy-ray-bates-flying-high-in-the-philippines
djbutt63 1 year ago
WOW im shocked never hard of that name this is very very very rare and cool stuffs 8 stars for this one.. nice i only knew cross and natt and thompson and kermit washington. and other this one is fantastic to see.
RICK24BARRY 1 year ago
Slashing...explosive...deadly accurate. He looked like a man among boys on this reel.He'dve fit perfectly with the "showtime" Lakers. What might have been.Hope you're well these days Billy Ray.
FIGHTSEEN 1 year ago
He is well known in Philippines. He played there for many years. He is phenomenal and the Filipinos loved him. Thanks for sharing!
sprakenhite 2 years ago
Finally!! A Bates highlight reel!! Yeah he coked-out, but he was a bad ass for our Blazers for a minute. Thanks for posting!!!!
Mattlangston 2 years ago
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100yearsallnewpeople 1 week ago
Jack's play turns into a falling fade away against two guys
serpicoNate 2 years ago