Lakers acquiring McAdoo after being outed by a Moses Malone-led Rockets team back during the '80-'81 season was similar to the Lakers acquiring Pau Gasol from the Grizzlies halfway through the '07-'08 season. With McAdoo, Lakers went to the Finals 4 straight times winning two of them. With Gasol, Lakers have gone to the Finals 3 straight times winning two of them. Deja vu, anyone??? lol
Big Mac was one of the early 6'10"-6'11" guys that could put the ball or the floor and shot the 20 footer. An amazing talent with the ball, probably ahead of his time.
I wore #11 in school because I was a McAdoo fan. This is even before he went to the Knicks. See, I am from The Bronx and rooted for the Knicks but when they played McAdoo's Braves, I always wanted to see him go off. Most times he did.
Bob Mc Adoo ruled the NBA and was the leading scorer for at least a couple of years. The Buffalo Braves were a kick butt team but unfortunately the ownership started to dismantle the team by trading away its best players and then the team was sold and became the San Diego Clippers. Basketball in Buffalo will return, oh yes, it will, and the next team will be named, Buffalo Braves.
I'm not a big basketball fan, so I've never heard of Bob Mcadoo, which is why I had to look him up. I actually went to his mother's house the other day to work on some equipment for her, she told me all about him. Pretty cool guy.
A perennial All-Pro power forward, 3 scoring titles, Rookie of the Year, NBA's Most Valuable Player, and two NBA World Championship rings..a 2000 inductee into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame..a shame he wasn't named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history..
One of the finest shooters in the NBA, MVP in 1975 with the Buffalo Braves. Finally earned a well deserved championship with the LA Lakers in the Early 80's. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. "Two for McAdoo...."
Much love!!!
WisePhill 1 month ago
Love seeing Dr. Jack Ramsay @ 1:44 as the Braves' head coach in the powder blue leisure suit.
MikeHL78 7 months ago
like a vintage stoudemire
6t4eldo 10 months ago
james is his nephew
vernonbrown1 11 months ago
Hello friends.......
cr1138 11 months ago
I went to Vincennes Jr. College with Bob. He was the greatest player to ever play there. He was joy to watch!
Falls853 1 year ago
Lakers acquiring McAdoo after being outed by a Moses Malone-led Rockets team back during the '80-'81 season was similar to the Lakers acquiring Pau Gasol from the Grizzlies halfway through the '07-'08 season. With McAdoo, Lakers went to the Finals 4 straight times winning two of them. With Gasol, Lakers have gone to the Finals 3 straight times winning two of them. Deja vu, anyone??? lol
PeekaPeep 1 year ago
Not a single dunk in this highlight. This is when basketball players actually knew how to shoot.
genghiskwon73 1 year ago
6' 9" player that can shoot ball. Not many players like that these days.
reddwarfposse 1 year ago
Perfect music for this. Thank you for not putting some shitty new age rock or something over this.
CourtsideBanter 1 year ago
I wish Mac was Miami's head coach!
m2diggs 1 year ago
Big Mac was one of the early 6'10"-6'11" guys that could put the ball or the floor and shot the 20 footer. An amazing talent with the ball, probably ahead of his time.
ShangoDC 1 year ago
Wow! Wow! Been a while since I seen a sweet little hesitation jump shot like that. Kids these days just do not play like that no more.
Klinickal 1 year ago
Wow! Wow! Been a while since I seen a sweet little hesitation jump shot like that. Kids these days just do not play like that no more.
Klinickal 1 year ago
mcAdoo was filthy
yungsandifer 1 year ago
McAdoo or Bob Can Do was awesome sweet as silk, Loved the Buffalo Braves too!!
Rimmrocker62 1 year ago
McAdoo is the biggest mistake in Celtic's history... if they didn't blow those picks on him Magic wouldn't have any rings.
xmuscularghandix 2 years ago
It's like watching a more athletic version of Kevin McHale, lol! Weird...
PeekaPeep 2 years ago
@PeekaPeep: Bob "Can-Do" McADoo!!
TheLegendfamily 2 years ago
I wore #11 in school because I was a McAdoo fan. This is even before he went to the Knicks. See, I am from The Bronx and rooted for the Knicks but when they played McAdoo's Braves, I always wanted to see him go off. Most times he did.
urblhoops 2 years ago
Possibly the coolest stuff on Youtube!! He was my man when I was a teenager!
Sweeeet music, too!
Thanks
dbflo 2 years ago 4
This guy was so ahead of his time. He'd be a dominant force in today's game too.
vkenv 2 years ago 4
Bob Mc Adoo ruled the NBA and was the leading scorer for at least a couple of years. The Buffalo Braves were a kick butt team but unfortunately the ownership started to dismantle the team by trading away its best players and then the team was sold and became the San Diego Clippers. Basketball in Buffalo will return, oh yes, it will, and the next team will be named, Buffalo Braves.
Zippertheslipper 2 years ago 2
Can Do Bob McAdoo, from North Carolina and the Buffalo Braves one of the sweetest shooters ever in the NBA,Awesome video and mix!!
Rimmrocker62 2 years ago
I'm not a big basketball fan, so I've never heard of Bob Mcadoo, which is why I had to look him up. I actually went to his mother's house the other day to work on some equipment for her, she told me all about him. Pretty cool guy.
0TheEnemy0 3 years ago 2
He's cute!
komithasitxa 3 years ago
His wife was hot.
WiltatKansas 3 years ago
A perennial All-Pro power forward, 3 scoring titles, Rookie of the Year, NBA's Most Valuable Player, and two NBA World Championship rings..a 2000 inductee into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame..a shame he wasn't named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history..
LuigiLaker 3 years ago
I totally agree
ramboraf 3 years ago
One of the finest shooters in the NBA, MVP in 1975 with the Buffalo Braves. Finally earned a well deserved championship with the LA Lakers in the Early 80's. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. "Two for McAdoo...."
Buffaloblizzard 3 years ago
Good video,really! I remember him when he played in Olimpia Milano: amazing player and great person.
andrycottage 3 years ago
want to buy a mcadoo jersey? the Philips jersey is on ebay usa.
mabrown84 3 years ago
You have a nice choice of music men.! Great Stuff.!
matiss6 3 years ago
do you know this song? i love it
ananasassful 2 years ago
man thanks a lot for this scenes..
what´s this song?
nothingmatters73 3 years ago
look at discription ...
TheKingMisiek 3 years ago