Bill Walton Thinks Michael Jordan Was Just An ‘Average' Athlete

[spursparker9]

Walton: [Dillon Brooks] drives to the lane for simple double clutch layups that tend to amaze you [Dave Pasch]. No wonder you think that MJ is the greatest player ever. I mean, Michael made those plays seem routine.

Pasch: We’re back to this now?

Walton: It all rolls into one. What I loved about Michael Jrdan was his commitment to the team, his emphasis on physical fitness, footwork, fundamentals and his ability to figure out how how they’re going to get the job done. Because Michael, face it -- the guy was basically average in terms of size, strength, speed, jumping ability, all the things that you seem to think make a great player. That guy was just a tremendous visionary like Thomas Edison -- he turned the lights on.

Pasch: I wouldn’t call Michael Jordan average when it comes to, uh, speed and jumping ability.


Walton: Well…

Pasch: Remember when Jordan took off from the freeline in a dunk contest? I know Dr. J had done this previously, but…


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/12/bill-walton-michael-jordan_n_6672370.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

[Phillip]

:lol

[Juggity]

In today's NBA, Jordan might actually be average in terms of athleticism, but in his day he was head and shoulder above the rest.

[Arcadian]

Later in his career (96-98 with the Bulls, the Wizards), he was only average athletically. But he was still able to score 40 points whenever he wanted because his skill didn't rely on his athleticism. I assume that's what Walton meant.

[BatManu20]

The drugs have done a number on hippie Walton's brain tbh


http://misterirrelevant.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bill-Walton-Crawdaddy.jpg

[DMC]

He celebrated Boris Diaw long before he became a champion. He is a visionary.

[100%duncan]

:lol

[Infinite_limit]

If MJ was average then Walton was Laimbeer

[Cry Havoc]

In today's NBA, Jordan might actually be average in terms of athleticism, but in his day he was head and shoulder above the rest.

Are you serious.

Jordan had a 48" vertical leap. That's almost HALF A FOOT higher than Vince Carter.

[Johnsyounger]

Walton. Worst commentator in history of NBA. Israel Gutierrez rising up to challenge however....

[Cry Havoc]

Walton. Worst commentator in history of NBA. Israel Gutierrez rising up to challenge however....

No way. Walton is at least entertaining, in a Harry Caray sort of way. Israel is just a douchecanoe.

[doobs]

The Thomas Edison line is great.

Walton once called out Parker for making "the worst pass in the history of Western civilization!"

In other words, truth bombs all around.

[Stalin]

Walton was always an annoying faggot, IMO TBH.

[endrity]

That's ridiculous.

Jordan was an absolute elite athlete. And we're not even mentioning his length and hands which allowed him to be so effective around the rim. While LeBron is a freak as well, there are certain areas where I think Jordan was still more gifted than him. I don't think LeBron for example ever possessed the grace and elasticity that Jordan had, which allowed him to move and shift his body mid-air in search of better angles. LeBron can certainly push people around more easily, but Jordan was able to achieve similar results by being more elastic I think. On the other hand, Kobe I would say was a level below in athleticism to both players.

Even in his second three peat Jordan was still a bull physically, and could back down almost any guard. All of this while retaining more than enough mobility. So that means that even in an advanced age he still possessed great physical attributes that allowed him to pack muscle without losing speed and explosivness. Remember that most older players have gone the other way, they have lost some muscle to retain mobility. Jordan could do both, which shows how great he was.

[DMC]

No way. Walton is at least entertaining, in a Harry Caray sort of way. Israel is just a douchecanoe.
They are all douchebags, just that the older ones have been around a lot longer so it's been established already. Caray isn't as entertaining as those who imitate him.

[Clipper Nation]

Media clutching at any straw they can find to slurp DK, per par. Acting like he wasn't athletic so they can use the same "he worked so hard in the gym and his game was 100% skill!!!" line of bullshit they use with Kirby :lol

Walton's better than this.

[Stalin]

That's ridiculous.

Jordan was an absolute elite athlete. And we're not even mentioning his length and hands which allowed him to be so effective around the rim. While LeBron is a freak as well, there are certain areas where I think Jordan was still more gifted than him. I don't think LeBron for example ever possessed the grace and elasticity that Jordan had, which allowed him to move and shift his body mid-air in search of better angles. LeBron can certainly push people around more easily, but Jordan was able to achieve similar results by being more elastic I think. On the other hand, Kobe I would say was a level below in athleticism to both players.

Even in his second three peat Jordan was still a bull physically, and could back down almost any guard. All of this while retaining more than enough mobility. So that means that even in an advanced age he still possessed great physical attributes that allowed him to pack muscle without losing speed and explosivness. Remember that most older players have gone the other way, they have lost some muscle to retain mobility. Jordan could do both, which shows how great he was.


:tu

[mavsfan1000]

Throw it down big man. Throw it down.

[The Franchise]

It's the dope.

[sook]

this (assuming AIR jordan) has to be the dumbest shit I've ever read :lol

[Spurtacular]

If GOAT Center Walton is not impressed, then GOAT Center Walton is not impressed.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vTGoG53bF4

[MultiTroll]

Billy Walton helping bring in another legit Championship in 86. :toast

https://www.lakersuniverse.com/pictures/images/lakers_vs_celtics_1987_walton_cooper.jpg

[Spurtacular]

7:10 Walton clowns Jordan. Dude thought he could take it up on him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMrIW_pZAtA

[lefty]

7:10 Walton clowns Jordan. Dude thought he could take it up on him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMrIW_pZAtA
That Smith dude was also murdered by Stern?

[Dirks_Finale]

This


The drugs have done a number on hippie Walton's brain tbh


http://misterirrelevant.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bill-Walton-Crawdaddy.jpg

[Spurtacular]

That Smith dude was also murdered by Stern?

Looks like Stern cocained him out of the league. Died by age 36.

Add him to Len Bias, Reggie Lewis and others so Jew could make his money.