Could you imagine a college level Shaq on that team instead? It was supposedly down to the two of them but politics and the Duke name won out in the end. Shame
@@Brian316G Leatner had a better basketball career than Shaq...and He won NCAA tournament like couple of times while being hella clutch...so I don't get it how Shaq could been on the Dream Team.
Laetner wasn't a white novelty piece. He had just won the NCAA Championship and was considered one of the best college centers, if not the best college center in the country. He didn't get along well in the NBA, but he had skill, athletic ability, and the will to win coming out of college. He was chosen for that reason.
Great piece Bro. And your closing comments were spot on. I am 73 and talk to my kids about guys like CM and it seems like they disappeared. Keep up your great work on these old-time greats. Loved the piece on Kevin M as well.
In their best season averaging 116 points, Run TMC was nearly sweeped by the declining Lakers, that's how tough the NBA was back then, and why r&g small ball would never thrive in that era
Don Nelson's biggest failure was breaking up Run-TMC. At the time, everyone was scratching their head. But when Richmond's replacement Marciulionis, and the guy they got back in the trade Billy Owens, both failed to develop as Nelson likely expected, it only made the disappointment so much worse. It wasted the last bit of Mullin's prime, just as it seemed the Warriors were ready to take the next step. The Warriors needed a quarter century to recover from that mistake, and NBA fans from that era will always have that "what should've been" feeling.
Waited to see how good he was and the only way Georgetown beat St. John's in the playoffs. GT devised a 4x4 defense with a shodow constantly chasing Mullins all over the court. I think they even guarded him coming out of the bathroom. That's how Mullins was feared.
Mullin was pretty good. He kinda set the tone for todays warriors with his 3pt shooting. Beyond that, he was just a good above average player, no disrespect to him. Cant pit him in the great category, not a top 100, but an honorable mention for sure. I think if he played in todays era, he woulda been better that he was in the 80s/90s. Still, much love for mullin and his hof status. He deserved it.
He's not in some people's top players list coz he had a short peak.. Around 4 to 5 years due to injuries.. definitely not because of a lack of talent.. he was a solid 25 points a game for around 4 to 5 seasons with great efficiency.. And he did this in the 80s and early 90s.. thats great..
Chris would be a MONSTER in today's game. They'd absolutely HATE that dude in today's league because he'd be so good. Honestly though - there's a REASON he was on the DREAM TEAM and people forget that.
Loved Chris Mullens in the old Warriors RUN TMC days of late 80s eary 90s. Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullens and Tim Hardway ran a Hell of a run and gun small ball system.
Chris Mullin was awesome, he looked up to larry bird he said, he was so excited to be on the dream team with bird ,(they had the same work ethic ) he said he studied bird 🐦, i loved watching Chris, so glad he made the HOF ❤Well deserved 🥰
If I told you in the middle of the 90’s when the class A physical talent was ubiquitous in the NBA… That a 6’7” Slow-footed Left-Hand shooting white guy would average 27 points a game, you would tell me it’s impossible. Mullin was such a good basketball player that he immediately brought the Warriors out of obscurity with fast hands, epic shooting and basketball IQ. I loved watching him play. He was proof that basketball skill could match physical talent.
@@petercoyne4413 Over his Career, with max injuries at the start. Look at his peak years. 26-27 ppg consistently. I lived the run TMC days. The dude could straight hoop.
Mullin was the 80's era Luka Doncic. But Mullin was a better defender. Extremely underrated defender, because he was so slow, but had quick hands and toughness.
Exactly opposite... It's square so it creates a lotta drag. A bald half would be more aerodynamic... Why do you think Jordan was able to fly through the air and hang so long... It wasn't the shoes.
If it wasn't for his personal battle w/ addiction he would have stayed in NY and played w/ Jackson on the Knicks. He made a great choice by getting sober and leaving NY during that time of his career.
Great video. Mullin was an absolutely incredible shooter. Injuries derailed an unbelievable run and he never seemed to recover. He absolutely deserved to be on the Dream Team and earned his HOF election.
I never forgot Chris Mullin, watched him since St.Johns days, smooth shooter, quick hands, anticipation...actually slowed the game down with his dribble and moves. So great to watch him play 🏀👏
I was a big Mitch Richmond fan because of his shooting, then I started collecting basketball cards just as Tim Hardaway was a rookie, so I got to really appreciate Mullin at a very young age when they formed Run TMC. I was pretending to shoot like Richmond, dribble like Hardaway, but I think I knew deep down that Mullin was the best of the three. That was a fun team to watch
I had no opinion on him when I scored tickets basically by the basket when they came to town, so I got a real feel. I had no knowledge of anyone on the Warriors and here were my "virgin" impressions. 1. Manute Bol was the most unusual human I ever saw. I thought he would snap like a matchstick, with the stick legs and stick arms. 2. Mullin - this is pre Dream Team - was like Larry Bird posting on the side, waving, "give it to me". EVERY time they did, he sunk it. Like Bird.
Other comments note his shooting. When I said that he sank it every time, and these are corner and side shots, and he did it with such complete ease, I honestly thought he simply couldn't miss, unless someone smothered him. He made it look like playing horse and hitting 500 in a row.
And above all of this Chris Mullins fought and overcame addiction/alcoholism to get to where he is today. I've been a Warrior since 1976. And I know Mullen is C Goldhearted as can be!!!! 💯 🙋 💛
So many great players in the 90s. Guys like Mullin aren't even talked about anymore however if prime Mullin was in the league today he'd easily be the best SF and more than likely the scoring champ considering he averaged 25+ for 5 straight years back when there were actual big men and actual D was played.
Being an NBA fan in the 90s I remember Chris Mullin defenitely being one of the greats of that era. He was the big star of the Warriors. Unfortunately, as time goes, these not-the-most-flashy but disciplined efficient leading-by-example players tend to be forgotten. Watching them live was just as fun to watch as they could be game changers by themselves. But I guess that over time, collective memory tends to only remember the ones who made spectacular highlight reels. Players like Chris Mullin made games so exciting (or stressful, if you were rooting for the other team) to watch. Thank you for this video in his honor. It was great to see him again 🙂
Talk about guys who've had their legacy forgotten, Tom Chambers. Guy scored over 20k points but never played on a team that could get over the hump. There are scores of new fans who have no idea who he is or when he played.
That's like saying Reggie Miller and Hubert Davis were just decent by today's standards 😂 He had no problem with being hand checked in the 90's, Chris would feast on today's defense
Just to clarify…I was speaking about his overall shooting ability not just 3PT shooting ability. His career shooting percentages are 50% FG, 38% 3PT, 86%FT…how is that not considered lethal shooting ability in any era? 🤔
A great shooting guard. Like Larry Bird, he wasn't quick but made up with high Basketball IQ, fooling his adversaries before sinking hoops. It's really a pity he was injury prone and I think it's what harmed his legacy, along with the presence of so many talented stars at the time...
@@kingdingaling2469 Chris Mullin played SF almost all the time. Bird was mostly a PF until McHale became a regular starter. His time was split between PF and SF and even SG after that (Celts sometimes played tall-ball from 84-88 with Walton or one of the other centers, Parish, McHale, Bird, and DJ on the floor at the same time).
Now that I am towards the end of this video, I'm glad your channel exists so at least someone can talk about how great Chris Mullin was and so the kids in today's generation may eventually realize how wrong they are when they talk bad about the older generation of basketball players.
Cris mullin was for sure one of my favorite players growing up. He didn't have the look of a great basketball player but he always got the ball in the basket great shooter and part of RUN T-M-C
How about this: Mullin was one of the few to be on the 50th Anniversary Team (and Dream Team) but not on the 75th Anniversary Team. Correct call or mistake?
TMC not only was Mullin a great player he's a great human too, when Manute Bol was injured from his car accident he raised a lot of money to pay for his treatment
Great clip of Mully on the break to open the video, growing up in the Bay watching him on TV and at the Colosseum arena he was always a threat to "cherry pick", leaking out early for easy buckets. Great video brought back some great memories, thanks.
Nice to see you giving love to the guys who aren't as well remembered. I don't know if you can since there isn't a lot of video footage from the 70s but an episode on Downtown Fred Brown would be cool to see. He only made one All-Star Game but knowing he was a lethal shooter before the 3-point line existed, he was able to shoot off the dribble, pull up, and move without the ball, he even scored a Sonics/Thunder franchise record 58 points in a regular season game tied with Russell Westbrook and 45 in a playoff game, a record tied with Ray Allen. No knock on Russ or Ray, but Downtown did this before there was a 3-point line. He even had his number retired. Or maybe Jack Sikma who as a big man was making the kind of passes we see Jokic make today and was a knockdown shooter. Or maybe also in the 70s, Greg Ballard who was never good enough to lead a team on a deep playoff run but was able to average 18 points per game on a playoff team in 1982. I haven't seen him play a full game but from the highlights I've seen, I've seen him hit some tough contested shots, he was able to put the ball on the floor and finish at the rim. Or maybe Cazzie Russell who put up good scoring numbers on the Knicks in the late 60s, his role diminished the year they won the championship but once he had more opportunities on the Warriors, he had some of his best statistical seasons. I love your content but I thought if you want to go deeper into NBA history to talk about some guys that are truly unknown. Out of all these guys though, Jack Sikma's the only one in the Hall of Fame.
Centers good at passing isn't new. Bill Russell and Wilt were both very good passers as centers. Bill Walton, Dave Cowens, and Wes Unseld were too. Jeff Ruland is an example from the early-mid 80s.
KM’s “flair & style” was subtle in that he only stood out to the fans in the city’s where he played. He was a great player, that’s why hew as on the dream team, but his personality lacked “flavor” which made him forgotten as an individual. If he is forgotten it says more about us as fans than it does about him as a player.
I would love to see one of these for Moses Malone and Hakeem. Moses is such a legend and forgotten. Just cause he played so long. People forget he is multiple time MVP. And Hakeem. You could argue he is the best two way player ever.
Great video showcasing a great basketball player and even better person. I remember being a kid in the driveway shooting baskets pretending to be Chris Mullin. Glad he's getting into the HOF.
Big East basketball in the 80s was the absolute best. Loved Chris, loved St. Johns, loved Louie, just loved the game back then. Congratulations, Chris!
Great to see the spotlight on one of the pure shooters and all-around SF's of the 80's and 90's! Looking back, Mullin reminds me of another more accomplished SF who was similarly slow and "unathletic" but super skilled, effort, and visually-spatially gifted (which happens to be physical quality of many "athletic" players). This player had the better career because he was ultimately surrounded by a dynastic supporting cast that dominated on defense and offense (Mullin's teams were not defensive-minded until he got to Indiana) as well as being nearly without peer during his career peak (this player is my #2 of all-time behind MJ). Like Mullin, his career was ultimately shortened due to injury. That would Larry Bird.
You are right, @@manchesterunitedno7. I agree that Mullin was an outstanding player who had a terrific career. What I meant is that his peak prime was cut short due to injury. He only played 46 games in his last all-star season (92-93), started only 39 games the following season, played a total of only 25 games in the season after that, and made only 19 starts in 95-96. Missing all those starts in his age 29-32 seasons is significant because starting in 96-97, he returned to being mostly a starter for the next 3 seasons.
Chris Mullin was one of my favorite players as a kid but looking back I really can't remember why? I didn't like golden State. I didn't really like Indiana either...IDK wtf I liked this cop looking mf.
Chris Mullin is definitely not the goat. Although, certainly a bit underrated / overlooked; used to be among the greatest small forwards. But, in the last 20 years, we've been getting some good small forwards like Lebron, Durant, and Kawhi who have been pushing Mullin down the rankings.
Matthew 16:26 “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Chris Mullen, "the GOAT" now? Are we going to name every decent player the GOAT now? That term used to mean something. Now it lost it's lustre and effect.
Mullin, when one mulls it over, had 1) a REALLY superior shooting technique; 2) he was a great passer, quick release and usually aware of his teammates; 3) was generally on a weak team and 4) yes, I'm going to say it: there was a bit of 'white-guy-itis so far as team play went. Still, he never got upset, loved the game, and never complained. That said, NEVER forget that shooting a basketball, passing a basketball, running around the gym and working less than six months a year, Mr. Mullin grossed in salary alone over 35 million. Now, really! I admire his good sense! Stay fit, and retire well before 35 AND have people everywhere praise you! I'm very gratified that Mullin didn't inflict his political or social opinions on us, as he lives out the remainder of his years. Bored retired athletes are just pathetic. At least, Mullin wants to share his work habits and skills with the Warriors. One little whining note: I wonder what Chris would say about palming, carrying the ball, traveling, and the 3-point game! Oh, and yes, he did make 35 million, true; but Mullin in the 3 point, travel, palm, refs-on-your-side-BS game of the past 10 years would have literally challenged his integrity as he was scrupulous in never doing anything to give him any illicit advantage. Finally, like Pete Maravich, I wish Mullin had been a Celtic from the start. Imagine!!
1985. The Year the referees called 3 fouls on the Great Keith Lee of Memphis State who was the best Player in the NCAA against Villanova that were Ghost Foul in the first few minutes of the game. Memphis has already beat Patrick Ewing twice and once in Georgetown in 85. Bobby Parks the Defensive Player of the Year broke his leg. During the Metro Conference Tournament and the Tiger's still made the Final Four. Then they get screwed. Canceled my Sports Illustrated because they didn't have Keith Lee on the Cover with Ewing, Mullins and Pinckney. It was disgusting the way Keith Lee was treated. At that time Lee was the highest scorer In High School History. It was terrible the way the Tiger's were treated.
I sold tickets for SJU in 1985..one of the most exciting times ever. Chris, you made life so exciting! And there will never be anyone that made St. Johns more proud!! ❤❤❤
I read the title and just laughed. I know that there has never, ever been any legend, any sport analyst, or any person who has watched a single basketball game mention Chris Mullin as a GOAT. That is flat laughable. A Great, A Legend? sure, and he has earned each of those titles. I don't know what GOAT means to you, but to me 'Greatest', is singular. Not top 100. No one ever except for Mullins family maybe has ever said, Well There is Michael, Kobe, and Mullin. LOL.
Dide anyone else see Mullin NOT fall for Larry Legend's fake pass....steal it and dunk it?!?!?! How many (more 'athletic') ballers had fallend for Bird's fake and were made to look like JUCO ballers...?!?! ;-)
You're helping by showing the younger generations of fans these great players like Chris Mullin, Tom Chambers, Alex English and others, that there were some great players that they don't know anything about. Thank you for doing that! You're educating!
My fave Warrior. easily top 6 shooters all time, and top 2-3 shooters in the 80s and 90s. easily. bird even mentions him as the one of the best shooters he's ever seen/played against. 4:12 lmao Mully(nickname) showboating
great job brother, run TMC was the shit with Šarūnas Marčiulionis n Nelliie . As fun as Clifford Ray n Rick Barry and the current boys Steph, Klay, Drae and Looney !
I'm honestly always perplexed at why Chris Mullins gets left out of that Elite group of dudes. Homeboy could flat-out ball with the best of them. RLTW 3/75
