NBA Legends Explain Why Pistol Pete Was Better Than Everyone

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While at LSU, Pistol Pete Maravich set the basketball world on fire, and quickly became one of the most popular players in the Southeastern Conference. He eventually went on to score more points as a collegian than any other player in the history of college basketball.

In his three seasons at the varsity level (freshmen did not play varsity basketball at that time), he scored an incredible 3,667 points; an average of well over 44 points a game. He set a slew of SEC basketball records (34 to be exact), and nearly every LSU record imaginable. One of the most remarkable factors to consider when looking at that point total is that he scored that many points without the benefit of the three point line.

During his time at LSU, Maravich won a number of individual awards, being named The Sporting News player of the year, the USBWA College Player of the Year, and the Naismith Award winner.

Following his college career, Maravich went on to be drafted in the 1st round of the 1970 NBA Draft (he was the 3rd player taken overall) by the Atlanta Hawks. Maravich quickly picked up in the NBA where he left off in the NCAAs, rapidly ascending to star status in the professional league.


He was named to the All-Rookie team in his first season, scoring over 23 points per game. Eventually, during a rebuilding period for the Hawks, they dealt him to the New Orleans Jazz for 8 players, one of the largest recoups for a single player in NBA trade history.

In New Orleans, Maravich truly excelled and elevated to the level of NBA superstar. He made the All NBA First team in 1976 and 1977, and made the All NBA second team in 1973 and 1978. The 1976-1977 is considered by many to be his finest statistical season the NBA, when he scored a league high 31.1 points per game.

Maravich was traded to the Boston Celtics prior to the 1980 season, where he played alongside future superstar Larry Bird during Bird's rookie campaign. Following that season, in which he managed 11.5 games in only 26 games, he was forced to retire due to a nagging leg injury.

After retiring from the game, Maravich eventually found a second life in religion, eventually proclaiming himself a born again Christian, and spending much of his free time trying to spread the word of Christianity.

Maravich died in 1988 of a heart attack after playing a pickup basketball game in Pasadena, California. He was only 40 years old at the time of his death.

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[krunkmountainman]

I grew up in New Orleans and Pete went to my church in Metairie, La.. I had no clue who he was. He was quiet and kind and never treated anyone at our church as lesser than him. When I learned who he was I would sit next to him and ask him basketball questions. He was an amazing human being.

[davidsolomon]

He averaged 44 points a game in college. And that was with no 3 point line. He averaged 13 made shots that would have been 3 pointers every game. I'll do the math for you, he would have averaged 57 points in today's game . He was 6'5" and could handle the ball like a Globetrotter . His shot creativity was unreal. He could switch from his right hand to his left hand and be just as effective. He knew when to use the backboard like a magician knows when to use a prop. Incredible talent . There will never be another like him.

[jwqjkvy]

Pete Maravich and George Gervin were the 1970s NBA's greatest scorers.
He was the only deceased member of The 50 Greatest Players.
I remember when Magic said to the Maravich children at the award ceremony, "Your father was the real original."
Maravich has truly revolutionized the way the NBA plays!

[brianjensen]

A true basketball legend. There will never be another Pistol Pete.

[davidwhite]

Pete was a friend of my aunt. They went to school together. When the Jazz came to town to play the Lakers, she took me to the game. Great player, nice guy.

[timothythomas]

He made what I still consider the greatest pass I'd ever seen at any level. When he was at LSU, he came across the middle of half court with a 3 on 2 situation with the PF on his right on SF on his left. He looks right at his PF, which drew off the defense, while lightly bouncing the ball off his left knee cap perfectly to the trailing SF for an easy lay-up. Unfreakinbelievable!!!!

[GMW]

I never saw him play live, but based on highlights, books, and videos like this, I still consider Pistol Pete one of my favorite NBA players of all time.

[klicknkreate]

As great a dribbler and ball handler as Pete was, he had to do his thing in an era that had much stricter rules with handling the ball. If the Pistol played today with how much the modern player can get away with, he'd be ridiculous. For those reasons, you could make a strong argument that Pistol Pete Maravich is the GOAT ball handler ever. 💪

[scryx]

You'd have to have been old enough to see Pete, to understand how good and ahead of the game he was!!!

[sixsentsoldiers]

Thank God there was video during Pistol Pete's playing days.

[BarryJowers]

Pistol Pete was ahead of his time and doesn't get the credit for how amazingly good he was. Definitely a top ten player in my opinion. Remember he played in a time when there wasn't a three point shot and he took a high amount of shots that would be three pointers today. His scoring numbers would have been even greater

[marcusanderson]

A legend before his time! R.I.P Pistol!

[clevisbernier]

Kids these days who think Kyrie has the best handles have never seen Pistol Pete!

[mikedark]

People don't realize how great this guy was nobody ever brings up his name and he was one of the best players scores ever to play the game, no if ands about it 👍🏀🏀🏀🏀

[jamescpotter]

I don't associate Pete with "tricks" but SKILL! He remains to this day as my favorite college and pro player. He elevated the game to a higher standard.

[nicholasbullock]

George Gervin giving his interview from the golf cart. Busy man. Haha 😂 👏🏼

[joelbland]

The amazing thing is he handled the ball at 6'5 and didn't palm or carry the ball like today's players.

[_HonorLee]

Have seen a lot of live NBA bb in my lifetime, some of the greats, some good, some forgettable. Saw this dude 30+ times in NOLA. Never taking anything away from all the HOF-ers, but this guy was electrifying. Every touch was a potential highlight play.
Top 20, 50, 100 whatever? idk, I just know it was a pleasure to watch this dude play. If it's possible to be an artist with a 🏀, Pistol Pete was it.

[edjrenaline]

Man. Props to you. Love this channel. I appreciate how you celebrate players across the NBA, across positions, and across eras. It truly allows us to sit back and stop comparing players for a bit and just appreciate their unique skills and contributions to the game. You really do help cultivate a love for the game and these amazing players. Thank you for that!

[Proudathiest]

My dad used to talk about pistol a lot when I was a kid. And I saw that movie about him too back then . I know little about him so I’m glad you cover him