this is how nba all-star games should be; everybody's trying on D and it makes the plays exciting. today's all-star game is just a glorified yawn-inducing layup line.
And whoever I ask you, what comes from one thing or another, if you're a soccer player, then I'll go to hell, it's an all-star game, and whoever asked you if soccer is the best sport, you've already given your opinion.@@user-gu4tv4hp6s
1:49 THATS Magic Johnson right there, he was so incredibly good at fast breaks, either trick passing or getting through everyone himself and throwing it down. You have to watch early to mid 80's Magic to see the real crazy things he could do. He was still amazing, but late 80's to 90's he was getting old and got HIV which thankfully hes had control over and still living healthy but took a toll on him around that time.
Magic Johnson thrrw that alley oop pass well above the top of the square at 6:09. There are very few people in the history of this planet that could have gotten it. Ralph Sampson was one of those few people.
3:12 Bird .... SMFH I see every bit the athleticism here in 1985 as in today's league. Maybe more. The average height was higher back then. I'll have to look up how much. Plus teams played like TEAMS back then in the PRE-Jordan "hero ball" era that is still unfortunately still lingering. Theres a reason San Antonio won 5 titles because they played like the '86 Celtics/ '87 Lakers.
Well, if i didnt have HOFs mchale, walton, DJ, and Robert parish....i would play "hero ball" also. The 2 guard typically is the "scoring guard" right? Plus, he had complete bumbs on those early bulls teams. So, there's your lesson!
Truth is that an early 80 s dream team with magic,bird ,dr j ,kareem, isaiah,moses sampson,mchale etc would have knocked out the 90s dream team...the eatrly 80 were indeed the best era of bb...with a crazy 3 superteam superrivalry!!!
I was just a little kid when Ralph Sampson played, but his fast break and lane dribbling is very much like Giannis except this is 37 years ago and Ralph Sampson was actually 4-5 inches taller. He was a tremendous athlete.
dude..... watching these guys play even on this horrible granular pixelated recording and i was on the edge of my seat. people just dont appreciate the skills of these players back in the days.
Theres a reason the fans shout out, defense defense! Because at one time defense like what is being shown in this game? Was just as important as scoring!
Idk… that “freeze out” conspiracy theory seems BS when you watch these highlights. MJ just a pup here, he hasn’t done much to deserve to get the ball ahead of Bird, Malone, of McHale… let alone Doc. Besides didn’t the reporter who started the rumor admit a couple of years ago that it was unfounded. It’s honestly plain to see how stupid it is when you watch these mid eighties playoff games. These men where cemented legends, at the time they probably couldn’t care less about MJ.
+ahceda09 Yeah this was his self proclaimed "Freeze-out game." He accused Isiah Thomas of getting the other starters to not pass him the ball, which was not true. Jordan was given many chances in this game, but blew them. Jordan played like crap in this game. Maybe he was mad he didn't get more 1v1 plays in the game? But that's not how these guys played; it's all about the team.
These 80's all-star games are the bomb 💣.
absolutely stacked with all time talent...thanks for the upload....golden era
Ralph Sampson is legitimately the greatest What If? in NBA history.
this is how nba all-star games should be; everybody's trying on D and it makes the plays exciting. today's all-star game is just a glorified yawn-inducing layup line.
@M nobody cares
Soccer sucks
And whoever I ask you, what comes from one thing or another, if you're a soccer player, then I'll go to hell, it's an all-star game, and whoever asked you if soccer is the best sport, you've already given your opinion.@@user-gu4tv4hp6s
This game was FIRE so much Fast Breaks,everyone was playin so HARD and Passionate to Get da W
80's All-Stars were classic. This was the best All-Star game in NBA history.🏀
Agree. Always considered this the most entertaining All Star game. Sampson’s alley-oop was terrifying.
a lot of defense!!!
great players!
the All-Star bench of '85 would have annihilated todays NBA starters. We didn't know what we'd be missing.
Cap
1:49 THATS Magic Johnson right there, he was so incredibly good at fast breaks, either trick passing or getting through everyone himself and throwing it down. You have to watch early to mid 80's Magic to see the real crazy things he could do. He was still amazing, but late 80's to 90's he was getting old and got HIV which thankfully hes had control over and still living healthy but took a toll on him around that time.
One of the greatest All Star Games ever
Great highlights. Superbad superstars!
Magic Johnson thrrw that alley oop pass well above the top of the square at 6:09. There are very few people in the history of this planet that could have gotten it. Ralph Sampson was one of those few people.
this is the game that made me think trading worthy for sampson would be a good idea
@@SniffyPoo you nuts?
3:12
Bird .... SMFH
I see every bit the athleticism here in 1985 as in today's league. Maybe more. The average height was higher back then. I'll have to look up how much.
Plus teams played like TEAMS back then in the PRE-Jordan "hero ball" era that is still unfortunately still lingering. Theres a reason San Antonio won 5 titles because they played like the '86 Celtics/ '87 Lakers.
Well, if i didnt have HOFs mchale, walton, DJ, and Robert parish....i would play "hero ball" also.
The 2 guard typically is the "scoring guard" right?
Plus, he had complete bumbs on those early bulls teams.
So, there's your lesson!
Anthony Gilmore
Except Larry doesn’t have those players in this game so. 🤷♀️
There’s a big difference between a gloryhound & a TEAM player.
Truth is that an early 80 s dream team with magic,bird ,dr j ,kareem, isaiah,moses sampson,mchale etc would have knocked out the 90s dream team...the eatrly 80 were indeed the best era of bb...with a crazy 3 superteam superrivalry!!!
I was just a little kid when Ralph Sampson played, but his fast break and lane dribbling is very much like Giannis except this is 37 years ago and Ralph Sampson was actually 4-5 inches taller. He was a tremendous athlete.
First wembenyama?
I remember these All Star games as a kid. These dudes were going full speed and getting after it.
dude..... watching these guys play even on this horrible granular pixelated recording and i was on the edge of my seat. people just dont appreciate the skills of these players back in the days.
So many greats in a game.
These guys could play.
One of my favorite All Star Games ever
Shit! This is pretty cool, I Never got the chance to see this kind of basketball it's very exciting!!!👍
Theres a reason the fans shout out, defense defense!
Because at one time defense like what is being shown in this game? Was just as important as scoring!
Nique should have been selected in 85' [27.2 PTS 6.9 REB 1.5 STL 0.8 BLK] before all star break
Anyone else ever own the Ralph Sampson PUMAs?? Those were the sheeeeaaat in the pre Jordan days
@SinkHolllyWood: I wore the Iceman Blazers,but I had the Sampson Pumas as well.
This was Isiah's alleged Freeze-Out of Air Jordan game.
Bird awesome on the reverse left hand.
1:45 sheesh
Much Gratitude
Sampson was a monster
The good doctor, the most respected player ever !!
Sampson looked very good.
Cerl84 He was, injury's slowed him down a few years later.
the doctor.......
Them jerseys is 🔥🔥🔥
TODAY'S ALL STAR GAME IS GARBAGE. THIS VIDEO SHOWS HOW ALL STAR GAMES SHOULD BE PLAYED.
Yeah. Tough defense. On fast breaks you hear both teams coming down the court like a stampede.
Golden era
3:12 Bird is immortal.
All Star game sucks now - stopped watching years ago.....
Talk about STACKED.
This is the game that started the MJ Isiah feud. Supposedly Isiah schemed to not get MJ the ball
Freeze game for MJ.
Olajuwon looks weird in a blue uniform.
Great game. Jordan Freeze out.
Simply .... The NBA . Now Is basket ...
Dr. J is the hardest name ever
All great plays! But gotta give it to Bird at 3:15😱
This 100x better than the piece of shit game they have today
Real basketball being played by real ball players
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At this time mj was the worst player on the floor these dudes was balling
Idk… that “freeze out” conspiracy theory seems BS when you watch these highlights. MJ just a pup here, he hasn’t done much to deserve to get the ball ahead of Bird, Malone, of McHale… let alone Doc. Besides didn’t the reporter who started the rumor admit a couple of years ago that it was unfounded. It’s honestly plain to see how stupid it is when you watch these mid eighties playoff games. These men where cemented legends, at the time they probably couldn’t care less about MJ.
Boy those were the days huh when they wear those really tight shorts that nobody really wants to see them wearing
no best play from mj??? only an assist
+ahceda09 Yeah this was his self proclaimed "Freeze-out game." He accused Isiah Thomas of getting the other starters to not pass him the ball, which was not true. Jordan was given many chances in this game, but blew them. Jordan played like crap in this game. Maybe he was mad he didn't get more 1v1 plays in the game? But that's not how these guys played; it's all about the team.
Last highlight of the game was MJ driving baseline and slammin it down 2 hands jus sayin
Jordan shot 2 for 7 in game. you only saw his 1 move of the game.
Jordan of '85 was not the Jordan of the 90's
ahceda09....that's because jordan sucks!!!! so sick of hearing about him!!!
Larry should have got the and 1..anyone??