Skywalker in the house

[ThePoint]

David Thompson in the crowd in Greensboro.

Unreal hops - Connie Hawkins, Skywalker, Dr

 

[kirbivore]

since Miami was also playing, I thought you were referring to this guy

 

[realorange]

For those that never got to see David Thompson, take the time to search the net for a look. He was truly the first Skywalker.

 

[OrangeTarheel]

since Miami was also playing, I thought you were referring to this guy

Yup, I thought the same thing. Also thought it was a heck of an old reference.

 

[ThePoint]

For those that never got to see David Thompson, take the time to search the net for a look. He was truly the first Skywalker.

Check out Connie Hawkins also. The sad thing is that such a small amount of his games were televised. A little like Pele in that regard.

 

[SWC75]

For those that never got to see David Thompson, take the time to search the net for a look. He was truly the first Skywalker.

They invented the alley-oop for him. Before him, only 7 footers dunked.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Thompson_(basketball)

His junior and senior years, NC State was 57-1.

 

[RF2044]

David Thompson ain't walking through that door tomorrow night.

 

[rrlbees]

For those that never got to see David Thompson, take the time to search the net for a look. He was truly the first Skywalker.

I'd say second. Julius Erving.

 

[SWC75]

David Thompson ain't walking through that door tomorrow night.

Actually he is. But he'll be in the stands.

Good thing, too.

(Watching those highlights I now remember that the dunk was banned in college basketball at the time. That's why David is always laying the ball in instead of jamming it.)

 

[RF2044]

Actually he is. But he'll be in the stands.

Good thing, too.

(Watching those highlights I now remember that the dunk was banned in college basketball at the time. That's why David is always laying the ball in instead of jamming it.)

If they'd like to suit up an 87 year old man, then by all means.