There may be few more underappreciated superstars than Elgin Baylor.
The Hall of Famer was playing above the rim long before Dr. J made that trendy. He averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds a game, was a 10-time All-NBA player, and was the guy a generation of players — such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant — built their attacking, high-flying game upon.
Friday night, Baylor became the latest legend to get a statue outside the home of the Lakers, Staples Center (joining Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and broadcaster Chick Hearn).
Elgin immortalized in star plaza #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/V9mDZzismE
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 7, 2018
Listen to some NBA and Laker legends congratulate Elgin Baylor.
.@Lakers legends congratulate Elgin Baylor on the unveiling of his statue!#LakeShow #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/uA7GNvHjCp
— NBA (@NBA) April 7, 2018
Check out some Baylor highlights, and if you have the time (45 minutes or so) the entire statue unveiling is below.
Watch Elgin Baylor's statue unveiling ceremony https://t.co/6pDlf8fvKK
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 7, 2018
