4 days ago · NBA.com's Todd Spehr on Baylor: "It’s true, Elgin Baylor changed basketball. It’s not something uttered flippantly, it’s something he really did. His arrival in the late 1950s came ...

Elgin Gay Baylor (/ ˈɛldʒɪn / EL-jin; September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and executive. He played 14 seasons as a forward in …

Jan 4, 2025 · "The No. 1 overall pick in the 1958 NBA Draft, the Rookie of the Year in 1959, an 11-time All-Star, and an astounding 10-time First-Team All-NBA selection, Baylor of course …

Apr 4, 2023 · Despite being one of the NBA's first elite all-around players, Elgin Baylor unfortunately never won an MVP or a championship.

In 1959, the late Elgin Baylor, a Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA standout, served part...

Dec 31, 2024 · Although Baylor never won an MVP, he finished in the top five in MVP voting on seven different occasions, including in each of the first five seasons of his career. But who …

Elgin Baylor was an old-school basketball pioneer who left his mark with 11 All-Star appearances and 10 All-NBA honors during the early years of the Association, the 1950s and 1960s.

Jun 19, 2024 · Unsurprisingly, Erving idolized Baylor growing up. He was dazzled by Elg's athleticism, scoring prowess, and innovative style of play. In fact, to this day, Dr. J still vividly …

1. Elgin Baylor. Let’s start with one of the oldest and most influential basketball celebrities – Elgin Baylor. Baylor can be seen in every modern basketball star, he made basketball superstars a …

Oct 13, 2023 · Baylor was an 11-time All-Star and helped lead the Lakers to multiple NBA Finals appearances. Although injuries cut his career short, Baylor’s impact on the game was …