Empty the Bench

Every once in a while you come across something on YouTube that reminds you why you waste so much time poring over improperly labeled soft-core erotica and frantic highlight reels set to ear-shattering hip hop.

He’s nearly 70 years of age now, but Walt Bellamy was on of the most dominant young big men in basketball history. The 1962 Rookie of the Year broke out in the 1961-62 season to the tune of 31.6 points and 19 rebounds per game. Among all rookies in NBA history only Wilt the Stilt has scored more points and only Chamberlain and Bill Russell had more rebounds. Even more impressive, the kid led the league in field-goal percentage and dropped 23 and 17 in the All Star game his first season.

Bellamy went on to have a Hall of Fame NBA career with 20,941 points and 14,241 rebounds. We see him interviewed here by then-GM of the Chicago Zaphyrs (present day Washington Wizards), Frank Lane, who is absolutely beaming with pride for his prized selection. YouTube ain’t all bad.

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