The Lost Great: “He Just Couldn’t Stop” John Lucas’ Stunted Growth Story

John Lucas, a forgotten great point guard, whom if the Rockets had for the faithful 86 NBA Finals series, may have just went all the way and given Houston its first ever championship. Think of how much that could’ve changed the journey of Lucas as a player, and what that may have meant for his HOF chances. With as much mentoring talent Lucas has, imagine what influence he could’ve had today with hall of famer before or after his name. But he just couldn’t stop using cocaine. In his early life and career, Lucas was an outstanding athlete, not just basketball, but a dominant tennis player all the way through his 4 years at the University of Maryland, winning two singles championships in 74 and 76, named an all American in the sport and the conferences’ top all around athlete. Doing all this while a 3 time all American in basketball, leading his team in scoring every season except his freshman year. He went on to be the #1 pick in the 1976 NBA Draft over 4 future Hall of Famers, including Dennis Rodman, who was a handful of spots from not even being drafted at all. The Houston Rockets had high hopes for Lucas when they took the point guard over some great bigs and wing players in the draft, hoping with all their scoring, he could come in and be a floor general and keep the guys happy. He played 14 years, and on six teams. Unfortunately, much of the opportunity he blew in the league, because he just couldn’t stop doing cocaine and it led to an underwhelming career that should’ve easily be Hall Of Fame. The Lost Great: “He Just Couldn’t Stop” John Lucas’ Stunted Growth Story Thank you for watching. If you’re interested in more Please like, subscribe and share 🏀Subscribe here: For updated content 🎥 Intro: 0:00 🎥 Stunt#1: 4:44 🎥 Stunt#2: 6:34 🎥 Stunt#3: 8:22 🎤STUNTED GROWTH MUSIC CHANNEL: 🚨 HOT NOW Playlist: ⛹️‍♂️WORKOUTS WITH JC: Let me know who I should do next! JC, Stunted Growth. 👕 MERCH: 🚨Instagram = 🚨Twitter = 🚨Facebook = 🙏🏾 Donating will help me bring you content more often at better quality. Anything will help. Thank you for your time. CLICK BELOW: 🚨DONATION LINK: #johnlucas #stuntedgrowth #lostgreat *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS