LSU unveils new Pete Maravich statue outside basketball arena
When you ask who the best player in LSU men’s basketball history was, there is only one correct answer.
“Pistol” Pete Maravich was one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the sport, and on Monday night, the LSU Tigers honored the legend who wore No. 23.
As you can see below, the Tigers unveiled a statue of Maravich outside their basketball arena on Monday:
“Tonight is about the kid who wore No. 23. He is and will always be timeless.” pic.twitter.com/WjC5q3lEQW
— LSU Basketball (@LSUBasketball) July 26, 2022
The Tigers also released the accompanying video on social media to honor Pistol Pete’s legacy:
From the floppy socks to the shaggy hair, there was only one "Pistol Pete" Maravich.
Tonight, his legacy was cemented at LSU for all to see, now and forever. pic.twitter.com/R6ayjymZv5
— LSU Basketball (@LSUBasketball) July 26, 2022
Maravich was a 2-time National Player of the Year, winning the award in 1969 and 1970. He also led the NCAA in scoring from 1968 to 1970.
He is the all-time leading scorer in Division I history, and did it all without the 3-point arc.
