Ewing an Olajuwon are definitely same level in my book. I loved watching them battle through the nineties and never thought that one of them dominated the other.
Ewing an Olajuwon are definitely same level in my book. I loved watching them battle through the nineties and never thought that one of them dominated the other.
Rough guess at an NBA all time 10, regardless of position:
Jordo Wilt Jerry West Larry Bird Magic Johnson Bill Russell Julius Erving Jabbar or Olajuwon (tough call) Duncan ?????
I'd say Kobe's destined to shake-up that list.
kobe has already had a better career than dr. j. if you are going old school, maybe oscar robertson instead of jerry west. duncan is great but might be a little premature to put him up there.
Yuch, Hakeem at the tail-end of his career worked the fuck out of a young-buck Shaq in the Finals.
YOUNG-BUCK SHAQ.
Wasnt Shaq a Top 50 while in Orlando?
He was. And I'm pretty sure the NBA committee has watched a couple games.
But ur making it sound like Shaq wasnt relevant until the Lakers?
I mean, let's be real. Shaq's prime was clearly with the Lakers. It doesn't make much sense to compare an experienced vet against a rookie with raw, but far from polished skillz.
And for the record, Olajuwon did son O'neal in those games.
Rough guess at an NBA all time 10, regardless of position:
Jordo Wilt Jerry West Larry Bird Magic Johnson Bill Russell Julius Erving Jabbar or Olajuwon (tough call) Duncan ?????
I'd say Kobe's destined to shake-up that list.
kobe has already had a better career than dr. j. if you are going old school, maybe oscar robertson instead of jerry west. duncan is great but might be a little premature to put him up there.
Dr. J gets a lot of credit for the ABA gap bridged and incorporating a lot of what came to be modern flourish.
Jerry West is the Logo, man. Probably the greatest 3 ever.
Charles BArkley says TD is the greatest PF of all time. Shit, that's good enough for me. Dude has the rings to prove it, all-defensive honors, etc. It is by no means premature to put him in there.
Oscar Robertson was my top candidate for the spot I had not filled.
Yuch, Hakeem at the tail-end of his career worked the fuck out of a young-buck Shaq in the Finals.
YOUNG-BUCK SHAQ.
Wasnt Shaq a Top 50 while in Orlando?
He was. And I'm pretty sure the NBA committee has watched a couple games.
But ur making it sound like Shaq wasnt relevant until the Lakers?
I mean, let's be real. Shaq's prime was clearly with the Lakers. It doesn't make much sense to compare an experienced vet against a rookie with raw, but far from polished skillz.
Yuch, Hakeem at the tail-end of his career worked the fuck out of a young-buck Shaq in the Finals.
YOUNG-BUCK SHAQ.
Wasnt Shaq a Top 50 while in Orlando?
He was. And I'm pretty sure the NBA committee has watched a couple games.
But ur making it sound like Shaq wasnt relevant until the Lakers?
I mean, let's be real. Shaq's prime was clearly with the Lakers. It doesn't make much sense to compare an experienced vet against a rookie with raw, but far from polished skillz.
He took Orlando to the Finals.
Not taking ANYTHING away from Olajuwon.
And for the record, Olajuwon did son O'neal in those games.
Ewing an Olajuwon are definitely same level in my book. I loved watching them battle through the nineties and never thought that one of them dominated the other.
This is the dummest shit ive read herr at SS.
you must not be WATCHING THE SAME 94 FINALS as me
I am and have long been a committed Patrick Ewing fan. I will always believe that but for about 17 errant John Starks chucks in game six of those NBA finals we would be having a totally different conversation right now. (note: it is not easy being a "committed Patrick Ewing fan." I have grown a very thick skin.)
Damn, thanks to yall, I haven't done a damn thing today (at the office). Mawfuckas please. My memory is bad, the only thing I remember of John Starks is him putting a facial on Mike and the Bulls on the baseline. I think it's safe to say that with that one play, MJ's career was finished.
I am and have long been a committed Patrick Ewing fan. I will always believe that but for about 17 errant John Starks chucks in game six of those NBA finals we would be having a totally different conversation right now. (note: it is not easy being a "committed Patrick Ewing fan." I have grown a very thick skin.)
Being a Ewing fan is probably only slightly less hard than being a Dirk fan.
Trivia: which completely non-NBA related film did Ewing cameo in, as an angel?
I am and have long been a committed Patrick Ewing fan. I will always believe that but for about 17 errant John Starks chucks in game six of those NBA finals we would be having a totally different conversation right now. (note: it is not easy being a "committed Patrick Ewing fan." I have grown a very thick skin.)
Being a Ewing fan is probably only slightly less hard than being a Dirk fan.
Trivia: which completely non-NBA related film did Ewing cameo in, as an angel?
I need a hint. Did it have anything to do with Whoopi Goldberg?
I am and have long been a committed Patrick Ewing fan. I will always believe that but for about 17 errant John Starks chucks in game six of those NBA finals we would be having a totally different conversation right now. (note: it is not easy being a "committed Patrick Ewing fan." I have grown a very thick skin.)
Being a Ewing fan is probably only slightly less hard than being a Dirk fan.
Trivia: which completely non-NBA related film did Ewing cameo in, as an angel?
I am and have long been a committed Patrick Ewing fan. I will always believe that but for about 17 errant John Starks chucks in game six of those NBA finals we would be having a totally different conversation right now. (note: it is not easy being a "committed Patrick Ewing fan." I have grown a very thick skin.)
Being a Ewing fan is probably only slightly less hard than being a Dirk fan.
Trivia: which completely non-NBA related film did Ewing cameo in, as an angel?
Exorcist III
Something tells me Dirk will have a better film career than Ewing. He will totally be an extra in the remake of "Gimme Shelter."
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YOUNG-BUCK SHAQ.
Bynum makes Stoudamire look like a child.
No doubt but there is no way in hell he gets in on the same ballot as The Dream.
That's just silliness.
you must not be reading the same threads as me
Wasnt Shaq a Top 50 while in Orlando?
He was. And I'm pretty sure the NBA committee has watched a couple games.
And anyway, they no longer play the same position (Bynum and Stat). ZING.
But ur making it sound like Shaq wasnt relevant until the Lakers?
I AM SAYING!
STOUDAMIRE IS NOT A CENTER!
STRIKE HIM FROM THIS DISCUSSION!
kobe has already had a better career than dr. j. if you are going old school, maybe oscar robertson instead of jerry west. duncan is great but might be a little premature to put him up there.
I mean, let's be real. Shaq's prime was clearly with the Lakers. It doesn't make much sense to compare an experienced vet against a rookie with raw, but far from polished skillz.
And for the record, Olajuwon did son O'neal in those games.
Dr. J gets a lot of credit for the ABA gap bridged and incorporating a lot of what came to be modern flourish.
Jerry West is the Logo, man. Probably the greatest 3 ever.
Charles BArkley says TD is the greatest PF of all time. Shit, that's good enough for me. Dude has the rings to prove it, all-defensive honors, etc. It is by no means premature to put him in there.
Oscar Robertson was my top candidate for the spot I had not filled.
He took Orlando to the Finals.
Not taking ANYTHING away from Olajuwon.
He makes my top 5 centers.
That was a good team though. Penny/NickAnder/DenScott/HoGrant/Shaq.
AND THEY GOT WORKED. That series was over after game 1.
I had at least the first Shaq cd back in the day. It always cracked me up on his shout-outs "NICK ANDER/WHERE YA AT?!?".
I am and have long been a committed Patrick Ewing fan. I will always believe that but for about 17 errant John Starks chucks in game six of those NBA finals we would be having a totally different conversation right now. (note: it is not easy being a "committed Patrick Ewing fan." I have grown a very thick skin.)
Da-mn, you're taking me back. Nick Anderson, Dennis Scott (who held the single game 3 point record for a minute), Horace Grant....hell yea.
The Big O - never
Moses - end of his career
Karl Malone - whole career
That's why I'm hoping Rock will drop his top 10 NBAers....he's seen a bit more obviously. George Mikan and shit.
Yea true, rumor has it that Rich was among the first to put up peach baskets in his backyard.
Being a Ewing fan is probably only slightly less hard than being a Dirk fan.
Trivia: which completely non-NBA related film did Ewing cameo in, as an angel?
I need a hint. Did it have anything to do with Whoopi Goldberg?
Exorcist III
Something tells me Dirk will have a better film career than Ewing. He will totally be an extra in the remake of "Gimme Shelter."
Wilt/Russell/Kareem/Hakeem/Shaq = Top 5 Centers
Any way you slice it....... and yes...... I know players from beyond the last 5 years.
All you little dudes can argue til you're blue in the face....but that is the truth.
Never saw Mikan.....top 10 retired players of all-time in no particular order.............
Jordan
Magic
Bird
Russell
Wilt
Big O
Kareem
West
Moses
Dr. J
Close but no cigar...
Cousy
Baylor
Maravich
Best NBA player not in the league's Top 50
Connie Hawkins