I asked ChatGPT to list its top 10 all-time NBA players

[eaglesnut]

Odd Russell gets penalized for the era he played in but not Wilt.

I already mentioned Russell was lucky enough to play with many damn good players. Much more than any other of his era. Shows how great Red was at judging talent.

And Elgin Baylor's a bad example. He was a 6-5 SF. Not a PF or C.

If he's so overrated why has no player had his number retired?

Because Wilt dominated on offense. Dominated just like he should have.

 

[tlance]

Lacked refined skill? He carried a Rockets team to the finals in his second year. After that Sampsons body disintegrated and he spent so many years under horrible rosters that KG would blush at the thought.

Olajuwan had an elite 13 year run that was for the most part squandered on bad teams.

Haha.

No.

Carried them?

Ralph Sampson was there and still playing at an all star level. That team was about the twin towers. They had a couple other really good players too.

John Lucas, Rodney McCray, Lewis Lloyd, Robert Reid were a really good top 6.

Had some decent bench depth too.

You ever watch highlights of young Hakeem (or should I say Akeem) trying to dribble?

He didn’t have the dream shake yet or the touch on his shots. He was just a monster athlete starting to figure things out.

Hakeem was very good for 13 years and great for 5-6.

Kareem was very good for almost 20 years and great for 10.

Even if you make the case that Hakeem’s peak was better (it wasn’t), Kareem’s peak was just so much longer.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Malone did join a Lakers super team with Gary Payton. He just Maloned hard in the playoffs.

Malone was far past his prime then, Reason I mentioned those two players at in 1997 was because they were both All-NBA first teamers.

I don't blame old superstars trying to get a ring with a team as a role player, but KD was in his prime when he joined a 73-9 team

 

[Janus]

The mark of, what is greatness? it's the pinnacle of your sport. The argument always has this guy or that guy based on rings, stats, etc but the real mark, the unchallenged measure is simple, the sport you're in changed BECAUSE of you, no other reason. If the sport has to change to accommodate your play, you should be considered the greatest since nobody else can challenge the metamorphosis of the sport.
I can only think of 1 man in basketball that had such a profound impact on it, and after watching the NBA for just over 50 years I think I could in all honesty say, Wilt Chamberlin was the best player I saw and the one who fits that description of greatness

 

[Mebert]

The mark of, what is greatness? it's the pinnacle of your sport. The argument always has this guy or that guy based on rings, stats, etc but the real mark, the unchallenged measure is simple, the sport you're in changed BECAUSE of you, no other reason. If the sport has to change to accommodate your play, you should be considered the greatest since nobody else can challenge the metamorphosis of the sport.
I can only think of 1 man in basketball that had such a profound impact on it, and after watching the NBA for just over 50 years I think I could in all honesty say, Wilt Chamberlin was the best player I saw and the one who fits that description of greatness

NBA is currently the way it is because of Shaq. They allowed zone defense to try and stop him. Led to the rise of the perimeter game we have today.

 

[Mebert]

Which was crazy, you didn't need new rules to stop Shaq, you only needed Mark Masdsen

 

[msgkings322]

NBA is currently the way it is because of Shaq. They allowed zone defense to try and stop him. Led to the rise of the perimeter game we have today.

Steph Curry deserves mention for that too

 

[Duffman]

Malone was far past his prime then, Reason I mentioned those two players at in 1997 was because they were both All-NBA first teamers.

I don't blame old superstars trying to get a ring with a team as a role player, but KD was in his prime when he joined a 73-9 team

 

[Shanemansj13]

Odd Russell gets penalized for the era he played in but not Wilt.

I already mentioned Russell was lucky enough to play with many damn good players. Much more than any other of his era. Shows how great Red was at judging talent.

And Elgin Baylor's a bad example. He was a 6-5 SF. Not a PF or C.

If he's so overrated why has no player had his number retired?

Well Wilt was arguably one the best offensive players ever and dominated smaller guys? Why couldn’t Russell do that if he was athletically more superior than most of the athletes? I’m sorry if are only averaging 12 ppg vs that competition than you don’t belong in the top 10.
You need to be elite at both sides. Wilt, Shaq, Keem and Kareem were all elite on both ends of the floor. Russell was an amazing rebounder and defender. He doesn’t deserve the spot.

He changed the game and the greatest winner ever but that doesn’t mean you need to include him in your top 10 imo

 

[Shanemansj13]

1. Jordan
2. Lebron
3. Kareem
4. Magic
5. Wilt
6. Bird
7. Kobe
8. Duncan
9. Shaq
10. Hakeem

11-15
Steph, Oscar, KD, Dr. J, Jerry West

Bill Russell is probably in the 20-25 range for me.

Pretty much my top 10 as well

 

[trojanfan12]

It wasn't just that dream shake. That entire series was making a point on who the real MVP was. He destroyed him. He also destroyed Shaq and Ewing in the playoffs on that 2 year stretch. Early 90s was a bad time to be in the playoffs as an elite center.

To this day, Shaq calls him "Mr. Olajuwon" because of what Hakeem did to him in that series.

 

[Janus]

NBA is currently the way it is because of Shaq. They allowed zone defense to try and stop him. Led to the rise of the perimeter game we have today.

Maybe .and the game benefitted, not changed. Rules were not implemented because of Shaq. Shaq was a damn good center and big man (I can't really say I ever saw anyone like him )
The game is different for sure, 3pt line makes a huge difference and aids in a lot of stats being inflated.
If I were to suggest anyone else over Wilt, I'd have to give that to MAGIC. Magic was the BigO, Pistol, and Doctor all rolled into one. Others may have had a better single facet of the game but Magic had it all. A well-rounded player someone if you wanted to build a dynasty around, he would be the cornerstone.
I'd take Magic over Mike any day for that.

 

[msgkings322]

Maybe .and the game benefitted, not changed. Rules were not implemented because of Shaq. Shaq was a damn good center and big man (I can't really say I ever saw anyone like him )
The game is different for sure, 3pt line makes a huge difference and aids in a lot of stats being inflated.
If I were to suggest anyone else over Wilt, I'd have to give that to MAGIC. Magic was the BigO, Pistol, and Doctor all rolled into one. Others may have had a better single facet of the game but Magic had it all. A well-rounded player someone if you wanted to build a dynasty around, he would be the cornerstone.
I'd take Magic over Mike any day for that.

And LeBron > Magic in pretty much every facet

 

[Mebert]

Maybe .and the game benefitted, not changed. Rules were not implemented because of Shaq. Shaq was a damn good center and big man (I can't really say I ever saw anyone like him )
The game is different for sure, 3pt line makes a huge difference and aids in a lot of stats being inflated.
If I were to suggest anyone else over Wilt, I'd have to give that to MAGIC. Magic was the BigO, Pistol, and Doctor all rolled into one. Others may have had a better single facet of the game but Magic had it all. A well-rounded player someone if you wanted to build a dynasty around, he would be the cornerstone.
I'd take Magic over Mike any day for that.

Allowing zone defense was almost exclusively for Shaqs dominance. Zone defense favors defending the paint, but allows shooters free reign. They capitalized and the game changed. For sure not as big of an impact as expanding the paint, still changed the game for 1 player.

I also think the absence of Jordan led to rule changes. Only reason I can think of to remove hand checking is trying to produce the next Jordan.

 

[msgkings322]

The response...

1. Michael Jordan
2. LeBron James
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. Magic Johnson
5. Kobe Bryant
6. Bill Russell
7. Wilt Chamberlain
8. Larry Bird
9. Shaquille O'Neal
10. Tim Duncan

What's wild is 6 out of the top 10 had significant time with the Lakers

 

[trojanfan12]

Allowing zone defense was almost exclusively for Shaqs dominance. Zone defense favors defending the paint, but allows shooters free reign. They capitalized and the game changed. For sure not as big of an impact as expanding the paint, still changed the game for 1 player.

I also think the absence of Jordan led to rule changes. Only reason I can think of to remove hand checking is trying to produce the next Jordan.

I think the rules changes had a lot more to do with what the game became in the 90's than anything to do with MJ.

 

[Janus]

Allowing zone defense was almost exclusively for Shaqs dominance. Zone defense favors defending the paint, but allows shooters free reign. They capitalized and the game changed. For sure not as big of an impact as expanding the paint, still changed the game for 1 player.

I also think the absence of Jordan led to rule changes. Only reason I can think of to remove hand checking is trying to produce the next Jordan.

Not much respect for Jordan. To me he was a product of advertising and mega endorsement before the game itself. I had conversations with Joey Crawford when Jordan broke in and the mandate was let this guy have the calls, he's going to transform the game and save a dying sport. They built a whole new NBA around him and his talent was no better than Magic or Bird at that time. Most people don't know the half of it.

I'll give ya the change without argument knowing it was a cosmetic change and not a rule change. I really don't have anything bad about Shaq or his play and am not trying to belittle any achievements or asterisk any awards. Lets just say we have reached an understanding and loved watching the game.

 

[trojanfan12]

Not much respect for Jordan. To me he was a product of advertising and mega endorsement before the game itself. I had conversations with Joey Crawford when Jordan broke in and the mandate was let this guy have the calls, he's going to transform the game and save a dying sport. They built a whole new NBA around him and his talent was no better than Magic or Bird at that time. Most people don't know the half of it.

I'll give ya the change without argument knowing it was a cosmetic change and not a rule change. I really don't have anything bad about Shaq or his play and am not trying to belittle any achievements or asterisk any awards. Lets just say we have reached an understanding and loved watching the game.

lol

Wrong. It was a dying league when Magic and Bird entered.

They saved the league. MJ took it global.

 

[Picklerick 2.0]

ChatGPT4 is an idiot.

Yo ChatGPT, who are top 10 Rock Bands of all time?

Determining the top 10 rock bands of all time is highly subjective and depends on personal preferences. However, I can provide a list of 10 influential and widely respected rock bands in no specific order that are often considered to be among the greatest:

1. **The Beatles**: A British band that revolutionized the music industry and influenced countless artists in various genres.
2. **Led Zeppelin**: A British band known for their hard rock and heavy metal sound, with iconic hits like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love."
3. **The Rolling Stones**: Another British band that has been active since the early 1960s, with a large catalog of hits like "Satisfaction" and "Gimme Shelter."
4. **Pink Floyd**: A British progressive rock band famous for their concept albums like "The Wall" and "Dark Side of the Moon."
5. **Queen**: A British rock band known for their diverse musical styles and the incredible vocals of Freddie Mercury.
6. **The Who**: A British band that pioneered the rock opera format and produced hits like "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
7. **U2**: An Irish band with a long career, known for their anthemic sound and socially conscious lyrics.
8. **Nirvana**: An American band that popularized the grunge movement in the 1990s with albums like "Nevermind" and "In Utero."
9. **Guns N' Roses**: An American hard rock band that achieved massive success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with hits like "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle."
10. **Radiohead**: A British band known for their innovative and experimental approach to rock music, with albums like "OK Computer" and "Kid A."

There are many other bands that could easily make this list, and opinions will vary. The top 10 rock bands of all time can differ based on individual taste and the criteria used to evaluate them.


ChatGPT4 is UK stooge.


ChatGPT has a different take...

It's difficult to definitively rank the top 10 rock bands in history, as there are so many great bands with different styles and influences. However, here are 10 iconic rock bands that have had a significant impact on the genre:

1. The Beatles - Known as the "Fab Four," The Beatles are one of the most famous and influential rock bands of all time, with hits like "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," and "Yesterday."

2. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin formed in the late 1960s and became one of the most successful and influential rock bands of the 1970s, with hits like "Stairway to Heaven," "Kashmir," and "Whole Lotta Love."

3. The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones are one of the longest-running rock bands in history, with hits like "Satisfaction," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "Brown Sugar."

4. Pink Floyd - Pink Floyd is known for their psychedelic sound and conceptual albums like "The Wall" and "Dark Side of the Moon," which have become some of the best-selling albums of all time.

5. AC/DC - AC/DC is a hard rock band known for their high-energy performances and hits like "Highway to Hell," "Back in Black," and "Thunderstruck."

6. Queen - Queen is a British rock band known for their flamboyant performances and hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," and "Somebody to Love."

7. The Who - The Who is a British rock band known for their energetic live performances and hits like "My Generation," "Baba O'Riley," and "Won't Get Fooled Again."

8. Guns N' Roses - Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band known for their iconic hits like "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Paradise City," and "Welcome to the Jungle."

9. Metallica - Metallica is an American heavy metal band known for their fast-paced, aggressive sound and hits like "Enter Sandman," "Master of Puppets," and "One."

10. Nirvana - Nirvana is an American rock band known for their grunge sound and hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Come As You Are," and "Lithium."

Note that this is just one possible list and there are many other great rock bands that could be included.

Man you are threatened by everything.

 

[Picklerick 2.0]

Not much respect for Jordan. To me he was a product of advertising and mega endorsement before the game itself. I had conversations with Joey Crawford when Jordan broke in and the mandate was let this guy have the calls, he's going to transform the game and save a dying sport. They built a whole new NBA around him and his talent was no better than Magic or Bird at that time. Most people don't know the half of it.

I'll give ya the change without argument knowing it was a cosmetic change and not a rule change. I really don't have anything bad about Shaq or his play and am not trying to belittle any achievements or asterisk any awards. Lets just say we have reached an understanding and loved watching the game.

So they just chose to give some random guy endorsements and advertising and this random dude just became the man we know today as Micheal Jordan? The absolute luck of this random person being picked and him suddenly being able to dunk from the free throw line, etc etc is astounding.