Most balanced team in NBA history?

[CodeBreaker]

What's the most balanced team we have seen in NBA history?


For me, the 04 Pistons get this:

PG - Chauncey Billups (Floor general, can hit outside shots, controls the tempo)
SG - Richard Hamilton (Scorer, can shoot off the dribble or off a pass, mid-range or outside)
SF - Tayshaun Prince (Defensive perimeter glue guy that can shoot or drive)
PF - Rasheed Wallace (Had great low-post game, low-post defender and can spread the floor)
C - Ben Wallace (Shot-blocker, paint-defender, elite rebounder)

This team shared the ball, and they knew their roles, and executed like a machine. A living proof that you don't need any superstar to win the chip. It's all about TEAM effort.

 

[jon2tanman]

86 Celtics or the 87 Lakers.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

For the most part you do need a Superstar, chances of a team winning without one is 1 out of 100. Pistons didi it, but let's not forget you have some future hall of famers on there, Chauncy, Rasheed, Ben IMO.

And keep in mind they blew the 2005 finals vs the Spurs.

 

[tlance]

For the most part you do need a Superstar, chances of a team winning without one is 1 out of 100. Pistons didi it, but let's not forget you have some future hall of famers on there, Chauncy, Rasheed, Ben IMO.

And keep in mind they blew the 2005 finals vs the Spurs.

Not only that,

The East was weak. Basically like now minus LeBron and Cleveland. The Lakers imploded in the Finals and there the Super Team era didn't start until a couple years later.

Unless Silver or some future commissioner is successful in installing legislation that prohibits Super teams, we may never see a champ like those Pistons again.

 

[bksballer89]

Not only that,

The East was weak. Basically like now minus LeBron and Cleveland. The Lakers imploded in the Finals and there the Super Team era didn't start until a couple years later.

Unless Silver or some future commissioner is successful in installing legislation that prohibits Super teams, we may never see a champ like those Pistons again.

The 41-41 Heat made the 2nd round and nearly took the pacers out

 

[CodeBreaker]

For the most part you do need a Superstar, chances of a team winning without one is 1 out of 100. Pistons didi it, but let's not forget you have some future hall of famers on there, Chauncy, Rasheed, Ben IMO.

And keep in mind they blew the 2005 finals vs the Spurs.

They could arguably be hall of famers solely because of that championship run. I doubt they will tho. Without it, no. They are clearly not superstars.

But we're talking about most balanced team here so I picked them because they didn't rely on one superstar to carry the load. Different player shined on different nights.

I wanna know which team is the most balanced to you.

 

[msgkings322]

What's the most balanced team we have seen in NBA history?


For me, the 04 Pistons get this:

PG - Chauncey Billups (Floor general, can hit outside shots, controls the tempo)
SG - Richard Hamilton (Scorer, can shoot off the dribble or off a pass, mid-range or outside)
SF - Tayshaun Prince (Defensive perimeter glue guy that can shoot or drive)
PF - Rasheed Wallace (Had great low-post game, low-post defender and can spread the floor)
C - Ben Wallace (Shot-blocker, paint-defender, elite rebounder)

This team shared the ball, and they knew their roles, and executed like a machine. A living proof that you don't need any superstar to win the chip. It's all about TEAM effort.

It's a good choice, as they were the only team to win a championship without a Hall of Fame player on the team. Speaks to good coaching, and total teamwork (and balance).

But they are a major exception, the rule is you absolutely DO need a HOFer, and these days really 2+

 

[msgkings322]

For the most part you do need a Superstar, chances of a team winning without one is 1 out of 100. Pistons didi it, but let's not forget you have some future hall of famers on there, Chauncy, Rasheed, Ben IMO.

And keep in mind they blew the 2005 finals vs the Spurs.

None of those players are making the Hall.

 

[CodeBreaker]

It's a good choice, as they were the only team to win a championship without a Hall of Fame player on the team. Speaks to good coaching, and total teamwork (and balance).

But they are a major exception, the rule is you absolutely DO need a HOFer

So which team could be the most balanced for you?

 

[msgkings322]

So which team could be the most balanced for you?

Might be them. Those 80s Lakers and Celtics had quality guys at all positions too. The current Warriors are as good an integrated team as any in history, not sure if "balanced" is the word without a strong center but they are proving you don't need one.

 

[CodeBreaker]

Might be them. Those 80s Lakers and Celtics had quality guys at all positions too. The current Warriors are as good an integrated team as any in history, not sure if "balanced" is the word without a strong center but they are proving you don't need one.

Since you mentioned that a HOF is needed, how about the 2014 Spurs, what do you think?

 

[DJ Fieri]

A living proof that you don't need any superstar to win the chip. It's all about TEAM effort.

It's also very RARE. Most title teams have a couple superstars....

 

[DJ Fieri]

1983-1984 Lakers

Jabbar, 21.5ppg
Magic, 17.6ppg
Wilkes, 17.3ppg
Worthy, 14.5ppg
McAdoo, 13.1ppg
Scott, 10.6ppg
Mcgee, 9.8ppg
Cooper, 9ppg

 

[mrwallace2ku]

77' Blazers…they had 2 b balanced. Walton healthy for 2 years was outstanding.

 

[DJ Fieri]

1986-1987 Lakers

Magic, 23.9ppg
Worthy, 19.4ppg
Jabbar, 17.5ppg
Scott, 17ppg
Green, 10.8ppg
Cooper, 10.5ppg
Mychal Thompson, 10.1ppg

 

[DJ Fieri]

1987-1988 Lakers were pretty balanced also......you get the idea.

Lakers, baby!!!!

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

None of those players are making the Hall.

I can see Chauncy, and Rasheed getting in. Remember when Rasheed was with the Blazers? he was one of the best power fowards in the league in his prime. They both had good careers.

 

[CodeBreaker]

I can see Chauncy, and Rasheed getting in. Remember when Rasheed was with the Blazers? he was one of the best power fowards in the league in his prime. They both had good careers.

No chance. Ben Wallace who was the heart and soul of the Pistons isn't even a HOF, what's the reason behind Billups getting in. Sheed was one of the best PF during his Blazers days but that doesn't make you HOF, just being a great player isn't the key.

 

[trojanfan12]

No chance. Ben Wallace who was the heart and soul of the Pistons isn't even a HOF, what's the reason behind Billups getting in. Sheed was one of the best PF during his Blazers days but that doesn't make you HOF, just being a great player isn't the key.

Probably not first ballot, but Mr. Big Shot and Sheed will be in. Ben is a little iffy, imo.

 

[msgkings322]

Since you mentioned that a HOF is needed, how about the 2014 Spurs, what do you think?

Um, Kawhi Leonard and Tim Duncan are locks for the HOF, and probably so are Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.

Are you kidding?