POLL Who will be the next face of the NBA?

[trojanfan12]

I could be convinced he belongs on that list…

Saying you'd have to be "convinced" about Shaq...

And you wonder why some here seem to think you're a troll...

 

[Mr. Friscus]

And thanks for your... approval...

Stats still matter. I didn't think LeBron was all that "charismatic either, but there ya go...

He was anointed, even non-sports fans knew who he was before his first game. Lebron was the biggest wave of anticipation in NBA history. Were you there? Did you experience it? I’m curious, because a 22 year old can’t much give an informed opinion (not saying you’re 22, but there’s a lot of NBA fans under 30 talking about Michael Jordan as if they know what the context was)

So what's your point? The guy's still a human cheat code, granted he's not yet reached his potential. Time and more games under his belt and I think it comes out in the wash...

I’m not doubting his talent and potential, but I don’t think he’ll ever reach the short list of true faces of the NBA. We can agree to disagree

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Saying you'd have to be "convinced" about Shaq...

And you wonder why some here seem to think you're a troll...

Convinced as far being on the level of Magic, Larry, Mike, Lebron? Yes.

Remember, the Lakers were getting bounced out of the playoffs with Shaq and Kobe at ease until Phil Jackson got there in 2000. It takes dominating success to be on that level.

But, looking back I probably left Shaq off unfairly.

 

[Black Adam]

He was anointed, even non-sports fans knew who he was before his first game. Lebron was the biggest wave of anticipation in NBA history. Were you there? Did you experience it? I’m curious, because a 22 year old can’t much give an informed opinion (not saying you’re 22, but there’s a lot of NBA fans under 30 talking about Michael Jordan as if they know what the context was)

I’m not doubting his talent and potential, but I don’t think he’ll ever reach the short list of true faces of the NBA. We can agree to disagree

Don't worry. I ain't under 30...

 

[trojanfan12]

Convinced as far being on the level of Magic, Larry, Mike, Lebron? Yes.

Remember, the Lakers were getting bounced out of the playoffs with Shaq and Kobe at ease until Phil Jackson got there in 2000. It takes dominating success to be on that level.

But, looking back I probably left Shaq off unfairly.

The years you picked (1999-2003) Shaq was Batman on a three-peat team and arguably the most recognizable athlete on the planet.

MJ couldn't get past the Celtics until Phil Jackson took over as HC and Scottie Pippen figured out that he was a pretty good basketball player.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

The years you picked (1999-2003) Shaq was Batman on a three-peat team and arguably the most recognizable athlete on the planet.

MJ couldn't get past the Celtics until Phil Jackson took over as HC and Scottie Pippen figured out that he was a pretty good basketball player.

I’ll say Shaq wasn’t MJ or Lebron, but you’re right

 

[trojanfan12]

I’ll say Shaq wasn’t MJ or Lebron, but you’re right

Imo, the only other player who should be in the GOAT convo besides MJ and Lebron is Kareem.

 

[BigFin]

Shaq and Kobe possibly… Iverson was never beyond basketball culture, and was never the best player in the league..

You could’ve argued AI was the best player in the NBA for a few seasons. It’s hard to compare him with guys around 7-ft tall.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

You could’ve argued AI was the best player in the NBA for a few seasons. It’s hard to compare him with guys around 7-ft tall.

I don’t think you could make that argument, you’d have to point out years.

 

[BigFin]

I don’t think you could make that argument, you’d have to point out years.

Did you watch the NBA in the early-mid 2000’s? I didn’t know an argument for AI needed further explanation.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Did you watch the NBA in the early-mid 2000’s? I didn’t know an argument for AI needed further explanation.

Yes. He was an ineffeciant volume scorer who had one amazing playoff run but was largely a demoralizing teammate who didn’t make guys around him better. Like Carmelo Anthony. As skilled as both are, I wouldn’t want either as a the foundation of my team