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chappee11
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Are there any names in the NBA today as good as Tree Rollins? I strongly doubt it.
That’s the biggest “what if” from my childhood. Bias looked like he was going to be a legit superstar. Everyone seemed to think so. The Celtics didn’t just lose him, but also Reggie Lewis who was an all-star type in his own right. The Celtics weren’t able to reload the talent as Bird-Parish-McHale aged out. Bias could have reversed the whole process on his own.I wonder how the EC would’ve been affected if Len Bias had lived. I recall Bird stated he would’ve retired earlier soon had Bias worked out.
Could move his feet but he wasn’t quick on them that’s why he perfected the hookKareem is not the example you want.
He was highly skilled and he could move his feet. If he grew up in today’s era you don’t think he would be able to shoot the 3?
My guess is Kareem would be a more athletic Jokic if he played today. Might even be more dominant.
Guys like Shaq would be hurt by modern rules.
Hakeem, Kareem, David Robinson, Ewing etc would still be great players. Because they were skilled enough to be focal points of an offense while also being forces defensively (maybe not so much Ewing on that one).
The Showtime era was so awesome.Something didn't sound right about the Bulls so I looked some info up.
They weren't a threat in '86, finished 8th.
They didn't become a force in the east until '87-'88. Finished 3rd and that was MJ's first above .500 season and Pippen's rookie year.
But you brought back alotta memories with your comment. I remember all those good teams and players from the 80's. And yes I still hate Showtime.
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I remember him....big man for the Atlanta Hawks.Are there any names in the NBA today as good as Tree Rollins? I strongly doubt it.
I did a whole thread on great NBA names and he’s on there for sure. Today the names aren’t as fun but there’s a couple. Giannis Antetokoumpo, Bol Bol, Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bam AdebayoAre there any names in the NBA today as good as Tree Rollins? I strongly doubt it.
Yeah, the nicknames of yesteryear were definitely more fun. I liked Dr. Dunkenstein.
Slim reaper and stifle tower are elite nicknames for todays league
Right in my wheelhouse. I actually know all these guys. Your previous list looked like a bunch of good scrabble names to me and little else.We’re talking actual names though. Like World B Free or Metta World Peace or God Shammgod or Uwe Blab
You seem like one of those types where only the stuff they grew up on has value.Right in my wheelhouse. I actually know all these guys. Your previous list looked like a bunch of good scrabble names to me and little else.
I had an Uwe Blab basketball card. It amused me to no end.We’re talking actual names though. Like World B Free or Metta World Peace or God Shammgod or Uwe Blab
That’s the biggest “what if” from my childhood. Bias looked like he was going to be a legit superstar. Everyone seemed to think so. The Celtics didn’t just lose him, but also Reggie Lewis who was an all-star type in his own right. The Celtics weren’t able to reload the talent as Bird-Parish-McHale aged out. Bias could have reversed the whole process on his own.
You seem like one of those types where only the stuff they grew up on has value.
Ok boomerDon't know how old @chappee11 is...but I know the stuff I grew up on was the best stuff.
We’re talking actual names though. Like World B Free or Metta World Peace or God Shammgod or Uwe Blab