[HeroesNeverTap]

The early 90s New Jersey Nets. Derrick Coleman, Kenny Anderson, and Drazen Petrovic were a sick trio but after the tragic death of Petrovic things fell apart.

DC had a good career but didn't quite live up to his potential. You hear that Michael Beasley?

[bunzo]

Originally Posted by Saku4me

It was politics. The USSR/Russia didn't allow Sabonis to come and play in the US.

Yeah, politics and injuries did him in, but he was a stud. I'm not claiming HOF but he would have been a multiple NBA All-Star, at the least.

[bunzo]

Originally Posted by HeroesNeverTap

The early 90s New Jersey Nets. Derrick Coleman, Kenny Anderson, and Drazen Petrovic were a sick trio but after the tragic death of Petrovic things fell apart.
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DC had a good career but didn't quite live up to his potential. You hear that Michael Beasley?

Great call, I was thinking Petrovic as well. Come to think about it, that trio was sick, much like the "3 J's" for Dallas. It just didn't pan out.

[fu-noob]

Originally Posted by Too $hort

shaq to me is the best center to ever play,who could honestly stop the guy in the post ? I'm sure sabonis could have been on the same level or better,he had hops at 7'3 and was the most athletic 7'3 guy to ever play the game,I could say his ability was 50% gone by the time he was a blazer.when you watch how he played in the 80's vs the mid to late 90's their is a big difference in ability,He moved and jumped like a small foward but was 7'3

Hakeem toyed with him a bit. Olajuwon is the greatest center ever, and easily one of the best players of all time.

[fu-noob]

David Thompson

[Triangle Choke]

Havent read the whole thread, but Mark Price was one of the most underrated PGs in the history of the NBA. Think Steve Nash but with defense:

[Titus001]

Originally Posted by fu-noob

Hakeem toyed with him a bit. Olajuwon is the greatest center ever, and easily one of the best players of all time.

I expect a long time all star to toy with a new center that was 2 years into his career.

The best center of all time... Karreem>>>>>>>>> Olajuwan

Prime Shaq> Olajuwon

[qpcs]

David Robinson is an all time great that is not mentioned often.

[Saku4me]

Originally Posted by Titus001

I expect a long time all star to toy with a new center that was 2 years into his career.

The best center of all time... Karreem>>>>>>>>> Olajuwan

Prime Shaq> Olajuwon

Agreed. Here's what 20 respected ESPN/NBA/Scouts Inc writers voted as the top 10 greatest centers of all time.


1. Kareem
2. Chamberlain
3. Russell
4. Shaq
5. Olajuwon
6. Malone
7. Walton
8. Robinson
9. Mikan
10. Ewing
ESPN.com - NBA - DAILY DIME: SPECIAL EDITION The game's greatest giants ever

[fu-noob]

Originally Posted by Titus001

I expect a long time all star to toy with a new center that was 2 years into his career.

The best center of all time... Karreem>>>>>>>>> Olajuwan

Prime Shaq> Olajuwon

If you want to value players pertaining to how well they did in their era, Russell is a no brainer. If you want to examine the players individual skills? No one touches Olajuwon. Had the footwork of an athletic forward, was much better defensively than Shaq, and spread the floor a lot more.



Just look at 1:10. It was unbelievable what he was capable of at over 7 feet.