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2nd Best NBA player Ever

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by 123Rockets, May 21, 2012.

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Who is the 2nd best player of all-time?

  1. Magic Johnson

    52 vote(s)
    24.5%

  2. Larry Bird

    9 vote(s)
    4.2%

  3. Bill Russel

    6 vote(s)
    2.8%

  4. Wilt Chamberlain

    27 vote(s)
    12.7%

  5. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    19 vote(s)
    9.0%

  6. Hakeem Olajuwon

    56 vote(s)
    26.4%

  7. Kobe Bryant

    25 vote(s)
    11.8%

  8. Shaquille O'Neal

    2 vote(s)
    0.9%

  9. Tim Duncan

    9 vote(s)
    4.2%

  10. Other

    7 vote(s)
    3.3%
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  1. 123Rockets

    123Rockets Member

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    Just wondering, who do you guys think is the 2nd best player of all time. Obviously, MJ is number one. Lock or merge if already posted. And, why is that player the 2nd best?:grin:
     
    #1 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
  2. dachuda86

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    Kobe.
     
    #2 dachuda86, May 21, 2012
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    Matt Maloney
     
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  4. 123Rockets

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    Why? You think he is better than Magic, Bird, Russel, Wilt etc?
     
    #4 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
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    I am actually very surprised right now? Kobe over Magic, Larry, Bill, Wilt, Kareem, Hakeem?
     
    #5 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    I'm not sure Kobe is even the 2nd best Laker of all-time.
     
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    This.
     
    #7 davidio840, May 21, 2012
  8. 123Rockets

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    I'm with you. I personally picked Magic as the 2nd best layer all-time? But Kobe? Really?
     
    #8 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
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    Magic, could make case for Kareem and Russell also.
     
    #9 Sigmund, May 21, 2012
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    Veeeeeery Interesting...I didn't think Kobe would get a vote...
     
    #10 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
  11. ceonwuka

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    Gotta go with Magic.

    5 titles against great competition.
    3 Finals MVPs
    3 MVPs.

    All by the age of 31.

    If he hadn't had to retire from his HIV infection he may have had a few more. He went to the Finals against the Bulls the summer before he was diagnosed with HIV.

    He came back in 96' for half a season and put up 14 points and 7 dimes.

    People put way too much emphasis on points. Magic's all around impact on the game is truly amazing. On 50% shooting at that. Truly made everyone around him better. If there is any player in the modern era who has a chance at being declared better than MJ it would be him.
     
    #11 ceonwuka, May 21, 2012
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    Where's LeBron?
     
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  13. 123Rockets

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    I'm with ya. Magic was 2nd greatest.
     
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    Really???:eek::rolleyes:
     
    #14 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
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    wow. Just saw the results... Kobe?

    He's nice but not that nice. He's top 10 for sure.
     
    #15 ceonwuka, May 21, 2012
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    Wow these results are stupid. Kobe? Lol.
     
    #16 ihatekobe, May 21, 2012
  17. 123Rockets

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    I'm speechless...Kobe!?!?!
    This is my list.
    1. MJ
    2. Magic
    3. Bird
    4. Kobe
    5. Bill
    6. Wilt
    7. Kareem
    8. Hakeem
    9. Shaq
    10. Duncan
     
    #17 123Rockets, May 21, 2012
  18. supdudes

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    I voted Kobe, because I like Kobe. :p
     
    #18 supdudes, May 21, 2012
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    I want to say Dream, but I went with KAJ. Obviously had great teammates for every one of his titles, but I give him the edge because of his longevity as a dominant big man.
     
    #19 juicystream, May 21, 2012
  20. ceonwuka

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    The 92 Lakers minus Magic went 43-39 a year after making the Finals.

    The 94 Bulls minus MJ went 55-27....


    Im just saying....

    I'll accept MJ is number 1 with the hype and the flair to match but it's really closer than people think.


    Look at the roster for that 91 Lakers team the Bulls beat. Outside of James Worthy they were quite average and it showed the next year.
     
    #20 ceonwuka, May 21, 2012
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