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Choose One All-Time Rocket to Defend Lebron

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by lnchan, Sep 27, 2020.

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  1. vick

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    The refs.
     
    #21 vick, Sep 27, 2020
  2. jimmyv281

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    Prime Ron Artest has biggest chances. Hakeem is too tall, prime LeBron (probably the only player I can honestly write that) would blow past him. There's chance Ron Artest will **** with his head because athletically still he stands no chance with Bron
     
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  4. Dr of Dunk

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    When y'all pick these defenders, keep in mind that LeBrawn weighs about 250-260 (conservatively speaking). Robert Horry coming into the league was probably 220. Karl Malone was 250-260 maybe. Pippen was probably 220. Battier was probably 215-220? Hakeem coming into the league was around 235 and probably left around what? 250? A peak Ron Artest trying to guard him would have been interesting, though. But then Lebron now isn't as fluid as he was when he was young -- he's more of a brute now than he was then.
     
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    Moses malone is one of the guys I'd love to see on lebron. That guy was a bruiser. Lebrons groin would hurt after 10 mins.
     
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    Are we saying Lebron couldn't leave the post area? Because if he did, Moses has no chance. lol.
     
    #26 Dr of Dunk, Sep 27, 2020
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    Are we talking about players if they were in their primes?

    If that's the case, Dwight Howard would be the best defender on 'Bron. I think prime Howard could move with LeBron and is probably the strongest Rocket.
     
    #29 Juxtaposed Jolt, Sep 27, 2020
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    Who's our most impact flopper?... That'll be my pick
     
    #30 javal_lon, Sep 27, 2020
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    Would have liked to seen prime Rodman.. tripping and falling down with him... the worm.
     
    #31 jimmyv281, Sep 27, 2020
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    Chuck Wagon. Outside of Hakeem, Chuck was the best defender to ever play here. He literally shut YOU DOWN regardless of who you were
     
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    Ty Lue.
     
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    Horry or Indiana Artest.
     
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    The Dream def but if not him Metta World War.
     
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    I'd trade for 2011 jj barrea.

    The LeBron stopper.
     
    #37 blahblehblah, Sep 27, 2020
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    Luc was the best defender I've seen in a Rocket uniform. Perfect size and speed for any position. Better than Shane and Artest.
     
    #38 Tankeio, Sep 27, 2020
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    I guess a good place to start would be the best defender in Rockets history, Hakeem.

    But as far as wing defenders, I'd go Artest.
     
    #39 mfastx, Sep 27, 2020
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    Shane!
     
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