Just curious as to what this forum thinks about the most dominant type of NBA player...had an interesting discussion about it and just want to see what you all think about it. Try your hardest to be non-biased...I'm not expecting it 100%, but don't just choose athletic 7-foot type center just because of Hakeem
The type that is 7'6", with the athleticism of LeBron, the shooting touch of Ray Allen, and the post moves of Hakeem.
I don't know how that's biased. Generally, the game is easier when you get good shots around the rim. Who gets the most good shots around the rim? Athletic centers
i really think in terms of physical talent, it's gotta be dwight howard.. that size, that strength, and jumping ability, as well as agility....he is truly born to play bball.
That's a very good point. What isn't a good point is 7 foot centers are the best because Hakeem was the best. I think personally it's that 6'6-6'8 score-first, incredibly athletic at first, then declining in terms of athleticism but with an increase in finesse skills SG/SF...a la Micheal Jordan, Clyde Drexler, Kobe Bryant etc.
Besides the 7' former handball/soccer turned basketball centers, true point guards are a force, the kidds, pauls, and nashes.
1. (true) Dominant, large center, comparable to say someone, like Wilt Chamberlain (and maybe Shaq, but he is lacking in some of things below), who is much taller than everyone and much more larger and muscular...with much more tremedous physical power, yet has very complete skill set...good shooting range, a variety of shots (hooks, lay-ins, up and unders, and fadeaways), good defense, and great passing skills. 2. Athletic (and finesse)-type (dominate) center, like Olajuwon, Kareem, and David Robinson. I would say these centers are smaller men playing in bigger bodies, basically. Most can run the floor, beat other players (even smaller ones) off the dribble, beat players with speed and agility, and are mostly outstanding on defense (athletic prowess). 3. Not so athletic or so powerful big men, still yet are great centers or power forwards, such as Bill Russell, Tim Duncan, Wes Unseld, or Kevin McHale. These type of players are just very good fundamentally and know how to make the right players at the right time, and that is about it. They're not going to beat alot of players off the dribble or blow by people and overpower opponents. Still, these type of players have refined their skills so much that they don't really need to be athletic freak or an outstanding athlete. 3. Great passing point guards, I think having a great point guard can improve any teams chances of winning or succeeding in a title run. If you have a guard who can always find the open players...it just makes your offense run much more smoothly and creates easier opportunities. I don't think he has too necessarily be a great shooter or scorer, but I do think it makes him much more harder to stop...look at how much having a player, like a Kidd, Nash, KJ, Stockton or Chris Paul can increase the number of wins for a team. If you have a great passing point guard (regardless of his shooting range or scoring skills), then I think you can win most games in the regular season. I think having one instantly gives a team...great offense. 4. Point small-forwards, like Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, and Lebron James, mainly because a number of them can be anything from a facilitator (passer) who can get alot of assists, a wing-shooter, or an aggressive scorer. I would even say that these players are like point guards in a bigger body and at times a much more capable body. I also think most can be great without having the basketball in their hands.
It's a toss up between: 7-6 center with slow reaction time, bad hands, and poor leaping ability; 6-10 Flopping finesse PF who can't defend or dunk; 6-7 G/F with chronic hypochondria; 6-7 "glue" swinmgan whose value is undetectable in a box score; 6-1 PG who never met a shot he was afraid to miss.
that would be michael jordan definitely! Man 1. he got the spring in his legs, he can jump 2. his shootin was gd whther it in beyond the arc or jumpshot 3. He got post moves 4. he trash talk! It distracts the defenders
I think you have to be able to create your own shot, and bring the ball up the court.....Lebron is probably the most dominant player IMO right now. Centers can be dominant but not the most dominant because they need others to create for them. DD
7-0ish Centers, hands down.......Defense being the key reason...... Or 6-6 SG's..........out of North Carolina
gotta be point guard. if you had like a 6'10 point guard who could shoot, pass and handle at all star level and unbelievable athleticism... oh wait that's LEBRON JAMES even though he's playing small forward. I believe another player who fit that bill was named ERVIN MAGIC JOHNSON
Lebron got stomped in the finals by the most dominant type of nba player, a big around 7' who can score rebound and play D. If Lebron grows a couple more inches and becomes a dominant post defender i'll agree with you...but then he'll be more like the type of players i mentioned before.
Let's see. youre talkin about a young lebron who was like 3 years into the league and on a mediocre team?? as opposed to Tim Duncan who was a seasoned vet on a good team?? GTFO. I would take Bird, Magic, or Lebron over Duncan anyday. Duncan doesnt make other players better. Duncan doesnt have the ability to light it up from anywhere on the floor. Duncan isnt exactly the guy you want going to the foul line. Duncan could not take the championship Celtics with Pierce, KG, and the REAL RA (Ray Allen (for those of you who are slow)) to 7 games like Lebron did. Duncan wouldve lost in 5 with the same team Lebron had. you cant beat having a big point guard or point forward. ability to play 5 positions >>>> one-dimensional (Tim Duncan (some say that he plays forward but actually he always plays like a center(for those of you who are slow)))
