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Which small forward had the best turnaround jumper?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by pippendagimp, Sep 15, 2009.

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Which small forward had the best turnaround jumper?

  1. Alex English

    5 vote(s)
    5.9%

  2. Jamal Mashburn

    9 vote(s)
    10.6%

  3. Detlef Schrempf

    5 vote(s)
    5.9%

  4. Adrian Dantley

    2 vote(s)
    2.4%

  5. James Worthy

    2 vote(s)
    2.4%

  6. Larry Bird

    48 vote(s)
    56.5%

  7. Mark Aguirre

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Bernard King

    5 vote(s)
    5.9%

  9. Other

    9 vote(s)
    10.6%
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  1. pippendagimp

    pippendagimp Member

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    man is the offseason too damn long
     
    #1 pippendagimp, Sep 15, 2009
  2. rimrocker

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    In his prime, which was too short, you couldn't do better than Bernard King.
     
    #2 rimrocker, Sep 15, 2009
  3. ArtisGilmore

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    I think "turnaround jumper" is a bit too restrictive and slightly vague, if a player posts up, gets the ball, faces up, and shoots the jumper, is that a turnaround jumper? Not strictly, but it is almost the same. I think if we consider jump shots taken from post up position, then Bird is the clear winner; he could create his shot and make it however he wanted from the wing isolation or the low post.
     
    #3 ArtisGilmore, Sep 15, 2009
  4. pippendagimp

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    you're right i did leave it a little too vague......but my intention was to consider Turnaround J more as a one-on-one play with the ball, which somehow ended up creating separation from the defender......whether it be via schrempf's length & height, worthy's quickness, aguirre's/dantley's rump roast behinds, alex english' hollow chest, etc

    i meant only true Turnaround J's like Hakeem's pet move when he was iso'ed.......these seemed to be king's and mashburn's go-to moves also - as opposed to bird's usual step-back or catch-turn-and-shoot J's...

    also those who voted "other" - please specify who!
     
    #4 pippendagimp, Sep 15, 2009
  5. Tom Bombadillo

    Tom Bombadillo Member

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    I am a HUGE fan of Grant Hill's mid-range game.


    But, Imma have to go with Larry legend.
     
    #5 Tom Bombadillo, Sep 15, 2009
  6. MadMax

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    where's Vinnie Johnson?
     
    #6 MadMax, Sep 15, 2009
  7. No Worries

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    I don't think he played SF ;)
     
    #7 No Worries, Sep 15, 2009
  8. juicystream

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    Michael Jordan(The Wizards Version).
     
    #8 juicystream, Sep 15, 2009
  9. durvasa

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    I wasn't watching basketball thought most of the 80s, but I assume Larry Bird would be a safe answer?
     
    #9 durvasa, Sep 15, 2009
  10. MayoRocket

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    No love for Xavier McDaniel?
     
    #10 MayoRocket, Sep 15, 2009
  11. FLASH21

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    Where's Miller Time? :p
     
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  12. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    great list of names. functionality, I'd have to go with Dantley, meaning he will truly back his man down and get off great shots.

    hard to argue against Bird though, such a natural shooter, like Dirk is today.
     
    #12 pgabriel, Sep 15, 2009
  13. nolimitnp

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    i voted Mashburn because he is the only one I ever saw play live.
     
    #13 nolimitnp, Sep 15, 2009
  14. Codman

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    Mash was pretty nasty for a few years. Too bad injuries ended his career early.
     
    #14 Codman, Sep 15, 2009
  15. RedRedemption

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    I consider Tracy McGrady's turnaround jumper to be the best-looking. Not the most efficient, but it is something to watch...

    P.S. Orlando-day turnarounds. Not the 2 inch vertical turn arounds he puts up now.
     
    #15 RedRedemption, Sep 15, 2009
  16. jcee15

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    Sam Casell has a great step back fade-away, although he's a 1-2 combo.
     
    #16 jcee15, Sep 15, 2009
  17. vcchlw

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    I know the answer is obvious, but I like Detlef Schrempf's game.
     
    #17 vcchlw, Sep 15, 2009
  18. albuster

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    Agree. Dantley was the best considering his height was a stretched 6'5". He also had a variety of turn around jumpers plus he always gets fouled doing them.
     
    #18 albuster, Sep 15, 2009
  19. rimrocker

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  20. Ariza4MVP

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    larry bird...hands down
     
    #20 Ariza4MVP, Sep 15, 2009
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