So I finally got an assumption correct.... lol Did you miss the main point on purpose? Hakeem had players, but how long did it last? Injuries, drug suspensions, etc. Drexler and Barkley were both short-lived and both past their prime. A guy like Duncan never had to worry about teammates. He's played with 2 very good players for almost 15 seasons. Bird had Parish and McHale for 10 years. MJ-Pippen lasted 10+ years. Russell's help was ridiculous. Hakeem had the worse teammates (considering everything) of any Top 10er. Respect. Also, give credit to that one particular '13er who dropped some knowledge about Barkley in the OP. _______________ This is my favorite video of Hakeem's moves. Shows each one multiple times in a row, so you see how each defender failed on the same move. Pretty cool seeing them broken down like that. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/22O2lApCBBs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> 1:15 1:33 4:35 Some of the best moves ever on an NBA court. And look who he did them against. All Hail Dream!!!!
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/22O2lApCBBs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "oh man! The only shot he hadn't tried yet: a blind back hand" Most of those highlights are from the playoffs, but interestingly he had the same ridiculous moves or even better in the regular season
People think it was a conspiracy that the rockets players got banned for cocaine . The nba wanted the Lakers vs Celtics ratings . the rockets scared the league
I wish Wilt at least played in Dream's era right alongside. Wilt can do 160lb bicep curls. 160lbs per an arm. Wilt need to battle a prime Shaq, Ewing, Dream, Robinson, Bill Lambeer hack attacks, and if he was doing what he did against the other guys of his era. Wilt > Dream and Russell and it's not debatable.
Funny you mention that quote at the end... one of my favorites too. 2:22 is video game-ish 8:33 he looks like Jim Brown busting through the line. Wouldn't be surprised... Houston gets hating on often.
Not debatable, and 160 lb curls is your defense? Lol Are you one of those people who also thinks Ali would have no chance beating Tyson in their prime?
He also played team handball back in Laos as a teen. You would think that would help his footwork too.
