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Cloning a team

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by DFW_Rockets_Fan, Feb 8, 2004.

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  1. DFW_Rockets_Fan

    DFW_Rockets_Fan Member

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    Here is an NBA sci-fi question for you. Let's assume you could clone a player multiple times, so that all 5 players on the court were the same person. What individual would make the best "team"?

    For all time, I would pick Bird, because I always thought he had the best all around game. Although I could make good arguments for Jordan, Magic and many others.

    For current players, I would go with McGrady or Bryant.

    Any thoughts?
     
    #1 DFW_Rockets_Fan, Feb 8, 2004
  2. oldman

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    i would go with oscar robertson or magic johnson all time. for current players i would say kg.
     
    #2 oldman, Feb 8, 2004
  3. xiki

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    Magic, hands down.

    Contemporary players? Either KG or Kobe. Maybe Kidd.
     
    #3 xiki, Feb 8, 2004
  4. SmeggySmeg

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    Past Players - Dr J, Oscar, Magic

    Current - KG

    a whole team of Steve's would be sweet to... but not sure this bbs could handle it ;)
     
    #4 SmeggySmeg, Feb 8, 2004
  5. Clutch

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    Cloning Francis may be the only way to get Steve pissed that he's not passing the ball.
     
    #5 Clutch, Feb 8, 2004
  6. StevieFlight3

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    Past- Magic

    Present-KG
     
    #6 StevieFlight3, Feb 8, 2004
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    past: the big O

    present: KG or Duncan.
     
    #7 steddinotayto, Feb 8, 2004
  8. Lil Pun

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    Very good point there Clutch! :D
     
    #8 Lil Pun, Feb 8, 2004
  9. fadeaway

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    A team of Iversons would be pretty fun. Also, can you imagine the passes you'd see on a team full of Stocktons?
     
    #9 fadeaway, Feb 8, 2004
  10. Roc Paint

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    Past- Bird, Jordan

    Present- KG, Stevie
     
    #10 Roc Paint, Feb 8, 2004
  11. StupidMoniker

    StupidMoniker I lost a bet

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    Past: Wilt, he was also a track star so he should keep up. He also led the league in assists so passing should not be an issue. Scoring, rebounding, defense. The only problem would be in FT shooting.

    Present: It has to be Garnett. I think Duncan is better, but I don't think he is fast enough to be everyone on the team. McGrady would be an interesting team as well.
     
    #11 StupidMoniker, Feb 9, 2004
  12. ZRB

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    Hakeem in his prime. Second choice would be Jordan.
     
    #12 ZRB, Feb 9, 2004
  13. yipengzhao

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    i like larry bird.

    kg would be okay too.

    team of kidds will have no post game or spot up shooting, a team of duncans will struggle to bring the ball up.
     
    #13 yipengzhao, Feb 9, 2004
  14. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Magic.
     
    #14 PhiSlammaJamma, Feb 9, 2004
  15. Easy

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    Maybe finally when he said "we" played poorly, he actually meant "I." :D
     
    #15 Easy, Feb 9, 2004
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    I like KG too.. I think Dirk would be a good choice too. Even though he doesnt post up he can dribble shoot and pass.

    J
     
    #16 room4rentsf, Feb 9, 2004
  17. GreenVegan76

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    All-time? Larry Mafreakin Bird. The Basketball Jesus is my favorite player, and he could do it all. In fantasy circles, he may have been the first C/F/G.

    Current player would have to be KG. By a fair margin. Dude is a straight-up freak.
     
    #17 GreenVegan76, Feb 9, 2004
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    I want a team of Scottie PIppin in his prime!!
     
    #18 pchan, Feb 9, 2004
  19. SmeggySmeg

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    i was gonna originally say that would be the only way for him to become truely unselfish ;)
     
    #19 SmeggySmeg, Feb 9, 2004
  20. thumbs

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    DFW_Rockets_Fan, good to see you post again! Okay, if all five players are the same, then you must have someone tall enough to play center and handle the ball well enough to play point. Magic Johnson is the only player ever to play all five positions in one game. For all their game, Jordan, Francis, McGrady etc. would be too short and centers like Kareem, the Dream etc. not good enough as ball handlers and outside shooters. Therefore, present day, I would go with Tim Duncan and for the past I would go with Larry Bird.
     
    #20 thumbs, Feb 9, 2004
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