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  1. javal_lon

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    Same ol **** , just a different day!!!!
     
    #41 javal_lon, Aug 10, 2011
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    Why would you go with Eaton when you can have Walton?
     
    #42 rimrocker, Aug 11, 2011
  3. McGradyPwns

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    PG: Steve Kerr (Jason Kidd)
    SG: Danny Ainge (Jeff Hornacek)
    SF: Dan Majerle (Hedo Turkoglu)
    PF: Tom Gugliotta (Louis Amundson)
    C: Tom Chambers (Joe Kleine)
     
    #43 McGradyPwns, Aug 11, 2011
  4. Damion Laverne

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    Eaton was more consistent (and more healthy) and was a great shot-blocker.
     
    #44 Damion Laverne, Aug 11, 2011
  5. mrjohn

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    Good point on dream team but how good was comp? Play in competitive games? Also bosh, wade, James played well on their reincarnation dream team too.

    My adjustment would be zone. I'd rather have Magic dominate the touches for your team then make those adjustment u suggested.
     
    #45 mrjohn, Aug 11, 2011
  6. djjamieh

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    PG=Nash
    SG=Jordan
    SF=Lebron
    PF=Chamberlain
    C=Olajuwon
     
    #46 djjamieh, Aug 11, 2011
  7. wekko368

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    The level of competition doesn't really matter since you were talking about alpha/support roles. I mentioned the Dream Team to prove that Bird/Magic/Jordan could play well together.

    Zone isnt really an adjustment. If you single cover Magic with Kidd, Magic will score almost every time. If you double, Magic will find the open player. If you have a soft double, Magic will attack to force the secondary defender to make a decision.
     
    #47 wekko368, Aug 11, 2011
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    Magic
    Jordan
    Bird
    Olajuwon
    Russell
     
    #48 Preston27, Aug 11, 2011
  9. Showtyme11

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    Pistol Pete
    Jordan
    Orlando T-Mac
    Dirk
    Hakeem

    This team has it all, what team can beat this one?
     
    #49 Showtyme11, Aug 11, 2011
  10. mrjohn

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    I have to respectfully disagree to your points. In big games, the best want to be the alpha dog. When your playing a lesser opponent, you don't feel the need or even be worthwhile to be aggressive. In a game like this, against 5 HOF, It would be interesting to see some of the GOAT scorers sit around and watch Magic.

    I don't understand how single coverage to zone is not an adjustment.

    And regardless, if you want to negate magics greatest strength - passing And not utilize Jordan as your primary weapon I would be happy with that. I would also pressure the ball as it comes up the court, milking the clock. And mix up some fronting on him.
     
    #50 mrjohn, Aug 11, 2011
  11. Alvin Choo

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    If you are talking team players then

    Magic
    Reggie
    Bird
    Duncan
    Russell

    And I just like the idea of a Detroit team who always epitomize on Team

    Isiah
    Billups
    Hill
    Rasheed Wallace
    Laimbeer

    But at the end of it all the core of best team ever and the best 2 man duo ever will make up my TEAM of All time.

    Drexler
    Jordan
    Pippen
    Rodman
    Hakeem
     
    #51 Alvin Choo, Aug 12, 2011
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    I'll assume you're referring to Jordan since Magic/Bird have always put their teams first. If you recall, Jordan deferred to Kerr and Paxson to hit crucial shots in the finals. Jordan was highly competitive. I'm certain he would sacrifice part of his game if it meant beating a tough opponent.

    Why don't you detail exactly why you think zone will be effective?

    Magic's greatest strength is his size. And it would be fully utilized.

    Milking the clock? Sounds like you're being pretty dismissive about the GOAT PG.

    Fronting would be highly ineffective. Magic has significant height advantage over Kidd. The entry passer would simply need to lob the ball over Kidd's head and Magic would have a clear path to the basket.
     
    #52 wekko368, Aug 12, 2011
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    Gary Payton
    Michael Jordan
    Prime Artest
    Tim Duncan
    Hakeem

    Ben Wallace
    Mutombo
    Battier

    This team is only allowed to play defense and nothing else lololol
     
    #53 apollo33, Aug 12, 2011
  14. Asian Sensation

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    You're fired!
     
    #54 Asian Sensation, Aug 12, 2011
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    This is mine too, shocked only you and Alvin mentioned Russell. Russell is one of the best teamplayers and defenders ever.
     
    #55 Yung-T, Aug 12, 2011
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    if everyone is in there prime i'd choose

    Pg - Tracy Mcgrady

    Sg - Kobe Bryant

    Sf - Lebron James

    Pf - Dennis Rodman

    C - Hakeem Olajuwon

    2 Amazing Playmakers with court vision in lebron and tmac

    the only person who would really want the attention is kobe

    speedwise, amazing speed all over.

    post game. psh please.

    defense. no problem.
     
    #56 Rocketboi, Aug 12, 2011
  17. Prince

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    Legends:

    Magic
    MJ
    Bird
    Sir Charles
    Olajuwon

    Active:

    Derek Rose
    Kobe
    LBJ
    Scola
    Dwight Howard
     
    #57 Prince, Aug 12, 2011
  18. Shaq2Yao

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    Magic
    Jordan
    Bird
    Hakeem
    Shaq

    Nobody can stop this lineup.
     
    #58 Shaq2Yao, Aug 12, 2011
  19. Dairy Ashford

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    1) Magic Johnson
    2) Allen Iverson - Most athletic guard ever, and I think Johnson has the right combination of leadership, passing skills and personal affability to get the most out of him.
    3) Scottie Pippen - Prototypical Swingman for the Modern Era
    4) Karl Malone - Same comments as Pippen, particulary due to workout regimen and being a 20-10 guy for twenty years.
    5) Shaquille O'Neal - Olajuwon's peak was prettier to watch, but O'Neals was more dominant.
     
    #59 Dairy Ashford, Aug 12, 2011
  20. JMAD21

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    PG:Me
    SG:MJ
    SF:Me
    PF:Me
    C:Me

    Head Coach: Me
     
    #60 JMAD21, Aug 12, 2011
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