When I saw this kid come out of mt zion highschool, I had no idea he would turn into the player he is today.He is so long, at 6'9 can stroke it from anywhere, and plays great D.He's just been torching teams this year, and it aint because he's been getting lucky. The most amazing thing is that he could still be in college. I think he is better than, his former teammate, Vince Carter. You can argue if you want, but Tmac plays better D and has a more polished all around game. Also, he can get his shot off whenever he wants because he's usually taller than his opponents.I knew he had talent, but what he's been doing out there is ridiculous. ------------------
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I'm not sure, but I thought I read an interview with Doc Rivers where he said he can be a better Scottie Pippen (on the court, that is) than Pippen was in his best years. ------------------ "Ive seen more class at a Pig Humpin Contest ." -- moestavern19 makes headlines again, and in the process leaves little doubt as to what Saturday nights in his hometown of Lompoc, California are like.
That isn't saying much, DrofDunk. I absolutely think that Tracy is better than Carter. He just has all the tools. He scores so easily, and can dunk on the same level as Carter. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
Good enough to hurt the Rockets playoff chances by bricking 3 out of 4 free throws in the final minute against the Suns (make all 4 and its tied). ------------------ "We're not settling for just getting in the playoffs." "We want a higher seed. There's no doubt. We expect to get in."-- Steve Francis President of the Mo Taylor and Jason Collier fan club! Teams win and lose games, not individuals. Draftsource.net ClutchTown.com
I know, I was pissed about that too. I was watching the game and he freakin' bricks 3 out of 4.I really thought Orlando would beat them, but Phoenix was hot tonight. ------------------
Tracy McGrady has really impressed me this year. Even seeing him have a good season last year, I'm surprised that he's made that jump to the all-star level so quickly. ------------------
Zrb, you had me going till that....Tracy, i've not seen jump a 7 ft 3 inch guy before....I'm just sayin' ------------------ C-son
True, I forgot about the Olympics. Still, he aint bad when it comes to dunks... ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
He's good enough to end our hot winning streak, that's been proven. Comparing him to Pippen is just absurd. This year, TMac's been the #1 go-to guy for the Magic. Never in Pippen's wildest dreams could he carry a team to any sort of playoff hopes. However, he did a nice job of riding Jordan's coat tails while in Chicago. Musta been nice. ------------------ Founding Father of the Refs Suck Club
Absolutely, Toast. T-Mac's a MUCH better shooter and offensive player with comparable defensive, rebounding, and ball-handling/play-making abilities. If Orlando can find some talented big people with Hill coming back from injury, WHOA!! ------------------
OK, I know we all hate Pippen in here, but come on.... Pippen, in his prime, was arguably one of the best all around players on both ends of the floor. Granted, he left all of it on the floor in Chicago (he damn sure didn't bring it to Houston). McGrady has had one all star appearance and everyone wants to proclaim him to be some demigod? ------------------ There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Pippen had Jordan. McGrady has... well... a pretty good PG. ------------------ "Ive seen more class at a Pig Humpin Contest ." -- moestavern19 makes headlines again, and in the process leaves little doubt as to what Saturday nights in his hometown of Lompoc, California are like.
I am not getting the logic? Are you saying that MJ made Pippen better, or are you saying that Pippen STILL put up good numbers despite having a 30 ppg scorer on his team? McGrady has to score like that, otherwise his team would put up miserable offensive numbers. I guess we will get a true test of McGrady's "greatness" when Hill gets back and healthy. ------------------ There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dare I say this? McGrady will be better than Kobe... McGrady is a better all-around player than Kobe... McGrady is still 21... ------------------ Check out my homepage! Loads of sports pics! http://www.public.asu.edu/~sykim/
One of the best measures of a great player is to make other players better. Look at the players that were pretty good with Jordan, without exception, they all suck now. Its a wonder he can still walk upright after carrying that team. I agree that an important test will be when Grant Hill recovers from injury, but I'd take McGrady in his prime over Pippen in his prime. ------------------ The Rockets will be the NBA champions. Believe. [This message has been edited by Puedlfor (edited February 22, 2001).]
MJ had defenses geared towards stopping him. Pippen benefitted from that. Jordan was every defense's first priority. McGrady is that team's initial option on offense (from what I've seen anyway). He still gets his points, rebs, assists, and defensive stops. Good point about a good measure of McGrady being when Hill comes back. No matter what happens at that time, I still say McGrady in his prime... er... when he reaches his prime... can be better than Pippen was. As long as McGrady doesn't become a complete ballhog like Kobe appears to be at times, he'll be great. ------------------ "Ive seen more class at a Pig Humpin Contest ." -- moestavern19 makes headlines again, and in the process leaves little doubt as to what Saturday nights in his hometown of Lompoc, California are like. [This message has been edited by Dr of Dunk (edited February 22, 2001).]
I think you guy's hatred of Pippen has made you forget how great of a player he used to be. I hate Pippen as much as the next Rocket's fan, but will not try to convince myself that pippen wasn't at least a good player. T-Mac might become a better player, but Pip was still a good player back in the Bull's days. ------------------ Never Underestimate the Heart of a Champion
Hill is great but i think he comes back he will play the Pippen role and McGrady the Jordan ------------------ CUT Tino These Heaves are just getting Ridiculous!
After Michael scores his 30 ppg, who else was gonna score ? Cartwright ? Grant ? Paxson ? Pip had no choice BUT to score. I'll admit I don't like Scottie, but I was kinda disappointed when McDyess headed to Denver. Scottie was definitely a GOOD player, but top 50 or even GREAT player, no way. ------------------ "Roses are red. Violets are blue. I'm a schizophrenic and so am I."
