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If _____ weren't on his team, _____ could likely be a star.

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  1. ClutchCityReturns

    ClutchCityReturns Contributing Member

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    It boggles my mind how well some guys can play when they're plugged in for injured teammates, and it makes me wonder how many stars we have around the NBA that are simply the victim of circumstance (aka "having an established player in front of them). The idea of this thread is pretty self explanatory. Just fill in the blanks.

    For example...

    If Rasheed Wallace weren't on his team, Jason Maxiell could likely be a star.

    If TJ Ford weren't on his team, Jose Calderon could likely be a star.
     
    #1 ClutchCityReturns, Dec 4, 2007
  2. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    If Jeff Van Gundy wasn't the coach last year...V-Span would be a star on the Rockets this year.

    ;)

    DD
     
    #2 DaDakota, Dec 4, 2007
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    If Monta Ellis weren't on his team, Marco Belinelli would be a star
     
    #3 krnxsnoopy, Dec 4, 2007
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    If Rafer/James weren't on their team, Aaron Brooks could likely be a star.
     
    #4 Yaozer, Dec 4, 2007
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    If Shane Battier weren't on his team, Rudy Gay could likely be a star. Oh wait! He already is..and he's 21 :(
     
    #5 dntrwl, Dec 4, 2007
  6. Yaozer

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    If Nash weren't on his team, nobody could likely be a star. :rolleyes: :D
     
    #6 Yaozer, Dec 4, 2007
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    If weren't on his team, _____ could likely be a star.

    This is hard for the NBA, I'm gonna do a few NFLs and older ones.


    If Peja Stojakovic weren't on the Sacramento Kings, Gerald Wallace would've likely been a star earlier and lead the Kings deeper into the playoffs.


    If Chauncey Billiups weren't on the Pistons, Flip Murray could likely be a star.


    If ]Brett Favre weren't alive, Aaron Rodgers could likely be a consistent starter for the Packers.
     
    #7 plutoblue11, Dec 4, 2007
  8. spysta

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    lol....excellent
     
    #8 spysta, Dec 4, 2007
  9. Yaozer

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    This is kinda off topic, but

    If Shaq was not in the NBA, Ericka Dampier could likely be the #1 center.
     
    #9 Yaozer, Dec 4, 2007
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    :D :D :D :D :D HAHAHAHA
     
    #10 deekay209, Dec 4, 2007
  11. t-mac4bigmac

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    The first that came to mind:
    If Kobe Bryant weren't on his team, Lamar Odom could likely be a star.

    If Damon Stoudemire weren't on his team, Kyle Lowry could likely be a star.

    If Luke Ridnour weren't on his team, Delonte West could likely be a star.

    If Allen Iverson weren't on his team, JR Smith could likely be a star.

    Sorry, I have to say this one:
    If Isiah Thomas weren't on his team, Stephon Marbury, Quentin Richardson, Eddy Curry, etc. could likely be stars.
     
    #11 t-mac4bigmac, Dec 4, 2007
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    If Rick adelman wasn't the coach Steve Francis could be a star.
    lol
    :)
     
    #12 JD2010, Dec 4, 2007
  13. plutoblue11

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    If Shaquille O'Neal weren't on the Lakers from 01 - 04, then Kobe Bryant could be close to catching Michael Jordan's 10 seasons of leading the league in scoring.
     
    #13 plutoblue11, Dec 4, 2007
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    If we had Kobe Bryant instead of Tracy Mcgrady... The Rockets would probably be a dynasty.
     
    #14 Asian Sensation, Dec 4, 2007
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Aldrige=Frye
    Parker=Beno U. (SAC now)
    Wallace=Maxiell=Johnson
    McCants=Green
    Carter/Jefferson=Wright
    Gasol=Warrick
     
    #15 Ziggy, Dec 4, 2007
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    On the same token, If Kobe weren't in the league, Ruben Patterson would never have been The Kobestopper.
     
    #16 Roxnostalgia, Dec 4, 2007
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    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    If Truck Hayes weren't on his team, Luis Scola would likely be a star.

    (but I love you, Chuck!)
     
    #17 Xerobull, Dec 4, 2007
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    If Michael Jordan suffered a career ending injury early in his career, all of the following people would have been NBA Champions or won more championships


    Patrick Ewing
    Karl Malone
    Charles Barkley
    Clyde Drexler (in pre-Rocket years)
    John Stockton
    Reggie Miller
    Shawn Kemp
    Gary Payton (in pre Shaq, Heat years)
    Dikembe Mutombo
    Alonzo Mourning (in pre Shaq, Heat years)
    Shaquille O'Neal (in pre LA years)
     
    #18 plutoblue11, Dec 4, 2007
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    If Stephen Jackson wasn't on the team Azubukie would be a star.

    DD
     
    #19 DaDakota, Dec 4, 2007
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    If Yao and Tracy wasn't on the team, then Rafer would be All-NBA first team.
     
    #20 Sextuple Double, Dec 4, 2007
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