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NBA.com: One man's list of the NBA's greatest athletes ever

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by FR0497, Jan 15, 2010.

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  1. FR0497

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    #1 FR0497, Jan 15, 2010
  2. Melechesh

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    How is LeBron James ranked above Michael Jordan regarding athleticism?
     
    #2 Melechesh, Jan 15, 2010
  3. BrooksBall

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    Hey, Steve Aschburner is allowed to fail just like the rest of us.

    Olajuwon needs to be right near the top of that list, if not at the top.
     
    #3 BrooksBall, Jan 15, 2010
  4. Mr Chuck Norris

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    Are these people sick? Vince Carter is not on the list at all? I expected Number 1-3 and I scrolled down and he wasnt there at all. This is lol worthy
     
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  5. Mr Chuck Norris

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    Honorable mentions: O'Neal, Thompson, Kemp, Havlicek, Oscar Robertson, Julius Erving, John Havlicek, Hakeem Olajuwon, Steve Nash, Shawn Marion, Dennis Rodman.

    Ok it's lol worthy
     
    #5 Mr Chuck Norris, Jan 15, 2010
  6. Melechesh

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    Durability taken into consideration sounds like the only logical explanation to this.
     
    #6 Melechesh, Jan 15, 2010
  7. plutoblue11

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    It's an ok list, but there are some people missing though (on HMs)...

    Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter
    Scottie Pippen (he's actually dunk from the free throw line before)
    Tom Chambers
    If Steve Nash is on the HM list, you have to put Zeke (Isiah Thomas to youngsters), Kevin Johnson, and Magic Johnson.
    Ralph Sampson
    Kevin Garnett (considering Dennis Rodman and Steve Nash is on the list)
    Earl Monroe
    Anfernee Hardaway (pre injury)
    Walt Frazier
    Allen Iverson
    Charles Barkley
    Kenny Anderson
    Our own Clyde Drexler
    Aryvdas Sabonis (understandable, was a broken down shell of himself in his NBA stint)

    I can easily find more players who challenge some of the selections and honorable mentions.
     
    #7 plutoblue11, Jan 15, 2010
  8. plutoblue11

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    I even forgot the "great" Kobe.

    James Worthy

    Amar'e Stoudemire

    Spud Webb (considering his height)

    Nate "Tiny" Archibald

    Jason Richardson

    Brent Barry (early in his career)
     
    #8 plutoblue11, Jan 15, 2010
  9. Air Langhi

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  10. thegary

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    no bill "tree" willoughby on the list :confused:


    and what about benny "freaking" anders :mad:
     
    #10 thegary, Jan 15, 2010
  11. AntiSonic

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    The author doesn't seem to be operating from any single standard and the list jumps all over the map, often contradicting itself. If it's raw physical prowess, there's no excuse not to have Barkley (how else could he put up those numbers, at that position and height?). If it's overall strength and conditioning, where's Karl Malone? If it's refined skill and coordination, Kobe should be in the mix. Pippen?
     
    #11 AntiSonic, Jan 15, 2010
  12. adammendoza4

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    That's crazy man,hakeem did embarras robinson in the playoff,
    Wow!!!
     
    #12 adammendoza4, Jan 15, 2010
  13. adoo

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    easly, LBJ is the better athlete
     
    #13 adoo, Jan 15, 2010
  14. what

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    In terms of Athletic Ability alone Derrick Coleman, David Thompson to name a few off the top of my head. Tom Chambers. Shaq and Hakeem.
     
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    Spencer Haywood
     
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    Steve nash is obviously more athletic than Vince carter and Tmac :rolleyes:
     
    #16 apollo33, Jan 15, 2010
  17. EbolaScola

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    Ridiculous
     
    #17 EbolaScola, Jan 15, 2010
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    ... Lol Nash.
     
    #18 Pieman2005, Jan 15, 2010
  19. apollo33

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    I think nash is in there cuz he plays soccer and hockey lol
     
    #19 apollo33, Jan 15, 2010
  20. durvasa

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    David Robinson was a greater athlete. That dude was a freak.
     
    #20 durvasa, Jan 15, 2010
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