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The most disappointing superstar in the past decade

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by DeAleck, Aug 1, 2013.

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The most disappointing superstar in the past decade

  1. Tracy McGrady

    273 vote(s)
    49.6%

  2. Carmelo Anthony

    22 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. Vince Carter

    21 vote(s)
    3.8%

  4. Yao Ming

    48 vote(s)
    8.7%

  5. Allen Iverson

    13 vote(s)
    2.4%

  6. Gilbert Arenas

    86 vote(s)
    15.6%

  7. Amar'e Stoudemire

    32 vote(s)
    5.8%

  8. Jermaine O'Neal

    16 vote(s)
    2.9%

  9. Steve Francis

    27 vote(s)
    4.9%

  10. Baron Davis

    12 vote(s)
    2.2%
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  1. Raven

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    T-Mac could have been top ten all time.
     
    #21 Raven, Aug 1, 2013
  2. verysimplejason

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    I voted for Yao Ming because of what might have been if he's just healthy enough. I'd have voted Tracy second only because Yao Ming would have thoroughly dominated if he's healthy. With those two healthy, I can imagine Rockets having at least 3 rings. What a sight it might have been...
     
    #22 verysimplejason, Aug 1, 2013
  3. heypartner

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    Arenas
    O'Neil
    Francis

    are "SUPERSTARS" moreso than Marbury, Brand, Jamison and Stackhouse. I'd debate that for sure.
     
    #23 heypartner, Aug 1, 2013
  4. daywalker02

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    I agree with Raven above that Tmac could have been in the TOP 15 Greats of Alltime

    Francis and Jermaine ok but Arenas I am not sure about. I guess he was a 2nd rounder?! That's already a success. 30th taken in 2001
     
    #24 daywalker02, Aug 1, 2013
  5. tmactoyao

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    Definitely T-Mac. This thread made me go watch some of his old highlights. What could've been :(
    It's funny how there's three Rockets on this list (and many others that could've been Rockets). Hopefully we won't need to say the same about our current superstars.
     
    #25 tmactoyao, Aug 1, 2013
  6. TC777JLIN168

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    Injuries can do that to people. When your body betrays you, that is the sign from God that your time is not your own.
     
    #26 TC777JLIN168, Aug 1, 2013
  7. LCAhmed

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    C Webb got hurt. Not his fault.
     
    #27 LCAhmed, Aug 1, 2013
  8. Tom Bombadillo

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    Did those guys ever lead their team in points, rebounds and assists, in the same year?
     
    #28 Tom Bombadillo, Aug 1, 2013
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    Even before his knee went out he was a guy who never fulfilled his potential as a low post monster. As much as people crap on Blake Griffin, if CWebb had had even half of Blake's, "I'm going to dunk on everybody," attitude, no one could have stopped him. Outside of maybe his rookie year when Nellie forced him to play center, Webber was way too content shooting long jumpers.
     
    #29 dharocks, Aug 1, 2013
  10. heypartner

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    wow...are you actually thinking that I don't agree that TMac is my vote.

    read the thread again.
     
    #30 heypartner, Aug 1, 2013
  11. CertifiedTroll

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    Brandon Roy. He is not a disappointment, but his legacy was cut short.
     
    #31 CertifiedTroll, Aug 1, 2013
  12. Panda23

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    Iverson?? It's gotta be tmac.
     
    #32 Panda23, Aug 1, 2013
  13. BasketballReasons

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    I thought about T-Mac, but his career was riddled by injuries, so I guess you can rule him out.

    IMO Deron Williams is the most disappointing star.
     
    #33 BasketballReasons, Aug 1, 2013
  14. bloodwings19

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    TMac had no significant injury which is why I put him far above the players on the list.
     
    #34 bloodwings19, Aug 1, 2013
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    This. McGrady was almost incomparably awesome for about 3 seasons. When he came to Houston I was just floored watching him play. Every aspect of his game was totally elite.

    What could have been...
     
    #35 rhadamanthus, Aug 1, 2013
  16. merrrlo

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    Honestly, I never thought of Amar'e Stoudemire, Jermaine O'Neal, Steve Francis or Baron Davis as superstars. Out of the rest of the guys, as tempting as it is to say T-Mac, I think Gilbert Arenas was probably more disappointing. Yeah, he made it past the first round once, but he only led the Wizards to the playoffs a few times before he went totally stupid.
     
    #36 merrrlo, Aug 1, 2013
  17. luckytxn

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    Yao. He became the most dominant player in basketball. Life was great for a long time with him but then that injury would come like clockwork. Being a Rockets fan for some time made it a huge disappointment.
     
    #37 luckytxn, Aug 1, 2013
  18. HRockets

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    Grant Hill.
     
    #38 HRockets, Aug 1, 2013
  19. VBG

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    I would actually say Vince Carter because he wasn't completely destroyed by injuries like most of the people on that list.
     
    #39 VBG, Aug 1, 2013
  20. VBG

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    T-Mac actually did reach insane heights in 2002-05. I feel like Vince never actually got to where he could have.
     
    #40 VBG, Aug 1, 2013
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