Is that what Sega decided or something? To me, this is even stranger than saying Mourning is not a center. Or Duncan is a PF only. Let's see...he grabs 11.8 boards a game, he can guard any big man in the league as well as anyone else. It is just that he is a physical freak who can guard Francis as effectively as Malone, has Olajuwon speed for a big man and dribbling of Pippen...he can literally play and guard every position...and he HAS. And let's not forget that he actually does play PF for Minnesota. Wally plays SF. Maybe we can say Garnett is versatile enough to play SF or PF, but don't say he can't play PF, or he is not a PF.
Garnett can actually play all 5 postions, as Magic did in the 1980 finals against the 76ers. Ralph Sampson was supposed to be able to do this also, but...well...he really wasn't as good as everyone thought he was. Garnett is the best all-around player in the NBA right now. He can do it all. ------------------ In order to be a success in life, you need 2 things: 1. Don't tell everything you know.
Before last year, Garnett played mostly SF (Googs was their PF when he started out, and I think Smith started a lot of games at PF the year before last). If he ever fills out enough to play C on a regular basis, that's when he'll really dominate the league. ------------------
I agree HP, not just on KG, but one Zo and TD as well. Garnett I believe was originally a SF, because he was rail-thin when he came into the league, presumably unable to guard the bigger and stronger PF's. He probably was an inch or two shorter as well. As Swopa the GS Warrior mentioned, Googs occupied the PF position during Garnett's early years. But now that he has bulked up, and add yet more dimensions to his game, he is no doubt a Power Forward. Hell, the way he plays, they may have to come up with a new position for guys like him. Azim da Dream ------------------ We don't live for the destination. We live for the journey. http://www.clutchtown.com
Hell, you got me. Who knows were the hell it came from. Probably, because during the season Garnett started at the small forward, on more occasions than one, while Joe Smith played power foward, and Rasagard Nestojo-whatever-vich started at the center position. At least, thats how I remember their line-up against the Rockets last year. ------------------
Bulked up?! Do you mean that he's gone from being as thin as a toothpick to being as thin as a pencil?! ------------------
Lol, you got me. So he isn't no Karl Malone (thank god), but he has gained a little muscle over the past few seasons. There's no way the 19-year old Garnett could have battled successfully with the big men of the West, as he is today. Azim da Dream ------------------ We don't live for the destination. We live for the journey. http://www.clutchtown.com [This message has been edited by Azim da Dream (edited September 30, 2000).]
pardner, Actually, it started from him. I have seen (and read) him in interviews where he said he is a SF, everyone wants him to be a 4, but that he is really a SF. Truth is, he can play the 4 and 5, and play them well, but he feels he is naturally best at the 3. Duncan is a center who plays as a power forward. He would be a center on most teams. Mourning is a short center, like Olajuwon. If he was paired with a good 7 footer (Shaq, Robinson, Mutombo, hell, even Kandi) he would play the 4, cuz he would be more suited for it. Doesn't mean he can't dominate as a center as well. Same as Barkley - just makes him more special. ------------------ Talking to a dead hare about art [This message has been edited by rimbaud (edited September 30, 2000).]
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He shoots one three-pointer per game. You won't find too many PF's who do that. Maybe that has to do with why people regard him as a SF.
Det, I love these one-liner jabs. So, does 11.8 rebounds count more for the PF argument than 1 3ptr per game count for the SF argument. Try again. Let me help give you some more fuel to flame at me...it is who he guards, not what he shoots. Anyone who puts him on Russell instead of Malone, on Elliott instead of Duncan, on Lewis instead of Baker, on Walt instead of Mo, on Pippen instead of Wallace,,,needs to rethink. Of course, Nitwit instead of Finley, Fox instead of Kobe, etc... Point is: he is anything he wants to be, and can guard anyone you need him to guard. Don't pigeon-hole him. Now, you want to try again Det the Threat! yeah babe <font size="-3">(thrown in obnoxiously to inspire some more comebacks...hey we need a smiley for that Clutch...or is it the smiley with the tongue that I should use?).
I think it comes from the fact that the 3 is the best place to put someone that is versatile enough to play any postion. ------------------ Sometimes I think I'd be better off dead. No, wait, not me...you.
I thought you put your best defensive players near the center of the court, not in a SF wing position.
I'd agree with that statement to an extent. On the other hand, I'd also probably want to play my franchise player in a position where he's least likely to get injured. At the PF, Garnett would be forced to defend strong post players that are 30-40 lbs heavier than him. At SF, he would be forced to defend primarily wing players, slashers and shooters and could still leave his man to assist in weak-side shotblocking. With all that said, I wish the Rockets had problems like this. "Gee, player X is just too damn versatile. Where will we play him" ------------------
no comeback here...call him whatever you want...SF, PF, whatever...you just asked where it comes from and I was trying to look for a reason
Garnett can play all 5 positions? There's no way he can play the 1 or 2. I'd rather have Matt Maloney at the 1 any day, and he was just cut by the Bulls. I don't see him playing the 5 either. He's a 3 / 4, that's it. This guy is way overrated by the way. If he had the clutchness of Tim Duncan, he'd be the best ever.
i say kg can play 2, 3, 4, and 5. if he gets just a little more handles then he could play 1 also. he is the most versatile guy in the league in my opinion. and magic is the most versatile in history
Ranks 10th in the NBA in Points Per Game (22.9) Ranks 4th in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game (11.8) Ranks 17th in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage (.497) Ranks 4th in the NBA in Minutes Per Game (40.0) I guess your right Freak, he is overated ------------------ In order to be a success in life, you need 2 things: 1. Don't tell everything you know.
and* * he's the best defender in the league. He covers so much ground. Rare combination of height, smarts, speed and efficiency of movement. Nasty. He destroyed the Francis wing attack last year just by guarding the guy next to Francis...showing a crease, then taking it away. Memories of the possum games Hakeem played with opponents.
okay, I admit it. It was me. I called him a SF when he first came out and it spread like wild fire. Apparently Garnett even bought it, according to Rimmy's post. shhh, don't tell anyone. I'm enjoying this too much.
