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Who were some of the greatest NBA players who had their careers cut short?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by WinorLoseMate, May 25, 2013.

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  1. DaonlyLA

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    Bo knows Basketball
     
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    Brad Daugherty
     
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    Larry Johnson: A little undersized but before his back injury he was a beast
    T-Mac: Athletic decline started at age 25. Top 5 player at the time.
    Penny: When Jordan ripped his warm ups off at the allstar game apparently that was the kiss of death.
    Hill: Steph Curry beware
    McDyess: crazy athletic
    Arenas: last of the volume shooters era
    Yao: I watched him make D. Howard look silly his last year
     
    #63 Shakee, May 28, 2013
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    Danny Manning -- blew out his knee during his rookie season and was never the same afterward. Had some decent seasons and stuck around for a while, but this guy would have been an elite, Hall-of-Fame player if not for the Clippers Curse.
     
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    Good call on Manning. I totally forgot about him.
     
    #65 Asian Sensation, May 28, 2013
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    Rik Smits...When he played...had a huge impact...but i think injuries plagued him as well...However, I wouldnt say he is the greatest NBA player...
     
    #66 sugrlndkid, May 28, 2013
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    What about Pistol Pete?

    Some examples were just guys that got older and had nagging injuries, not sure if Pistol falls into this category. I think he was still in his prime.
     
    #67 Bogey, May 28, 2013
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    Fat Lever
    Marvin Barnes
    Peja Stojakovic
    Stephon Marbury - Dunce Cap syndrome
    Allan Houston
     
    #68 plutoblue11, May 28, 2013
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