KEVIN DURANT TRADED TO SUNS

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TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:35 pm
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:33 pm
Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:34 am
I think I’d have a very similar team…the one spot I’d change is maybe Duncan…but not sure who I’d take. Maybe KG…unless I’m playing in the 80’s/90’s…then I’d probably go with Hakeem.
You guys are too young. I'd go with Wilt or Russell at the 5.
Shaq bodies both those dudes, Russell might have been 220lbs. If it's not Shaq at the 5, gimme Kareem.
Shaq ain't bodying Wilt, believe you me. Like I said, too young to understand. Laz, help me out here.
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Hakeem, MJ, LeBron, Curry and Havlicek.

Yup, Havlicek ... Hondo had a knack for big plays in big games. Won titles with two different eras of Celtic teams.
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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:33 pm
Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:34 am
I think I’d have a very similar team…the one spot I’d change is maybe Duncan…but not sure who I’d take. Maybe KG…unless I’m playing in the 80’s/90’s…then I’d probably go with Hakeem.
You guys are too young. I'd go with Wilt or Russell at the 5.
I just have no clue how they’d hold up in the modern game.

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LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:48 pm
Hakeem, MJ, LeBron, Curry and Havlicek.

Yup, Havlicek ... Hondo had a knack for big plays in big games. Won titles with two different eras of Celtic teams.
Havlicek over KD is criminal. At least go Bird if you want a Celtic on there

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Havlicek played defense and blended with different teams. He also was a better athlete.

I thought about Bird, but he was surrounded by McHale and Parish, which benefitted him well.
I like Larry Legend, but Havlicek was just as good in big games.
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He never played with a 3 point line. He’s not a better defender and athlete than KD. I just don’t trust these guys from premerger days to hold up against modern players.

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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:41 pm
TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:35 pm
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:33 pm
Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:34 am
I think I’d have a very similar team…the one spot I’d change is maybe Duncan…but not sure who I’d take. Maybe KG…unless I’m playing in the 80’s/90’s…then I’d probably go with Hakeem.
You guys are too young. I'd go with Wilt or Russell at the 5.
Shaq bodies both those dudes, Russell might have been 220lbs. If it's not Shaq at the 5, gimme Kareem.
Shaq ain't bodying Wilt, believe you me. Like I said, too young to understand. Laz, help me out here.
Disagree, prime Shaq is backing down and yamming on literally every basketball player in history. He's the most dominant physical force the modern game has ever seen.

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Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
Window is open again ... blue skies ahead?

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LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
You tell 'em, Laz! :D Kids these days...
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Did they even play games on tv back then? 😉

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LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
Uncle Rico once threw a football over them mountains too.

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TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:28 pm
LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
Uncle Rico once threw a football over them mountains too.
OK, bub, who never saw Wilt in action and is comparing him to movie character.
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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:41 pm
TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:28 pm
LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
Uncle Rico once threw a football over them mountains too.
OK, bub, who never saw Wilt in action and is comparing him to movie character.
Hey man, back in your day, I'm sure they used to use real leather balls and authentic peach baskets. If you believe Wilt could stop Shaq, that's great, I do not. Bub. 😀

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TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:41 pm
TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:28 pm
LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
Uncle Rico once threw a football over them mountains too.
OK, bub, who never saw Wilt in action and is comparing him to movie character.
Hey man, back in your day, I'm sure they used to use real leather balls and authentic peach baskets. If you believe Wilt could stop Shaq, that's great, I do not. Bub. 😀
Bub…

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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:24 pm
TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:41 pm
TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:28 pm
LazarusLong wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Wilt once clamped on Bob Lanier's arms about the elbows, lifted him and moved him out of the way on an inbounds play.
Lanier weighed about 280 at the time.
Wilt's strength was legendary.
Don't just judge by bulk ... Shaq would have trouble with Wilt.
Uncle Rico once threw a football over them mountains too.
OK, bub, who never saw Wilt in action and is comparing him to movie character.
Hey man, back in your day, I'm sure they used to use real leather balls and authentic peach baskets. If you believe Wilt could stop Shaq, that's great, I do not. Bub. 😀
Bub…
Bub?

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TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:26 pm
Disagree, prime Shaq is backing down and yamming on literally every basketball player in history. He's the most dominant physical force the modern game has ever seen.
Nah, I would take Dream over Shaq.
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INFORMER wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:20 pm
TOO wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:26 pm
Disagree, prime Shaq is backing down and yamming on literally every basketball player in history. He's the most dominant physical force the modern game has ever seen.
Nah, I would take Dream over Shaq.
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AmareIsGod wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:39 pm
Boomers.
I'm glad you guys have got it all figured out.
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