Don't fuck this one up like the one Bank Robber did. He may have been on to something with Allan Houston, but I doubt anybody else thinks he's among the greatest players in NBA history. I enjoyed the sarcasm until the 3rd page.
As for this thread:
1. Don't fuck this one up
2. If you vote, provide info on your choice
The reasons for the nominees:
Michael Jordan - The greatest winner of all time. He knew how to win, whether it was giving the ball to Paxson at the last second, or if it was scoring 69 points against the Cavs. He's the greatest winner of any sport, ever.
Oscar Robertson - Only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a year, let alone the fact that he did it twice. Nobody can grab 10 boards, dish 10 assists, and put up 10 points a game every night. Best NBA player ever
Wilt Chamberlain - The ultimate scorer. People always argue that he was just the biggest guy on the floor, but when 3 guys guard you every time you touch the ball, being tall becomes nothing. His lifetime average is 50.1 ppg. How the hell do you score 50 points a game? Wilt also slept with thousands of women, earning him Greatest Player ever.
Bill Russell - 11 championships. He's the reason blocks are counted as a stat and why Mike Baker got national recognition as a freshman and still is as a junior. He coached and played for 13 years and also was a great winner.
Larry Bird - The least athletic player in NBA history. Doesn't mean shit. Multiple championships under his belt along with multiple three point shooting championships. He perfected the form of the shot and made up for his lack of athletic ability with his mind. Who hasn't seen that steal he made on the inbound pass to win the game?
Magic Johnson - Brought flair to the game. Something the NBA hadn't seen since Bob Cousy. 5 championships with the Lakers and multiple MVPs to go along with them. Great passer. Only John Stockton can compare.
Isiah Thomas - Greatest leader ever, don't argue. He was the player who brought the Pistons to where they were in the late 80s (notice I said player, Daly was a helluva coach). 2 championships, one being with a sprained ankle. Greatest leader ever.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - SKY HOOK BABY! His shot is why I average 15 points a game. Arguably the greatest big man ever. He has the most points out of any player ever. When he was double teamed, he knew how to dish the ball out to the perimeter to guys like Byron Scott and Magic Johnson. Great inside presence.
'Pistol' Pete Maravich - Before there was a 3-point line, Pistol averaged 44 points a game in college. He had great court vision and knew where every player was at all times. His shot influenced the likes of Larry Bird (and Allan Houston). One of the most influential players ever.
Julius Erving - The man could fly. That's about all you hear about Dr. J. Let alone the fact that he made the dunk contest popular, he also won 2 championships with the 76ers during the 80s. He influenced Michael Jordan more than any player (even MJ says it).
Based on all of those, I'd say Oscar Robertson. Of course Michael Jordan is always gonna be regarded as my favorite player, I can't help but be astonished at what The Big O did throughout his career with the Bucks. He's got my vote :thumb:
As for this thread:
1. Don't fuck this one up
2. If you vote, provide info on your choice
The reasons for the nominees:
Michael Jordan - The greatest winner of all time. He knew how to win, whether it was giving the ball to Paxson at the last second, or if it was scoring 69 points against the Cavs. He's the greatest winner of any sport, ever.
Oscar Robertson - Only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a year, let alone the fact that he did it twice. Nobody can grab 10 boards, dish 10 assists, and put up 10 points a game every night. Best NBA player ever
Wilt Chamberlain - The ultimate scorer. People always argue that he was just the biggest guy on the floor, but when 3 guys guard you every time you touch the ball, being tall becomes nothing. His lifetime average is 50.1 ppg. How the hell do you score 50 points a game? Wilt also slept with thousands of women, earning him Greatest Player ever.
Bill Russell - 11 championships. He's the reason blocks are counted as a stat and why Mike Baker got national recognition as a freshman and still is as a junior. He coached and played for 13 years and also was a great winner.
Larry Bird - The least athletic player in NBA history. Doesn't mean shit. Multiple championships under his belt along with multiple three point shooting championships. He perfected the form of the shot and made up for his lack of athletic ability with his mind. Who hasn't seen that steal he made on the inbound pass to win the game?
Magic Johnson - Brought flair to the game. Something the NBA hadn't seen since Bob Cousy. 5 championships with the Lakers and multiple MVPs to go along with them. Great passer. Only John Stockton can compare.
Isiah Thomas - Greatest leader ever, don't argue. He was the player who brought the Pistons to where they were in the late 80s (notice I said player, Daly was a helluva coach). 2 championships, one being with a sprained ankle. Greatest leader ever.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - SKY HOOK BABY! His shot is why I average 15 points a game. Arguably the greatest big man ever. He has the most points out of any player ever. When he was double teamed, he knew how to dish the ball out to the perimeter to guys like Byron Scott and Magic Johnson. Great inside presence.
'Pistol' Pete Maravich - Before there was a 3-point line, Pistol averaged 44 points a game in college. He had great court vision and knew where every player was at all times. His shot influenced the likes of Larry Bird (and Allan Houston). One of the most influential players ever.
Julius Erving - The man could fly. That's about all you hear about Dr. J. Let alone the fact that he made the dunk contest popular, he also won 2 championships with the 76ers during the 80s. He influenced Michael Jordan more than any player (even MJ says it).
Based on all of those, I'd say Oscar Robertson. Of course Michael Jordan is always gonna be regarded as my favorite player, I can't help but be astonished at what The Big O did throughout his career with the Bucks. He's got my vote :thumb:
