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[flyfisher]

So I am watching the dream team documentary on the 1992 Olympic basketball team. I am a big basketball fan and I almost forgot how dominant that team really was.


It did get me to thinking though, was there ever an era of basketball that had the same caliber of players as that team did. I honestly couldn't think of one era, every player except the token college guy, Christian laetner, is in the HOF and most were fist ballot guys too.

[deaknh03]

Best team ever. ever.

[DarrenM]

So I am watching the dream team documentary on the 1992 Olympic basketball team. I am a big basketball fan and I almost forgot how dominant that team really was.
It did get me to thinking though, was there ever an era of basketball that had the same caliber of players as that team did. I honestly couldn't think of one era, every player except the token college guy, Christian laetner, is in the HOF and most were fist ballot guys too.

Hard to argue there. Probably the greatest assemblage of hoops talent ever....

[flyfisher]

The only time that may have compared was late 70's early 80's when magic, bird, Kareem, dr.J Moses Malone, bill Walton were still around and most in their prime. But that dream team was amazing, and if Jordan wasn't such a ****** bag Isaiah Thomas would have been on the team too.....

[jbsoonerfan]

The only time that may have compared was late 70's early 80's when magic, bird, Kareem, dr.J Moses Malone, bill Walton were still around and most in their prime. But that dream team was amazing, and if Jordan wasn't such a ****** bag Isaiah Thomas would have been on the team too.....

 

 

I suppose when you are the best player to ever play a sport, you get to call the shots.

 

Nothing wrong with MJ not wanting to play with someone he thought was a dirty player (which Isaiah was)

[flyfisher]

I suppose when you are the best player to ever play a sport, you get to call the shots.
 
Nothing wrong with MJ not wanting to play with someone he thought was a dirty player (which Isaiah was)

I wouldn't say Jordan was the best ever, top 10 maybe 5 but not the best. He probably was the most competitve player ever and the player who got the most calls. He just held a grudge against Isaiah since he couldn't get past him for all those years.

[scrutch]

I wouldn't say Jordan was the best ever, top 10 maybe 5 but not the best. He probably was the most competitve player ever and the player who got the most calls. He just held a grudge against Isaiah since he couldn't get past him for all those years.

I disagree. The grudge was held because Isaiah was the leader of the "bad boys" in Detroit. He was always pushing the team to be extra nasty on the court. Isaiah earned the black balling he got by his lack of sportsmanship.

"since he couldn't get past him all those years" ??? Really?? You could MAYBE make a weak case for that during the Piston's run from '88 thru '90. Jordan led the league in scoring during every year the Pistons won the EC Finals. But after that it isn't really even close. A few trades and an assistant coach named Phil Jackson took over as head coach and the rest is undisputed history. Jordan owned them after that.

http://m.youtube.com...h?v=wVHcfi2PVAM

[preach4bass]

"top 10 maybe 5"

 

And, with that comment, you have no credibility on the topic of basketball.

[rockchalk06]

So I am watching the dream team documentary on the 1992 Olympic basketball team. I am a big basketball fan and I almost forgot how dominant that team really was.


It did get me to thinking though, was there ever an era of basketball that had the same caliber of players as that team did. I honestly couldn't think of one era, every player except the token college guy, Christian laetner, is in the HOF and most were fist ballot guys too.

Yepper. The Woodson era at UCLA. 7 back to back NCAA titles and 9 in 10 years. They were unstoppable.

The 75-76 seasons at Indiana under Knight. Back to back NCAA appearances with the 76 being an undefeated season. The only team in country to go undefeated all season 35-0. I highly doubt it will ever be broken.

If you really like Jordan, read Roy Williams auto bio. It talks about him recruiting Jordan and his time at UNC.

[Dwight Hottle]

I suppose when you are the best player to ever play a sport, you get to call the shots.

 

http://www.basketbal...0_greatest.html

 

When it's all said & done I think LeBron might sneak to the top of that list.

[rockchalk06]

"top 10 maybe 5"

And, with that comment, you have no credibility on the topic of basketball.

Agreed. When it comes to numbers and skill Bryant comes close I repeat close to Jordan in skill. Jordan was what made the NBA what it is today.

[rockchalk06]

http://www.basketbal...0_greatest.html

When it's all said & done I think LeBron might sneak to the top of that list.

Doubtful but it could happen. LeBron has cleaned up his image and grabbed a ring, but he's got 5 more to go and countless other awards first. LeBron also has a jump start on stats over Jordan due to Jordan going to UNC for two years

[SirSnookalot]

It would be hard for me to bet against MJ as the greatest player.  The era of Jordan, Magic, Bird, Jabbar IMO was the most exciting time in professional BB.  Going back some, Chamberlain, Russell, Robertson weren't too shabby either.  Not there best team ever, but I loved the 70' Knicks and my favorite all time player was Magic Johnson.

[Sfritr]

It always amazes me when the discussion of "the best NBA player ever" gets brought up.  Arguably the best player in my opinion, who is often overlooked, The Big O....  Oscar Robertson.  How can anyone deny a player who averaged a triple double for an entire season.  All time leading scorer in ICIncinnati history and only played 3 years.  The man was sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet before it became cool.  He JUST PLAYED

[rockchalk06]

Don't forget Wilt. He had the only 100 point game and made all kinds of blocks long before they were recorded. Plus he notched over 20,000 notches in his bed post