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2012 NBA Offseason |OT2| Lakers Fans Despise Freedom.
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StickSoldier
Member
Davis play yet?
Knux-Future
Banned
At least you still have the Astros.
for freedom
CrazyDogg77
Member
Harden's eurostep is pretty nice. And Iggy is straight up trolling 76ers fans.
friskykillface
Banned
Ibaka playing for spain? 
Gasol bros + Ibaka lol
Gasol bros + Ibaka lol
Agreed, but I'd move Westbrook but I guess that's not possible since he and Durant are super-bros. They'll never do it but grabbing Howard for anything but KD is a good move
Ibaka playing for spain?
Gasol bros + Ibaka lol
Would have been really good with Rubio.
So had a hilarious discussion with someone tonight about the '12 versus '92 team argument. I said I don't think this '12 team has a chance, but I suggested that a proper Dream Team from today, assembled the way the original one was, would consistently win.
I suggested a roster that looked more like this:
Westbrook/Rose
Wade/Kobe
Bron/Durant
Bosh/Aldridge
Dwight/Bynum
I think that squad matches up very well with any in history, including the original Dream Team. My question is this, "Is it outlandish to suggest this team could give the original a serious challenge?" You may feel one way or another about it, but is it such an outlandish notion that that '12 team would beat the '92 team? Would you find the argument offensive, even?
I'll give a brief explanation for why I do think this lineup could consistently beat the '92 team. I first assume that athletes have gotten bigger, faster and stronger in ever sport. I think sports science, scouting, training, conditioning and coaching have improved in the last 20 years.
PG: Stock and Magic are HOFers, but I don't think either has a prayer of guarding Russ or Rose. Spo pretty much kitchen-sinked Westbrook in the Finals, and he torched everyone. Playing the more team-oriented Olympic game, I think he'd be the tip of the spear for the '12 offense against that defense, just driving at will. OTOH, I think he and Rose do a great job on Stockton, but get posted up a lot by Magic. There could be a shift on defense to account for Magic's size.
SG: *ahem* A wash between MJ+Clyde and Wade+Kobe. MJ is the best player on both teams, but there's only 1 ball. He'd get his on Wade or Kobe, but both those guys would get theirs on Clyde. I don't see Clyde doing much against either Wade or Kobe either, so I consider this a wash.
SF: Bron+Durant is about as potent a tandem as there is in sports. Pippen can't handle one of them, much less both of them the full game. Whenever Mullin checks into the game, it's Christmas in July. Defense isn't an issue, as Pippen's offensive game wasn't that good. I think this is the biggest mismatch of the 2 teams.
PF: Bosh+Aldridge would pair 2 stretch 4s against Karl and Chuck. That's an interesting matchup. Karl and Chuck are better on the boards, and will do some work in the post, but Bosh and LMA are also pretty good in the post, while having the ability to hit from the perimeter. Plus, Bosh and LMA are 2-5 inches taller and better getting to the rim. I want to say a wash, but a slight edge to the '92 team here.
C: Robinson and Ewing vs Dwight and Bynum? I give the slight edge to the modern team here because of size in Bynum's case and athleticism in Dwight's.
Is this such an offensive claim? I'll let you decide. Like I said, I had a hilarious chat tonight, and thought I'd bring the debate here. People are less likely to get butthurt on a forum. PEACE.
I suggested a roster that looked more like this:
Westbrook/Rose
Wade/Kobe
Bron/Durant
Bosh/Aldridge
Dwight/Bynum
I think that squad matches up very well with any in history, including the original Dream Team. My question is this, "Is it outlandish to suggest this team could give the original a serious challenge?" You may feel one way or another about it, but is it such an outlandish notion that that '12 team would beat the '92 team? Would you find the argument offensive, even?
I'll give a brief explanation for why I do think this lineup could consistently beat the '92 team. I first assume that athletes have gotten bigger, faster and stronger in ever sport. I think sports science, scouting, training, conditioning and coaching have improved in the last 20 years.
PG: Stock and Magic are HOFers, but I don't think either has a prayer of guarding Russ or Rose. Spo pretty much kitchen-sinked Westbrook in the Finals, and he torched everyone. Playing the more team-oriented Olympic game, I think he'd be the tip of the spear for the '12 offense against that defense, just driving at will. OTOH, I think he and Rose do a great job on Stockton, but get posted up a lot by Magic. There could be a shift on defense to account for Magic's size.
SG: *ahem* A wash between MJ+Clyde and Wade+Kobe. MJ is the best player on both teams, but there's only 1 ball. He'd get his on Wade or Kobe, but both those guys would get theirs on Clyde. I don't see Clyde doing much against either Wade or Kobe either, so I consider this a wash.
SF: Bron+Durant is about as potent a tandem as there is in sports. Pippen can't handle one of them, much less both of them the full game. Whenever Mullin checks into the game, it's Christmas in July. Defense isn't an issue, as Pippen's offensive game wasn't that good. I think this is the biggest mismatch of the 2 teams.
PF: Bosh+Aldridge would pair 2 stretch 4s against Karl and Chuck. That's an interesting matchup. Karl and Chuck are better on the boards, and will do some work in the post, but Bosh and LMA are also pretty good in the post, while having the ability to hit from the perimeter. Plus, Bosh and LMA are 2-5 inches taller and better getting to the rim. I want to say a wash, but a slight edge to the '92 team here.
C: Robinson and Ewing vs Dwight and Bynum? I give the slight edge to the modern team here because of size in Bynum's case and athleticism in Dwight's.
Is this such an offensive claim? I'll let you decide. Like I said, I had a hilarious chat tonight, and thought I'd bring the debate here. People are less likely to get butthurt on a forum. PEACE.
Colonel Nasty
Member
At least the Disastros know how to tank.
CrazyDogg77
Member
That's just dirty man.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Why would they follow 4 random magic players. This shit isn't funny. They should know how pissed off fans are. Clearly now we know it wasn't hacked. They never follow random scrubs like Duhon, just superstars and their own players.
This organization is full of complete douches and tards now.
Black Mamba
Member
This is where I stopped.
mysticwhip
Banned
slowing down....
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
You don't even have an NBA team to root for Mrs.McGrady
Neither do you.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
It's the truth though hah
...
hahahaha
Oh shit.
Knux-Future
Banned
Souls are burning slow in here.
Red Blaster
Member
Why would anyone from another team follow Chris Duhon's twitter
why would anyone anywhere follow Chris Duhon's twitter
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Care to step outside?
Rockets twitter now following Hedo...
"Hidayet Türkoğlu ‏ @hidoturkoglu15"
Wow, what a fucking joke. Sadly some twitter Rockets fans don't see there now being trolled by their own team.
Syphon Filter
Member
Pippen trolling.
The 15 year rebuilding plan worked for The Pirates. It can work for The Stros
GhostWriter24
Member
Pippen: We could beat this team by 25 pts. Wow.
madmaxx350
Member
AI beasting lol
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
Harden playing that off like it was a pass... ha!
Black Mamba
Member
Pippen is right, they would beat THIS team by 25. There are no bigs outside Tyson and Love.
If Wade/Bosh/Dwight and stuff played, then not by 25.
If Wade/Bosh/Dwight and stuff played, then not by 25.
mysticwhip
Banned
hey it's scottie pippen this is pretty cool.
edit: holy shit anthony davis playing in the fucking olympics before his first season starts, holy hell he must feel amazing.
edit: holy shit anthony davis playing in the fucking olympics before his first season starts, holy hell he must feel amazing.
Knux-Future
Banned
Davis is soo skinny
GhostWriter24
Member
And fucking quick.
CrazyDogg77
Member
Houston is really trying to become Orlando West. Lol.
Black Mamba
Member
maybe on replay? It's on live on ESPN.
GhostWriter24
Member
Why is Calipari coaching the Dominicans...?
Syphon Filter
Member
Love got skinny.
CrazyDogg77
Member
Really.
Knux-Future
Banned
I wonder where Towns is going...
rite Cal?
rite Cal?
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