I put a heavy weighting on starting lineups which is probably why my rankings look a bit different than many others. I also gave way more emphasis to the teams that I felt provided the most challenges for other teams with a heavier weight to offense (since I think that is more important). That is why I really like Atlanta and Utah.
I just felt the Wilt/Dirk combo would be so hard for other teams to contend with, even a lesser dominant Wilt season. I also am probably alone in believing Wilt is the greatest player of all time. I would never bet against Wilt on a team that perfectly suits his strengths, but also that is loaded with talent. The C's almost always had more talent, but that Sixers team when Wilt had just 2 other HOFers in their prime, they shellacked Boston. You give him this team, and I think he would be darn near unstoppable.
As for Utah, they have Jordan. Like Wilt, I just have a hard time betting against a team led by Jordan, especially when he is surrounded by the perfect compliment of players. It helps that you can assume you actually get 70ish games from Walton and a healthy playoff run. Walton just struck me as a great player to put next to Jordan. I love the Rodman pick as he gets you that defensive versatility and is the greatest rebounder ever. Add in Joe D. and Mullin and just a great starting 5. The bench wasn't as strong, but did fit well, but that starting 5 was awesome.
I had LA a lot lower then most people because I hate that starting 5 and didn't think the bench made up for the deficiencies I saw in the starting lineup. I think Curry would be neutralized in this exercise (or at least seriously diminished), McGrady is a volume shooter that is a poor defender, and Dr. J isn't exactly shutting anyone down. I just don't like the fit of those 3, especially Dr. J with the other 2. I also don't really like the Cowens and KG combo. They are fine players, but neither one is a dominant scorer (or really super elite at any one skill). Virtually every other team has at least 1 big man that you can rely on scoring or getting that key rebound and I just don't see that with LA. And the bench was fairly weak in my view. Way too many more modern players that don't belong on any of these teams.
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