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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #195 on: March 31, 2011, 09:26:42 AM »

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Dwight with Mchale. Dwight's defensive ability with Mchale's defensive ability and versatility; Mchale's offensive creativity inside Dwights once-in-a-generation size/athleticism combo.




Already bested that with the Shaq/Hakeem combo.

The thing to me about a Shaq/Hakeem combo is that legitimately it seems to defy the laws of physics. While its not unrealistic for a guy Shaq's size to develop a jumper like Hakeem's midrange or a softer touch around the hoop, it seems to me it would be physically impossible to replicate Hakeem's agile moves on offense with a guy that is 7'1 and easily 320+.

There are definitely some positives there..but I think a Dwight/McHale or even a KG/McHale, or a LeBron/KG, or LeBron/McHale pairing would play out better.

EDIT: Really if you wanted to make it unbeatable, you'd do a LeBron/Jordan pairing. LeBron would learn to be the leader he isn't, and he's so physically gifted, there was nothing Jordan could do that LeBron couldn't.


I am still taking my Dwight Howard / Rick Smitts hybrid over either of those.

Remember, skills do not stack - you get the better of the two.

With the Shaq / Hakeem combo, the athletiscism is redundant. Shaq's footwork is silly good, especially for a guy his size. Adding Hakeem ups the defense and the shooting just a little bit, and you are still 7'1".

Any of those KG / McHale / Dwight combos would be good, but you are still only 6'11". Plus, all of those guys are great defenders, so that skill is redundant.

The Smitts / Howard combo gives you all of Dwights athletiscism and defense, with killer shooting on a 7'4" body.

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Two more for you, absolutely killer:
Jordan / Nowitski - picture Jordan at 6'11" with a killer outside shot and shaggy blonde hair.

Iverson / Nash - picture Iverson as a good teamate, 6'4", with a killer outside shot.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #196 on: March 31, 2011, 09:28:01 AM »

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I am combining Glen Davis and Chris Anderson.








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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #197 on: March 31, 2011, 09:36:02 AM »

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Shaq + Magic?  

Any even quicker, more mobile Shaq who shoots 85% from the line and has amazing passing and ball-handling skills?  (EDIT:  Nevermind, this one violates the position rules, although Magic *did* play some center.)

Wilt + Larry?

A combination of perhaps the most physically gifted player ever (at least relative to his peers), and the one with the highest basketball IQ.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #198 on: March 31, 2011, 09:43:38 AM »

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Shaq+Ray Allen. He would be unstoppable on offense  ;D
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #199 on: March 31, 2011, 10:30:20 AM »

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Quote from: Michael Anthony on March 31, 2011, 09:26:42 AM
Quote from: IndeedProceed on March 30, 2011, 10:56:29 PM
Quote from: KCattheStripe on March 30, 2011, 10:47:21 PM
Quote from: Fan from VT on March 30, 2011, 08:21:17 PM
Ultimate post player:

Dwight with Mchale. Dwight's defensive ability with Mchale's defensive ability and versatility; Mchale's offensive creativity inside Dwights once-in-a-generation size/athleticism combo.




Already bested that with the Shaq/Hakeem combo.

The thing to me about a Shaq/Hakeem combo is that legitimately it seems to defy the laws of physics. While its not unrealistic for a guy Shaq's size to develop a jumper like Hakeem's midrange or a softer touch around the hoop, it seems to me it would be physically impossible to replicate Hakeem's agile moves on offense with a guy that is 7'1 and easily 320+.

There are definitely some positives there..but I think a Dwight/McHale or even a KG/McHale, or a LeBron/KG, or LeBron/McHale pairing would play out better.

EDIT: Really if you wanted to make it unbeatable, you'd do a LeBron/Jordan pairing. LeBron would learn to be the leader he isn't, and he's so physically gifted, there was nothing Jordan could do that LeBron couldn't.


I am still taking my Dwight Howard / Rick Smitts hybrid over either of those.

Remember, skills do not stack - you get the better of the two.

With the Shaq / Hakeem combo, the athletiscism is redundant. Shaq's footwork is silly good, especially for a guy his size. Adding Hakeem ups the defense and the shooting just a little bit, and you are still 7'1".

Any of those KG / McHale / Dwight combos would be good, but you are still only 6'11". Plus, all of those guys are great defenders, so that skill is redundant.

The Smitts / Howard combo gives you all of Dwights athletiscism and defense, with killer shooting on a 7'4" body.

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I think you're monstrously underselling Hakeem's defense and shooting in comparison to Shaq. And especially the difference between Hakeem and Dwight on D.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #200 on: March 31, 2011, 10:59:39 AM »

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Quote from: RockinRyA on March 31, 2011, 09:43:38 AM
Shaq+Ray Allen. He would be unstoppable on offense  ;D

Can you imagine a Shaq sized guy with a jumper as sweet looking as Ray's.  And, ohhhhhh, the free throw shooting.  Shaq/Ray would average 50 a night some years on improved FT shooting alone.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #201 on: March 31, 2011, 11:05:31 AM »

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwLcpN5iTE
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #202 on: March 31, 2011, 11:07:32 AM »

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How about we give Krstic's achilles to Shaq, and his knees to JO?  Then, we can send his lack of rebounding to Noah and/or Gasol.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #203 on: March 31, 2011, 11:10:14 AM »

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Quote from: Roy H. on March 31, 2011, 11:07:32 AM
How about we give Krstic's achilles to Shaq, and his knees to JO?  Then, we can send his lack of rebounding to Noah and/or Gasol.

They could be a $6 Million Dollar Man in 70's for cheaper than Nenad costs, so why not try it?  Even with inflation it would still be cheaper than a lot of guys.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #204 on: March 31, 2011, 11:10:22 AM »

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Quote from: Redz on March 31, 2011, 11:05:31 AM
I found our man. (I need to post this one at least once a year)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwLcpN5iTE

Funny thing about that clip:  It calls 45 rebounds a "new league record".  Wilt beat that by 10.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #205 on: March 31, 2011, 11:11:25 AM »

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Quote from: Roy H. on March 31, 2011, 11:10:22 AM
Quote from: Redz on March 31, 2011, 11:05:31 AM
I found our man. (I need to post this one at least once a year)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwLcpN5iTE

Funny thing about that clip:  It calls 45 rebounds a "new league record".  Wilt beat that by 10.

But you're not concerned about the Space Jam dunk from half court?
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #206 on: March 31, 2011, 11:13:16 AM »

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Quote from: Redz on March 31, 2011, 11:11:25 AM
Quote from: Roy H. on March 31, 2011, 11:10:22 AM
Quote from: Redz on March 31, 2011, 11:05:31 AM
I found our man. (I need to post this one at least once a year)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwLcpN5iTE

Funny thing about that clip:  It calls 45 rebounds a "new league record".  Wilt beat that by 10.

But you're not concerned about the Space Jam dunk from half court?

I can only suspend my disbelief so much.  An NBA without Wilt's dominance is not an NBA I want to believe in.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #207 on: March 31, 2011, 11:14:09 AM »

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Quote from: KCattheStripe on March 31, 2011, 10:30:20 AM
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Ultimate post player:

Dwight with Mchale. Dwight's defensive ability with Mchale's defensive ability and versatility; Mchale's offensive creativity inside Dwights once-in-a-generation size/athleticism combo.




Already bested that with the Shaq/Hakeem combo.

The thing to me about a Shaq/Hakeem combo is that legitimately it seems to defy the laws of physics. While its not unrealistic for a guy Shaq's size to develop a jumper like Hakeem's midrange or a softer touch around the hoop, it seems to me it would be physically impossible to replicate Hakeem's agile moves on offense with a guy that is 7'1 and easily 320+.

There are definitely some positives there..but I think a Dwight/McHale or even a KG/McHale, or a LeBron/KG, or LeBron/McHale pairing would play out better.

EDIT: Really if you wanted to make it unbeatable, you'd do a LeBron/Jordan pairing. LeBron would learn to be the leader he isn't, and he's so physically gifted, there was nothing Jordan could do that LeBron couldn't.


I am still taking my Dwight Howard / Rick Smitts hybrid over either of those.

Remember, skills do not stack - you get the better of the two.

With the Shaq / Hakeem combo, the athletiscism is redundant. Shaq's footwork is silly good, especially for a guy his size. Adding Hakeem ups the defense and the shooting just a little bit, and you are still 7'1".

Any of those KG / McHale / Dwight combos would be good, but you are still only 6'11". Plus, all of those guys are great defenders, so that skill is redundant.

The Smitts / Howard combo gives you all of Dwights athletiscism and defense, with killer shooting on a 7'4" body.

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I think you're monstrously underselling Hakeem's defense and shooting in comparison to Shaq. And especially the difference between Hakeem and Dwight on D.

Agreed - with KC here.

Looking at youtube footage from Hakeem...I am reminded that Boston must've had one of the best frontlines in NBA history back in 1986, because for them to hold Dream and Sampson in check was just incredible, plain and simple.

Besides Shaq, I have not seen a Center even remotely close to Dream in 15-20 years.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #208 on: March 31, 2011, 11:30:27 AM »

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Rajon Rondo and Jerry West.
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Re: If you could combine two players, who would they be?
« Reply #209 on: March 31, 2011, 11:35:22 AM »

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Latrell Spreewell and LeBron James

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