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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #45 on: January 25, 2012, 02:03:07 PM »

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McHale vs. Duncan.

McHale was much, much quicker, a far superior passer, and better shooter from range than Duncan was at his own peak.

So...imagine a Tim Duncan, but much better.

Imo, Duncan is better than McHale was. Both great players though.
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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #46 on: January 25, 2012, 02:14:12 PM »

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Who was McHales competition back in the day? What was the PF pool looking like? Gota imagine it being scarier in 1999 moving forward...
Off the top of my head, Carl Malone, Ralph Samson, Charles Barkley for starters....all tough competitors...
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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #47 on: January 25, 2012, 02:20:00 PM »

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Who was McHales competition back in the day? What was the PF pool looking like? Gota imagine it being scarier in 1999 moving forward...
Off the top of my head, Carl Malone, Ralph Samson, Charles Barkley for starters....all tough competitors...

Barkley and Malone are different era. How many years were they going up against each other in their prime?

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #48 on: January 25, 2012, 02:28:05 PM »

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I think he'd do great: he did great during an era when there were a lot more true big men, and I just don't see how today's power forwards could contend with his length, on offense and defense, or his bevy of post moves.
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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #49 on: January 25, 2012, 02:37:35 PM »

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I think he'd do great: he did great during an era when there were a lot more true big men, and I just don't see how today's power forwards could contend with his length, on offense and defense, or his bevy of post moves.

Again what pf are you talking about? Barkley and malone didn't really play him in their primes and id also contend that 1999 started a decade where power forwards dominated the league with arguably the top 3 of all time
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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #50 on: January 25, 2012, 02:48:02 PM »

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McHale vs. Duncan.

McHale was much, much quicker, a far superior passer, and better shooter from range than Duncan was at his own peak.

So...imagine a Tim Duncan, but much better.

Imo, Duncan is better than McHale was. Both great players though.
hell no.  Mchale was better.  Timmy's great but Mchale was downright unstoppable on offense and was a top defender.  Timmy's a better passer or at least more attentive passer (Mchale was a major blackhole) and a better rebounder (to Mchale's credit, he had Bird and Parish also grabbing rebounds -- Timmy would have gotten a lot less playing with them too).

to top it off, Mchale was take no prisoners player.  his clothesline of Rambis alone earns him my respect in that regard (to be honest, I really hate the Lakers and couldn't stand Rambis)

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #51 on: January 25, 2012, 03:30:39 PM »

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People would be biting on that up and under and those fakes like crazy, especially with how little they are used today.

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #52 on: January 25, 2012, 03:36:37 PM »

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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #53 on: January 25, 2012, 03:38:10 PM »

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McHale vs. Duncan.

McHale was much, much quicker, a far superior passer, and better shooter from range than Duncan was at his own peak.

So...imagine a Tim Duncan, but much better.

Imo, Duncan is better than McHale was. Both great players though.
hell no.  Mchale was better.  Timmy's great but Mchale was downright unstoppable on offense and was a top defender.  Timmy's a better passer or at least more attentive passer (Mchale was a major blackhole) and a better rebounder (to Mchale's credit, he had Bird and Parish also grabbing rebounds -- Timmy would have gotten a lot less playing with them too).

to top it off, Mchale was take no prisoners player.  his clothesline of Rambis alone earns him my respect in that regard (to be honest, I really hate the Lakers and couldn't stand Rambis)

With respect, McHale was the better passer.  Timmy's era was mostly iso-post-ups with very few possessions involving more than 2-3 passes.

McHale played with Bird...cutters, motion, fast-break ball.  His quickness and quick decision making was phenomenal, all culminating in some incredibly crisp passing for a player at any position.  As a PF, his passing was really among the best.

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #54 on: January 25, 2012, 03:52:57 PM »

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McHale vs. Duncan.

McHale was much, much quicker, a far superior passer, and better shooter from range than Duncan was at his own peak.

So...imagine a Tim Duncan, but much better.

Imo, Duncan is better than McHale was. Both great players though.
hell no.  Mchale was better.  Timmy's great but Mchale was downright unstoppable on offense and was a top defender.  Timmy's a better passer or at least more attentive passer (Mchale was a major blackhole) and a better rebounder (to Mchale's credit, he had Bird and Parish also grabbing rebounds -- Timmy would have gotten a lot less playing with them too).

to top it off, Mchale was take no prisoners player.  his clothesline of Rambis alone earns him my respect in that regard (to be honest, I really hate the Lakers and couldn't stand Rambis)

With respect, McHale was the better passer.  Timmy's era was mostly iso-post-ups with very few possessions involving more than 2-3 passes.
I honestly don't think you've ever watched Tim Duncan play after reading this sentence. The fact that you think Kevin was much quicker makes me think you don't remember young Tim Duncan at the very least.

Probably didn't watch McHale either honestly every stat and report from him and others say he was a black hole, though neither did I in his prime as I was too young. (classic replays only for me)

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #55 on: January 25, 2012, 04:19:04 PM »

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I think he'd do great: he did great during an era when there were a lot more true big men, and I just don't see how today's power forwards could contend with his length, on offense and defense, or his bevy of post moves.

Again what pf are you talking about? Barkley and malone didn't really play him in their primes and id also contend that 1999 started a decade where power forwards dominated the league with arguably the top 3 of all time

Well, some of these guys may not have always played power forward, but I'm sure McHale took his turn matching up with them at different times: James Worthy, Ralph Sampson, Mychal Thompson, Buck Williams, Larry Nance, Kevin Willis, Otis Thorpe, Charles Oakley. Not all HOFers, but there's some quality players there. McHale wasn't the quickest guy, but I think his length would still drive guys mad.
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Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #56 on: January 25, 2012, 06:01:16 PM »

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Charles Barkley, on NBATV's "Open Court", has remarked before about how Kevin McHale was the best PF he ever went up against.

Charles knows his stuff.

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #57 on: January 25, 2012, 06:17:07 PM »

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He would dominate if he was playing right now. How would Gasol, Bosh et all do versus him?

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #58 on: January 25, 2012, 06:25:39 PM »

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On a team where he is the number 1 option. 30pts 12 reb average. He would torture these 6'8 6'9 power forwards around today. Teans were much bigger,tougher & deeper in the 80's!

Re: How would McHale fare in today's game?
« Reply #59 on: January 25, 2012, 07:55:54 PM »

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Would still be a HOF'er.
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