View Full Version : Is it even a Question who the Most Athletic Player in the NBA is?
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 07:55 PM
It used to be a toss up between LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire for the longest, and as much as I hate to admit it, Blake Griffin is now the most athletic player in the NBA, BAR-NONE..
Yes people you heard right, a white guy. I never thought I'd be the one to say it, and I'm not trying to yank anyone's chain either. I know how taboo it is to go on an NBA forum to say a white player is the best at ANYTHING, related to Basketball. But I'm convinced, you can't tell me otherwise. Blake Griffin is a freak athlete, and just because he's white doesn't automatically exclude him from talks of being the most athletic player in NBA history. He's right up there with, if not atop that list, pointblank period. Get used to it.
When it comes to size, strength, and athletic ability, nobody is matching this dude.. I thought LeBron was this once in a generation type athlete, but Blake Griffin makes him look like a guppy. LeBron just seems pretty average to me now, when compared to what the Great White Hype has been doing lately. I don't think there has been a game that Blake Griffin has played in, where he didn't completely posterize an opponent. He's got a mean streak going of slamming only the nastiest of dunks, and kid hasn't even hit his athletic prime yet. This man is a true specimen. Sorry LeBron, but you take a backseat to BG now.
Easily still Lebron.
Delonte motha****in West
branslowski
11-26-2010, 07:57 PM
Blake Griffin's athletic's come from the black in him...Don't kid yourself.
Besides, Derrick Rose is the most Athletic.
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 07:58 PM
Easily still Lebron.
What do you mean EASILY? Have you seen the hang time and height Blake Griffin's dunks, have been reaching lately?
themonster
11-26-2010, 07:59 PM
It is between Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose Lebrons not as athletic as he used to be.
stephanieg
11-26-2010, 08:01 PM
And here are his parents:
http://www.nba.com/media/clippers/bgpc_090629_4.jpg
Just look at Blake's hair. White boys don't have hair like that.
O_City_Thunder
11-26-2010, 08:02 PM
Yes people you heard right, a white guy. I never thought I'd be the one to say it, and I'm not trying to yank anyone's chain either. I know how taboo it is to go on an NBA forum to say a white player is the best at ANYTHING, related to Basketball. But I'm convinced, you can't tell me otherwise. Blake Griffin is a freak athlete, and just because he's white doesn't automatically exclude him from talks of being the most athletic player in NBA history. He's right up there with, if not atop that list, pointblank period. Get used to it.
Last time I checked his dad was black and his mother was white. What are we calling that now-a-days?
kNIOKAS
11-26-2010, 08:02 PM
What do you mean EASILY? Have you seen the hang time and height Blake Griffin's dunks, have been reaching lately?
wow dunks. watch out. omg he slammed the rock!
athleticism is not dunks, you dong :hammerhead:
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 08:03 PM
His skin matches his mom's white skin way more than it does his black dad's. Blake Griffin is basically white, because his white genes basically took over, as you can see by his skin color.
kNIOKAS
11-26-2010, 08:04 PM
And here are his parents:
[IMG]http://www.nba.com/media/clippers/bgpc_090629_4.jpg[IMG]
Just look at Blake's hair. White boys don't have hair like that.
but he's not black also. he'd be bold if so
Last time I checked his dad was black and his mother was white. What are we calling that now-a-days?
barracks obamas
O_City_Thunder
11-26-2010, 08:05 PM
His skin matches his mom's white skin way more than it does his black dad's. Blake Griffin is basically white, because his white genes basically took over, as you can see by his skin color.
:facepalm
D-Rose
11-26-2010, 08:05 PM
His skin matches his mom's white skin way more than it does his black dad's. Blake Griffin is basically white, because his white genes basically took over, as you can see by his skin color.
:oldlol:
Genetics are far more than just skin color and appearance.
Mr. Grieves
11-26-2010, 08:05 PM
His skin matches his mom's white skin way more than it does his black dad's. Blake Griffin is basically white, because his white genes basically took over, as you can see by his skin color.
That's not white skin. He's mixed and so is his skin, you can really see when he plays the difference between other players black and white. Don't be hatin.
DeronMillsap
11-26-2010, 08:06 PM
His skin matches his mom's white skin way more than it does his black dad's. Blake Griffin is basically white, because his white genes basically took over, as you can see by his skin color.
His mom looks like a ginger.
Sarcastic
11-26-2010, 08:06 PM
Last time I checked his dad was black and his mother was white. What are we calling that now-a-days?
Black.
nbacardDOTnet
11-26-2010, 08:06 PM
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20L%20A%20Clippers/Blake%20Griffin/978efd95.gif
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 08:08 PM
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20L%20A%20Clippers/Blake%20Griffin/978efd95.gif
lmfao.. did that mofo ever even stop elevating? Holy crap. Dude came in out of nowhere and kept gaining altitude. He dunked it before he even started coming down.
LeBron never defied gravity like that.
Dwade305
11-26-2010, 08:10 PM
Damn Rucker made sense:wtf:
Undoubtedly is Griffin :applause:
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 08:12 PM
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20L%20A%20Clippers/Blake%20Griffin/978efd95.gif
Also, that looks like Dwight Howard he's banging on.. I think it's case closed. If you can make Dwight Howard look like a mere PG, then you know you got some freak athleticism.
O_City_Thunder
11-26-2010, 08:14 PM
Also, that looks like Dwight Howard he's banging on.. I think it's case closed. If you can make Dwight Howard look like a mere PG, then you know you got some freak athleticism.
That ain't Dwight Howard.
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 08:16 PM
That ain't Dwight Howard.
Yeah it is, look at the blue jersey, you need anymore proof look at Dwight's signature arm sleeve. I rest my case.
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:17 PM
Blake's dad looks a little cafe latte, too. I think he's a quadroon.
thomaspynchon
11-26-2010, 08:18 PM
Griffin can jump high but the dude looks like an ape when he tries to dribble the ball.
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:19 PM
Yeah it is, look at the blue jersey, you need anymore proof look at Dwight's signature arm sleeve. I rest my case.
Why is Dwight playing for the Knicks? And wearing protective eyewear?
Bigsmoke
11-26-2010, 08:19 PM
Lebron and Blake
branslowski
11-26-2010, 08:20 PM
Yeah it is, look at the blue jersey, you need anymore proof look at Dwight's signature arm sleeve. I rest my case.
:lol @ you trying to troll hard with this gimmick...Good work.:applause:
O_City_Thunder
11-26-2010, 08:20 PM
Yeah it is, look at the blue jersey, you need anymore proof look at Dwight's signature arm sleeve. I rest my case.
Last time I checked the New York Knicks wear blue jerseys too, along with many other teams in the NBA!!!
BTW, Amare Stoudemire says Hi! :oldlol:
DeronMillsap
11-26-2010, 08:22 PM
That's Amare that got dunked on.
Don't think Griffin have played the Magic yet.
Knickerlem
11-26-2010, 08:22 PM
Yeah it is, look at the blue jersey, you need anymore proof look at Dwight's signature arm sleeve. I rest my case.
Dwight uses the arm sleeve on his left arm
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:22 PM
Last time I checked the New York Knicks wear blue jerseys too, along with many other teams in the NBA!!!
BTW, Amare Stoudemire says Hi! :oldlol:
This is not true. Amar'e said no such thing.
MrJohnWall
11-26-2010, 08:24 PM
Do people even know what athletic means? Its not just vertical
its speed, agility, and so on
Derrick Rose jumps higher then Lebron & Griffin
and is undeniably faster then both of them and his agility is ridiculous
Derrick Rose is the most athletic by a mile
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 08:26 PM
Do people even know what athletic means? Its not just vertical
its speed, agility, and so on
Derrick Rose jumps higher then Lebron & Griffin
and is undeniably faster then both of them and his agility is ridiculous
Derrick Rose is the most athletic by a mile
Derrick Rose is a Poor Man's Michael Beasely.. Stop kidding yourself.
You throw D.Rose's name in there, then you have to throw M.Beasely's name in with him, otherwise you're a blatant hater, or a blatant D-rider of Derrick Rose.
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:31 PM
Lebron's vertical is listed by most sources at 44". Some have it as low as 41".
Derrick Rose himself says his is 37", down from 40" once upon a time.
Griffin recorded 37" in official workouts. 35.5" in others.
LeBron wins again.
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 08:36 PM
Lebron's vertical is listed by most sources at 44". Some have it as low as 41".
Derrick Rose himself says his is 37", down from 40" once upon a time.
Griffin recorded 37" in official workouts. 35.5" in others.
LeBron wins again.
Isn't Kobe listed as 6'7" when he's really only 6'4"? I give a damn if LeBron wins again on this one, I'm just saying, I give a f*ck about your listed verticals. Hell out of here.
If it isn't OFFICIAL, don't come in my thread talking that nonsense. I don't tolerate unofficial numbers in my threads.
VeeCee15
11-26-2010, 08:36 PM
Lebron has nothing close a 44" vertical hell he not even close to 40" vertical.
If Lebron had a 44" vertical his shoulders would be at rim level everytime he jumps.
Derrick Rose is the most athletic player in the L by far..and has one of the highest verts (along with shannon brown).
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:38 PM
Lebron has nothing close a 44" vertical hell he not even close to 40" vertical.
If Lebron had a 44" vertical his shoulders would be at rim level everytime he jumps.
Derrick Rose is the most athletic player in the L by far..and has one of the highest verts (along with shannon brown).
Right. The numerical reality is wrong, and the fanboy highlight reel jackoffs are right.:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Rose is a good athlete. Not LeBron good, but good. No shame in that. Don't try to make him something he's not. Like a good NBA level PG.
Ikill
11-26-2010, 08:38 PM
Lebron's vertical is listed by most sources at 44". Some have it as low as 41".
Derrick Rose himself says his is 37", down from 40" once upon a time.
Griffin recorded 37" in official workouts. 35.5" in others.
LeBron wins again.
I doubt its 44 my guess would 37-40, Rose has a 40 inch vertical theres no denying that he got that at the combine i heard he even was injured at the time.
I doubt its 44 my guess would 37-40, Rose has a 40 inch vertical theres no denying that he got that at the combine i heard he even was injured at the time.
Lebron's vertical is closer to mid-40s then it is to 37.
And lol @ everyone for thinkg athleticism is only how high you jump. :oldlol:
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:41 PM
Lebron has nothing close a 44" vertical hell he not even close to 40" vertical.
If Lebron had a 44" vertical his shoulders would be at rim level everytime he jumps.
Derrick Rose is the most athletic player in the L by far..and has one of the highest verts (along with shannon brown).
Also, might want to check your math. The shoulder is about a foot below the head. If LeBron's shoulder is at 5'7", and he has a 44" vertical, that would put his shoulder at about 9'3" at the peak of his jump.
Which would explain how he cut his head on the rim last year.
****ing geniuses in here.
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:43 PM
I doubt its 44 my guess would 37-40, Rose has a 40 inch vertical theres no denying that he got that at the combine i heard he even was injured at the time.
The idea in an 82-game season is to make things as easy as possible. So far, Rose has had to work extremely hard for everything. He said his vertical jump has fallen 3 inches to 37, thanks to the wear and tear of the past few years.
Quit living in the past.
alenleomessi
11-26-2010, 08:44 PM
Just imagine if Blake was all black :eek:
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:44 PM
Lebron's vertical is closer to mid-40s then it is to 37.
And lol @ everyone for thinkg athleticism is only how high you jump. :oldlol:
It ain't only how high you jump, but if you peak out at 35.5", it sure as hell eliminates you from the title.
branslowski
11-26-2010, 08:46 PM
Just imagine if Blake was all black :eek:
Actually, I don't think he would be more athletic...Prob least...Sometimes, being mixed works for you and makes things more perfect...
See Dragon Ball Z....Gohan= Half human/half Saiyan....Stronger than full Saiyan Vegeta.
I obviously don't know what I just said...I'm drunk.
KB2009Champ
11-26-2010, 08:47 PM
Yeah it is, look at the blue jersey, you need anymore proof look at Dwight's signature arm sleeve. I rest my case.
what a dumbass
Indian guy
11-26-2010, 08:47 PM
Rose by a fairly wide margin.
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:52 PM
Also LOL @ DRose's 10 reps @ 185. My sit-behind-a-mahogany-desk ass can beat that.
I'm not sure there's ANYTHING Rose is top-level at. Maybe that pvssy "agility drill" cone crap.
LeBron wins again.
Hagbard
11-26-2010, 08:53 PM
I'm done here. Full on thread ownage.
creepingdeath
11-26-2010, 08:54 PM
Re: Is it even a Question who the Most Athletic Player in the NBA is?
No, it's not. Lebron is. /thread
sh0wtime
11-26-2010, 09:03 PM
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/steve_aschburner/01/08/athletes/index.html
Ive seen many athletes like Blake Griffin at even bigger size, but not something like Lebron at that size. Ive never seen somebody having better combination of size, speed, quickness, power, vertical leap and he abuses it very well with or without the ball, he is 6'9-260 yet moves like a PG and is perhaps even the fastest player in the NBA.
madmax
11-26-2010, 09:03 PM
Nope..no question dude
Lebron is...by far the best:cheers:
RUCKER
11-26-2010, 09:04 PM
Re: Is it even a Question who the Most Athletic Player in the NBA is?
No, it's not. Lebron is. /thread
LeBron James is overrated. He's not even that athletic.
http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2010/07/james-atlantis/lebron-james-shirtless-beach-savannah-brinson-01.jpg
Doesn't look more athletic than Blake Griffin to me. LeBron got a gut now, a clear indication he used to abuse steroids. He's obviously cycled off of them now. Hence the steroid gut, and why he's not anywhere near as athletic as he once was, even though he's in the midst of his athletic prime now.
Blake Griffin has natural born athleticism, LeBron James's athleticism was scientifically engineered and developed in a lab, probably funded by Nike.
sh0wtime
11-26-2010, 09:08 PM
lol Rucker, muscles do not measure athleticism.
Tha Catalyst
11-26-2010, 09:27 PM
How does Lebron, of all players, have loyalty tattooed on him?
Vragrant
11-26-2010, 09:43 PM
Just imagine if Blake was all black :eek:
:oldlol:
How does Lebron, of all players, have loyalty tattooed on him?
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
Also, OP, the key to trolling is to be subtle about it.
Yes people you heard right, a white guy. I never thought I'd be the one to say it, and I'm not trying to yank anyone's chain either. I know how taboo it is to go on an NBA forum to say a white player is the best at ANYTHING,
he ain't white like ostertag white. he's more black than white. shiiiet, if you claim blake griffin is white, then barrack obama is a white man as well. blake is a brother and plays like no white man you've ever seen.
nbacardDOTnet
11-26-2010, 11:32 PM
LeBron James is overrated. He's not even that athletic.
http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2010/07/james-atlantis/lebron-james-shirtless-beach-savannah-brinson-01.jpg
Doesn't look more athletic than Blake Griffin to me. LeBron got a gut now, a clear indication he used to abuse steroids. He's obviously cycled off of them now. Hence the steroid gut, and why he's not anywhere near as athletic as he once was, even though he's in the midst of his athletic prime now.
Blake Griffin has natural born athleticism, LeBron James's athleticism was scientifically engineered and developed in a lab, probably funded by Nike.
:oldlol:
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/z%20Funny%20NBA%20Photos/0%20Players/Lebron%20James/nikeengineeredqueenlebronjames.jpg
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