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jongib369
08-10-2012, 01:07 AM
Questions

Who was the better defender? What would happen if you placed Thurmond on the Celtics instead of Russell? And Finally, just for shits and giggles...How do you think a team comprised of these 2 would effect a peak Shaq double teaming him? Thurmond best known for his 1 on 1 defense, and Russell help defense (If Im not mistaken. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!!)


I have my opinions, but I want to hear yours



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jongib369
08-10-2012, 01:07 AM
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jongib369
08-10-2012, 01:27 AM
anyone??


:lebroncry:

SyRyanYang
08-10-2012, 01:28 AM
anyone??


:lebroncry:
Bad time bro

jongib369
08-10-2012, 01:59 AM
Bad time bro
haha apparently

feyki
07-17-2016, 05:37 PM
Don't know about Shaq , it's changes with rules and dynamics of the era .

But Russell was the greatest defender ( his effect was on all five players , Thurmond was more like one on one defensive beast ) . But Thurmond and Ben Wallace closest two players to Russell , defensively .

Thurmond was greatest man to man defender , great rim protector . But plus , Russell had Wallace/Pippen/Hakeem type help defence . Which is determines Russell as greatest defensive force .