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Marchesk
09-09-2014, 10:13 PM
Is there anything about his game that wouldn't translate? Would he be better or worse than Love?
L.Kizzle
09-09-2014, 10:15 PM
Pettit was one of the first if not the first to weight train. He'd do fine today.
Marchesk
09-09-2014, 10:16 PM
Pettit was one of the first if not the first to weight train. He'd do fine today.

But do you know if he had good post moves? Did he have a mid range shot?
CavaliersFTW
09-09-2014, 10:19 PM
He's not Bob Pettit if he grows up today though, a time traveled version say in his early 20's would likely adapt well though I believe. Second to none work ethic and drive and the appropriate physical tools and fundamental skill set to make some noise.
HomieWeMajor
09-09-2014, 10:20 PM
Cole Aldrich with better fg%
CavaliersFTW
09-09-2014, 10:21 PM
But do you know if he had good post moves? Did he have a mid range shot?
Most all his footage I've found to date:

http://youtu.be/jdeiZRW7gSo
the mesiah
09-09-2014, 11:54 PM
He bout 6'9" , barely over 200 lbs , that would be a hard transition IF u keep him at PF. Those numbers are small forward type digits unless he adds good 40-45 lbs to bang down low for 82 games ..
LAZERUSS
09-09-2014, 11:55 PM
If Kevin Love is a 26-12 player in today's NBA, I just can't help but believe that Pettit, and Jerry Lucas, would be among the best players of this era, as well.
Round Mound
09-10-2014, 12:17 AM
If Kevin Love is a 26-12 player in today's NBA, I just can't help but believe that Pettit, and Jerry Lucas, would be among the best players of this era, as well.

This
GrapeApe
09-10-2014, 12:31 AM
Most all his footage I've found to date:

http://youtu.be/jdeiZRW7gSo

Nice video. He was tenacious, skilled, and had a great understanding of the game. He'd definitely be one of the best PF's in the league today.
CavaliersFTW
09-10-2014, 01:13 AM
He bout 6'9" , barely over 200 lbs , that would be a hard transition IF u keep him at PF. Those numbers are small forward type digits unless he adds good 40-45 lbs to bang down low for 82 games ..
Pettit was 245 in his day, says he'd play at 260 today. He was 6-8 and 1/4 without shoes. That's a half inch taller than Kevin Love. He's an ideal size power forward.