All-Time NBA 10-Man Lineup Fantasy Draft

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

If you were going to build a 10-man lineup out of all the NBA players to have ever played, who would you choose?

To answer that question we will set up a fantasy draft, snake style (whoever picks last in the first round, picks first in the second round).


Who wants to play?

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Draft rules:

Draft will be 10 rounds

Snake format

8 hours to make a selection

No trades allowed




Participants:

Hakeem Olajuwon
Manny 98
iamgine
solar.hands

[Manny98]

I'll play

[iamgine]

I'll play

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Looking for 6 or 10 participants.

[solar.hands]

In

[Akeem34TheDream]

I dont like OP.

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Participants:

Hakeem Olajuwon
Manny 98
iamgine
solar.hands


Hopefully a few more sign up.

[SouBeachTalents]

In

[NBAGOAT]

in

[Gotterdammerung]

Ditto. I used to participate in these all-time tournaments in the past here on ISH.

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Looking for 3 more to join then we start.

Hakeem Olajuwon
Manny 98
iamgine
solar.hands
SouBeachTalents
NBAGOAT
Gottadammerung

[AussieSteve]

In

[DaHeezy]

In. Buy are we doing those draft simulators? I know how to manipulate them.

[Achilleas]

in :rockon:

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

In. Buy are we doing those draft simulators? I know how to manipulate them.
No online simulators, just pure hypothetical debate and eye-test.

Good we now have our ten drafters.

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Draft Order


With the first pick of the All-Time NBA Fantasy Draft is @DaHeezy


1) DaHeezy
2) AussieSteve
3) NBAGOAT
4) solar.hands
5) Gottadammerung
6) Manny98
7) SouBeachTalents
8) iamgine
9) Achilleas
10) Hakeem Olajuwon

[DaHeezy]

I'll take Jordan. Michael, not DeAndre

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Everyone remember to private message the drafter after you in the draft order

[DaHeezy]

Everyone remember to private message the drafter after you in the draft order
:lol

[AussieSteve]

I'll take Kareem

[Manny98]

Are we picking based on a players peak or their entire career?

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Are we picking based on a players peak or their entire career?
A balance of both.

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT
4) solar.hands
5) Gottadammerung
6) Manny98
7) SouBeachTalents
8) iamgine
9) Achilleas
10) Hakeem Olajuwon

[AussieSteve]

Are we picking based on a players peak or their entire career?

It's the best lineup right? Not best roster for a long term dynasty.

So I'm thinking peak... who at their best is most likely to help my team win.

To me picking Wade over Kobe for example wouldn't be crazy, even though I'd probably have Kobe at least 10 spots higher on an all time list.

[Gotterdammerung]

I will stick with best year or peak of the player in question, so there won't be any waffling or inconsistency in head to head matchup. If someone picks Shaquille O'Neal, they shouldn't be able to switch from young athletic Orlando Magic Shaq to dominant but heavy Lakers Shaq to old savvy Miami Heat Shaq at anytime or between matchups. :no:

[NBAGOAT]

Since im going emphasize peak more shaq for me

[NBAGOAT]

should ask mods to get this thread stickied.

[Gotterdammerung]

agreed because getting bumped to page 2 of the NBA Forum is instant death.

Only level 10 necromongers can rescue this thread after it's buried 100 pages deep and long forgotten, and only after 5 plus years later. :confusedshrug:

[NBAGOAT]

i feel like there's a chance solar wont respond within 8 hrs. He's not too active here

[1987_Lakers]

I can take his spot of he doesnt post

[DaHeezy]

Just a heads up, I'll be driving to Winnipeg Thursday night so I won't respond right away. But I'll make sure I check every 4 hours or so. Since I have back to back it looks like I can make 2 consecutive picks right away and sit back for a while

[superduper]

Down to replace inactive posters if it comes to it

[SouBeachTalents]

The guys posted 400 times in 8 years, we should really consider replacing him. He could easily ghost every time he needs to pick, really delay shit

[DaHeezy]

The guys posted 400 times in 8 years, we should really consider replacing him. He could easily ghost every time he needs to pick, really delay shit

Yeah, these time wasters are fakkin annoying. I once drafted with a player who was back to back. Time limit was 4 hours. Literally waited 4 hours to make his pick and 4 hours after to make his second in the back to back. Lol. People can be suck douchebags

Call it when you pick if you're committed

[Gotterdammerung]

I am committed to destroy y'all fool ass.

:kobe:

[1987_Lakers]

It's been 8 hours

[Gotterdammerung]

Either we skip the slowpoke and move on to the next draft pick, or replace the slowpoke with another poster whose ISH addiction is incurable. :oldlol:

[DaHeezy]

Skip him. His replacement can pick twice in the second

[1987_Lakers]

I'll take his spot.

With the 4th pick of the All-Time draft I select LeBron James.

[SouBeachTalents]

That dudes gots to go :lol Y'all cool with 1987 Lakers taking his spot?

Edit, he read my mind

[NBAGOAT]

Agree with letting solar getting replaced. Super to replace the next inactive. I think another problem we have is op isn’t active either

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1
1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung
6) Manny98
7) SouBeachTalents
8) iamgine
9) Achilleas
10) Hakeem Olajuwon

Gotterdammerung is on the clock

[Gotterdammerung]

I'm cool with 1987 Lakers. :cheers:

With the 5th pick, I select... 1966-67 Wilt Chamberlain.

:lebronamazed:

[AussieSteve]

I'm cool with 1987 Lakers. :cheers:

With the 5th pick, I select... 1966-67 Wilt Chamberlain.

:lebronamazed:

Good pick imo. I was tossing up between kareem and wilt.

We should cite the season with each pick.

[NBAGOAT]

00 shaq for me then obviously.

[Gotterdammerung]

Good pick imo. I was tossing up between kareem and wilt.

We should cite the season with each pick.

If I were you I'd go with the 1976-77 version of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This year may not be recalled as fondly because he didn't win a championship, but it was his best year: third in scoring, second in rebounding, first in FG%. He stepped it up in the playoffs with 34.6 ppg, 17.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 3.5 bpg, 60.7 FG% at 42.5 minutes per game.

[Manny98]

Im next, i pick 17 Durant

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents
8) iamgine
9) Achilleas
10) Hakeem Olajuwon

[SouBeachTalents]

I'm taking OP, the '94 version

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

I'm taking OP, the '94 version
Best pick so far :cheers:

[iamgine]

I'll pick Kawhi

[Achilleas]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents -Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - kawhi leonard
9) Achilleas - larry bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

To end round one, my first pick will be defensive genius... Bill Russell.

To start round two, my second pick will be the greatest point guard of all time... Magic Johnson.

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Back to you Achilleas

[Achilleas]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents -Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - kawhi leonard
9) Achilleas - larry bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - bill russel

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Jonson
2) Achilleas - TIM DUNCAN
3) iamgine
4) SouBeachTalents
5) Manny98
6) Gotterdammerung
7) 1987_Lakers
8) NBAGOAT
9) AussieSteve
10) DaHeezy

[iamgine]

I'll take Curry

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents
5) Manny98
6) Gotterdammerung
7) 1987_Lakers
8) NBAGOAT
9) AussieSteve
10) DaHeezy

[SouBeachTalents]

Dirk Diggler

[Manny98]

I'm going with the Admiral at the 5

[GimmeThat]

number 1 reason the best shot blocker in the game isn't the dunk champion, I don't want to bang you wife

[Gotterdammerung]

With the 16th selection, I pick Kobe Bryant, either the '03 or the 06 version. Haven't decided on the version because I have yet to decide which one best rounds out the team I have in mind.

:kobe:

[1987_Lakers]

'04 Kevin Garnett

[NBAGOAT]

Damn kg and Kobe were who I were aiming for. I

[Achilleas]

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve
10) DaHeezy

[AussieSteve]

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy

[DaHeezy]

Thanks Aussie for taking Barkley. I didn't want him to slip. I was obligated to take him

I'll take Pippen and Stockton.

[Gotterdammerung]

Thanks Aussie for taking Barkley. I didn't want him to slip. I was obligated to take him

I'll take Pippen and Stockton.
Solid picks to complement Jordan: a do-it-all swing and the most ideal half court operator in league history.
:lebronamazed:

[NBAGOAT]

Solid picks to complement Jordan: a do-it-all swing and the most ideal half court operator in league history.
:lebronamazed:

the question of fit or talent is going be a tough one this draft. I considered not picking wade since there are some great sgs to play later. He was one of the bpa and the best evidence of guys fitting is playing well together however.

[Gotterdammerung]

the question of fit or talent is going be a tough one this draft. I considered not picking wade since there are some great sgs to play later. He was one of the bpa and the best evidence of guys fitting is playing well together however.

You can find a balance between both 😉

[DaHeezy]

Solid picks to complement Jordan: a do-it-all swing and the most ideal half court operator in league history.
:lebronamazed:

That's why I'm glad aussiesteve took Barkley. I'd hate to pass on him but I would question if he is a fit with Jordan. That would also alter my Stockton pick.

[1987_Lakers]

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve -
3) NBAGOAT -
4) 1987_Lakers -
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[ArbitraryWater]

Are we picking based on a players peak or their entire career?

to help you guys out:

prime version

[AussieSteve]

That's why I'm glad aussiesteve took Barkley. I'd hate to pass on him but I would question if he is a fit with Jordan. That would also alter my Stockton pick.

You've got a damn good combo at 1,2 & 3 there. Don't think I could come up with a better one.

I was going to take Pippen next.

I'll take CP3 instead.

[AussieSteve]

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT -
4) 1987_Lakers -
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[NBAGOAT]

damn I was thinking about cp3 to fill out too. I'm going go with needed outside shooting in jerry west. He and wade will just alternate as my point guard.

[Gotterdammerung]

damn I was thinking about cp3 to fill out too. I'm going go with needed outside shooting in jerry west. He and wade will just alternate as my point guard.
If West and Wade are your primary ball handlers then you need size on the wings and up front so Shaq doesn't get triple teamed each possession.

[Manny98]

F*ck I was planning on drafting either CP or Pippen for my third pick :oldlol:

I got one more PG in mind hopefully noone picks him

[NBAGOAT]

If West and Wade are your primary ball handlers then you need size on the wings and up front so Shaq doesn't get triple teamed each possession.

oh i plan on it.

[NBAGOAT]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers -
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[AussieSteve]

F*ck I was planning on drafting either CP or Pippen for my third pick :oldlol:

I got one more PG in mind hopefully noone picks him

3ball bout to come in and ask why everyone wants pippen...

[1987_Lakers]

Since I want another dominant wing player to compliment LeBron, I select '03 Tracy McGrady.
32|7|6 and can provide some 3 point shooting.

F - '04 Kevin Garnett
F - '13 LeBron James
G - '03 Tracy McGrady

[Manny98]

3ball bout to come in and ask why everyone wants pippen...
:oldlol:

[Gotterdammerung]

Since I have two dominant personalities already with Chamberlain and Bryant, I will need someone who has the cojones to stand up to them, someone known as the most fundamentally sound player in league history capable of controlling the pace of the game.

Oscar Robertson.

Will decide on a year later.

[Manny98]

I'm picking Nash

Ain't no one about to stop that Robinson & Nash pick & roll :eek:

I just need some good perimeter defenders to cover for Nash and i'm sorted

[Gotterdammerung]

Since I want another dominant wing player to compliment LeBron, I select '03 Tracy McGrady.
32|7|6 and can provide some 3 point shooting.

F - '04 Kevin Garnett
F - '13 LeBron James
G - '03 Tracy McGrady

With a few more stone cold outside shooters, you'll end up with the ideal small ball lineup.

[DaHeezy]

K boys. I'm just loading up heading for cross country drive. I doubt it will get back to me but I'll check in every once in a while

[SouBeachTalents]

Isiah Thomas

[NBAGOAT]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[1987_Lakers]

K boys. I'm just loading up heading for cross country drive. I doubt it will get back to me but I'll check in every once in a while

Are we replacing this guy?

[AussieSteve]

Are we replacing this guy?

Nah. He's good.

There's 12 more picks before it's his turn again.

[DaHeezy]

Are we replacing this guy?

:lol
STFU. Longest I go is 3 or 4 hours between stops. I'm good :cheers:

It been 3 hours since I last checked and it barely moved

[DaHeezy]

Nah. He's good.

There's 12 more picks before it's his turn again.

Yeah, and I at least gave a heads up. I didn't ghost.

[Gotterdammerung]

Nah. He's good.

There's 12 more picks before it's his turn again.

Agreed.

After we complete our picks, what happens then? A free for all battle royal? Round Robin tournament?

[1987_Lakers]

:lol
STFU. Longest I go is 3 or 4 hours between stops. I'm good :cheers:

It been 3 hours since I last checked and it barely moved

Ok, worried you would be MIA.


Agreed.

After we complete our picks, what happens then? A free for all battle royal? Round Robin tournament?

Not sure, maybe create threads with polls matchup by matchup. Or the participants themselves can judge each matchup? Or the participants can rank each team, excluding their own, the team ranked highest wins.

Just throwing ideas.

[Gotterdammerung]

Not sure, maybe create threads with polls matchup by matchup. Or the participants themselves can judge each matchup? Or the participants can rank each team, excluding their own, the team ranked highest wins.

Just throwing ideas.

We can go with the old format we used in the past for these all-time draft tourneys:

1. Each member explains why he would beat the other team in a 10 team playoff tournament. The rest of us vote on the winner.

2. If there's a tie, we use the whatif sports simulation for best out of 7 matches.

Problems: Not sure about how to seed the 10 spots and how to advance if there's odd number of winners in the second round.
:biggums:

[iamgine]

I'll pick Bill Walton

[1987_Lakers]

Was seriously considering Walton with my last pick. Good pick.

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon -
2) Achilleas -
3) iamgine -
4) SouBeachTalents -
5) Manny98 -
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Gotterdammerung]

Was seriously considering Walton with my last pick. Good pick.
Bill Walton is the best center to add to a loaded team cuz he can play any style and doesn't need to dominate the ball like many other centers.

If you have a center like Hakeem you must build around him in order to contend effectively - so you'll be forced to draft more shooters than usual.

[Vino24]

1987Lakers already won. KG and LeBron? Game over

[Achilleas]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon -
2) Achilleas -
3) iamgine -
4) SouBeachTalents -
5) Manny98 -
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

First pick, I’m gonna give Magic a perfect P&R dunk/layup partner, the Mailman. Karl Malone was deadly in the low post, on the fast break and possesses a solid mid-range jumper, a prolific and durable scorer. Adding more defense, athleticism and strength in my front court, dominating defensive rebounds alongside Bill Russell.

Second pick, I need my shooter. One of the greatest clutch shooters we’ve ever seen: Ray Allen. I needed a shooting guard who won’t dominate the ball, but not just an elite shooter, possessing an impressive all-round game. Jesus Shuttlesworth will create for me exceptional floor spacing on offense, opening up lanes for Magic and Karl Malone.

[Achilleas]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine -
4) SouBeachTalents -
5) Manny98 -
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Achilleas]

TEAMS
1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan,Scottie Pippen,John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,Charles Barkley,Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal,WADE,JERRY WEST
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James,KEVIN GARNETT,Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain,KOBE BRYANT,Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant,ADMIRAL ROBINSON,Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon,DIRK,Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard,Stephen Curry,Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird,Tim Duncan,Julius Erving,KLAY THOMPSON
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell,Magic Johnson,KARL MALONE,RAY ALLEN


Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine -
4) SouBeachTalents -
5) Manny98 -
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

We can go with the old format we used in the past for these all-time draft tourneys:

1. Each member explains why he would beat the other team in a 10 team playoff tournament. The rest of us vote on the winner.

2. If there's a tie, we use the whatif sports simulation for best out of 7 matches.

Problems: Not sure about how to seed the 10 spots and how to advance if there's odd number of winners in the second round.
:biggums:
My idea was having two divisions of 5 teams (everyone ranks the teams 1st to 5th for each division (excluding your own team))
Only Top 4 progress to playoffs.

We then progress to the First Round.

E.g
Division A #1 vs Division B#4
Division A #3 vs Division B#2
And so on...

Semi finals

NBA Draft Championship Final

[iamgine]

I select Anthony Davis

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents -
5) Manny98 -
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[SouBeachTalents]

Reggie Miller

[DaHeezy]

Lol, I drove from Revelstoke to Calgary in 6 hours and it barely moved.

[Gotterdammerung]

Lol, I drove from Revelstoke to Calgary in 6 hours and it barely moved.
It's the off-season :oldlol:

But yeah, I'm itching to make my pick after Manny98
:cheers:

[Manny98]

Reggie Miller
OMG I was praying that you didn't pick Reggie Miller :facepalm

I'll go with Moncrief at the 2 then

[NBAGOAT]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Gotterdammerung]

With Chamberlain, Bryant and Robertson, I have powerful inside scoring, rebounding, and excellent halfcourt offense, as well as isolation scoring. But that doesn't account for perimeter shooting, fastbreak offense and athleticism.

With the 36th pick I select Bob McAdoo who should provide outside shooting and fastbreak scoring, as well as athleticism. I can go small with McAdoo at center, provided that I field enough shooters on the floor.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with McAdoo, at least the Buffalo Braves version who won league MVP, not only was he a great shooter like Dirk Nowitzki with excellent range, he was a superior post player whose athleticism allowed him to penetrate from the top of the key. He was also quick enough to block 3 shots, collect 15 rebounds, and score 30 plus per game as the primary offensive option.
:cheers:
PG Robertson
SG Bryant
SF
PF McAdoo
C Chamberlain

[NBAGOAT]

With Chamberlain, Bryant and Robertson, I have powerful inside scoring, rebounding, and excellent halfcourt offense, as well as isolation scoring. But that doesn't account for perimeter shooting, fastbreak offense and athleticism.

With the 36th pick I select Bob McAdoo who should provide outside shooting and fastbreak scoring, as well as athleticism. I can go small with McAdoo at center, provided that I field enough shooters on the floor.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with McAdoo, at least the Buffalo Braves version who won league MVP, not only was he a great shooter like Dirk Nowitzki with excellent range, he was a superior post player whose athleticism allowed him to penetrate from the top of the key. He was also quick enough to block 3 shots, collect 15 rebounds, and score 30 plus per game as the primary offensive option.
:cheers:
PG Robertson
SG Bryant
SF
PF McAdoo
C Chamberlain

that's a great one, spacing is a rare commodity among the all time great which is why guys like klay, allen, and miller are going earlier than where they rank. You have a lot of scorers on your team, oscar will really have to fully show off his point general skills.

[Gotterdammerung]

that's a great one, spacing is a rare commodity among the all time great which is why guys like klay, allen, and miller are going earlier than where they rank. You have a lot of scorers on your team, oscar will really have to fully show off his point general skills.

Correct, but Robertson had a type A personality, a domineering one that would hold the other guys accountable, and consistently run the offense. He would make sure Chamberlain and Bryant got their shots, and if they were properly defended, then he would overpower his defender with powerful moves to the basket.

And you're right - the modern game has shifted heavily in favor of shooters whose range stretched the floor, forcing defenses to switch in order to prevent open shots off set picks. :hammerhead:

[TheCorporation]

3ball bout to come in and ask why everyone wants pippen...

:roll: :roll:

WHY ARENT YOU GUYS PICKING BRANDON INGRAM?

[TheCorporation]

that's a great one, spacing is a rare commodity among the all time great which is why guys like klay, allen, and miller are going earlier than where they rank. You have a lot of scorers on your team, oscar will really have to fully show off his point general skills.

Thicc post :cheers:

[1987_Lakers]

This is easy. Ill go with '90 Patrick Ewing. Averaged 28/11 55fg% on 4 blks, made All-NBA First team over Hakeem and D-Rob. Defeated Bird-McHale-Parish in the playoffs.

C - '90 Ewing
F - '04 Garnett
F - '13 LeBron
G - '03 McGrady

Was hoping Ewing would be available after Walton got picked, got my wish.

[NBAGOAT]

ik this a huge overreach but idc, i'm taking 16 draymond specifically since he could shoot that year. He covers my weaknesses in defense, great shooting for a 4, and another playmaker when we run in transition or to just feed shaq from the perimeter

C- Shaq
F- Draymond
G- Wade
G- West

[Manny98]

We're allowed to put players outside of there main position right e.g Manu at point guard?

[NBAGOAT]

We're allowed to put players outside of there main position right e.g Manu at point guard?

I think. You can set your lineup anyway you want

[AussieSteve]

The fit v talent issue comes up for me here.

I have interior presence wirh Kareem and Chuck. I have the ultimate point man in CP3. Ideally I now need a great scoring wing with range, who can play D.

But, I'll find him later.

There is one guy left in the draft that I can't pass up on. He is a 3x MVP who in his peak was unanimously considered the best player in the league. Here is a list of his achievements in the 1983 season alone.

- 1st team All NBA
- 1st team All Defense
- Regular season MVP (with a 96% award share!)
- NBA championship, sweeping the Kareem, Magic, Wilkes Lakers in the Finals
- Finals MVP

When you're at the 39th pick in the draft, screw fit. You don't pass on this player.

Of course I speak of Moses Malone.

He can rotate with Kareem at 5, Barkley at 4, or even play alongside both and push Barkley to 3. Barkley's best seasons (90 and 91) were primarily played at SF, particularly on defense. That lineup would absolutely dominate the boards but would need shooting in the back court to stretch the floor.

So for now I'll go with

C- 77 Kareem
PF- 83 Moses
SF- 91 Barkley
PG- 08 CP3

But Chuck / Moses might move to the 2nd unit, depending on who comes later.

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy -

Round 4

1) DaHeezy -
2) AussieSteve -
3) NBAGOAT -
4) 1987_Lakers -
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[Im so nba'd out]

Jesus, Manny is an idiot :facepalm


If this draft showed me anything it showed me that :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[DaHeezy]

Here in Swift Current Saskatchewan checking in!

I had 2 combos. One had Ewing. Now that he's taken I'm going with this combo:

Chris Webber. Can run the pick and roll with Stockon. Can facilitate along side of Pip and Stockton

Mutombo. Anchors the interior of an elite perimeter D

Stockton
Jordan
Pippen
Webber
Mutombo

:rockon:

[NBAGOAT]

I

[Manny98]

Jesus, Manny is an idiot :facepalm


If this draft showed me anything it showed me that :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
What's wrong with my picks?

Steve Nash - top 3 offensive PG ever
Moncrief - GOAT perimeter defender to cover for Nash
KD - peak KD is the greatest scorer ever imo
Robinson - Athletic freak to run pick and roll with Nash who a top 5 defender ever, arguably the GOAT center peakwise if you only look at the regular season

[DaHeezy]

[QUOTE=NBAGOAT]I

[Im so nba'd out]

What's wrong with my picks?
:lol


o youre serious.....yikes

[1987_Lakers]

I’m thinking my dray pick might’ve been pretty stupid but I just wanted him pretty badly at pf after ad was off the board. There are some other forward defenders as good however but feel like I could wait for them. this draft has been modern biased so far

Yeah, it's a reach, but you are getting the most versatile PF this league has ever seen besides KG, also provides great leadership.

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 4

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve -
3) NBAGOAT -
4) 1987_Lakers -
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[Manny98]

:lol


o youre serious.....yikes
At least explain or stfu

[Gotterdammerung]

Most intriguing thing about this draft so far? None of the last three MVPs have been selected.

James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokoumpo are all still on the board! :eek:

[1987_Lakers]

Most intriguing thing about this draft so far? None of the last three MVPs have been selected.

James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokoumpo are all still on the board! :eek:

Come on man, don't give these guys ideas. :oldlol:

But yea, there are also a bunch of great 70's players who are also available.

[NBAGOAT]

Come on man, don't give these guys ideas. :oldlol:

But yea, there are also a bunch of great 70's players who are also available.

Now I feel even dumber. Giannis defense is great and interior presence with shaq is comical. Shooting be damned

[AussieSteve]

James Harden.

Like him or hate him, he can hit the 3 and space the floor, he can get inside and draw fouls and he can run the point with the second unit, while CP3 takes a breather.

Slight concerns about his willingness to play off-ball and effort on D, but as with my pick of Moses, when you have an MVP calibre player available, you take him. Harden's efforts on D have improved, and with a reduced offensive load he should be ok. Also, I have three All D players in the lineup already so we should be fine.

C- 77 Kareem
PF- 83 Moses
SF- 91 Barkley
SG- 18 Harden
PG- 08 CP3

Any of Moses, Chuck or Harden could find themselves in the 2nd unit, depending on who comes later

[NBAGOAT]

I

[AussieSteve]

I’m picking best player available with 18 Giannis. Likely the centerpiece of my 2nd unit and a defensive anchor too. Can play vs taller pfs instead of draymond or even with dray the minutes I sit shaq. Will find a sf later.

00 shaq
18 Giannis
16 green
West(will pick later)
09 wade

You probably mean 19 Giannis.

Good pick.When superstars are available at this point, you take them. The difference between the 5th and 7th-8th best SF all time is no where near as big as the gap between Giannis and the next best available PF or C.

[NBAGOAT]

You probably mean 19 Giannis.

Good pick.When superstars are available at this point, you take them. The difference between the 5th and 7th-8th best SF all time is no where near as big as the gap between Giannis and the next best available PF or C.

Ah yea this years. It

[1987_Lakers]

Okay, since my team now has all the firepower possible and some good defense I'll go with '08 Manu Ginobili. Gives me another shooter with crazy versatility, he can handle and pass the rock, drive and finish inside, & hit the 3. Also possesses leadership and intangibles you can't teach. I will have Manu come off the bench, a role he mastered with the Spurs.

C - '90 Ewing
F - '04 Garnett
F - '13 LeBron
G - '03 McGrady | '08 Ginobili

[Gotterdammerung]

Come on man, don't give these guys ideas. :oldlol:

But yea, there are also a bunch of great 70's players who are also available.
Heh.

I will take mine'n and beat your'n, and then I will turn around and take your'n and beat mine'n*

*apologies to Bum

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 4

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[1987_Lakers]

AussieSteve & NBAGOAT, I worry about your team's overall spacing and shooting.

Edit: 100 bucks Gotter goes with Barry or Havlicek

[Achilleas]

you took my manu,i had to change my plans again :eek: ,i was hoping i will get is easy .i will take your pg :hammerhead:

[NBAGOAT]

AussieSteve & NBAGOAT, I worry about your team's overall spacing and shooting.

Edit: 100 bucks Gotter goes with Barry or Havlicek

i was thinking either of those guys instead of giannis but one problem is their spacing doesnt expand to 3 most likely. I think west can however and dray at least in 16 is quite good. Good thing is sf is a great shooting position among modern guys.

[1987_Lakers]

you took my manu,i had to change my plans again :eek: ,i was hoping i will get is easy .i will take your pg :hammerhead:

Was thinking of taking a PG this round, but the best PGs available didn't provide the 3 point shooting I was looking for. LeBron loves his 3 point shooters. Also love Manu, he's not the best player available, but I knew there was a chance he would be gone by the time I made my pick in the 6th round.

[Achilleas]

Was thinking of taking a PG this round, but the best PGs available didn't provide the 3 point shooting I was looking for. LeBron loves his 3 point shooters. Also love Manu, he's not the best player available, but I knew there was a chance he would be gone by the time I made my pick in the 5th round.

i had almost the same problem,previous eras players had bad 3 point shooting, i find a good pg with 33% shooting reg ,and 41% the same year in playoffs so how we will determine that :confusedshrug:

[1987_Lakers]

i had almost the same problem,previous eras players had bad 3 point shooting, i find a good pg with 33% shooting reg ,and 41% the same year in playoffs so how we will determine that :confusedshrug:

You talking about '96 GP? :oldlol:

Keep in mind the NBA had a short 3 point line that year.

[AussieSteve]

AussieSteve & NBAGOAT, I worry about your team's overall spacing and shooting.

Edit: 100 bucks Gotter goes with Barry or Havlicek

You have Ewing, Garnett, LeBron, McGrady so far. Worry about your own spacing.

CP3 can hit the 3. As can Harden. You have to guard both closely out to the three point line. Both obviously can also blow past defenders who come up to them and don't need much space to make plays for others.

91 was also Barkley's jump shooting year as a 76er. He generally made mid range to long 2's if left open.

[Achilleas]

You talking about '96 GP? :oldlol:

Keep in mind the NBA had a short 3 point line that year.

don't do this :lol
if we go for 1 year peak,i fount another an excellent pick :rockon:

[1987_Lakers]

I also believe PGs are somewhat overrated in these all-time drafts. A point guard's job is to get teammates easy buckets, but everyone here has a starting five that can pretty much create their own shot at an elite level. Having a great defensive PG is a luxury, but I always value frontcourt defense and rim-protection more because you can always provide help if your PG is beaten off the dribble.

[TheMan]

Jesus, Manny is an idiot :facepalm


If this draft showed me anything it showed me that :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
Meh, not defending Manny because he is an idiot but I don't think he has had any bad picks...Nash, Moncreif, Durant and Robinson? Those are some nice picks.

[Achilleas]

You have Ewing, Garnett, LeBron, McGrady so far. Worry about your own spacing.

CP3 can hit the 3. As can Harden. You have to guard both closely out to the three point line. Both obviously can also blow past defenders who come up to them and don't need much space to make plays for others.

91 was also Barkley's jump shooting year as a 76er. He generally made mid range to long 2's if left open.
already trash talking :banana:

i will go with fundamental basketball
c duncan f bird f erwing sg klay
i can change positions on offence and for defence for my forwards :rockon:

[1987_Lakers]

You have Ewing, Garnett, LeBron, McGrady so far. Worry about your own spacing.

CP3 can hit the 3. As can Harden. You have to guard both closely out to the three point line. Both obviously can also blow past defenders who come up to them and don't need much space to make plays for others.

91 was also Barkley's jump shooting year as a 76er. He generally made mid range to long 2's if left open.

lol, McGrady shot 39% from 3 in '03. LeBron shot 41% from 3 in 2013 and by that time improved his jumper tremendously. And we all know Garnett is money from mid-range, hitting 43% from 16-23 feet in 2004. You also forgot Manu who shot 40% from 3 in 2008. My spacing is fine.

Barkley is a prototype PF, and M. Malone is a true center. It's weird seeing them all out of position. Seeing Barkley defend on the perimeter will be comedy.

[TheMan]

Can't believe 91 Rodman hasn't been taken

[Gotterdammerung]

AussieSteve & NBAGOAT, I worry about your team's overall spacing and shooting.

Edit: 100 bucks Gotter goes with Barry or Havlicek

You lose. :oldlol:

I still need an elite shooter from 3, more so than an all-around forward like Rick Barry or John Havlicek to better balance my roster.

I'm going with Drazen Petrovic. As good a shooter as anyone ever.

[1987_Lakers]

Can't believe 91 Rodman hasn't been taken

There are a bunch of players available better than Rodman, but he can be a nice pick.

[TheMan]

You lose. :oldlol:

I still need an elite shooter from 3, more so than an all-around forward like Rick Barry or John Havlicek to better balance my roster.

I'm going with []Drazen Petrovic.[/b] As good a shooter as anyone ever.
:bowdown:

Great pick with Drazen

[TheMan]

There are a bunch of players available better than Rodman, but he can be a nice pick.
Well, if you need defense and rebounding...not many are better than him, too much focus on offense with most of these picks

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dražen Petrović
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[Gotterdammerung]

:bowdown:

Great pick with Drazen
Thanks, I had been eyeing him these past few rounds.
:crazysam:

[NBAGOAT]

i'm wondering how far people are going be willing to reach for possibly even role player types just because they excel at rebounding, defense, and/or shooting

[Achilleas]

Thanks, I had been eyeing him these past few rounds.
:crazysam:
good pick drazen,but i don't know how much euro basketball effect about and what ifs ,Sabonis will be god :pimp:
Whitsitt asked Portland’s team physician, Dr. Robert Cook, to take a look at Sabonis’ X-rays before he arrived. Cook asked Whitsitt if he was sure his new player could play. “He said that Arvydas could qualify for a handicapped parking spot based on the X-ray alone,” Whitsitt said. ven before he came over to the NBA, Sabonis was slowed down by two ruptured Achilles and an assortment of foot, ankle, and knee injuries. The first occurred at the age of 22, in 1986, the same year Portland drafted Sabonis 24th overall.

[1987_Lakers]

i'm wondering how far people are going be willing to reach for possibly even role player types just because they excel at rebounding, defense, and/or shooting

Yeah, you definitely have to have a right balance of picking the most talented players and drafting lesser players that fill your team needs like shooting, defense etc.

The early 4th round is when you saw people drafting shooters like crazy, wasn't expecting that.

[NBAGOAT]

Yeah, you definitely have to have a right balance of picking the most talented players and drafting lesser players that fill your team needs like shooting, defense etc.

The early 4th round is when you saw people drafting shooters like crazy, wasn't expecting that.

there's another strategy which you as coach could just ask your stars to scale back their shot attempts. At least for my team i dont think i'm terrible personality wise(dray and shaq are both lazy for the unimportant games so wont call each other out lol). West will likely have to be a heavy spot up shooter. Hopefully his pnr with green can have some resemblance to curry/green even though west isnt a pnr guy.

[GimmeThat]

in the all NBA format, defensive stats stand out. in the 10-man format, the edge is given to the steals department. In consideration of era, offensive rebound is the principle.

[AussieSteve]

lol, McGrady shot 39% from 3 in '03. LeBron shot 41% from 3 in 2013 and by that time improved his jumper tremendously. And we all know Garnett is money from mid-range, hitting 43% from 16-23 feet in 2004. You also forgot Manu who shot 40% from 3 in 2008. My spacing is fine.

Barkley is a prototype PF, and M. Malone is a true center. It's weird seeing them all out of position. Seeing Barkley defend on the perimeter will be comedy.

It's all good.

I have 5 MVP level players now. All I need to do is fill out the roster with the parts I need.

I could have Kareem & CP3 starting and Moses & Harden rotating in off the bench. They don't need to play out of position. Then at all times I have top 25 ATGs at the 1 and 5.

As for Barkley playing at SF. He did it for three seasons at Philly with Rick Mahorn / Armen Gilliam starting at PF. In 1990 he was MVP playing at SF.

[Manny98]

I'm going with 15 Kyle Korver.

Shot 50% from 3 that season and was also decent defensively that year

Perfect off ball spot up shooter

About to get another defensive player of the year winner for my next pick

[SouBeachTalents]

Metta Artest

[AussieSteve]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dra

[Manny98]

Can't believe 91 Rodman hasn't been taken
I'm definitely considering him for my next pick

I want to have the best defense of this draft

[AussieSteve]

I'm definitely considering him for my next pick

I want to have the best defense of this draft

3 out of you 5 picks so far never made an All-D team... you've got some work to do.

[DaHeezy]

I'm definitely considering him for my next pick

I want to have the best defense of this draft

You're over emphasizing defense that you're forgetting systems. Not every succesful team is gonna have all defense at 5 positions.

[Manny98]

You're over emphasizing defense that you're forgetting systems. Not every succesful team is gonna have all defense at 5 positions.
I'm going for a balance of both.

I already have my offense with Nash,KD and Admiral i just need to surround them with off ball players that can spread the floor and elite defenders

[Manny98]

3 out of you 5 picks so far never made an All-D team... you've got some work to do.
I have 2 all time defenders already. Most people in this draft have only 1 or even 0 so far

[1987_Lakers]

I'm shocked one PF hasn't been drafted yet, at his peak he was was pretty much unguardable.

[Gotterdammerung]

I'm shocked one PF hasn't been drafted yet, at his peak he was was pretty much unguardable.
You're probably thinking of someone else but I'm not really shocked that a certain two time MVP is still on the board. We knew he would choke in the playoffs just cuz what worked in the regular season hardly did in the playoffs. A referee protected game like that of James Harden's never won championships. :rolleyes:

[1987_Lakers]

You're probably thinking of someone else but I'm not really shocked that a certain two time MVP is still on the board. We knew he would choke in the playoffs just cuz what worked in the regular season hardly did in the playoffs. A referee protected game like that of James Harden's never won championships. :rolleyes:

Karl Malone? Pretty sure he was taken.

[Gotterdammerung]

Karl Malone? Pretty sure he was taken.
My bad. If I was the draftee, I'd pick the young Malone, the athletic one who scored 30 per game, instead of the old one who relied on low percentage turnaround jumpers.

But yeah, your guy was great for a couple of seasons. :cheers:

[iamgine]

I'll pick Gary Payton

[Achilleas]

I'll pick Gary Payton
nooooooooooo

gilbert arenas then ,one season wonder 05-06, 30 points per game agent zero

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

My next two picks are two of my all-time favourites. Both tenacious, vital cogs to two of the best teams we’ve ever witnessed:


My first pick is a dynamic swingman who could do it all. One of the best all-round players of all time, John Havlicek. Hondo gives me gritty defense, athleticism and incredible versatility.

Nicknamed the ‘Celtic Man in Motion’, on the court he’ll be constantly running, cutting and attacking the basket: a relentless force able to dominate both ends of the floor. His constant hustle, selfless drive and movement without the ball will be key.

Hondo will be a devastating fastbreak finisher with Magic and Malone, while offering yet more clutch shooting, rebounds and steals.

8x NBA Champion
13x All-Star
1x NBA Finals MVP
11x All-NBA
8x All-Defense
Career totals of 26k points, 8k rebounds, 6k assists in 1270 games. Only LeBron James has matched these career totals.



HAVLICEK STOLE THE BALL!

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

To start the new round, for my second pick I choose Dennis Rodman. One of the best defensive players I

[Achilleas]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dra

[Achilleas]

I Lik my team

agent zero, klay,doctor,larry, duncan and barry coming from the bench

splash brothers v2 , defence,shooting,clutch :durantunimpressed:

[iamgine]

I'll pick Kevin Mchale

[SouBeachTalents]

Paul George

[Manny98]

Dwight Howard

[1987_Lakers]

Paul George
:mad:

[Gotterdammerung]

Walt "Clyde" Frazier.

I need a bulldog on defense in the backcourt, and a savvy vet to keep the offense running when Robertson sits. A championship caliber player, Frazier is perfectly suited for this team of alpha types and egomaniacs.

[NBAGOAT]

:mad:

yea this would've perfectly filled out my lineup too

[1987_Lakers]

2017 Kyrie Irving. 25/3/6, 40% 3 point shooter.

C - '90 Ewing
F - '04 Garnett
F - '13 LeBron
G - '03 McGrady | '08 Ginobili
G - '17 Irving

Shooting was something I wanted to address since it is so valued in today's league. I think I did that.

[NBAGOAT]

I need shooting and defense. George was really the main guy with both at sf however. I need shooting more I think since 00 shaq is actually a nice rim protector. I'll take 04 peja to fill out.

C-00 Shaq
F-16 Draymond
F-04 Peja
G-09 Wade
G-68 West

Bench
F-19 Giannis

[NBAGOAT]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dražen Petrović
6) Manny98 - Kyle Korver
7) SouBeachTalents - Ron Artest
8) iamgine - GARY PAYTON
9) Achilleas - GILBERT ARENAS
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -JOHN HAVLICEK

Round 6
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - DENNIS RODMAN
2) Achilleas - RICK BARRY
3) iamgine - Kevin Mchale
4) SouBeachTalents - Paul George
5) Manny98 - Dwight Howard
6) Gotterdammerung - Walt Frazier
7) 1987_Lakers - Kyrie Irving
8) NBAGOAT - Peja Stojakovic
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Manny98]

I feel like i shot myself in the foot picking Korver so early :facepalm

[1987_Lakers]

I feel like i shot myself in the foot picking Korver so early :facepalm
:lol

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dražen Petrović
6) Manny98 - Kyle Korver
7) SouBeachTalents - Ron Artest
8) iamgine - GARY PAYTON
9) Achilleas - GILBERT ARENAS
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -JOHN HAVLICEK

Round 6
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - DENNIS RODMAN
2) Achilleas - RICK BARRY
3) iamgine - Kevin Mchale
4) SouBeachTalents - Paul George
5) Manny98 - Dwight Howard
6) Gotterdammerung - Walt Frazier
7) 1987_Lakers - Kyrie Irving
8) NBAGOAT - Peja Stojakovic
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

Round 7
1) DaHeezy -
2) AussieSteve -
3) NBAGOAT -
4) 1987_Lakers -
5) Gotterdammerung -
6) Manny98 -
7) SouBeachTalents -
8) iamgine -
9) Achilleas -
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -

[AussieSteve]

Mark Price.

One of the first great three point shooters, arguably the greatest free throw shooter ever and a four time all NBA point guard who, at his peak, was selected over John Stockton to the All-NBA first team.

As a dual 3 point contest champ and career 40+% 3pt shooter, Price will be a GOAT tier spot up shooter, as well as an awesome back up PG for CP3.

[Achilleas]

maybe skip DaHeezy and resume the draft,and let himi pick again when he is on;;

[AussieSteve]

maybe skip DaHeezy and resume the draft,and let himi pick again when he is on;;

I'll give him one more hour.

[AussieSteve]

Apologies to DaHeezy, but I think I'll proceed and you can jump in with your next picks when you're back on line? Do others agree?

It's almost midnight in Australia so if i don't take my next pick in the next 20 mins, it will be another 8 hours.

[AussieSteve]

With my next pick I choose Michael Cooper the 8x All-D and 5x champion Lakers SG

Specifically I'm picking 1987 Michael Copper who was DPOY and one of the best perimeter defenders of all time.

He was also an elite 3 point shooter. PO & RS combined, he hit the most threes of anyone in the league in 1987, at a rate of 41%.

My back court is now complete. CP3, Harden, Price, Cooper.

[1987_Lakers]

I guess DaHeezy can make his picks when he returns. In the meantime, lets proceed with the draft.

[NBAGOAT]

I can go more bpa to fill out my bench. Need a pg to compliment Giannis who can shoot so I

[1987_Lakers]

I feel like I need a defensive presence in the backcourt. I'm going with '03 Jason Kidd. Best PG available, all-time great passer and can defend multiple positions.

C - '90 Ewing
F - '04 Garnett
F - '13 LeBron
G - '03 McGrady | '08 Ginobili
G - '17 Irving | '03 Kidd

[Gotterdammerung]

I already have strong point guard play with Robertson and Frazier, as well as an isolation scorer in Bryant, but I don't quite have enough athleticism.

That's why I'm picking David Thompson who, in 1977, scored 27 points per game on .521 FG% from the floor. He could score from anywhere, including the post and had a beautiful but quite deadly jumpshot due to that ultraquick first step. But his strength was high-flying dunks in the Doctor J class, unusually explosive type of athlete who pulled off standing dunks easily like a 7 foot center - finished easily with acrobatic and powerful dunks.

C - '67 Chamberlain
F - '75 McAdoo
F - '06 Bryant
G - '77 Thompson/ '94 Petrovic
G - '64 Robertson/ '70 Frazier

I will focus on shooting and size in the final rounds. :cheers:

[Manny98]

I pick Grant Hill (pre injury version)

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dra

[SouBeachTalents]

Chauncey Billups

[Gotterdammerung]

During this free agent frenzy, I'll be taking a closer look at the other teams - or would-be victims of Team Gotterdammerung's ascendancy
:pimp:

[Gotterdammerung]

Early prognosis:

DaHeezy has a donut - strong on the perimeter, but squishy on the inside. Webber and Muotumbo aren't reliable offensive scorers - Webb likes elbow jumpers and Mutombo only does putbacks.

AussieSteve has a balanced team with KAJ, Barkley and Moses up front, plus Paul and Harden in the backcourt, but they're all ball dominant guys.

NBAGOAT has a ferocious duo in prime Shaq and Wade, but insufficient shooting with Green and Antetokounmpo up front, clogging the paint. Shooters in Lillard and West and Stojakovic will have to play heavy minutes, but that compromises the team defense.

1987 Lakers has a solid roster, as long Kidd and Ginobili start over ballhogs in McGrady and Irving, in order to free up room for LBJ so he can also hit Garnett and Ewing for 15 foot jumpers.

Manny 98 has an underrated roster with the Admiral and KD up front, and Nash and Moncrief in the backcourt. But in this tournament, Korver and Howard are strictly bench guys.
:biggums:
SouBeachTalents has a terrific frontcourt with Olajuwon and Nowitzki, plus a deadly combo with Thomas and Miller in the backcourt. Artest is a better fit with the starting lineup, so Billups and George can play together.

Iamgine is sneaky-good with McHale and Payton backing up Walton, Leonard, Curry and Davis, but he needs more wing players.

Achilleas should dominate with high IQ players in Duncan and Bird and Thompson, and versatile with Erving and Areneas, but needs more power and rebounding to fight the real monsters elsewhere.

Olajuwon has the best roster overall, with champions like Russell, Johnson and Havlicek, as well as reliable halfcourt options in Malone and Allen.

[NBAGOAT]

can we agree to put this on hold for at least a couple days, dont think people care right now :oldlol:.

I agree with got's criticisms of my team but i'm banking on specific years helping me out here. 00 shaq by all accounts is an all nba rim protector, 16 draymond shot 39% from 3 in 16. I'm going try to fill out my bench with some defense however. Dont play on ever playing shaq, giannis, dray together unless another team goes with 3 bigs lineups(giannis dray will be my small ball duo for now).

[iamgine]

I'll take Victor Oladipo

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dra

[1987_Lakers]

1987 Lakers has a solid roster, as long Kidd and Ginobili start over ballhogs in McGrady and Irving, in order to free up room for LBJ so he can also hit Garnett and Ewing for 15 foot jumpers.
.

I'm actually seriously considering starting Kidd over Irving. No way I'm benching T-Mac though. I wouldn't consider T-Mac a ball hog, he was basically Orlando's only scoring option when he was there, he had to take over games with his scoring. T-Mac's passing ability was the most underrated part of his game.

[Gotterdammerung]

I'm actually seriously considering starting Kidd over Irving. No way I'm benching T-Mac though. I wouldn't consider T-Mac a ball hog, he was basically Orlando's only scoring option when he was there, he had to take over games with his scoring. T-Mac's passing ability was the most underrated part of his game.
Yes but LBJ and McGrady are duplicate players with a ball dominant game. Neither were particularly good at playing off the ball.

GINOBILI! was a much better teammate and was more likely to keep the ball moving to the open man.

[Achilleas]

Pistol maravich

[AussieSteve]

AussieSteve has a balanced team with KAJ, Barkley and Moses up front, plus Paul and Harden in the backcourt, but they're all ball dominant guy.


I feel that I have the best back court of any team.

Defensively I have one of the greatest defensive PGs ever and one of the greatest defensive SGs ever who, between the two of them, have won a DPOY and been selected to 17 All-D teams.

For spacing I have a GOAT-tier 3pt shooter in Price. And Cooper is the ultimate 3 and D player. In 1987 he was DPOY and shot 41% from 3 (RS and PO combined) while making more 3 pointers than Larry Bird did in any season of his career.

Harden is obviously an ATG scorer and CP3 and Price are elite ball handlers. Scoring, shooting, spacing, defense, ball handling, facilitating... All A+.

I'm not concerned about having too many ball dominant guys. We've seen Harden and CP play beside each other successfully and Price can play as an off ball spot up shooter or secondary ball handler... as a 2x 3pt contest winner and 4x All-NBA PG, he'll be elite in either role.

My front court needs a couple of pieces, but offensively I feel it's the best of the lot so far. Peak KAJ is imo the best combination of scoring, facilitating and defense ever at the C. Moses and Chuck are two of the best offensive rebounders of all time, and peak Barkley was the next best thing to Shaq in terms of offensive dominance inside.

In terms of interior defense, KAJ and Moses were both All-D 1st team in their peak seasons. While their not a DRob / TD tier defensive pairing, the team will have elite rim protectiom and defensive rebounding, no matter who is on the floor.

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Two gifted clutch wings...


Clyde "The Glide" Drexler

An exceptional finisher: acrobatic dunker/athletic slasher/midrange shooter, solid playmaker, rebounder and defender.

- Drexler leads all guards with his career average of offensive rebounds with 2.4 per game.

- averaged more rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kobe Bryant, (and higher shooting % from the floor)

- record for most steals in a half (both regular season and playoffs history)

- 10

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dražen Petrović
6) Manny98 - Kyle Korver
7) SouBeachTalents - Ron Artest
8) iamgine - GARY PAYTON
9) Achilleas - GILBERT ARENAS
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -JOHN HAVLICEK

Round 6
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - DENNIS RODMAN
2) Achilleas - RICK BARRY
3) iamgine - Kevin Mchale
4) SouBeachTalents - Paul George
5) Manny98 - Dwight Howard
6) Gotterdammerung - Walt Frazier
7) 1987_Lakers - Kyrie Irving
8) NBAGOAT - Peja Stojakovic
9) AussieSteve - Mark Price
10) DaHeezy - Skipped

Round 7
1) DaHeezy - Skipped
2) AussieSteve - Michael Cooper
3) NBAGOAT - Damian Lillard
4) 1987_Lakers - Jason Kidd
5) Gotterdammerung - David Thompson
6) Manny98 - Grant Hill
7) SouBeachTalents - Chauncey Billups
8) iamgine - Victor Oladipo
9) Achilleas - Pistol maravich
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Clyde Drexler

Round 8
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - James Worthy
2) Achilleas -
3) iamgine -
4) SouBeachTalents -
5) Manny98 -
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Achilleas]

Iggy for next pick

[NBAGOAT]

I'll take Andrei Kir....I mean Paul Pierce

Damn it thought it was my round delete

[iamgine]

I'll take Paul Pierce

[solar.hands]

Shit. I forgot about this. Sorry OP for letting you down. Sorry everyone for the delay. :hammerhead:

[Hakeem Olajuwon]

Shit. I forgot about this. Sorry OP for letting you down. Sorry everyone for the delay. :hammerhead:
Glad you

[solar.hands]

[QUOTE=Hakeem Olajuwon]Glad you

[SouBeachTalents]

Dale Ellis

[Manny98]

Next i pick Shawn Marion

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dražen Petrović
6) Manny98 - Kyle Korver
7) SouBeachTalents - Ron Artest
8) iamgine - GARY PAYTON
9) Achilleas - GILBERT ARENAS
10) Hakeem Olajuwon -JOHN HAVLICEK

Round 6
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - DENNIS RODMAN
2) Achilleas - RICK BARRY
3) iamgine - Kevin Mchale
4) SouBeachTalents - Paul George
5) Manny98 - Dwight Howard
6) Gotterdammerung - Walt Frazier
7) 1987_Lakers - Kyrie Irving
8) NBAGOAT - Peja Stojakovic
9) AussieSteve - Mark Price
10) DaHeezy - Skipped

Round 7
1) DaHeezy - Skipped
2) AussieSteve - Michael Cooper
3) NBAGOAT - Damian Lillard
4) 1987_Lakers - Jason Kidd
5) Gotterdammerung - David Thompson
6) Manny98 - Grant Hill
7) SouBeachTalents - Chauncey Billups
8) iamgine - Victor Oladipo
9) Achilleas - Pistol maravich
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Clyde Drexler

Round 8
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - James Worthy
2) Achilleas - Andre Iguodala
3) iamgine - Paul Pierce
4) SouBeachTalents - Dale Ellis
5) Manny98 - Shawn Marion
6) Gotterdammerung -
7) 1987_Lakers -
8) NBAGOAT -
9) AussieSteve -
10) DaHeezy -

[Gotterdammerung]

A bit busy right now but I'll go with Nate Thurmond as a backup for Chamberlain, or a big lineup to battle potential Twin Towers.

[1987_Lakers]

Pierce or Iggy were my next targets, but since they are gone I'll go with '05 Bruce Bowen. Elite 3 and D guy.

- Finished 2nd in DPOY voting in 2005
- All-NBA Defensive First Team
- 40% 3 point shooter.

[Achilleas]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4
1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dra

[Achilleas]

my team

guards: arenas,pistol,klay,iggy
forwards : doctor j,larry,barry,
center : duncan

:rockon:

[NBAGOAT]

ok i can make the pick I accidentally made like 5 picks ago. Hello 04 andrei kirlenko. One of the most versatile defenders of all time and better man defender arguably than draymond. Should help make up for my kind of weak perimeter defense so far

G- West, Lillard
G- Wade
F- Peja, Kirilenko
F- Dray, Giannis
C- Shaq

[1987_Lakers]

Are we skipping Heezy? I dont think he is coming back anytime soon.

[SouBeachTalents]

Are we skipping Heezy? I dont think he is coming back anytime soon.
Until Heezy comes back, Aussie should just pick b2b

[Gotterdammerung]

DaHeezy should be suspended for "conduct unbecoming of an owner."

Sorry,"governor." :oldlol:

[DaHeezy]

Sorry guys! I was at a wedding yesterday in the boonies and had no reception.
My bad. Should I pick? Or wait my turn

[1987_Lakers]

I guess you can make the two picks you missed now. Then wait for Aussie to make his pick, then you can make your next two picks.

[AussieSteve]

Sorry guys! I was at a wedding yesterday in the boonies and had no reception.
My bad. Should I pick? Or wait my turn

go for it mate.

make the two picks that you missed. i'll pick, then you have 2 more.

[DaHeezy]

I'll take Allen Iverson and Dominique Wilkins

[AussieSteve]

Elgin Baylor

[1987_Lakers]

Round 1

1) DaHeezy - Michael Jordan
2) AussieSteve - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) NBAGOAT - Shaquille O'Neal
4) 1987_Lakers - LeBron James
5) Gotterdammerung - Wilt Chamberlain
6) Manny98 - Kevin Durant
7) SouBeachTalents - Hakeem Olajuwon
8) iamgine - Kawhi Leonard
9) Achilleas - Larry Bird
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - Bill Russell

Round 2

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - Magic Johnson
2) Achilleas - Tim Duncan
3) iamgine - Stephen Curry
4) SouBeachTalents - DIRK
5) Manny98 - ADMIRAL ROBINSON
6) Gotterdammerung - KOBE BRYANT
7) 1987_Lakers - KEVIN GARNETT
8) NBAGOAT -WADE
9) AussieSteve - Charles Barkley
10) DaHeezy - Scottie Pippen

Round 3

1) DaHeezy - John Stockton
2) AussieSteve - Chris Paul
3) NBAGOAT - Jerry West
4) 1987_Lakers - Tracy Mcgrady
5) Gotterdammerung - Oscar Robertson
6) Manny98 - Steve Nash
7) SouBeachTalents - Isiah Thomas
8) iamgine - Bill Walton
9) Achilleas - Julius Erving
10) Hakeem Olajuwon - KARL MALONE

Round 4

1) Hakeem Olajuwon - RAY ALLEN
2) Achilleas - KLAY THOMPSON
3) iamgine - Anthony Davis
4) SouBeachTalents - Reggie Miller
5) Manny98 - Sidney Moncrief
6) Gotterdammerung - Bob McAdoo
7) 1987_Lakers - Patrick Ewing
8) NBAGOAT - Draymond Green
9) AussieSteve - Moses Malone
10) DaHeezy - Chris Webber

Round 5

1) DaHeezy - Dikembe Mutombo
2) AussieSteve - James Harden
3) NBAGOAT - Giannis Antetokounmpo
4) 1987_Lakers - Manu Ginobili
5) Gotterdammerung - Dra

[DaHeezy]

Man. You guys are missing out on some solid all-nba players focusing too much on defense

[NBAGOAT]

Man. You guys are missing out on some solid all-nba players focusing too much on defense

Hey most of us didn

[AussieSteve]

Man. You guys are missing out on some solid all-nba players focusing too much on defense

Who are your next two picks?

[DaHeezy]

Ill take another defensive anchor with Alonzo Mourning.

I need a gunner so I'll reach here with Glen Rice

[1987_Lakers]

Man. You guys are missing out on some solid all-nba players focusing too much on defense

A.I. and Wilkins were on the board for so long for a reason. They are great scorers, but don't provide much defense, shooting, & passing. They are one-dimensional. You have a very talented team, but other than Stockton and Rice, you don't have 3 point shooting.

[AussieSteve]

Elvin Hayes

[NBAGOAT]

I

[1987_Lakers]

1977 Bobby Jones: 15|8|3|2|2 on 57 fg% | All-NBA Defensive First Team

One of the most overlooked players in history, actually just got into the basketball HOF. One of the all-time great defenders in history, made the All-Defensive First Team 10 times, 8 in the NBA, 2 in the ABA. One of the few players to average 2 steals and 2 blocks in a season. His 6'9" size, hustle, and underrated athletic ability allowed him to guard multiple positions on the floor... forwards, guards, and even some centers.

https://i.imgur.com/zdPdOgO.gif

C - '90 Ewing
F - '04 Garnett | '77 B. Jones
F - '13 LeBron | '05 Bowen
G - '03 McGrady | '08 Ginobili
G - '03 Kidd | '17 Irving

Decided to start Kidd since I need more scorers like Kyrie to come off the bench. I'm loving my defensive versatility, Garnett-LeBron-Jones-Bowen-Kidd can all guard multiple positions on the floor at a high level and I have Ewing as a rim protector. Also like the spacing and shooting I have with Irving, McGrady, Ginobili, & Bowen, I can go small ball with them with LeBron at the 4 and Ewing or Garnett at the 5.