Who here actually misses the 90s NBA

[Mr. Woke]

I personally don't.

Watching an endless barrage of midrange jumpers and post ups is not entertaining at all.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

I personally don't.

Watching an endless barrage of midrange jumpers and post ups is not entertaining at all.

Have you ever played basketball?

:confusedshrug:

How does someone not like things most hoopers do and see.

[LAmbruh]

muh nuhstuhlgia:( mu trading cards:( mu starter jacket:(

[Xiao Yao You]

I certainly miss defense and things other than dunks and 3's

[fourkicks44]

We are in the most exciting and strong era of all time, no doubt.

However I do miss some of the players, Rodman as a prime example.

[SouBeachTalents]

What I actually do miss about the 90's

3. Multiple HOF centers
2. The jerseys
1. NBA on NBC

[Gudo]

I do. Penny, Jordan, Grant Hill, Olajuwon, Ewing, Barkley, younger Shaq, Kemp, Reggie Miller are just a few names.

That said, it's not about ranking eras and all but what is dislike all about? If you like basketball as a sport, it's hard to hate on the 90s as an era. Modern game progresses and we still enjoy elements of the past in what we do today. So again, I don't see the reason for the strong non-appreciation for the past.

[Chick Stern]

Weakest decade of the nba

[8Ball]

I personally don't.

Watching an endless barrage of midrange jumpers and post ups is not entertaining at all.

Old people that had their teenage years during the 90s.

[Airupthere]

Old people that had their teenage years during the 90s.

That would include lebron who grew up watching and idolizing MJ.

[Proctor]

OP is I'm Still Ballin

[Kblaze8855]

My ideal game is like....Rockets/Sonics when they had Hakeem, Barkley, Drexler, Payton and Kemp all at once.

[tontoz]

I wouldn't think about it hardly at all if it wasn't for people on here constanty bringing it up.

The one thing that really bugs me about today's game is how an offensive player can jump into a defender and get to the foul line.

[Xiao Yao You]

I wouldn't think about it hardly at all if it wasn't for people on here constanty bringing it up.

The one thing that really bugs me about today's game is how an offensive player can jump into a defender and get to the foul line.

even worse is throwing their arms into them. The defensive players have little chance

[Axe]

I do. Penny, Jordan, Grant Hill, Olajuwon, Ewing, Barkley, younger Shaq, Kemp, Reggie Miller are just a few names.

That said, it's not about ranking eras and all but what is dislike all about? If you like basketball as a sport, it's hard to hate on the 90s as an era. Modern game progresses and we still enjoy elements of the past in what we do today. So again, I don't see the reason for the strong non-appreciation for the past.
To prop up king kong lebron, they had to favor the modern era. Because they keep comparing him to jordan.

[k0kakw0rld]

00s >>>>>>>>>>

[k0kakw0rld]

To prop up king kong lebron, they had to favor the modern era. Because they keep comparing him to jordan.
Shaq is part of the 00s stop capping. He did not win shit in the 90s.

[KennyPowers]

OP played on the C team in middle school and never played high school basketball.

[Axe]

Shaq is part of the 00s stop capping. He did not win shit in the 90s.
Wtf are you talking about? I was responding to his second sentence. You are weird sometimes. Calm down.

[k0kakw0rld]

Wtf are you talking about? I was responding to his second sentence. You are weird sometimes. Calm down.

I was not responding to you. So you are weird, my guy!! It was an honest mistake bro, my bad. I was trying to the guy you responded to.


I do. Penny, Jordan, Grant Hill, Olajuwon, Ewing, Barkley, younger Shaq, Kemp, Reggie Miller are just a few names.

That said, it's not about ranking eras and all but what is dislike all about? If you like basketball as a sport, it's hard to hate on the 90s as an era. Modern game progresses and we still enjoy elements of the past in what we do today. So again, I don't see the reason for the strong non-appreciation for the past.
Thiis one.

[Axe]

I was not responding to you. So you are weird, my guy!!
So why'd you quote me then earlier? :confusedshrug:

[k0kakw0rld]

So why'd you quote me then earlier? :confusedshrug:

I just edited my post. You will understand, I apologize already damn!! LOL

[Axe]

I just edited my post. You will understand, I apologize already damn!! LOL
No problem :cheers:

[k0kakw0rld]

No problem :cheers:
We have the same basketball mind. I respect you as a poster.

Where's Jshuttlesworth? That's my brother in this forum. (or used to) lol

[Micku]

I miss the attitude. Defense. And NBA on NBC theme. That's the best B-ball theme I ever heard.

[Gudo]

I was not responding to you. So you are weird, my guy!! It was an honest mistake bro, my bad. I was trying to the guy you responded to.


Thiis one.

He didn't get a chip in the 90s but he spent almost a good half of his career in the 90s. Hence why I mentioned younger Shaq. He still did stuff that made the 90s memorable. Orlando Shaq was fun to watch. I dont understand your issue with that.

[k0kakw0rld]

He didn't get a chip in the 90s but he spent almost a good half of his career in the 90s. Hence why I mentioned younger Shaq. He still did stuff that made the 90s memorable. Orlando Shaq was fun to watch. I dont understand your issue with that.

He dominated only in the 2000s that's what I am saying. Some of his greatest rivals are from the 00s = Duncan, Garnett, Bean etc...

[999Guy]

The 90s were not bad at all. I’d actually prefer the style of the top 90s teams compared to the modern(since 16/17) league.


The EIGHTIES on the other hand, make me sick.

[Axe]

The 90s were not bad at all. I’d actually prefer the style of the top 90s teams compared to the modern(since 16/17) league.


The EIGHTIES on the other hand, make me sick.
90s were not bad, in your opinion. Yet you despise jordan too.

[Marchesk]

There's too many threes in today's game. Almost everyone is a chucker now. Spamming threes even when it's not a good shot because muh analytics.

And not enough HOF centers stopping drives to the hoop. Too many easy baskets.

[Marchesk]

The one thing that really bugs me about today's game is how an offensive player can jump into a defender and get to the foul line.

The league needs to crack down on this. Game is tilted enough in favor of offense as it is.

[ZionDunks]

Only reason I still watch is Bc I loved it back then.

[Mr. Woke]

Have you ever played basketball?

:confusedshrug:

How does someone not like things most hoopers do and see.

The modern NBA is way more entertaining.

[Mr. Woke]

I certainly miss defense and things other than dunks and 3's

Defense still exists lol.

Try watching some games every now and then.

[Mr. Woke]

even worse is throwing their arms into them. The defensive players have little chance

Defenders need to play smart defense.

Don't make excuses for them.

[Mr. Woke]

OP played on the C team in middle school and never played high school basketball.

You are mistaken.

Unlike you, I have actually touched a basketball, and I actually watch games.

[Mr. Woke]

I miss the attitude. Defense. And NBA on NBC theme. That's the best B-ball theme I ever heard.

The modern era has better attitude and better defense. The NBC stuff was ok, but not great.

[Mr. Woke]

There's too many threes in today's game. Almost everyone is a chucker now. Spamming threes even when it's not a good shot because muh analytics.

And not enough HOF centers stopping drives to the hoop. Too many easy baskets.

In the 90s there were too many post ups and midrange jumpers. That wasn't a good look IMO. Very unaesthetic.

There were also less great wing players/guards.

[Xiao Yao You]

Defense still exists lol.

Try watching some games every now and then.

I watch the best defensive player in the game regularly. That doesn't mean they aren't at a huge disadvantage in today's game

[light]

The only thing people actually miss about the 1990s was watching Michael Jordan.

The basketball itself wasn't great. It was slow, defensive and low scoring.

That concerned the league so much that they went to great lengths to change it.

[Axe]

The only thing people actually miss about the 1990s was watching Michael Jordan.

The basketball itself wasn't great. It was slow, defensive and low scoring.

That concerned the league so much that they went to great lengths to change it.
Ofc. Lord voldemort always knows best.

[tontoz]

One thing I miss from the old days were the elite bigs. At least this year we have two centers in the MVP race but over the last 15years the center spot has been pretty weak relative to the 90s.

[Micku]

One thing I miss from the old days were the elite bigs. At least this year we have two centers in the MVP race but over the last 15years the center spot has been pretty weak relative to the 90s.

Very true. But I love that we have Jokic and Embiid. I wish Cousins would get healthy and find a place in the league, but I think it's he won't ever return to his original self.

[Wally450]

I loved the 2000s.

Still have lockdown defenses and when a player went off for 40, it was special.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

The modern NBA is way more entertaining.

Yeah if you don't like defense, I agree.

You've already admitted never hooping so to each their own.

[Xiao Yao You]

Very true. But I love that we have Jokic and Embiid. I wish Cousins would get healthy and find a place in the league, but I think it's he won't ever return to his original self.

Cousins always sucked though. Empty stats. Inefficient. Ba defender

[Micku]

Cousins always sucked though. Empty stats. Inefficient. Ba defender

I always feel like he needs to be with the right team and culture. Probably a little bit too late tho.

If he was healthy in that GSW run, then that would've been great imo

[highwhey]

i miss 90s basketball as much as i miss dial up internet.

[oldtimer28]

I certainly miss defense and things other than dunks and 3's

and simple intensity/tension but less politics and immature behaviour/drama ruining the sport.

Every moment mattered in the 90s. Now, it's just a 'game'. Most players are set for life after one contract so what do they care?

[kawhileonard2]

I certainly miss defense and things other than dunks and 3's

This.

[Mr. Woke]

I watch the best defensive player in the game regularly. That doesn't mean they aren't at a huge disadvantage in today's game

They aren't at a "huge disadvantage" lol.

Quit making excuses.

[Mr. Woke]

Yeah if you don't like defense, I agree.

You've already admitted never hooping so to each their own.

Defense still exists.

The 90s NBA was for folks who like low scoring slugfests, midrange chucking, and endless post ups.

None of that shit is entertaining.

[Mr. Woke]

and simple intensity/tension but less politics and immature behaviour/drama ruining the sport.

Every moment mattered in the 90s. Now, it's just a 'game'. Most players are set for life after one contract so what do they care?

Take off the nostalgia goggles.

Lol at "every moment mattered." No it did not.

The intensity is superior nowadays, the skill level is higher than in the past, etc.

Basketball has always been a game.

[Marchesk]

Basketball has always been a game.

We live in a society.

[Mr. Woke]

We live in a society.

What are you talking about?

[Bawkish]

i miss the rivalries

Knicks/Bulls, Knicks/Pacers, Sonics/Rockets, Rodman/Mourning, Hakeem/DRob/Ewing

[clipps]

Shaq is part of the 00s stop capping. He did not win shit in the 90s.

He was drafted in 1992, c*ck breath..

[HoopsNY]

The 90s gets a bad name mainly because of 1997-99. But anyone who watched the league between 1990-96 watched an incredible league that had the right balance between offense and defense.

The league wasn't stiff and slow in 1993 or 1994 as it was in 1998 or 1999. Anyone who watched the entire decade saw that. Just look at the year by year pace:

1990: 98.3
1991: 97.8
1992: 96.6
1993: 96.8
1994: 95.1
1995: 92.9
1996: 91.8
1997: 90.1
1998: 90.3
1999: 88.9

The league's pace in the early 90s was actually faster than it was between 2010-15. You had a good mixture of everything, minus the three point shooting. So I'm not sure why it gets the bad name.

I mean, did people watch the game after MJ retired, between 1999-04? It was even slower than during his time (1984-98).

[Mr. Woke]

The 90s gets a bad name mainly because of 1997-99. But anyone who watched the league between 1990-96 watched an incredible league that had the right balance between offense and defense.

The league wasn't stiff and slow in 1993 or 1994 as it was in 1998 or 1999. Anyone who watched the entire decade saw that. Just look at the year by year pace:

1990: 98.3
1991: 97.8
1992: 96.6
1993: 96.8
1994: 95.1
1995: 92.9
1996: 91.8
1997: 90.1
1998: 90.3
1999: 88.9

The league's pace in the early 90s was actually faster than it was between 2010-15. You had a good mixture of everything, minus the three point shooting. So I'm not sure why it gets the bad name.

I mean, did people watch the game after MJ retired, between 1999-04? It was even slower than during his time (1984-98).

The modern era has the right balance between offense and defense.

The 90s NBA was a snooze fest.

[HoopsNY]

The modern era has the right balance between offense and defense.

The 90s NBA was a snooze fest.

What you say doesn't make sense. The pace is incredibly high and the PPG is even higher. This indicates no actual balance between offense and defense.

Since 1971 (back when the league was an up and down fest), this is the highest PPG. Literally - in the last 50 years, you haven't seen the league scoring more.

The perimeter defense is also abysmal. The league's three point percentage is 37%, the highest of all-time.

You can't have the most extreme offensive numbers and also have the greatest defense ever. That makes absolutely no sense.

[Airupthere]

What you say doesn't make sense. The pace is incredibly high and the PPG is even higher. This indicates no actual balance between offense and defense.

Since 1971 (back when the league was an up and down fest), this is the highest PPG. Literally - in the last 50 years, you haven't seen the league scoring more.

The perimeter defense is also abysmal. The league's three point percentage is 37%, the highest of all-time.

You can't have the most extreme offensive numbers and also have the greatest defense ever. That makes absolutely no sense.

It makes perfect sense. He is basically saying that he is a bronsexual that would say anything to downplay Jordan and prop up Lebron.

He doesn't play ball and would not know the differences we talk about but would rather just look at stats sheets. He gets the kick out of basketball from stats. How can anyone not appreciate the game of the likes of MJ, Olajuwon, Barkley, Drob and other stars from the 90 and in eras before that?

[Marchesk]

What are you talking about?

https://i.postimg.cc/prTMQ5XX/Mr-Robot-basketball.png

[k0kakw0rld]

He was drafted in 1992, c*ck breath..
So? He did not start winning until the 00s, Clitts..

[clipps]

So? He did not start winning until the 00s, Clitts..

He was still dominant player in the 90's.

"Clitts" actually made me chuckle btw.

[HoopsNY]

It makes perfect sense. He is basically saying that he is a bronsexual that would say anything to downplay Jordan and prop up Lebron.

He doesn't play ball and would not know the differences we talk about but would rather just look at stats sheets. He gets the kick out of basketball from stats. How can anyone not appreciate the game of the likes of MJ, Olajuwon, Barkley, Drob and other stars from the 90 and in eras before that?

Correct. This is why their views always have glaring contradictions. "The 90s was slow and dull." Well, yea, if we're acting like the late 90s was all that existed as far as the decade was concerned.

Did these guys watch basketball from 1999-2014? How is it tremendously different to the 90s as a whole? It literally makes no sense. The game, not too long ago, wasn't that much different to the way it was played in the 90s. Anyone who thinks otherwise clearly wasn't watching the league then.

[2much_knowledge]

Not necessarily the style of play, although those 90s playoffs series was true all out war. I do miss the crop of players tho

[Mr. Woke]

Not necessarily the style of play, although those 90s playoffs series was true all out war. I do miss the crop of players tho

The modern era playoffs are more competitive, and I personally prefer the current crop of stars.

[Axe]

i miss 90s basketball as much as i miss dial up internet.
Back when 2g phones and pay-per-view were considered state-of-the-art luxuries

[2much_knowledge]

The modern era playoffs are more competitive, and I personally prefer the current crop of stars.

Putting aside lebron and MJ, which current players do you like better than Shaq, Pippen, Robinson, Hakeem, Grant, Penny, Wilkins, Drexler, Kidd, kemp, Webber? Name me 11 players you like more than those

[clipps]

Putting aside lebron and MJ, which current players do you like better than Shaq, Pippen, Robinson, Hakeem, Grant, Penny, Wilkins, Drexler, Kidd, kemp, Webber? Name me 11 players you like more than those

I'd personally say Luka, KD, Harden, Kyrie, and Kawhi. Yup... Pretty weak imo.
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[Bronbron23]

Wouldn't say i miss the 90's i just miss real physical defense. Other than defense which is basically not allowed anymore, there's lots of great things about this era and some not so great things about the 90's. I would keep everything else the way it is now but just allow real physical defense.

[Mr. Woke]

Putting aside lebron and MJ, which current players do you like better than Shaq, Pippen, Robinson, Hakeem, Grant, Penny, Wilkins, Drexler, Kidd, kemp, Webber? Name me 11 players you like more than those

Durant, Harden, Irving, Kawhi, PG13, AD, CP3, Trae, Embiid, LaVine, and Curry.

[Mr. Woke]

Wouldn't say i miss the 90's i just miss real physical defense. Other than defense which is basically not allowed anymore, there's lots of great things about this era and some not so great things about the 90's. I would keep everything else the way it is now but just allow real physical defense.

Defense is still there lol.

Quit making shit up.

[2much_knowledge]

Durant, Harden, Irving, Kawhi, PG13, AD, CP3, Trae, Embiid, LaVine, and Curry.

Looking at that list, they don't have nothing on the others aside from prettier dribbling and shooting 3s. Maybe you aren't 30 yet

[2much_knowledge]

I'd personally say Luka, KD, Harden, Kyrie, and Kawhi. Yup... Pretty weak imo.
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None of these 2 eras are my favorite anyways. My favorite is early 2000s first and then mid 80s

[Xiao Yao You]

Looking at that list, they don't have nothing on the others aside from prettier dribbling and shooting 3s. Maybe you aren't 30 yet

the dribbling isn't prettier to me. Wasn't allowed when I was learning to play

[Mr. Woke]

the dribbling isn't prettier to me. Wasn't allowed when I was learning to play

The dribbling in the modern NBA is way superior.

The ball-handling in previous eras was way too stiff/uncreative.

[Mr. Woke]

Looking at that list, they don't have nothing on the others aside from prettier dribbling and shooting 3s. Maybe you aren't 30 yet

This group is definitely better lol.

Quit being delusional.

[Xiao Yao You]

The dribbling in the modern NBA is way superior.

The ball-handling in previous eras was way too stiff/uncreative.

if you prefer palming and carrying the ball I guess

[Bronbron23]

Defense is still there lol.

Quit making shit up.

Of course it's still there it's just alot less. The league put this in there mandate i don't even know why people argue it. It's dumb.

[2much_knowledge]

This group is definitely better lol.

Quit being delusional.

Only in your little mind. If lebron didn't played in this era, you wouldn't even be saying that. As every bron stan does, prop up the era lebron is at to make him look better

[clipps]

Durant, Harden, Irving, Kawhi, PG13, AD, CP3, Trae, Embiid, LaVine, and Curry.

:roll:

[clipps]

None of these 2 eras are my favorite anyways. My favorite is early 2000s first and then mid 80s

Does it look like I ****ing care?

[Gimmedarock]

Game was too slow. Guys had talent but offense is so much better now. I can’t standing seeing guys posting up so much and rely on size. Big men have skill today. I’m not trashing the players but the games just aren’t entertaining. Way to much in the paint. I honestly can’t imagine preferring old school nba over now. Back in the day, you only had a few players scoring 40 + on a given night. Now, there are plenty of guys hitting 50 just about every week!

[Airupthere]

Game was too slow. Guys had talent but offense is so much better now. I can’t standing seeing guys posting up so much and rely on size. Big men have skill today. I’m not trashing the players but the games just aren’t entertaining. Way to much in the paint. I honestly can’t imagine preferring old school nba over now. Back in the day, you only had a few players scoring 40 + on a given night. Now, there are plenty of guys hitting 50 just about every week!

Big men who rely on size and no fancy dribbling? But youre describing Lebron and hes playing in this era.

[Airupthere]

Game was too slow. Guys had talent but offense is so much better now. I can’t standing seeing guys posting up so much and rely on size. Big men have skill today. I’m not trashing the players but the games just aren’t entertaining. Way to much in the paint. I honestly can’t imagine preferring old school nba over now. Back in the day, you only had a few players scoring 40 + on a given night. Now, there are plenty of guys hitting 50 just about every week!

So I guess kevin mchale is not fun to watch operate in the post? Lol, do you even play ball? Also, since you are all about offense where anyone with a hot shooting night can score 40-50, you are exactly the demographic the nba has been catering to. People see points, people are happy.

[Gimmedarock]

During the “Last Dance” thing, I watched some 80’s & 90’s ball. Again I’ve got respect for the players but it’s like watching dinosaurs. Magic was a point guard and had no handles! Big men like Malone & Ewing couldn’t shoot the three! That mean everything was congested inside the arc. Ugly!! How many 90’s starters could start today? How many couldn’t even get minutes? Oakley? Mutumbo?

The game is beautiful right now. Plenty of space to operate and some of the most entertaining players ever. I’d take Bron, Curry, Harden, KD, Embid, & Mitchell over Shaq, Robinson, Drexler, Wilkins, Kemp, & Barkley any day. No contest! Not saying those guys are good but they’re boring.

[Xiao Yao You]

During the “Last Dance” thing, I watched some 80’s & 90’s ball. Again I’ve got respect for the players but it’s like watching dinosaurs. Magic was a point guard and had no handles! Big men like Malone & Ewing couldn’t shoot the three! That mean everything was congested inside the arc. Ugly!! How many 90’s starters could start today? How many couldn’t even get minutes? Oakley? Mutumbo?

The game is beautiful right now. Plenty of space to operate and some of the most entertaining players ever. I’d take Bron, Curry, Harden, KD, Embid, & Mitchell over Shaq, Robinson, Drexler, Wilkins, Kemp, & Barkley any day. No contest! Not saying those guys are good but they’re boring.

What you call handles would have been called palming or walking during Magic's time.

How many players today could have played in the 90's if all they could do is shot a 3 and dunk?

Mutumbo would certainly play as a rim protector and Oakley could shoot. Not hard to imagine him being able to stretch it out to 3. Same for Ewing and Malone for that matter

[Airupthere]

During the “Last Dance” thing, I watched some 80’s & 90’s ball. Again I’ve got respect for the players but it’s like watching dinosaurs. Magic was a point guard and had no handles! Big men like Malone & Ewing couldn’t shoot the three! That mean everything was congested inside the arc. Ugly!! How many 90’s starters could start today? How many couldn’t even get minutes? Oakley? Mutumbo?

The game is beautiful right now. Plenty of space to operate and some of the most entertaining players ever. I’d take Bron, Curry, Harden, KD, Embid, & Mitchell over Shaq, Robinson, Drexler, Wilkins, Kemp, & Barkley any day. No contest! Not saying those guys are good but they’re boring.

That's what you believe in and no one is forcing you to like 80s/90s basketball. Your opinion may change perhaps as watch more of past era basketball with context instead of simply watching them as comparison to modern game. As for me, while I think that overall average skill has increased in the NBA, I still think a good number of past players will still be able to play well in todays game.

The game is played based on what the rules allow. In Bird/Magic's time, they will easily call today's dribbling palming. With that just consider how much skill Magic or Bird had to have to control the ball like they did while being more restricted by the rules.

[Mr. Woke]

if you prefer palming and carrying the ball I guess

Players in the modern NBA palm and carry the ball rarely.

[Mr. Woke]

Of course it's still there it's just alot less. The league put this in there mandate i don't even know why people argue it. It's dumb.

Not really.

Defense still exists.

[Mr. Woke]

Only in your little mind. If lebron didn't played in this era, you wouldn't even be saying that. As every bron stan does, prop up the era lebron is at to make him look better

Wrong. You are delusional.

As every Jordan Stan does, prop up the era of MJ in order to make him look better.

[Mr. Woke]

So I guess kevin mchale is not fun to watch operate in the post? Lol, do you even play ball? Also, since you are all about offense where anyone with a hot shooting night can score 40-50, you are exactly the demographic the nba has been catering to. People see points, people are happy.

It's not like anyone can drop 40-50 points lol. Don't be delusional.

It really comes down to personal preference. I personally don't like watching post ups.

[Mr. Woke]

That's what you believe in and no one is forcing you to like 80s/90s basketball. Your opinion may change perhaps as watch more of past era basketball with context instead of simply watching them as comparison to modern game. As for me, while I think that overall average skill has increased in the NBA, I still think a good number of past players will still be able to play well in todays game.

The game is played based on what the rules allow. In Bird/Magic's time, they will easily call today's dribbling palming. With that just consider how much skill Magic or Bird had to have to control the ball like they did while being more restricted by the rules.

You are thinking of 60s ball.

By the 80s, the dribbling rules had been relaxed a lot (which is a great thing by the way). The dribbling rules of the 60s were way too restrictive and moronic.

[Xiao Yao You]

Players in the modern NBA palm and carry the ball rarely.

they aren't called for it. They do it pretty much all the time

[Mauzah]

I think the 90's were a special time honestly.

Especially that season where the players wore their actual jerseys for the all-star game. You had the established vets, Jordan, Barkley, Hakeem, Malone, Ewing, DRob, Pippen, Reggie, Stockton, GP, Kemp, Clyde, Shaq - and then you had all the youngins coming in Kobe, KG, Grant Hill, Penny, Nash, JKidd, Ray Allen, Vin Baker.

It was such a great mix of talent. Players really felt like superheroes back then.

[Axe]

I think the 90's were a special time honestly.

Especially that season where the players wore their actual jerseys for the all-star game. You had the established vets, Jordan, Barkley, Hakeem, Malone, Ewing, DRob, Pippen, Reggie, Stockton, GP, Kemp, Clyde, Shaq - and then you had all the youngins coming in Kobe, KG, Grant Hill, Penny, Nash, JKidd, Ray Allen, Vin Baker.

It was such a great mix of talent. Players really felt like superheroes back then.
Drunkards and mechanics made the all-star team lol

[Mr. Woke]

they aren't called for it. They do it pretty much all the time

Occasionally, but definitely not all of the time.

[Mr. Woke]

I think the 90's were a special time honestly.

Especially that season where the players wore their actual jerseys for the all-star game. You had the established vets, Jordan, Barkley, Hakeem, Malone, Ewing, DRob, Pippen, Reggie, Stockton, GP, Kemp, Clyde, Shaq - and then you had all the youngins coming in Kobe, KG, Grant Hill, Penny, Nash, JKidd, Ray Allen, Vin Baker.

It was such a great mix of talent. Players really felt like superheroes back then.

That's because you were a child back then (plus you have a tendency to feel nostalgic very easily).

[Mauzah]

That's because you were a child back then (plus you have a tendency to feel nostalgic very easily).

I understand that. It reminds me of movies in a lot of ways. Sometimes there's these pockets of time that contain a little something extra that we can't recreate presently and the 90's had a little bit of that going on. Same thing goes for music.

[Airupthere]

It's not like anyone can drop 40-50 points lol. Don't be delusional.

It really comes down to personal preference. I personally don't like watching post ups.

If I find myself in a game where it has become really competitive and everyone’s not calling fouls easily, post game comes very much in handy. Different eras, different players show me different ways to play the post. That is where my appreciation comes from even in older basketball than what Ive come accustomed to watching. Likewise, I appreciate good post skills in modern players. I feel the game is lacking if its just face up offense, 3 pt shooting game and free drive to the basket everytime. Like others said, I would like balance.

[Bronbron23]

None of these 2 eras are my favorite anyways. My favorite is early 2000s first and then mid 80s


Not really.

Defense still exists.

What do you mean not really lol. It's literally a fact dude. The nba put in defensive rules to increase offensive production. You realize this isn't arguable right?

[Mr. Woke]

If I find myself in a game where it has become really competitive and everyone’s not calling fouls easily, post game comes very much in handy. Different eras, different players show me different ways to play the post. That is where my appreciation comes from even in older basketball than what Ive come accustomed to watching. Likewise, I appreciate good post skills in modern players. I feel the game is lacking if its just face up offense, 3 pt shooting game and free drive to the basket everytime. Like others said, I would like balance.

There is more balance nowadays than before.

Take off the nostalgia goggles.

[Mr. Woke]

What do you mean not really lol. It's literally a fact dude. The nba put in defensive rules to increase offensive production. You realize this isn't arguable right?

Saying that defense doesn't exist anymore is a flat out lie.

[Bronbron23]

Saying that defense doesn't exist anymore is a flat out lie.

Dude yeah of course. something like that isn't literal. Defense obviously still exists. It's like saying vince carter lost his hops. He can obviously still jump he just not the same. People know what you mean when you say it. Defense still exists it's just handcuffed now and it benefits offensive players. Again facts

[SATAN]

i miss some 90s players but thankfully the game continues on. Gotta feel sorry for anyone still stuck in the 90s.

[Mr. Woke]

Dude yeah of course. something like that isn't literal. Defense obviously still exists. It's like saying vince carter lost his hops. He can obviously still jump he just not the same. People know what you mean when you say it. Defense still exists it's just handcuffed now and it benefits offensive players. Again facts

Defenders just need to play smarter.

Don't make excuses for them.

[Bronbron23]

Defenders just need to play smarter.

Don't make excuses for them.

It's not about excuses dude it just is what it is. Defenders aren't allowed playing defense as physically as they used to and this allows more freedom offensively. Again just facts buddy. It's ok to admit it.