Im Still Ballin
09-16-2023, 09:15 PM
https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.basketball.pro.ny-knicks/c/gbjRZpK_WDw
I wanted to get some input on how people would rank the top centers in the NBA.
Here is my ranking.
1) Hakeem Olajuwon
2) David Robinson
3) Patrik Ewing
4) S. O'Neal
5) D. Mutombo
6) A. Mourning
: 1) Hakeem Olajuwon
Without a doubt the best, on offense and defense. Can hit the
outside and post shots. One of the best shotblockers in the game...shut
down Ewing in the NBA finals. Only weakness is that he is too humble
about himself.
: 2) David Robinson
Nah, Shaquille O Neal in 2 short years is a more dominating
presence and the most physical player in the NBA. Robinson is a great
shooter, but many people don't like the fact that at times he seems to
play a point-center type of role...hope that's clear. SHaq #2
: 3) Patrik Ewing
He's still great, but no longer at his peak, especially on
defense.
: 4) S. O'Neal
: 5) D. Mutombo
: 6) A. Mourning
Mutombo ahead of Mourning??? I don't know about that...Mourning
is a much better player in the paint, though Mutombo is a better
defensive player right now. Based on future potential, I'd go with
Mourning.
Although I am a Robinson fan, i can understand why you put Hakeem over him, but considering that Robinson has carried his much weaker supporting cast throughout the season, it is no wonder that he became tired in the playoffs and does not react as well!!! Whereas Hakeem has a team that has everything, slashers, shooters, and role players, dirty-work guys. Even a true point guard!!! So I would rank Robinson at the same level as Hakeem.
By the way, how could you possibly rank Mutombo over Mourning, even if Mourning had played only two games last year, he is better than Mutombo and O'Neal!!!!
> : 1) Hakeem Olajuwon
>
> Without a doubt the best, on offense and defense. Can hit the
> outside and post shots. One of the best shotblockers in the game...shut
> down Ewing in the NBA finals. Only weakness is that he is too humble
> about himself.
>
On Offense, Robinson can direct his team better and can create more problems with his better driving skills and ever improving range. On defense, Robinson is quicker to react, and just as strong as Hakeem
> : 2) David Robinson
>
> Nah, Shaquille O Neal in 2 short years is a more dominating
> presence and the most physical player in the NBA. Robinson is a great
> shooter, but many people don't like the fact that at times he seems to
> play a point-center type of role...hope that's clear. SHaq #2
>
SHAQ OVER ROBINSON?????? When you are not a threat from out of 10 feet, you are never going to be the best in the league. When it comes to crunch time, Shaq misses his frew throw (more often than his normal sub-60%), and have lots of turnovers. He is not the man, and may never be the man.
>>
>> I wanted to get some input on how people would rank the top centers in the NBA.
>>
>> Here is my ranking.
>>
>> 1) Hakeem Olajuwon
>> 2) David Robinson
>> 3) Patrik Ewing
>> 4) S. O'Neal
>> 5) D. Mutombo
>> 6) A. Mourning
>
> Although I am a Robinson fan, i can understand why you put Hakeem over
>him, but considering that Robinson has carried his much weaker supporting cast
>throughout the season, it is no wonder that he became tired in the playoffs and
>does not react as well!!! Whereas Hakeem has a team that has everything,
>slashers, shooters, and role players, dirty-work guys. Even a true point
>guard!!! So I would rank Robinson at the same level as Hakeem. >
I like DR as well but Hakeem is just in a league above him. First off, DR
has had the supporting cast around him, he had the league leader in bounds,
had a decent bench and all. True, the coaching that the Spurs have had was
pathetic (Tark and although Luke was a decent enough guy, it really was all
smoke and mirrors). Secondly, these are all the things that were said about
the Rockets a few years agow hen Hakeem was Olajowaaah!n , he took each and
every shot when he got the ball because the offense would never go through
him. Heck, Doug Collins once criticized the team for getting rid of Avery
Johnson who (in his words) had far more character than everyone else on the
Rockets. Finally, would you really want to have a nut case like Maxwell as
your shooting guard? The Spurs have had the talent but it's never been utilized.
> By the way, how could you possibly rank Mutombo over Mourning, even
>if Mourning had played only two games last year, he is better than Mutombo and
>O'Neal!!!!
Mutumbo plays in an offense where he figures little. The Nuggets have all the
offensive firepower they need (inlcuding low post players) without having to
utilized Deke. Hence, Deke is much more defensive minded than most (heck, all)
of the centers mentioned here.
And Mourning is NOT better than O'Neal. Come on! I hate that Shaq crap as much
as anyone but leet's get real here...
satish nair
I wanted to get some input on how people would rank the top centers in the NBA.
Here is my ranking.
1) Hakeem Olajuwon
2) David Robinson
3) Patrik Ewing
4) S. O'Neal
5) D. Mutombo
6) A. Mourning
: 1) Hakeem Olajuwon
Without a doubt the best, on offense and defense. Can hit the
outside and post shots. One of the best shotblockers in the game...shut
down Ewing in the NBA finals. Only weakness is that he is too humble
about himself.
: 2) David Robinson
Nah, Shaquille O Neal in 2 short years is a more dominating
presence and the most physical player in the NBA. Robinson is a great
shooter, but many people don't like the fact that at times he seems to
play a point-center type of role...hope that's clear. SHaq #2
: 3) Patrik Ewing
He's still great, but no longer at his peak, especially on
defense.
: 4) S. O'Neal
: 5) D. Mutombo
: 6) A. Mourning
Mutombo ahead of Mourning??? I don't know about that...Mourning
is a much better player in the paint, though Mutombo is a better
defensive player right now. Based on future potential, I'd go with
Mourning.
Although I am a Robinson fan, i can understand why you put Hakeem over him, but considering that Robinson has carried his much weaker supporting cast throughout the season, it is no wonder that he became tired in the playoffs and does not react as well!!! Whereas Hakeem has a team that has everything, slashers, shooters, and role players, dirty-work guys. Even a true point guard!!! So I would rank Robinson at the same level as Hakeem.
By the way, how could you possibly rank Mutombo over Mourning, even if Mourning had played only two games last year, he is better than Mutombo and O'Neal!!!!
> : 1) Hakeem Olajuwon
>
> Without a doubt the best, on offense and defense. Can hit the
> outside and post shots. One of the best shotblockers in the game...shut
> down Ewing in the NBA finals. Only weakness is that he is too humble
> about himself.
>
On Offense, Robinson can direct his team better and can create more problems with his better driving skills and ever improving range. On defense, Robinson is quicker to react, and just as strong as Hakeem
> : 2) David Robinson
>
> Nah, Shaquille O Neal in 2 short years is a more dominating
> presence and the most physical player in the NBA. Robinson is a great
> shooter, but many people don't like the fact that at times he seems to
> play a point-center type of role...hope that's clear. SHaq #2
>
SHAQ OVER ROBINSON?????? When you are not a threat from out of 10 feet, you are never going to be the best in the league. When it comes to crunch time, Shaq misses his frew throw (more often than his normal sub-60%), and have lots of turnovers. He is not the man, and may never be the man.
>>
>> I wanted to get some input on how people would rank the top centers in the NBA.
>>
>> Here is my ranking.
>>
>> 1) Hakeem Olajuwon
>> 2) David Robinson
>> 3) Patrik Ewing
>> 4) S. O'Neal
>> 5) D. Mutombo
>> 6) A. Mourning
>
> Although I am a Robinson fan, i can understand why you put Hakeem over
>him, but considering that Robinson has carried his much weaker supporting cast
>throughout the season, it is no wonder that he became tired in the playoffs and
>does not react as well!!! Whereas Hakeem has a team that has everything,
>slashers, shooters, and role players, dirty-work guys. Even a true point
>guard!!! So I would rank Robinson at the same level as Hakeem. >
I like DR as well but Hakeem is just in a league above him. First off, DR
has had the supporting cast around him, he had the league leader in bounds,
had a decent bench and all. True, the coaching that the Spurs have had was
pathetic (Tark and although Luke was a decent enough guy, it really was all
smoke and mirrors). Secondly, these are all the things that were said about
the Rockets a few years agow hen Hakeem was Olajowaaah!n , he took each and
every shot when he got the ball because the offense would never go through
him. Heck, Doug Collins once criticized the team for getting rid of Avery
Johnson who (in his words) had far more character than everyone else on the
Rockets. Finally, would you really want to have a nut case like Maxwell as
your shooting guard? The Spurs have had the talent but it's never been utilized.
> By the way, how could you possibly rank Mutombo over Mourning, even
>if Mourning had played only two games last year, he is better than Mutombo and
>O'Neal!!!!
Mutumbo plays in an offense where he figures little. The Nuggets have all the
offensive firepower they need (inlcuding low post players) without having to
utilized Deke. Hence, Deke is much more defensive minded than most (heck, all)
of the centers mentioned here.
And Mourning is NOT better than O'Neal. Come on! I hate that Shaq crap as much
as anyone but leet's get real here...
satish nair