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TAZORAC
05-24-2024, 07:34 PM
For the first time in NBA history you actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL to make an NBA roster instead of JUST BEING TALL like in the past. You had guys from years ago who did nothing but get in the game and foul people and they got significant playing time. You had guys who were starters on good NBA teams who couldn't dribble or shoot.

Could Charles Oakley make an NBA team today? What about Bill Lambieer? Bill Cartwright? Dennis Rodman?

In todays game you actually have to be able to play and contribute or you wont make it in this league.
90sgoat
05-24-2024, 07:40 PM
Bill Laimbeer had a nice jumper out to 3 point range, so he could definitely make it.

Cartwright not so much.
HylianNightmare
05-24-2024, 07:44 PM
Give any wra time to adjust/ all the modern techniques, technology, ability to practice what wouldce been carrying in their eraa and more they'd all be fine
Real Men Wear Green
05-24-2024, 07:50 PM
How many modern bigs have a skyhook? There's more to skills than three-point range.
Xiao Yao You
05-24-2024, 07:59 PM
All those guys would be in the league except maybe cartwright
TAZORAC
05-24-2024, 08:04 PM
Bill Laimbeer had a nice jumper out to 3 point range, so he could definitely make it.

Cartwright not so much.

Bill Laimbeer was semi-fat and could barely run. What barely is he most similar too today?
Xiao Yao You
05-24-2024, 08:08 PM
Bill Laimbeer was semi-fat and could barely run. What barely is he most similar too today?

Played d and could shoot. At least a back up
SATAN
05-24-2024, 08:21 PM
You had guys who were starters on good NBA teams who couldn't dribble or shoot.



https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/1040x760/203497.png
Xiao Yao You
05-24-2024, 08:26 PM
Tough times for the trolls
Real Men Wear Green
05-24-2024, 08:32 PM
Bill Laimbeer was semi-fat and could barely run. What barely is he most similar too today? You could say the same thing about the current MVP. Athletic ability is valuable but strong fundamentals and skills still get the job done even if a guy has little athleticism.
90sgoat
05-24-2024, 08:37 PM
Bill Laimbeer was semi-fat and could barely run. What barely is he most similar too today?

Like an american Jokic of sorts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_4W06cZZsY
SATAN
05-24-2024, 08:45 PM
Being less athletic and shooting 3s makes you like Jokic. Got it.