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.
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05-24-2024, 07:34 PM #1Local High School Star
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You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
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05-24-2024, 07:40 PM #2Very good NBA starter
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Bill Laimbeer had a nice jumper out to 3 point range, so he could definitely make it.
Cartwright not so much.
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05-24-2024, 07:44 PM #3The Magic are a trash
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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
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05-24-2024, 07:50 PM #4Please clap.
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
How many modern bigs have a skyhook? There's more to skills than three-point range.
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05-24-2024, 07:59 PM #5NBA Legend and Hall of Famer
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
All those guys would be in the league except maybe cartwright
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05-24-2024, 08:04 PM #6Local High School Star
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Bill Laimbeer was semi-fat and could barely run. What barely is he most similar too today?
Originally Posted by 90sgoat
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05-24-2024, 08:08 PM #7NBA Legend and Hall of Famer
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Played d and could shoot. At least a back up Originally Posted by TAZORAC
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05-24-2024, 08:21 PM #8NBA Superstar
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Originally Posted by TAZORAC
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05-24-2024, 08:26 PM #9NBA Legend and Hall of Famer
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Tough times for the trolls
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05-24-2024, 08:32 PM #10Please clap.
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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. Originally Posted by TAZORAC
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05-24-2024, 08:37 PM #11Very good NBA starter
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Like an american Jokic of sorts. Originally Posted by TAZORAC
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05-24-2024, 08:45 PM #12NBA Superstar
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Re: You actually have to be able to PLAY BASKETBALL TODAY vs the past
Being less athletic and shooting 3s makes you like Jokic. Got it.
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