HooverOutlaw Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 LeBron after the Pistons beat on him for a few games would give up. The Celtics would have stopped those bull run lay ups Robert Parrish and McHale slowly would have made him stay out of the lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 45 minutes ago, HooverOutlaw said: LeBron after the Pistons beat on him for a few games would give up. The Celtics would have stopped those bull run lay ups Robert Parrish and McHale slowly would have made him stay out of the lane. Doubtful. Players and bigger, faster, and stronger now. Much better athletes. Just because the physical play was allowed then and isn't now, doesn't mean the players of today wouldn't dominate those of yesterday. The Warriors would blow out the teams of the 80s and 90s in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjd33 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: Doubtful. Players and bigger, faster, and stronger now. Much better athletes. Yea Steph and klay are physical specimens. Dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Mjd33 said: Yea Steph and klay are physical specimens. Dumbass. They would run circles around unathletic players from the 80s trying to throw elbows. Those players worked at supermarkets on the off season. Klay and Steph pkay year round and are the two greatest shooters of all times. Enjoy greatness and the 3rd ring. It taste so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooverOutlaw Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Larry Bird worked bagging groceries in the summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 minute ago, HooverOutlaw said: Larry Bird worked bagging groceries in the summer? The TOP players did not. Most others did. Are you not aware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooverOutlaw Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: The TOP players did not. Most others did. Are you not aware? Can list all the 80's NBA players who worked at grocery stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, HooverOutlaw said: Can list all the 80's NBA players who worked at grocery stores. You are missing the point. The point is that players in the 80s, although they played physical, were not the professional athletes of today. It's not close. Apple's to oranges. The Warriors would have rolled the teams in the 80s. A fun little fact- in a hypothetical match against the Jordan Bulls, the Wariors would be significantly favored per Vegas. The best team ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 NBA teams played back to back nights a lot in the 80s - sometimes in the playoffs. And did not take nights off. Sure those guys were not power lifters, but they were talented and in shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 It’s all about the rules. What rules are being used? If the 80s Celtics/Lakers had to play by today’s rules, the Dubs would crush them. The athlete of the 80s can’t compare to the athlete of today...in general. If they played by the 80s rules and the score was in the 80-100 range, I say the dudes with big Afros and daisy dukes win.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On2whls Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, HooverOutlaw said: Larry Bird worked bagging groceries in the summer? Yeah and because Kareem was so tall, he could stock the top shelves too!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On2whls Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: Doubtful. Players and bigger, faster, and stronger now. Much better athletes. Seriously. None of those weaklings on GS could handle Shaq, Barkley, Lambier, Rollins, McHale, Malone....... Curry is a premier free throw shooter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler01 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 44 minutes ago, On2whls said: Seriously. None of those weaklings on GS could handle Shaq, Barkley, Lambier, Rollins, McHale, Malone....... Curry is a premier free throw shooter though. Nobody can guard Shaq in his prime one on one, but that's why those rules sucked. Now a days you can front the guy before he even gets the ball in the low post. You couldn't do that before. The rules have changed the game for the better. You can't just keep attacking one on one match ups with the coach only being able to double the guy when he has the ball. How would you feel if you could only play man defense on a WR or double him before the play? No zone, zone blitzes, or having robbers etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 57 minutes ago, On2whls said: Seriously. None of those weaklings on GS could handle Shaq, Barkley, Lambier, Rollins, McHale, Malone....... Curry is a premier free throw shooter though. ....and what exactly would Shaq, Rolllins, Lambert, etc do on defense? Guard Durant? Switch onto Klay? Guard Steph out on the perimeter? It goes both ways, bro. They wouldn’t have clue as to how to guard them. Dubs would be raining uncontested threes on those guys all day. That said, Shaq would be a handful on defense for GS. McHale had a skill set that could probably land him a job today. Same with Barkley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On2whls Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Blueliner said: and what exactly would Shaq, Rolllins, Lambert, etc do on defense? Guard Durant? Switch onto Klay? Guard Steph out on the perimeter? It goes both ways, bro. They wouldn’t have clue as to how to guard them. Dubs would be raining uncontested threes on those guys all day. That said, Shaq would be a handful on defense for GS. McHale had a skill set that could probably land him a job today. Same with Barkley. If you’re a fan of dunks and threes no problem. The game has changed to suit what the majority wants to see. I simply prefer older school basketball, except for the shorts of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 hours ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: Doubtful. Players and bigger, faster, and stronger now. Much better athletes. Just because the physical play was allowed then and isn't now, doesn't mean the players of today wouldn't dominate those of yesterday. The Warriors would blow out the teams of the 80s and 90s in my opinion. No way in hell Win maybe but blowout nope And honestly forget warriors for a second, there hasn't been that many teams in the east in past decade that LeBron has faced that compares to these elites back then The league as a whole is watered down because instead of 1 or 2 stars being on a team and working towards building a championship team from ground up the stars just group up at a few teams and go from there League had better depth back then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 58 minutes ago, On2whls said: If you’re a fan of dunks and threes no problem. The game has changed to suit what the majority wants to see. I simply prefer older school basketball, except for the shorts of course. I like 3s and dunks. I’m not gonna lie. But like you I also like good basketball as well. That’s what cool about the Warriors, they’ve got a good midrange game. They’re the one team that plays all phases of the game well. Houston’s close. But they are what you’re talking about...3s and dunks...oh and free throws. You’re right though, the game is called the way today’s fans want it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasball Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Magic Lakers could play with any team in any era. The same with Celtics, Pistons, Bulls, Spurs. Including any team lead by LeBron or Kevin Durant that’s winning Championship 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 hours ago, On2whls said: Seriously. None of those weaklings on GS could handle Shaq, Barkley, Lambier, Rollins, McHale, Malone....... Curry is a premier free throw shooter though. Not one of those players you mentioned was fast enough or athletic enough to even handle GS bench players. Warriors by 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Columbiafan said: No way in hell Win maybe but blowout nope And honestly forget warriors for a second, there hasn't been that many teams in the east in past decade that LeBron has faced that compares to these elites back then The league as a whole is watered down because instead of 1 or 2 stars being on a team and working towards building a championship team from ground up the stars just group up at a few teams and go from there League had better depth back then Vegas even agrees. The best team of that era, the Bulls, would be 6 point dogs to the Dubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Blueliner said: I like 3s and dunks. I’m not gonna lie. But like you I also like good basketball as well. That’s what cool about the Warriors, they’ve got a good midrange game. They’re the one team that plays all phases of the game well. Houston’s close. But they are what you’re talking about...3s and dunks...oh and free throws. You’re right though, the game is called the way today’s fans want it. Ball movement is key. The game was MUCH SLOWER in the 80s and 90s. No way they could play at the Dubs pace AND defend the 3 point line. They barely had to defend the 3 back then because people didn't really shoot the 3. It was still sort if an anomaly. The court was smaller and allowed them to play a physical game. In today's game- Dubs by 15. I am so glad the era of ISO is over. Ball movement sins. East Coast hero ball is dead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalDonaldTrump Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: Vegas even agrees. The best team of that era, the Bulls, would be 6 point dogs to the Dubs. It’s 4:15am ... how much of a fucking loser are you hahahaha 😭🤪. Please go out and make money dude ur not gonna progress in life when you ur on prep gridiron at 415 on a Friday... what an idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 14 minutes ago, LiberalDonaldTrump said: It’s 4:15am ... how much of a fucking loser are you hahahaha 😭🤪. Please go out and make money dude ur not gonna progress in life when you ur on prep gridiron at 415 on a Friday... what an idiot Wow. Cuss words. Anger. Must have taken a big fat L. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptb17 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Blueliner said: It’s all about the rules. What rules are being used? If the 80s Celtics/Lakers had to play by today’s rules, the Dubs would crush them. The athlete of the 80s can’t compare to the athlete of today...in general. If they played by the 80s rules and the score was in the 80-100 range, I say the dudes with big Afros and daisy dukes win.👍 The great teams in the 80's were putting up 110 to 115 in regulation. Those weren't walking the ball up the court. It's all about match ups. The Celtics and the Lakers ran most of the game in the 80's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: Vegas even agrees. The best team of that era, the Bulls, would be 6 point dogs to the Dubs. And vegas also thought auburn beats ucf in bowl game Vegas also had auburn in 2013 iron bowl Vegas also had LSU over Troy this year Again Vegas has been wrong plenty of times and since these teams couldn't play they aren't risking anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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