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[QUOTE="Iluvsuebird, post: 5067033, member: 12567"]
This generation has had all time greats (LB, Steph, Joker) but ease down with the notion that players today are more skilled. First, the type of defense played in today's NBA is NOTHING compared to D of old. This point is not open for debate; it is a fact. Would LB be great in 1989? Yes he would. But would he have lasted 20 years facing the physicality of that NBA? Heck no. Joker is making a case for him being the best player (and center) of his generation. But is anyone picking him over Ewing, or Hakeem, or Kareem? The 80's and 90's brought us the best point guards ever (Magic, Jason Kidd, Isaiah Thomas), the best shooting guard ever (MJ), the best power forward ever (pick your preference among Malone, Duncan, or Garnett), the best centers ever (Kareem, Hakeem, Ewing). And the undisputed best ever : MJ (with kudos to Kobe). And those guys did not "load manage". 
 I grew up with a more physical NBA. I am used to that and I prefer that. That's my own bias. Give me Ewing vs. Hakeem. Give me Jordan vs. Reggie Miller or Drexler. Give me Magic and Kareem against Bird. The NBA will never be better than those days.
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