OT the LeBron- Stephen A Smith feud

[CardiacAndre7]

No, they're not. Michael Cooper, Joe Dumars, Gary Payton and then big men like Mutombo, Olajuwon, Ewing, David Robinson were just as good defenders as anyone in the league today, if not better.

Sure, I don’t disagree. That’s why I said often. Perimeter defenders are bigger, stronger and quicker. That is who Jordan would have gone against.

 

[Deepster]

Sure, I don’t disagree. That’s why I said often. Perimeter defenders are bigger, stronger and quicker. That is who Jordan would have gone against.

Here are a few players from the last few NBA all defensive teams.

Alex Caruso
Herbert Jones
Jalen Suggs
OG Anunoby

You're not going to tell me they would cover Jordan better than the guys I listed, are you?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Here are a few players from the last few NBA all defensive teams.

Alex Caruso
Herbert Jones
Jalen Suggs
OG Anunoby

You're not going to tell me they would cover Jordan better than the guys I listed, are you?

If you watch you’d know that OG and Herb are absolutely elite long, athletic, quick defenders that would be elite in any era. Caruso and Suggs are a bit small for the comp, but my point remains.

 

[superjohn]

Sure, I don’t disagree. That’s why I said often. Perimeter defenders are bigger, stronger and quicker. That is who Jordan would have gone against.

I only have it updated to 2022 but the league average modern era shooting guards and small forwards are shorter than in the 90's. The modern era shooting guards weigh a little more than in the 90's and the modern era small forwards weigh a little less than they did in the 90's.

 

[superjohn]

Here are a few players from the last few NBA all defensive teams.

Alex Caruso
Herbert Jones
Jalen Suggs
OG Anunoby

You're not going to tell me they would cover Jordan better than the guys I listed, are you?

The 90's Bulls had three guys on one team who were better perimeter defenders than any of the guys you listed.

 

[superjohn]

Dennis Rodman- 2 time defensive player of the year, 7 time all defense first team

Michael Jordan- 1 time defensive player of the year, 9 time all defense first team in his 11 seasons as a Bull

Scottie Pippen- 8 time all defense first team in his 11 seasons as a Bull

 

[Deepster]

Dennis Rodman- 2 time defensive player of the year, 7 time all defense first team

Michael Jordan- 1 time defensive player of the year, 9 time all defense first team in his 11 seasons as a Bull

Scottie Pippen- 8 time all defense first team in his 11 seasons as a Bull

They're no OG Anunoby.

8 years in the NBA he was 2nd team defense once.....

 

[CardiacAndre7]

They're no OG Anunoby.

8 years in the NBA he was 2nd team defense once.....

You brought up OG. There are current players with accolades, All-NBA 1st and 2nd team Defenses that I can also introduce. You brought up OG and Herb, I am of the opinion they are elite defenders. Fine if you don’t think so

 

[Deepster]

You brought up OG. There are current players with accolades, All-NBA 1st and 2nd team Defenses that I can also introduce. You brought up OG and Herb, I am of the opinion they are elite defenders. Fine if you don’t think so

Fine. I don't think they are, especially in comparison to the people I named.

 

[Dove]

This is LOL funny. The NBA is unwatchable now. Bunch of ISOs and launching 3 pointers. Are the players more athletic? Sure

Would I rather watch a replay of Bird v Dominique playoff game in 86 or 87, whenever it was? 1000%

Bird, Magic, Michael, Nique, Dr J, Gervin.....FAR more entertaining and SKILLED at basketball than today's generation. Could they run and dunk like the kids today? No. But the game was way better played and watchable back then. And it ain't even CLOSE.

You couldn't pay me to watch an NBA game today

I watched the Celtics the other night. Nothing exciting outside the fact that they hit every trey they took. Every one was nothing but net.

Meh.

 

[Deepster]

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Lol he’s saying guys BORN during that time!!!