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I’ll be around for another 1.5-2 hours, but I won’t in the early morning.Anyone who is up late or up early want a one player list?
I’ll be around for another 1.5-2 hours, but I won’t in the early morning.Anyone who is up late or up early want a one player list?
there were actually no holes in his offensive game, really - just had no taste for usage. his stroke was clean, if a little slow. woulda been a great stretch4 in today's game. uncanny sense for being where opponents didnt want him to beAdd another one to the list (to play with Iceman Gervin).
8.08 Bobby Jones – PF 1970s
“The Secretary of Defense” …if you want defense, Bobby Jones is the man to have. This Hall of Fame player started his career in the ABA and his team posted the best record in the league with him on board and he followed that up by making the All-ABA team in his second year. Jones then moved to the NBA and dominated offensive players for over a decade. In his career he took home All-Defensive honors 11 times and was a vital cog in the 1983 76ers championship team.
Off the court he’s considered to be one of the most virtuous players of all-time and his leadership skills were noted in every piece I read. I found the following intriguing, “Jones's coaches would marvel that he was so good at things they had trouble getting many other players to do at all, such as blocking shots, moving without the ball, hustling back on defense, tipping passes, diving after loose balls, and giving up an open outside shot so a teammate could hit from inside—all things that rarely, if ever, show up in a box score. Jones was as unselfish as a player could be, so much so that coaches had to implore him to take more shots.”
The mid/late 70’s and early 80s were not a hot bed of 3pt shooting, but Jones hit 78% of his free throws as an NBA player. This leads me to believe he would have been a respected 3pt shooter had he played a decade (or more) later. Instead he finished his career as the all-time FG% leader in ABA history and top 20 in the history of basketball. On and off the court he’s the perfect player to add to any roster in any era. #24
this is a huge steal here.7.12: C Walt Bellamy, 1960s
I need to crack the seal on the 1960s players and I feel like the best way to start out is with a big body that can hold down the middle. Bellamy bust onto the scene like a house of fire in 1961, scoring 31.6 ppg and pulling down 19 boards per game as a rookie. Bellamy stayed in the league into his mid-30s as a rebounding and defensive specialist, dropping his scoring average down into the teens while yielding shots to volume-scoring teammates like [redacted] and Pete Maravich.
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Ouch, nice pick. I wanted him instead of bosh but the experts talked me out of it. I hate this part of the draft where my list of 5 guys disappear in 6-7 picks before I go.Add another one to the list (to play with Iceman Gervin).
8.08 Bobby Jones – PF 1970s
“The Secretary of Defense” …if you want defense, Bobby Jones is the man to have. This Hall of Fame player started his career in the ABA and his team posted the best record in the league with him on board and he followed that up by making the All-ABA team in his second year. Jones then moved to the NBA and dominated offensive players for over a decade. In his career he took home All-Defensive honors 11 times and was a vital cog in the 1983 76ers championship team.
Off the court he’s considered to be one of the most virtuous players of all-time and his leadership skills were noted in every piece I read. I found the following intriguing, “Jones's coaches would marvel that he was so good at things they had trouble getting many other players to do at all, such as blocking shots, moving without the ball, hustling back on defense, tipping passes, diving after loose balls, and giving up an open outside shot so a teammate could hit from inside—all things that rarely, if ever, show up in a box score. Jones was as unselfish as a player could be, so much so that coaches had to implore him to take more shots.”
The mid/late 70’s and early 80s were not a hot bed of 3pt shooting, but Jones hit 78% of his free throws as an NBA player. This leads me to believe he would have been a respected 3pt shooter had he played a decade (or more) later. Instead he finished his career as the all-time FG% leader in ABA history and top 20 in the history of basketball. On and off the court he’s the perfect player to add to any roster in any era. #24
Debated Sikma when I ultimately took Issel.8.12 Jack Sikma 80s C
7x All Star 1x NBA Champ 1x All Defense, HOF
The prototype for the modern center, he used quick feet and unblockable shot delivery to revolutionize the center position. Shot 33% from 3 in an era where 6’11” players weren’t supposed to be jump shooters. His stroke was so good he even led the league in FT% one season (92%). He was a skilled passer, his patented inside reverse pivot seemed to create shooting space at will and he carved a path for a new type of big man.
unbelievable. First 3 on my list were Jones, Kemp, and then Shawn Marion. I need to stop following the draft as a turn drafter because i get all pumped up when i get 7-8 picks out thinking i can land 2 guys on my list who weren't picked in the first 24, then poof.PF Shawn Kemp. Write up tamirrow
So, I was on my phone and fresh out of the shower, didn't get to do a write up on my pick, so here it is. This is my favorite pick of mine so far, so here is his story (because I didn't know it until I was reading up on him yesterday):8.13 - Spencer Haywood - PF 70s
Big reason I don't worry about "short lists". Just re-take the lay of the land when I'm on the clock.I need to stop following the draft as a turn drafter because i get all pumped up when i get 7-8 picks out thinking i can land 2 guys on my list who weren't picked in the first 24, then poof.
Well, that settles it. Just like the value of something is whatever someone is willing to pay for it, the quality of a player is based on whatever someone is willing to draft them at in an all-time draft.8.14 Ben Simmons C 10s
Puttin' my $ where my mouth is on my last Pantheon pick. On record in the NBA thread saying there aint 5 current players i would rather build a franchise around, so here it is. Every position on the floor, will be the greatest zone defender of all time (best defensive vision i've seen) and the only point guard (although point-center is his best position) taller than Magic. nufced
good pick to get him there, i was intending to get him the whole time but with the wads of Ben Simmons hate in the NBA thread i thought i could lock him in around 17-18 round8.14 Ben Simmons C 10s
Puttin' my $ where my mouth is on my last Pantheon pick. On record in the NBA thread saying there aint 5 current players i would rather build a franchise around, so here it is. Every position on the floor, will be the greatest zone defender of all time (best defensive vision i've seen) and the only point guard (although point-center is his best position) taller than Magic. nufced
dayum! that was my other-side-of-the-elbow guy...
He would have been on my short list if I hadn't taken a couple of high peak, short career guys.
I didn't realize it until I went to cross him off of my drafting spreadsheet, but he wasn't even on there.good pick to get him there, i was intending to get him the whole time but with the wads of Ben Simmons hate in the NBA thread i thought i could lock him in around 17-18 round
Another PG/SG?!?!8.16 ALvin Robertson, SG 80s
My 80s roster looks bleak, so let me grab a defensive stalwart to guard a bunch of the small guys in the 80s round:
Robertson was a three-time All-Star with San Antonio and won the Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player awards in 1985-86. He was also an All-NBA player that season and made the first of four All-Defensive teams in the decade that year.
I totally missed this originally. Updated the spreadsheet for accuracy.
yeah, looking i did go to heavy on guards for a little. but my 80s roster was blank....Another PG/SG?!?!
That is now 5 of your first 8 picks at the 1/2 (I guess you can slide MJ to the 3, but he's literally the greatest 2-guard of all time).
Since this is all in good fun, I'm OK with it, but I'd prefer the commish (Yo Mama) make the call.
ok. i;m heading into a meeting. If ok, I'll take Grandmama Larry Johnson for my 90s roster. If i can have him great, if not i am sure he won't make it back to meSince this is all in good fun, I'm OK with it, but I'd prefer the commish (Yo Mama) make the call.
This is the really fun part of the draft, where there are fewer "no brainer" types and you can really have fun with guys who you loved. That's Kemp for me. Without question the hardest dunker I ever saw in person (except Shaq of course), I was lucky enough to attend a Wolves/Sonics game with seats in the 2nd row under the basket. Holy crap was he something in person. Can't help but wonder what the rest of his career arc would have looked like without the strike, where he fell in love with food and drugs. Based on his previous mating habits, you know the man had no self control.PF Shawn Kemp. Write up tamirrow
modogg's squad will definitely lead the drafted teams in one statistical category... technicals.need to start taking guys i actually want on my team
9.1 'Sheed Wallace - i could of swore he played more in the 90's, but looks like he is my guy for the 00's. Simon Gratz High, born and raised in Philly. Enough said. Can give me 3s, and has some nice stats when look more into it with the advanced one's now out.
Yeah that’s fine.ok. i;m heading into a meeting. If ok, I'll take Grandmama Larry Johnson for my 90s roster. If i can have him great, if not i am sure he won't make it back to me
the turn makes it tricky. my hope is we can fly through the draft picks today and if i can start picking in the evening instead of when i am at work it will be smootherLet’s not make a habit of it though.
yeah my team may be changing up their game strategy. Get me some XXXXXX and maybe YYYYYYYY and we will be ready to be the Broad Street Bullies of the NBA Greatest of All Time teamsmodogg's squad will definitely lead the drafted teams in one statistical category... technicals.
Oh, and, "BALL DON'T LIE!!!!" Love that.
This is by far my favorite write up so far.This is the really fun part of the draft, where there are fewer "no brainer" types and you can really have fun with guys who you loved. That's Kemp for me. Without question the hardest dunker I ever saw in person (except Shaq of course), I was lucky enough to attend a Wolves/Sonics game with seats in the 2nd row under the basket. Holy crap was he something in person. Can't help but wonder what the rest of his career arc would have looked like without the strike, where he fell in love with food and drugs. Based on his previous mating habits, you know the man had no self control.
Accomplishments:
LEGEND
- Carrer averages of 14.6ppg and 8.4 rpg, but with a 8-year peak of 18.3ppg and 10.4rpg
- Failed to score the minimum 700 on the SAT and was ineligible to play at Kentucky
- Kicked out at Kentucky after stealing and pawning a teammates gold chains
- Enrolled at Trinity Valley Community College. One semester.
- Drafted 17th overall by Seattle
- 6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA
- Led the league in fouls committed 3 times
- Showed up after the lockout at 315 lbs. Still averaged 20.5ppg and 9.2rpg with Cleveland.
- Cut by the Blazers in 2002 and entered rehab for cocaine
- in 2006 attempted a comeback with Dallas and had a workout scheduled. Failed to show up.
- Offered a workout by Chicago later in 2006. Failed to show up.
- Signed with a team in Italy in 2008, played in 3 preseason games, then quit.
- Opened a cannabis dispensary in Seattle
Let’s not do this either.yeah my team may be changing up their game strategy. Get me some Xxxand maybe Xxx and we will be ready to be the Broad Street Bullies of the NBA Greatest of All Time teams
i was going through my NBA Jams day and thinking of who i wanted. Kemp was certainly up there, thankfully LJ fell to me. Love the bolded aboveThis is the really fun part of the draft, where there are fewer "no brainer" types and you can really have fun with guys who you loved. That's Kemp for me. Without question the hardest dunker I ever saw in person (except Shaq of course), I was lucky enough to attend a Wolves/Sonics game with seats in the 2nd row under the basket. Holy crap was he something in person. Can't help but wonder what the rest of his career arc would have looked like without the strike, where he fell in love with food and drugs. Based on his previous mating habits, you know the man had no self control.
Accomplishments:
LEGEND
- Carrer averages of 14.6ppg and 8.4 rpg, but with a 8-year peak of 18.3ppg and 10.4rpg
- Failed to score the minimum 700 on the SAT and was ineligible to play at Kentucky
- Kicked out at Kentucky after stealing and pawning a teammates gold chains
- Enrolled at Trinity Valley Community College. One semester.
- Drafted 17th overall by Seattle
- 6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA
- Led the league in fouls committed 3 times
- Showed up after the lockout at 315 lbs. Still averaged 20.5ppg and 9.2rpg with Cleveland.
- Cut by the Blazers in 2002 and entered rehab for cocaine
- in 2006 attempted a comeback with Dallas and had a workout scheduled. Failed to show up.
- Offered a workout by Chicago later in 2006. Failed to show up.
- Signed with a team in Italy in 2008, played in 3 preseason games, then quit.
- Opened a cannabis dispensary in Seattle
Is it a coincidence the technicals for modogg started immediately after selecting Rasheed Wallace? I think not.Let’s not do this either.
top 50 in choosies, gah-ron-teeThis is the really fun part of the draft, where there are fewer "no brainer" types and you can really have fun with guys who you loved. That's Kemp for me. Without question the hardest dunker I ever saw in person (except Shaq of course), I was lucky enough to attend a Wolves/Sonics game with seats in the 2nd row under the basket. Holy crap was he something in person. Can't help but wonder what the rest of his career arc would have looked like without the strike, where he fell in love with food and drugs. Based on his previous mating habits, you know the man had no self control.
Another overrated Celtic. This draft is filled with them.