80's and 90's NBA Stars that Spoken History Leaves Behind...

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

My thoughts exactly.

Seriously...how does the guy miss Kareem?

He was at one point the all time leading scorer in the NBA.

I guess I considered him more of a 70's, early 80's player. By the time the late 80's hit, he was a shell of his former self.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

Down played list, Kevin McHale Best 6th man ever to play IMO

I thought about McHale, he probably belongs, especially given his skin color.. and his knee pads. He'd be mocked by anyone these days, but he was an all time great.

 

[okfine]

I guess I considered him more of a 70's, early 80's player. By the time the late 80's hit, he was a shell of his former self.

You couldn't say that about Wilt at 300+ lbs.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

I think Isaiah gets his proper credit.

For his skill set and what he was in the late 80's early 90's, I don't think he does. I think the nail in the coffin was being left off the dream team because of drama queen Michael Jordan and his hurt feelings from the Pistons leaving the court early when the Bulls finally upended the pistons.

There was no reason Thomas shouldn't have been on the dream team.

 

[Wyatt earp]

I was wondering if Mourning would be on your list. He was good.

I think Isaiah gets his proper credit. I think Joe Dumars was over rated. Good. Definitely good. But I never saw him as a hall of fame type.

What about Rodman?

Gary Payton and malone went to play with shaq and Kobe. Reminds me of this year all the old farts went to play with lebron and again it’s not working out.

I loved Joe I had his basketball game on my Sega

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

You couldn't say that about Wilt at 300+ lbs.

Which is why I didn't mention Wilt, because he only played into the early 70's.

 

[Natural Citizen]

 

[Natural Citizen]

Bill was a character.

I don't even think about basketball anymore unless I need to get rid of some morning wood in a hurry.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

What about Rodman?

I don't consider Rodman an NBA star as far as impact on an NBA team. He's the ultimate role player, but he's not leading any team to victory on his own.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

James Worthy right behind him.

Worthy is a tough, tough call, much like Pippen.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

The whacko John Stockton got plenty of credit as a player.

As far as NBA history is concerned, compared to his impact, I'd heavily disagree.

I think Stockton is given flack because he's just a short white guy. His numbers are undeniable.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

Do you really view Laimbeer as underrated as far as what he offered?

Because he never offered skill to win a game. He knows and admits this. He knew Isaiah was the guy, and he knew other skill guys would assist Thomas. Laimbeer was a role player, a legendary one. There's nothing wrong with that, but that's what he was.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

Rick Smits

Come on now.. Smits was a low-level All Star for a few years.. but...

come on..

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

Dumars was better IMO.

Joe Dumars wasn't better than IT... but Dumars was probably one of the best servicable 2nd guard-to-a-star players in NBA history.

Like Klay Thompson to Steph Curry.

 

[Natural Citizen]

Do you really view Laimbeer as underrated as far as what he offered?

Because he never offered skill to win a game. He knows and admits this. He knew Isaiah was the guy, and he knew other skill guys would assist Thomas. Laimbeer was a role player, a legendary one. There's nothing wrong with that, but that's what he was.

Well, he's the main reason the Pistons were known as the bad boys of the era.

 

[Papageorgio]

If Bill Walton was to see your list, he would be very upset
that you didn't mention him. Of course, it would be his inflated ego talking.

Had Walton stayed healthy, he was incredible to watch. He could bring the ball down the court, he could rebound, shoot, blocked shots, could steal and also one of the best passing big men I have ever seen. Jack Ramsay and Bill Walton perfected the Celtics fast breaks. He was fun to watch..

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

Well, he's the main reason the Pistons were known as the bad boys of the era.

Yes, but IMO he's given his fair due for what he was. He's not like a Dominique Wilkins, who would have won 5-6 NBA scoring titles had MJ not existed... and been left out of most "Great 80's-90's" players discussions.

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

If Bill Walton was to see your list, he would be very upset
that you didn't mention him. Of course, it would be his inflated ego talking.

Walton was a mid-late 70's, mildly early 80's guy. By the time he reached the mid-80's, he was just a role player... nothing wrong with that, but he wasn't the Bill Walton he came up as. You know this. I'm talking a specific time period. There were people hanging around in the era, but when were they in their prime?

 

[The_Lyrical_Miracle]

Bill was a character.

I don't even think about basketball anymore unless I need to get rid of some morning wood in a hurry.

I don't know where that came from, but as I sip my 7th Wild Turkey Bourbon.. I chuckled. Thank you.

 

[Papageorgio]

What about Tim Duncan and Reggie Miller?