View Full Version : Larry Kenon or Mike Mitchell
rr2418
03-07-2007, 04:07 PM
At their prime, who would you rather have on the Spurs team right now? Both could score, although Mitchell had a better jump shot, but Kenon could rebound and run the floor well. Niether were known for their defense, although Kenon had 11 steals in one game, so I would have to say Mr. K! I think he would fit in well with Parker, Manu, and Duncan. Kenon would definitely be another scoring option.
Just imagine: SF Kenon
PF Duncan
C Elson
SG Manu
PG Parker
Pretty good starting five I think!
wildbill2u
03-07-2007, 04:27 PM
Kenon without question. He was more versatile (better defense) than Mike and still averaged over 20 ppg at the height of his career.
MrChug
03-07-2007, 05:07 PM
Kenon. A monster.
2centsworth
03-07-2007, 05:29 PM
Not even close, Kenon.
samikeyp
03-07-2007, 06:18 PM
Special K.
exstatic
03-07-2007, 07:24 PM
Kenon.
http://www.remembertheaba.com/NewYorkMaterial/KenonDunkNuggets.jpg
my2sons
03-07-2007, 07:54 PM
Kenon....would fit in quite nicely on this team...
SenorSpur
03-07-2007, 08:40 PM
Gots to be Larry "Mr. K" Kenon.
I really hated to see the Spurs trade him to the Bulls.
Glad to see the ol' school love for my boy Kenon.
dropstep4421
03-07-2007, 08:58 PM
larry kenon
Capt Bringdown
03-07-2007, 10:20 PM
Guess I'm gonna be the only one to pick one of my favorite Spurs of all-time, Mike Mitchell, master of the mid-range (a lost and forgotten art).
Mike's reliable offensive attack would have opened things up a lot for Duncan. I remember him as a trusted scorer, and he was able to share the ball and the floor with Gervin quite well.
It's a tough call, I liked Kenon as well, but I recall there were attitude issues, correct? I think Kenon was likely a more talented player, but he wasn't able to reach his potential due to being a resentful head-case.
bigfan
03-07-2007, 10:33 PM
Never got to see Kenon play and I watched Mitch do some amazing stuff when I saw him in the early to mid 80's. Have to go with Mitch.
CubanMustGo
03-07-2007, 11:23 PM
Mitchell was a solid player but "K" was Special, thus the nickname. The man had some mad skills before his unfortunate injury. NBA fans never got to see the real Special K.
wildbill2u
03-07-2007, 11:42 PM
Guess I'm gonna be the only one to pick one of my favorite Spurs of all-time, Mike Mitchell, master of the mid-range (a lost and forgotten art).
Mike's reliable offensive attack would have opened things up a lot for Duncan. I remember him as a trusted scorer, and he was able to share the ball and the floor with Gervin quite well.
It's a tough call, I liked Kenon as well, but I recall there were attitude issues, correct? I think Kenon was likely a more talented player, but he wasn't able to reach his potential due to being a resentful head-case.
I don't recall any head case problems and certainly no problems with his personal life. He obviously didn't resent the city because he still lives here and sells cars at the local Lincoln dealership.
At their prime, who would you rather have on the Spurs team right now? Both could score, although Mitchell had a better jump shot, but Kenon could rebound and run the floor well. Niether were known for their defense, although Kenon had 11 steals in one game, so I would have to say Mr. K! I think he would fit in well with Parker, Manu, and Duncan. Kenon would definitely be another scoring option.
Just imagine: SF Kenon
PF Duncan
C Elson
SG Manu
PG Parker
Pretty good starting five I think!
If we're imagining...
SF Elliott
PF Duncan
C Robinson
SG Gervin
PG Parker
OR, better still
SF Bird
PF Duncan
C Robinson
SG Jordan
PG O. Robertson
Or, even better still
1. Mike Ditka
2. Chuck Norris
2centsworth
03-08-2007, 11:04 AM
I think Kenon was likely a more talented player, but he wasn't able to reach his potential due to being a resentful head-case.
reach his potential? You mean he could have played better?
Capt Bringdown
03-08-2007, 09:03 PM
I might be mistaken, but I seem to recall that Kenon was a bit of a locker-room lawyer, and had contract issues?
Not very popular at his alma mater I reckon:
"Though Memphis State, now the University of Memphis, has retired the numbers of other former basketball players, like Larry Finch, Keith Lee, and Anfernee Hardaway, Larry Kenon has never had his number retired. He arguably had the most successful pro career of any Memphis State basketball player."
From Wikipedia
Buddy Holly
04-08-2007, 06:38 AM
Has anyone seen the commercial with Mike Mitchell and Fabrico for Ancira?
The line delivery between both of them cracks me up.
wildbill2u
04-08-2007, 08:28 AM
At their prime, who would you rather have on the Spurs team right now? Both could score, although Mitchell had a better jump shot, but Kenon could rebound and run the floor well. Niether were known for their defense, although Kenon had 11 steals in one game, so I would have to say Mr. K! I think he would fit in well with Parker, Manu, and Duncan. Kenon would definitely be another scoring option.
Just imagine: SF Kenon
PF Duncan
C Elson
SG Manu
PG Parker
Pretty good starting five I think!
Kenon's defense was better, rebound and all-around game was better and I recall he averaged over 20ppg a couple of years (about the same as Mitchell) although Mitchell was a better pure jump-shooter. Kenon got a lot on layups, put backs and fast breaks because he was so fast.
You have to remember that defense was what enclosed the backyard in those days. With Pop's emphasis on defense, Kenon today would be awesome because he had the tools.
bigfan
04-08-2007, 10:16 AM
Has anyone seen the commercial with Mike Mitchell and Fabrico for Ancira?
The line delivery between both of them cracks me up.
Can you post it on youtube? We dont get them in Dallas.
exstatic
04-08-2007, 10:35 AM
I might be mistaken, but I seem to recall that Kenon was a bit of a locker-room lawyer, and had contract issues?
Not very popular at his alma mater I reckon:
"Though Memphis State, now the University of Memphis, has retired the numbers of other former basketball players, like Larry Finch, Keith Lee, and Anfernee Hardaway, Larry Kenon has never had his number retired. He arguably had the most successful pro career of any Memphis State basketball player."
From Wikipedia
Kenon only played there one year, IIRC. He was a JuCo transfer. He put up ridiculous numbers (27.6p/25.1r), and they made it to the NCAA title game, losing to one of the Walton UCLA dynasty teams. He bolted, and they were a non-factor for like 10 years after that. Maybe they were pissed that he left. It wasn't nearly as common back then to leave school before your eligibility was up as it is now.
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