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Originally Posted by I. Hustle
#1-5 DROB!!!!
#6 TD
#7 Sean Elliott
#8 Reggie Miller
#9 Hakeem
#10 Kevin Johnson
My picks are in alphabetical order since I like them each so much it is hard to rate them.
Beno Udrih- He had a great rookie year and in that time, I met him for the first time.
It was Dec 2004 and I was in the lobby of the Four Seasons in Houston Texas where I had ( truly) accidentally run into the entire Spurs team.
Beno came out of the elevator and walked into the area where I was sitting.
He saw my Spurs shirt and he smiled at me and I have loved him ever since.
I don't care how many silly stunts he's pulled.
Boki Nachbar- He was my favorite player when I lived in Houston was forced to watch mostly Rockets games on television.
Brent Barry-When he gets his shot going, he is so fun to watch. He was great to help the kids of our community along with his wife, Erin.
And he is so funny in interviews etc; he has made me laugh so much my stomach hurt ( like when he introduced the team during the Tip Off Luncheon)
Bruce Bowen- Bruce Bowen is one of the coolest Spurs I think.
I love that he gives his all every game and love how he gets under people's skin. ( Ray Allen)
Also Bruce speaks at Christian faith night after games and always has such encouraging things to say. It is awesome of him to give his time like that. He is a great example, I think.
David Robinson- He's David Robinson
Hedo Turkoglu-I have always liked him. I knew he had it in him to play as he did this past season ( Most Improved Player- oh yea! :) ). And I expect even more greatness out of him this year.
Malik Rose- He was one of my first favorite Spurs when I personally became a basketball/ Spurs fan.
As a kid, I watched and rooted for the Celtics with my dad.
But the Spurs were the first team I ever followed purely because of the joy it brought me .
Malik was the player I always wanted Pop to put in because I trusted him to hustle and help turn things around.
And a person, there are few people, celebrities especially, that I have met that are nicer than Malik.
Manu Ginobili- He has a passion and enthusiasm for basketball and life in general that is contagious.
He is a star in every sense except he lacks the ego.
Also he is super nice and funny. Really, what's not to love?
Rasho Nesterovic-I had a good feeling about Sho from the moment I heard Pop had signed him.
I had high expectations of Sho and he exceeded them- especially in regards to his defense.
I don't see how people could help but like Sho. He was always super nice to me.
Robert Horry- Once his big shots belonged to San Antonio, I realized that he is a very cool dude.
Robert Horry is a favorite of mine because I absolutely detested him when he first became a Spur and he completely won me over.
Sean Elliott - The man is a basketball legend ( Memorial miracle- what!) and a broadcasting genius!
Tim Duncan.-I started watching the Spurs when they drafted because I wanted to see if he was really as good as everyone was saying he was.
He was and is. :)
Also, I have had an even increased affection for Timmy ever since he dressed up as the Crucian (spelling?) Shaman for the Tip Off Luncheon a few years back.
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Originally Posted by vand3537
Sean Elliott
:lol Is there purposefully that reaction when you spell his name with just one
"T" as I nearly posted.
Magic Johnson
Few guards were as silky smooth in transition as Magic, and considering he was like 6'9 and 250, shows how athletic he really was. Plus his versatility is unmatched, he could play C and drop 40, and his rivalry with Bird was great.
Hakeem Olajuwon
great on both end of the floor,soft touch around the basket, great footwork, vast array of fake moves, could defend at the perimeter in clutch situation.
Michael Jordan
the best
Tim Duncan
mainly because i've never seen a superstar so humble, one of the most efficient players of all time.
George Gervin - The prolific scoring machine known as the Iceman. Dazzled opponents and fans with his feathery touch and uncanny shot selection. A master of shooting angles and degree of diffculty, he could get his shot off, up and over anyone - anytime - anywhere. So many times, I watched opposing defenders and centers leap and extend as far as they could to block one of his classic fingerolls. They never did. An underrated rebounder.
Julius Erving - The reason I became interested in basketball, at any level. Never before had I seen the rare combination of scoring, rebounding, and high-flying ability. The good Doctor was one of the greatest players ever on the court and a true sportsman, and intellectual gentleman off the court.
David Robinson - Probably THE most athletically-gifted center to ever play the game. Great scorer, great rebounder, shot-blocker and defender. Ran the floor as well as any guard in his prime. Loved his two-hand tomahawk jam. Even if he hadn't played for the Spurs, I still would've loved his game.
Hakeem Olajuwon - Style, grace, moves and quick-cat footwork. Fierce competitor. Unstoppable scoring machine, tenacious shot-blocker and relentless rebounder. Skills honed at the school of Moses.
Dominique Wilkins - The Human Highlight Reel was the most explosive and violent dunker of all-time. Became an unstoppable and proflic scorer when his jump shot improved.
Michael Jordan - The game's ultimate weapon and perfect player. As dominant and tenacious on the defensive end as he was a scorer. The guy virtually had no weaknesses and was the fiercest competitor the league had ever seen. Love to watch him "one-up" any young upstart or rival that tried to disrespect him. There's no question he was the best player to ever lace them up.
Magic Johnson - Totally revolutionized the point guard position. Big enough to see over defenders, strong enough to post up opposing players and fast enough to outrun everyone. The man virtually brought the art of the assist back in vogue into the league. Master of the triple-double. His impact on the Lakers and the NBA could never be measured.
Alvin Robertson - An unlikely pick, however I simply loved watching this guy play. During his heyday, he was as good as any guard in the NBA - especially once his offense improved. An absolutely ferocious defender, he would master the art of the steal. Whether it'd be playing passing lanes on simply on-the-ball defense, he would routinely strip the ball away from unsuspecting guards. Rebound the ball, run the break, setup teammates or take in to the hole himself. As complete a player as any one of his peers. I'm glad he played for the Spurs and I'm glad I had the chance to see him close up.
Moses Malone - One of the league's more dominant, and underrated, frontline players through late 70's and '80s. Malone langquished in virtual obscurity for some very bad Houston teams in the late '70's. Yet he was always a perennial league leaders in both scoring and rebounding. A relentless and ferocious offensive rebounder, he was THE reason the Sixers finally broke through and won a title in 1983. Credit him for helping teach and develop Hakeem into the relentessly, great player that he eventually become.
Larry Bird - One of the most complete and dominant players ever. His greatness transformed those Celtics teams he played for.
Rick Barry - Yes, Brent's Daddy. He was one of the most prolific scorers and certainly one of the most fundamentally sound and intelligent players ever. The most underrated part of his game was his passing ability.
Pete Maravich - The Pistol was not just a scoring machine, but he was an absolute wizard with the basketball.
1. Avery Johnson
2. AJ
3. The Little General
4. Taz
5. Red Beans
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Great list.Quote:
Originally Posted by SenorSpur
I'd add Earl the Pearl Monroe, whose ball-handling, spin moves, and passing were all so original and influential, especially to Magic, and Bill Russell, who made it cool to love playing defense.
1. MJ used to despise him,but he grew on me like no other player has:worthy:
2. Dr. J The reason that I am a life long fan :hat
3. Charles Barkley phenomenal :king
4. Isaiah Thomas great warrior :tu
5. Tim Duncan I love every thing about him :makeout
6. Kevin Johnson great heart :toast
7. David Robinson great man :angel
8. Manu passionate warrior :ihit
9. Lebron I'm loving the king :bking
10. Joe Dumars- humble and defensive minded :fro
1. Tim Duncan - Reason why I play and like basketball. Master fundamentals lead to rapid improvement and by mastering one skill or more (in TD case: left bank shots, rebound) one can create niche n becoming successful in life. Some of his quotes also inspired me to become a better manager in company i worked for. Ex: "The time when there is no one there to feel sorry for you or to cheer for you is when a player is made."Tim Duncan.
2. Kobe - he is SUPERMAN, a guy who can beat an entire team by himself. Dont believe me? How bout 81 points in one game n not to mention couple of 50 points as well. Not to mention Championships.
3. Michael Jordan - This guy needs no introduction..I wanna be like Mike.
4. Lebron James - This man achieved unbeliavable statistics and strong body in such a young age.
5. Wilt Chamberlain - The only man in NBA ever reached 100 points in one game. He also got couple of championships as well.
1. Jerry West, i wasn't alive to watch him, but after i saw a couple of his games on NBA TV i couldn't help but fall in love with him.
2. Pistol P., made b-ball so much more entertaining.
3. Dream, greatest player in my team's history, never met a nicer guy, my first question to him being, "How tall are you?"
4. Tracy Mcgrady, for a guy having to carry a couple of d-leaguers most of his years, like last season it amazes me how this guy can stay on top of his game with the injuries and playoff misery even though i have seen VERY few perform to his level (Orlando vs Detroit 2003)
5. Ray Allen, GOD the first time i saw this guy shoot i couldn't help but try to mimic his form, just flawless.
6. Kareem, dad kept telling me countless stories of him when i was a kid and the sky hook was the first move he tried to teach me :).
7. Bird, a guy so unathletic, but so great.
8. Clyde D, gave the rox their 2nd ship :D
9. Tony Parker, amazes me how much this guy has polished his since he came into the league, i loved his finals performance vs the cavs.
10. Jordan, stayed all 4 yrs in college (the way it should be) and ascended to where no one, even today can reach him.
Ummm...didn't he leave as a junior?!?!? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by sook
1. David Robinson - 5-O is the reason i became a huge spurs fan!
2. Tim Duncan - Best Power Forward
3. Manu Ginobili - Just see him play!
4. Dwyane Wade - Plays big despite his size
5. Dwight Howard - He is a monster in the painted area.
6. Grant Hill - Classy! He could have been really huge if he wasnt injured.
7. Avery Johnson - The little general once said that he will not be disrespected - indeed he will not be.
8. Sean Memorial Day Miracle Man - Before Ginobili there was Sean.
Honorable Mention - Tony Parker, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul
You're right, Jordan left after his third year at UNC. He left early way before it became popular.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrChug
Tim Duncan
Michael Jordan
Magic Johnson
Manu Ginobili
David Robinson
I think he said he will not be "mishandled".Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkMaverick
1. Jordan - still has no peers
2. Duncan - all results, no hype and shit
3. Kobe - incredible competitor
4. Barkley - funny and entertaining, was also a good player
5. Karl Malone - kicked Robinson's ass, one rude motherfucker, real NBA type
6. Nowitzki - always good for laughs come play-off time
7. Laimbeer - a thug
8. Bowen - limited talent but maximum effort
9. Divac - a truly nice guy, met him twice in SA and talked with him both times
10. Magic - well, magic...
No order
"Pistol" Pete Maravich - refer to Pistol by Mark Kriegel
Tim Duncan - the reason the spurs matter to anyone outside SA
Kevin Johnson - liked his game.
Clyde Drexler - loved the blocks on the backboard.
Reggie Miller- lights out.
1. Larry Legend - the ugliest looking, worst physiqued best player ever; his defense was just as amazing as his jump shooting and this is back in the day when defense was uncool
2. Tim Fucking Duncan - nuff sed (and that's probably more than he would want said)
Shout out to the 'short' ugly white guys who played as ugly as they looked yet were so good - Kerr, Ainge, Paxton
If they never donned the Silver and Black they are not in contention for consideration as one of my "favorite" players.
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How can Magic be on any Spur fans list? He always stuck the dagger in the spurs chances year after year.
David Robinson
Bruce Bowen
Nolan Ryan
Craig Biggio
Warren Moon
David Robinson
George Gervin
Tim Duncan
Manu
Duncan
MJ
Robinson
Bowen
DR J
David Robinson.
Hakeem.
Duncan.
Earle Campbell.