The internet would've exposed him to the grander NBA world and his legacy would be greater than how it is perceived today.
You still have some buffoons that think that KG was a better player.
It's no wonder that when Magic started drafting players for the 1992 Dream Team his 3rd call after Jordan and Bird was David.
Magic and Rob had great chemistry on the court
09-11-2018
lefty
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Tony has to wait in line behind Speedy Claxton. Sorry.
Damn
09-12-2018
Thomas82
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Nice thread . Never saw him play. Amazing!
Agile as a wing and great instincts on D.
I'm sorry you missed out. It was impossible to take your eyes off of him when he was in the game.
09-12-2018
Thomas82
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Yep and during the Bulls first 3-peat he was 4-1 vs MJ, I always wished we could have made the finals to see how’d we do against them.
The Bulls even had a couple of internal discussions about calling the Spurs and offering MJ for The Admiral straight up.
09-12-2018
Since89
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If only he was mean like Hakeem or Bird. He would have killed Malone. No teams would have used goons to guard him. Too Christian to hurt others.
Fuck Karl Malone most overrated player ever.
09-12-2018
azarel
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i also remember the admiral for his elite shot blocking... how many triple doubles can one get with blocks being one of them? both him and hakeem were competing with each other every season for the top shot blocker spot. those were the days where i actually give a damn who's the league leader in the a particular stat. these days not so much...
09-12-2018
Since89
Re: In case you forgot, or missed his prime...
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i also remember the admiral for his elite shot blocking... how many triple doubles can one get with blocks being one of them? both him and hakeem were competing with each other every season for the top shot blocker spot. those were the days where i actually give a damn who's the league leader in the a particular stat. these days not so much...
Back when fouls weren't called for any little shit contact. Goaltends were only called if it was blatant. No pussy 30 three pointers a game. Fast paced taking it to the rack with hard fouls/contact. Good times.
09-12-2018
Othyus Lalanne
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Class act during and after his career which has only enhanced his reputation as a great basketball player. You don't get the opportunity to draft players like DRob and Timmy but once in a generation.
I cannot believe he talked on tv to Skip and Stephen A. i would have killed both of them if i had to be in the same room for more than 2 minutes.
09-12-2018
Phenomanul
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Neither the Magic or Lakers would have been contenders if you replaced O'Neal with a center in that time not named Olajuwon, Robinson, Duncan.
How O'Neal produced is irrelevant. No one is going to argue that he had the all around skills of numerous other players. Ultimately, it didn't matter because he didn't need them to dominate, nor did he need an overrated, partially pre prime Bryant.
I'm not a fan, but O'Neal is one of the 4 players I've witnessed who in his prime was a contender unto himself, along with Jordan, Duncan, James.
I know what you're saying. I'm simply trying to provide the context for his success. Specifically that it wasn't related to just him alone.
09-12-2018
Phenomanul
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I watched them go head-to-head in the early-mid 90's before Robinson's back injury. Robinson owned Shaq.
09-12-2018
J_Paco
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One of the most physically gifted players and in top 3 or 5 most athletic centers conversation. I remember when someone on another board tried to say DeAndre Jordan was "more athletic" than D. Rob.
That was back when Doc Rivers would constantly compare Jordan's athleticism to Dave's. No question that big Dave was in a category with probably only Wilt and Hakeem.
09-12-2018
koriwhat
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:tu such a great talent and man
09-12-2018
DAF86
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Giannis before Giannis. I can't imagine how much Prime or even Rookie Admiral would dominate if dropped into this league.
Giannis hasn't proved to be particularly dominant on the NBA yet, tbh.
09-12-2018
Thomas82
Re: In case you forgot, or missed his prime...
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One of the most physically gifted players and in top 3 or 5 most athletic centers conversation. I remember when someone on another board tried to say DeAndre Jordan was "more athletic" than D. Rob.
That was back when Doc Rivers would constantly compare Jordan's athleticism to Dave's. No question that big Dave was in a category with probably only Wilt and Hakeem.
As far as being physically gifted, IMO the only player that might have been more gifted than The Admiral is Wilt.
