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Lol...trolls...
Manu is also higher than parker.
Lol...trolls...
Lets be honest here, you clearly started watching in about 2005 if you actually believe this pile of you put here, it is embarrassing you have such little knowledge about Spurs history that you would even think to put Kawhi, Bowen, Manu, and Parker ahead of Gervin and to put Manu as an equal to DRob is
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ers-of-the-80sGeorge Gervin would be worse than Belinelli in today's game, tbh..
This list has Gervin as the 13th best 80s player. Where would you put Belinelli?
Duncan>Robinson>Gervin>Parker=Manu>Elliott=Bowen=K awhi
If you put Belinelli in the 80s, he would be the equivalent of Larry Bird, tbh..
I tried to watch a game from the 80s the other day, I literally almost vomited, tbh..I had to watch an Isis beheading to settle my stomach..
Spurs All-Time Team
PG Tony Parker
SG Manu Ginobili
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF Tim Duncan
C David Robinson
PG Patty Mills
SG Danny Green
SF Bruce Bowen
SF Sean Elliott
PF Robert Horry
PF Boris Diaw
C Tiago Splitter
Avery Johnson vs. Cory Joseph and Malik Rose vs. Jeff Ayres would be interesting arguments, tbh..
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These arguments of how old-school players would never be good in today's game are very questionable to me. I agree the overall talent level has risen greatly, as has athleticism. But it's unfair to the greats of old to simply state that they couldn't compete with today's more athletic players, because much of that can be attributed to increases in sports medicine, conditioning, and a more advanced understanding of basketball through new metrics.
If you took Gervin from the 80s and dropped him in today's game, would he struggle? Yes, most definitely. But that's like asking what would happen to a modern star like Russel Westbrook if you took away all the gains in athleticism he's gotten through weightlifting, nutrition, legal supplements, etc. He would be much, much worse.
Gervin "in today's game" would be brought up under today's training regimens and nutritional programs. The real question then is whether his skill, bball iq, and body would allow him to succeed under those conditions. I tend to think if guys like Durant and Steph Curry - who are not traditional physical prototypes for the NBA - can have so much success today, so could a Gervin if he grew up today.
If Jordan died in 1990 this guy would say Belinelli was just as talented tbh.
ur taking this shtick to new heights
Gervin excelled in an era where defense was nowhere near the level it is today. That being said, I think he would still be a good player in today's game. He had a really long stride, terrific handles and his finger roll release would still confuse shot blockers. Plus, there's not much compe ion in the sg position these days.
Nope, Dad Killer was ahead of his time in regards to his athleticism/build..that's part of the reason he's considered GOAT, he was fortunate to have played in an era where he was noticeably more physically gifted than his counterparts..
Guys like Dad Killer/David Robinson/Olajuwon wouldn't have a problem playing in future eras, their athleticism would translate well..David Robinson is arguably the most impressive physical specimen the NBA has seen in the modern era..
Larry Bird, though?
IMO, the absolute ceiling for 70s/80s players, if everything went right:
Dominique Wilkins = Demar DeRozan
Charles Barkley = Kevin Love
Kevin McHale = Jonas Valenciunas
Mark Price = Jose Calderon
George Gervin = Swaggy P
Moses Malone = Andre Drummond
Julius Erving = Rudy Gay
Bill Walton = Roy Hibbert
Wes Unseld = Greg Monroe
Isiah Thomas = Tony Parker
You would say the same if we were talking about Steve Nash if he had played in the 1980s.Nope, Dad Killer was ahead of his time in regards to his athleticism/build..that's part of the reason he's considered GOAT, he was fortunate to have played in an era where he was noticeably more physically gifted than his counterparts..
Guys like Dad Killer/David Robinson/Olajuwon wouldn't have a problem playing in future eras, their athleticism would translate well..David Robinson is arguably the most impressive physical specimen the NBA has seen in the modern era..
Larry Bird, though?
If Dirk played in the 80s he would be getting compared to Matt Bonner right now.
80s Steve Nash would be a modern day Steve Blake.
I always knew you were a bad poster but this really takes the cake
If Dirk played in the 80s he would be getting compared to Matt Bonner right now.
Importance of players to a franchise
Gervin>Robinson>Duncan
Spurs don't EXIST without Gervin
Spurs don't STAY in San Antonio without Robinson
Spurs Aren't GREAT without Duncan
Nathan89
You're getting trolled
Maybe, but he didn't play in the 80s, so it's a moot point..
What's the counterargument though, other than "you suck", etc...
Lol, Gervin (HOF) isnt even on the list, no counterargument needed, he is obviously trolling though
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