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He really helped salvage his reputation as he transitioned into a role player and humbling himself later in life, unlike Iverson, Melo, etc..
Pretty impressive.
He really helped salvage his reputation as he transitioned into a role player and humbling himself later in life, unlike Iverson, Melo, etc..
Like to see him break the oldest NBA player record. Don't see any reason why he can't. He's having a solid year off the bench 7ppg, 16 min, on 40% 3p shooting. Probably better than many younger players in similar roles. Higher RPM than Brandon Ingram
You think he'll ever beat Satchel Mutombo?Like to see him break the oldest NBA player record. Don't see any reason why he can't. He's having a solid year off the bench 7ppg, 16 min, on 40% 3p shooting. Probably better than many younger players in similar roles. Higher RPM than Brandon Ingram
VC has been one of my favorite players in the twilight of his career. Like Harlem just said he wasn’t in denial about his abilities and has extended his career by playing to his strengths. Much respect.
Today's nutrition and training salvaged and extended his career tbh imho.
Dikembe retired at 42 years/300 days. Vince is 42/37 days. So he should beat Dikembe. Next up is the Chief (43/254) at 3rd. Then Kevin Willis (44/224). And finally Nat Hickey (45/363). Reading about Hickey, it was a bit of cheat. He suited up for only 2 games and never played in the NBA prior.
I'd say Willis the real record holder here. I think Vince has a good shot.During the 1947–48 season, Hickey, then the head coach for the Providence Steamrollers, decided to activate himself as a player and appeared in two contests. At the time, he was just a few days shy of his 46th birthday.
It's amazing how much athleticism VC still has to fade and contort on those long distance bombs. And every now in then he has an explosive drive to the rim too. So sure, hard work and adaptation. But also, the dude is still a freak of nature.
Seems like the kind of thread that would've been served by a YT video, OP.
Good springs for 42 and a few extra lbs. But....
I never thought VC would be such a hanger on'er (5th season in a row of under double digits ppg and 9th in a row under 44 with many in the 30's). But maybe his stats will go up if he's gonna shoot threes against these soft defenses
Does he still play in Pumas?
1998 Final Four - Utah upsets North Carolina
Dang lol
He is still a pretty damn good athlete for his age as well. Surprised his athleticism held up so well. Would have been nice if the spurs could have got him. Probably still dunks too much for pops liking
When he started driving I sort of half expected him to make the leaping dunk over Towns, plus the foul
Lol today’s NBA
Young VC would average 55 ppg tbh
It used to take energy an effort to launch threes. Now it’s a couple of illegal screens and launching with a “defender” 8 feet away from you because he can’t possibly guard you on drives due to everything being a foul.
It used to take energy an effort to launch threes. Now it’s a couple of illegal screens and launching with a “defender” 8 feet away from you because he can’t possibly guard you on drives due to everything being a foul.
That would get blocked left and right in yesterday’s NBA
Guys like Vince would never have the highlights today that he had. They won't go inside. Even on the break some of them run to the wing.
As far as all-time SGs, after the big two, I got:
Klay
Wade
Ray Ray
Harden
Vince
Reggie
Manure
Jordan and West were great, great big two. Missing Clyde and Dumars though.
Last edited by ambchang; 03-09-2019 at 01:15 PM.
My mistake:
Klay
Wade
Ray Ray
Logo
Dumars
Harden
Vince
Reggie
Manure
He plays in his first Nike signature shoe (Nike Shox BB4). I had a pair way, way back in 2000.
Would be nice if Nike started retro'ing some of his old kicks.
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