Scottie Pippen Says He Would Take TD Over LeBron

[Thomas82]

I was binge watching some old Tim Duncan videos and full games yesterday, and stumbled on a clip of ESPN First Take from February 14. Stephen A. Smith created his all-time NBA All-Star team, not necessarily the best players at their positions. When Scottie went to critique Stephen A's list he said that he would take TD over LeBron. Then Max Kellerman put his 2 cents in.

I'm getting off the subject a little bit, but I still consider TD the best player of the post-Jordan era, including LeBron. Anyway, you can see the whole video here:

[SpurPadre]

Pip's always had respect for the Spurs. I believed he basically called Kawhi a when he backstabbed us, too.

[R. DeMurre]

Different eras are nearly impossible to compare. Bill Russell was the most successful player in the history of the NBA, but he's rarely picked now as a top 5. But in a modern switching defense against a great three point shooting small ball team, he'd be much better than Shaq. If Nash or Bird were playing today, they'd almost definitely double the amount of threes they'd take, which would change their entire approach to the game. If Curry or Harden played in 1965, lots of their hesitation crossover moves and step backs would be whistled as travels, and not be allowed.

[Canyonero]

The true alpha of the Bulls dynasty fwiw.

[sananspursfan21]

Scottie P’s always seemed like a pretty down to earth guy.

[BatManu20]

Scottie’s always had love for the Spurs tbh, but he’s also a bit of a flip-flopper who said Lebron might be better than Jordan just 3-4 years ago.

[John B]

I’m not putting LeBron on my top 5 period. He’s lucky to have played in the East. Swept by the Spurs. Lucky to have won with nephew’s missed FT and again sent home packing with the beautiful game. It was Kyrie’s heroics which won against the Dubs. TD has won championships in different eras and types of basketball. Good for Pippen to acknowledge the best PF ever played

[phxspurfan]

If Curry or Harden played in 1965, lots of their hesitation crossover moves and step backs would be whistled as travels, and not be allowed.

Also they may even call those palming/carry violations everybody does today. Kawhi included

[Thomas82]

I’m not putting LeBron on my top 5 period. He’s lucky to have played in the East. Swept by the Spurs. Lucky to have won with nephew’s missed FT and again sent home packing with the beautiful game. It was Kyrie’s heroics which won against the Dubs. TD has won championships in different eras and types of basketball. Good for Pippen to acknowledge the best PF ever played

+1

[Genovaswitness]

anybody with a brain would say the same. Lebron is a cuck got

[Spurtacular]

If Curry or Harden played in 1965, lots of their hesitation crossover moves and step backs would be whistled as travels, and not be allowed.

To say nothing of the fact that it was a dead ball era.

[Spurtacular]

I often wish I lived in an alternative reality where Len Bias didn't die so that I didn't have to wade through all the dad killer worship.

[Spurtacular]

At Stephen A pretending Durant is some great defender relative to Larry Bird.

[HankChinaski]

He calls it his all time list but it is only effective for this current era of play. Stephen A Smith is so frustrating an annoying to listen to. All time would be able to play in ALL eras.

It was difficult to just listen through that video clip. How in the do people listen an watch this guy on daily on his radio show an TV segment???

[daslicer]

Scottie has always loved Tim. I remember him tweeting after Duncan retired that Tim was his favorite player.

[wildbill2u]

I find it strange that refs in middle school and high school are still calling the game the way the rules are written and kids can't double dribble, palm or any of the other tricks that make the NBA game so exciting today.

[MultiTroll]

Context. A week ago Pippen said Kobe had "the clutch gene" and LeBron did not.
So his cred is slightly above zero.
Maybe Kobme loaned or gave Pippen some money, I don't know.

Taking TD over LeBron is not some huge choice.
And LeBron has kicked ass to the tune of Duncan like performances as in the 2016 Finals. Haters need to refer to that and STFU with all the *Leastern Conference* parroting.

[ZeusWillJudge]

If Curry or Harden played in 1965, lots of their hesitation crossover moves and step backs would be whistled as travels, and not be allowed.

The entire NBA. A LOT of the highlight reel plays today are 100% impossible if the game is called according to the rules. The NBA made a conscious decision to change the way the game is called, but knew the storm it would cause if they tried to officially change the rules.

[TDMVPDPOY]

The true alpha of the Bulls dynasty fwiw.

future, says hi cuck

[BSfromTX]

Different eras are nearly impossible to compare. Bill Russell was the most successful player in the history of the NBA, but he's rarely picked now as a top 5. But in a modern switching defense against a great three point shooting small ball team, he'd be much better than Shaq. If Nash or Bird were playing today, they'd almost definitely double the amount of threes they'd take, which would change their entire approach to the game. If Curry or Harden played in 1965, lots of their hesitation crossover moves and step backs would be whistled as travels, and not be allowed.

Good take

[DJR210]

Scottie is a known cuck though.. he bought his wife a "sorry you cucked me" ring even

[sasaint]

I often wish I lived in an alternative reality where Len Bias didn't die so that I didn't have to wade through all the dad killer worship.

Did you actually watch him? Because I did. He was a monster. His death had an incredible impact on the league. Adding him to the aging Cetic's lineup would have rejuvenated them and enabled them to compete for years. His passing tanked that franchise with league-wide consequences. Len Bias... wow!

[sasaint]

Different eras are nearly impossible to compare. Bill Russell was the most successful player in the history of the NBA, but he's rarely picked now as a top 5. But in a modern switching defense against a great three point shooting small ball team, he'd be much better than Shaq. If Nash or Bird were playing today, they'd almost definitely double the amount of threes they'd take, which would change their entire approach to the game. If Curry or Harden played in 1965, lots of their hesitation crossover moves and step backs would be whistled as travels, and not be allowed.

Russell would have been an afterthought in the 90's and early 2000's, but today - you are right, his value would soar again.

[spursistan]

Every one should.

TD carried you to 17 straights 50-win season in the West; Lebron is about to miss the in Playoffs in his first attempt..

[Kobe'sAchilles]

I have Lebron as my 7th pick if I were able to pick a player to start my franchise. I have Duncan as my 3rd pick. I don't really see Lebrons streak of finals as all that impressive bc he was able to coast in the regular season and save himself for the playoffs while Duncan had to play hard every year he played since 50 wins got him a 7th seed in the west while getting Lebron the 2nd seed in the pathetic east.