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Team 1976
STARTING LINEUP
C Brad Miller
PF Tim Duncan
SF Kevin Garnett
SG Bonzi Wells
PG Chauncey Billups
BENCH
C Rasho Nesterovic
PF Antawn Jamison
SF Matt Harpring
SG Raja Bell
PG Andre Miller
PF Danny Fortson
PG Earl Boykins
If you had to assemble a NBA starting lineup that consisted of players who were born in the same year, what players would you put on it? I haven't begun to research on this, but I'd be interested in seeing some squads people could come up with.
Last edited by timvp; 01-25-2005 at 06:35 PM.
Team 1976
STARTING LINEUP
C Brad Miller
PF Tim Duncan
SF Kevin Garnett
SG Bonzi Wells
PG Chauncey Billups
BENCH
C Rasho Nesterovic
PF Antawn Jamison
SF Matt Harpring
SG Raja Bell
PG Andre Miller
PF Danny Fortson
PG Earl Boykins
Damn, I started building a 1976 team that was similar. Okay, I'm going to pick a different year.
I'm in deep ....I picked my year.... 1971. The team of old, rickety farts:
Nick Van Exel, Guard
Allan Houston, Guard
Eddie Jones, Forward
Bruce Bowen, Forward
Aaron Williams, Center
Reserves
Rodney Rogers, Forward
Vin Baker, Forward
Brent Barry, Guard
1982
Starters:
Tony Parker
Gilbert Arenas
Dwyane Wade
Emeka Okafor
Amare Stoudamire
Reserves:
Beno Udrih
Tyson Chandler
Eddie Griffin
Eddy Curry
Chris Wilcox
Nene
Jameer Nelson
1976, baby!
Year of the Dragon
1974
Starters:
Ben Wallace
Rasheed Wallace
Jerry Stackhouse
Derek Anderson
Derek Fisher
Bench:
Tony Delk
Jeff McInnis
Marcus Camby
Antonio McDyess
Chucky Atkins
Kelvin Cato
Malik Rose
1978
PG: M. Bibby
SG: K. Bryant
SF: S. Marion
PF: D. Nowitzki
C: J. Magloire
Bench:
J. O'neal
D. Gadzuric
R. Hamilton
J. Tinsley
S. Jackson
S.Claxton
D. Brown
Last edited by SlovenianGuy; 01-25-2005 at 08:22 PM.
Team 1972
STARTING LINEUP
C Shaquille O'Neal
PF Brian Grant
SF Eric Williams
SG Aaron McKie
PG Howard Eisley
BENCH
C Yinka Dare (It was either him or Shawn Bradley and even though Dare sucked and is dead [R.I.P.], he can't be any worse than Bradley)
PF Alan Henderson
SF Tony Dumas (The only thing I remember about his NBA career is he was in the slam dunk contest and was supposed to do a dunk called the 'Texas Tornado' ... but got out in the first round)
PG Khalid Reeves (Damon Stoudamire's backcourt mate at Arizona. Never made it in the league.)
PG Rick Brunson
PF ey Simpkins (Gotta have Michael Jordan's best friend on the team.)
PF Bill Curley (He allowed the Spurs to get Sean Elliott. Thanks, Bill
you hate Rasho, what gives?Team 1976
STARTING LINEUP
C Brad Miller
PF Tim Duncan
SF Kevin Garnett
SG Bonzi Wells
PG Chauncey Billups
BENCH
C Rasho Nesterovic
PF Antawn Jamison
SF Matt Harpring
SG Raja Bell
PG Andre Miller
PF Danny Fortson
PG Earl Boykins
Uh maybe we could limit our selves to one lineup? You know give some others a chance to pick people?
UUH I like this one!
Team 1962
C - Kevin Willis
Starters
5) Tim Duncan
4) Lamar Odom
3) Bruce Bowen (I would put Artest here if we were talking perfect world)
2) Manu Ginobilli
1) Steve Nash
Bench
5) Ben Wallace
4) Tyson Chandler
3) Grant Hill
2) Jason Terry
1) Luke Ridnor
Tim Duncan-I think Tim is the best center in the league and because i think championships begin and end with the low post, unless your last name is Jordan, I am going to make him the key player on my team
Lamar Odom-It was a toss up to me between Nowitzki and Odom but I chose Odom due to range AND athleticism, plus better defence, plus we know Odom can defer to other players, unlike a KG or Nowitzki. (Ben Wallace mkaes his lack of size a non-issue)
Bruce Bowen- I think scoring from the 3 is the least important part of an offense, however that no team can be succesful defenseivly (under 90 ppg) without a lock down perimeter defender.
Manu Ginobilli- Only option anywhere because his energy and defense, as well as his ability to score from anywhere on the court, makes him the perfect role player for this calibur a team.
Steve Nash- Orignially I was going to go with a Beno Udrih starting PG and a Bobby Jackson backup, but desided to go with Nash due to his quickness and range, this is a great defensive team so they don't need a stopper here, it would actually be good if the opposing PG was the leading scorer, because it keeps the other team from getting everyone involved. Luke Ridnour is quick, has range, and is pass first, I was debating he and Beno but desided to go with Ridnour because he is a higher energy player, and with Nash as the starter I was worried there would be too much drop off when Beno went into the game, I need an electric PG here.
Ben Wallace- I like his versatility, I can start him against the Jermaine O'Neals, Kevin Garnetts, and Rasheed Wallaces, and he is the first man off the bench to add rebounding, physical play, and shot blocking. The perfect 6th man
Tyson Chandler- Athletic and smart, he has developed a defensive game that plays well into our scheme, can score when needed and rebounds beautifully
Grant Hill- has a great defensive game and is automatic between 12-18 feet. He isn't starting due to durability issues.
Jason Terry- great energy player off the bench, I need a shooter and penetrator (the only reason I chose him over Parker here is his better range) who can provide instant scoring. Nick Van Excel also works here but he shoots for a lower percentage.
Luke Ridnour- see above.
Team 77
Steve Francis
Manu Ginobili
Peja Stojakovic
Kenyon Martin
Nazr Mohammed
Bench
Stephon Marbury
Paul Pierce
Vince Carter
Tim Thomas
Jeff Foster
Last edited by whottt; 01-25-2005 at 09:40 PM.
Thanks...was tough to do all that research.
Manu, Carter, Francis, Martin.... of a dunk squad right there.
Not a bad group, but they were born in several different years, methinks.
we're suppose to pick one year?
WTF
I like this one too, but I would have J O'neal starting at PF and Dirk at SF. And cuz I HATE Kobe, He would have Rip at SG and Kobe on IL
Team 68(My Year)
Gary Payton
Michael Curry
Toni Kukoc
Antonio Davis
Vlade Divac
Scott Williams
Elden Campbell
Don't laugh! At least I can still get a starting lineup out of my year!
1975
Best Team Ever!
C- Mamadou N'diaye / Vitaly Potapenko
PF-Zendon Hamilton
SF-Ryan Bowen
SG-Billy Thomas
PG-Brevin Knight / Jacque Vaughn
^ Best Team Ever ^
1965
Starters:
David Robinson 29.8ppg 10.7 rpg 4.8 apg 3.3 bpg 1.7spg
Reggie Miller 24.6 ppg 3.6 rpg 3.8 apg 1.3 spg
Scottie Pippen 22.0 ppg 8.7 rpg 5.6 apg 0.8 bpg 2.9 spg
Kevin Johnson 20.4 ppg 4.2 rpg 12.2 apg 1.7 spg
Charles Smith 20.0 ppg 8.2 rpg 1.8 apg 2.0 bpg 1.1 spg
Bench:
Reggie Lewis 20.8 ppg 4.3 rpg 3.7 apg 1.0 bpg 1.5 spg
Brad Daugherty 21.5 ppg 10.4 rpg 3.6 apg 1.1 bpg 0.9 spg
Mitch Richmond 25.9ppg 3.9 rpg 4.2 apg 1.5 spg
Kenny Smith 17.3 ppg 2.8 rpg 7.7 apg 1.3 spg
Rony Seikaly 20.7 ppg 10.0 rpg 1.3 apg 1.7 bpg
Horace Grant 15.1 ppg 11.0 rpg 3.4 apg 1.2 bpg 1.1 spg
Steve Kerr 8.6 ppg 1.6 rpg 2.6 apg 0.9 spg
Towel Boys:
Tom Tolbert
Vernon Maxwell
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