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Post by hc811215 on Feb 12, 2019 9:49:00 GMT -5
Interesting quote from Dwayne Wade this morning: ""That is as good as it gets in our game with any team ever to play this game," Wade told reporters. "That is as good as it gets with a starting five. That is why they are who they are, that is why they are champions."
With all 5 starters being current or former all-stars, Durant, Curry, Thompson, Green and Cousins, it is difficult to think of a better starting 5 in NBA history.
What do you think? I know it is silly to compare teams from different generations; but, it would be interesting to see what others think.
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Post by gks on Feb 12, 2019 9:54:38 GMT -5
I'm biased but my favorite was Bird, Parish, McHale, DJ and Ainge.
Their Laker counterparts during that era were pretty good too.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 12, 2019 9:58:18 GMT -5
Jordan, Pippen, Harper, Rodman, and who was it Longley or Kukoc at the 5? That's a solid lineup too... but the current Warrior's starting 5 is like a Super Nintendo fantasy lineup.
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Post by thecrossisback on Feb 12, 2019 10:32:17 GMT -5
The Celtics starting five of the early sixties had to be really good with many Hall of Famers.
Also wondering who would win if the 1947 HC team played the 1954 HC team?
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Post by Tom on Feb 12, 2019 12:11:55 GMT -5
The Celtics starting five of the early sixties had to be really good with many Hall of Famers. Also wondering who would win if the 1947 HC team played the 1954 HC team? There have to be some seasons in the 60's when the Celtics started 5 future Hall of Famers. I know the whole era argument, but number of Hall of Famers is one objective measure Not an NBA starting 5, but how about Johnson, Jordan, Bird, Barkley, and Ewing? |
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Feb 12, 2019 12:28:24 GMT -5
What's everyone's all-time HC starting 5?
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Post by hchoops on Feb 12, 2019 13:16:57 GMT -5
72-73 Champion Knicks
Reed, Frazier, Debusschere, Bradley, Monroe
As much as it pains me to say, If the Warriors win the championship this year with those 5, they will be the best ever.
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Post by hchoops on Feb 12, 2019 13:18:55 GMT -5
What's everyone's all-time HC starting 5? Cooz, Kaftan, Heinsohn, Palazzi, Foley,(Perry jr 6th man) |
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Feb 12, 2019 13:56:50 GMT -5
Reed, Frazier, Debusschere, Bradley, Monroe If the Warriors win the championship this year with those 5, they will be the best ever. I wonder if Bill Bradley is the only player to make the Hall of Fame having been named to only one all-star team? |
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Post by hchoops on Feb 12, 2019 14:00:18 GMT -5
He was one of the best college players ever
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Feb 12, 2019 14:11:39 GMT -5
No doubt, but he's in the NBA Hall of Fame as well
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Post by hchoops on Feb 12, 2019 14:17:30 GMT -5
No doubt, but he's in the NBA Hall of Fame as well There is a college hoops Hall of Fame, but I believe that the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield.Mass is for all levels, pro, college, hs, women’s, international i think there is no Hall just for the NBA here is his Springfield write up www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bill-bradley/ |
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Post by longsuffering on Feb 16, 2019 1:22:22 GMT -5
I will endorse the best starting five as Cousy, Kaftan, Heinsohn, Palazzi and Foley with Perry, Jr. as sixth man. However I would like to nominate Jack "the shot" Foley for best all time nickname among HC cagers. In the 1990s, when long time Worcester School Committee Member Jack Foley (no relation) was first running for office, the Telegram would routinely refer to him as Jack (not "The Shot") Foley. And that was in political articles, not the Sports Section. That's how memorable (and accurate) the nickname was.
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Post by hchoops on Feb 16, 2019 11:04:42 GMT -5
Jack the Shot had a unique release that I have never seen anyone else try
His elbows were locked upright as he had the highest possible release point. The shot was powered only by his very strong wrists, and legs of course.
That release combined with his great jumping ability allowed his shot to rarely be successfully contested.
“Feed the Weed”
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Feb 16, 2019 11:08:16 GMT -5
It would be great to see some video of The Shot. I wonder if anyone at HC could locate some for us???
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Post by hchoops on Feb 16, 2019 11:13:45 GMT -5
There was footage of the 61 NIT semi vs Providence that was posted here, I believe.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 22:04:04 GMT -5
Rob Feaster fo’ sure
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Post by hchoops on Feb 18, 2019 22:25:12 GMT -5
It would be great to see some video of The Shot. I wonder if anyone at HC could locate some for us??? Here |
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